Can you tell us about your background and what led you to Luma?
I began my Information Security career as a government contractor supporting the U.S. federal government. Working in highly classified environments early in my career gave me a strong foundation in securing technology, implementing rigorous processes, and maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. After transitioning to the private sector, I applied that experience to help organizations strengthen their security posture as they increasingly adopted technologies to protect sensitive data and reduce risk. This evolved into a passion for partnering with companies to build, mature, and enhance their security programs.
That journey ultimately led me to Luma. Luma’s customers place a high priority on security and trust, expecting robust controls that protect their data while keeping pace with an increasingly complex and ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Helping ensure Luma continues meeting and exceeding those expectations is what makes this work so rewarding.
What’s the Information Security challenge you want to solve?
Luma’s built an exceptional platform. However, as agentic AI continues transforming the technology landscape, threat actors are also leveraging increasingly sophisticated capabilities to challenge the security and resilience of modern solutions. My role’s to continuously enhance and strengthen the platform’s security capabilities, ensuring our safeguards remain effective, adaptable, and resilient against an ever-evolving threat environment.
Security isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s an ongoing commitment. By proactively identifying risks, implementing robust controls, and continually evolving our defenses, we help ensure our customers can trust Luma’s technology to protect their data and support their business with confidence.
Why did you join Luma?
When I first began discussions with Luma’s executive team, it was clear they were deeply committed to elevating the company’s security program. They recognized the importance of taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity and had a clear vision for building a world-class security function that could support the company’s continued growth.
That commitment resonated with me. Given the critical role security plays in the financial services industry, and the opportunity to help drive meaningful change, joining Luma felt like a natural fit. I saw an organization valuing security as a business enabler rather than simply a compliance requirement, and I was excited by the opportunity to help advance the program to the next level and make a lasting impact.
How do you partner for impact?
Information Security’s traditionally been viewed as an afterthought or a group operating behind closed doors. I want to change that perception. My goal’s to build strong partnerships with our engineering, development, and customer support teams so security’s embedded throughout the entire product lifecycle—not tacked on at the end. By working collaboratively across the organization, we can ensure security’s built into our solutions from the start, enabling innovation while maintaining the trust our customers place in us. I want our customers to see security not just as a feature, but as a foundational element of everything we do.
Looking ahead—What are your plans for growth and impact?
We’ll continue driving innovation and introducing new capabilities that strengthen both our security program and the solutions we deliver to our customers. As the cyber threat landscape continues evolving, it’s critical we remain proactive, adaptable, and focused on continuous improvement. By investing in modern security capabilities and embedding security into everything we do, we can stay ahead of emerging threats while maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers.
