Stephen Ade

Accomplished and certified (CISSP, PMP, AWS Security Specialty) Senior Security Architect with over 12 years of expertise in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity programs for Fortune 500 enterprises. Proven leader in architecting cloud (AWS, Azure), A.I/ML, and on-prem security solutions that align with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, and CIS frameworks. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable platforms generating significant revenue, reducing threat surfaces, and establishing enterprise-wide governance. A strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology risk, compliance, and security roadmaps. CORE COMPETENCIES Cloud Security Architecture (AWS & Azure) | A.I. Security & Governance | Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM) | Threat Modeling (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP ATLAS) | DevSecOps & CI/CD | Security Frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) | Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Intellectual Property Protection (IP) | SIEM & Threat Intelligence | Team Leadership & Mentorship | Project Management | Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement