Atomic Entra
Identity is the perimeter. Entra is the platform.
I design identity-first security architecture for organizations moving deeper into Microsoft cloud, zero trust, and modern access governance.
About¶
I am a Principal Architect at GuidePoint Security focused on Microsoft security architecture across identity, Microsoft 365, Intune, Purview, and XDR. The thread that ties all of that work together is Microsoft identity.
My background spans 10 years in the U.S. Navy, enterprise Microsoft 365 adoption, and hands-on consulting work building identity strategy for organizations operating at real scale. The problems I care most about sit at the intersection of access, governance, zero trust, and long-term architecture.
What I work on¶
Microsoft Entra
Core identity design, tenant strategy, authentication patterns, external identities, and the platform decisions that make Entra sustainable.
Identity Governance
PIM, access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and the operational side of keeping access under control.
Zero Trust
Turning broad Microsoft guidance into architecture that can actually be deployed, operated, and defended in production.
Community Writing
Breaking down identity concepts into practical, approachable explanations through short-form content and long-form writing.
Experience¶
Principal Architect, Microsoft Security¶
GuidePoint Security · May 2025 to present
- Lead Microsoft security architecture strategy across identity, Microsoft 365, Intune, Purview, and XDR.
- Design Entra ID and identity governance architectures including Conditional Access, PIM, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.
- Support enterprise zero trust programs with identity-centered design and execution.
Solutions Architect, Microsoft Cloud Security¶
Ardalyst · Jan 2023 to May 2025
- Architected identity, governance, and Microsoft 365 security solutions across regulated customer environments.
- Delivered SSO, conditional access, privileged access, and cloud security hardening initiatives.
- Worked across presales and delivery, translating Microsoft cloud strategy into working implementations.
Information Systems Technician First Class¶
U.S. Navy · 2012 to 2022
- Supported secure communications and defense IT operations.
- Helped deliver large-scale Microsoft 365 modernization efforts during Operation Flank Speed.
- Built deep operational experience around security, scale, and mission-critical systems.
Philosophy¶
Identity architecture determines how secure, operable, and adaptable an environment can become. I care about going deep on Microsoft Entra and sharing ideas that help others build identity-first organizations with clarity.