Experience

Spearbit Labs

• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Operations

  • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Head of Operations at Spearbit, a cutting-edge tech consultancy devoted to fortifying the web3 ecosystem. By bridging the world's leading web3 native protocols with elite security researchers, we've championed a safer, more robust, decentralized future. With collaborations that include innovators like Polygon zkEVM and OpenSea, we're at the forefront of ensuring that revolutionary technology meets the highest standards of security.

• Lead Account Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States As a Senior Associate at KPMG, I spearheaded critical initiatives for Fortune 500 fintech clients navigating the intricate world of cryptocurrencies. I architected a robust risk and controls framework, enhancing the security and resilience of crypto asset operations, from acquisition to retention. My insights were instrumental in the creation of a stablecoin, shaping its information security, strategic direction, and risk parameters. In addition, I optimized budget management and reporting… Show more As a Senior Associate at KPMG, I spearheaded critical initiatives for Fortune 500 fintech clients navigating the intricate world of cryptocurrencies. I architected a robust risk and controls framework, enhancing the security and resilience of crypto asset operations, from acquisition to retention. My insights were instrumental in the creation of a stablecoin, shaping its information security, strategic direction, and risk parameters. In addition, I optimized budget management and reporting processes, fortifying transparency and collaborative efforts through effective stakeholder interactions and timely updates.

• Associate

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States At KPMG, I spearheaded engagement teams for Fortune 500 clients, driving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance through meticulous IT control assessments and enhancing SAP control environments with advanced methodologies. My expertise also played a key role in Segregation of Duties (SOD) analysis, ensuring the security and stability of client IT systems and business processes.



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2013 - May 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Full time student-athlete with an objective of obtaining a degree in Finance.

• University of Saint Thomas - Football (Athlete)

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

  United States 3x MIAC Conference Champions 2015 DIII National Championship Runner-Up



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• GRC Advisory Intern

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area We help clients to align IT operations to strategic and financial business objectives. My Role: Performed IT control testing on various SOC1 and FSA engagements. Exposure to multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.



Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enterprise Risk Management Intern

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area We partner with business areas to identify, mitigate, and manage key risks in support of the District's Strategic Direction. My Role: Responsible for completion of digitization of historical Board of Directors records management. Applied my project management skills to ensure records were effectively and safely converted to a format that allowed disclosure of records to public researchers.