About Me
Hey there, I’m Kristopher - a cybersecurity enthusiast and tech strategist with nearly two decades of experience in the trenches of tech. I’ve built my career around helping organizations navigate the complex (and often messy) world of digital security.
These days, I’m all about Zero Trust and breaking down buzzwords like SASE, SSE, and Least Privilege to show how they actually work in the real world. I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with some of the world’s leading companies, designing security solutions that don’t just check the compliance box but actually make systems more secure and user-friendly.
I created this blog to share what I’ve learned, tackle tough questions, and maybe even shake up how we think about cybersecurity. Whether you're a tech leader, an IT pro, or just someone curious about how to keep the digital world safe, there’s something here for you.
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When I’m not chasing the white rabbit of cybersecurity or mentoring the next wave of tech talent, you can find me exploring new innovations, collaborating with brilliant minds, or hunting for the next big challenge to solve.
Let’s demystify cybersecurity together.
My Story
I grew up in the Caribbean with a childhood dream of becoming a pilot. As I progressed through secondary school, my focus shifted toward chemical engineering — largely because Trinidad’s economy was dominated by Oil & Gas and related industries. After high school, I faced a bit of a hurdle: I didn’t have the academic record to enter university directly. So, I enrolled in a Transition Studies program at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, while interning in process plant engineering at a specialized gas manufacturer.
When I was finally ready to enroll in Chemical Engineering, the program was full. Presented with alternatives, I chose Information Computer Technology (ICT), influenced partly by family members in tech and my own knack for tinkering with electronics. I was the kid who dismantled broken devices just to see how they worked, and I was already comfortable wiring switches and electrical fixtures. How hard could ICT be?
While studying ICT, I took weekend courses at a technical certification school in Microsoft MCSA, Network+, and A+. My programming skills in C and C++ were quite advanced—so much so that professors would warn me about “cheating” by using code beyond what was being taught. I also became proficient in Windows Server and networking, which led to my first tech job offer from one of my instructors. I then switched to part-time university studies to work and gain hands-on experience.
From there, my career evolved into growing technical responsibilities, eventually leading to managing teams across Support, Premium Success, and Professional Services, while solving complex cybersecurity challenges for clients ranging from startups to federal agencies. Over nearly 20 years, I’ve helped organizations adopt innovative frameworks like Zero Trust, turning security concepts into practical, actionable strategies.
This blog is my way of opening the door to cybersecurity knowledge — to clear up jargon, share real-world insights, and empower anyone curious about how to make their digital environments safer and more resilient.
