K.O. is the CEO and Podcast host of ASTRO Information Security, a cybersecurity consultancy and MSSP specializing in penetration testing and MDR. He is a servant leader with a track record of enhancing the security programs of multibillion-dollar organizations while at Cisco and leading security operations at NASA.

 

As a former Toastmaster’s Club President and Chipotle General Manager, K.O. refined his leadership and communication skills to build dynamic teams which he blends with his passion for mentoring – now having guided over 20 professionals from entry-level to high-earning roles. With over $13 million in sales and a strong foundation in strategic problem-solving, K.O. excels in technical delivery, customer service, and business development.

 

K.O. has earned over a dozen industry acclaimed certifications, most notably the ISC2 CISSP and multiple GIAC/SANS certs such as the GCIH, GCIA, and GCFA. He holds a BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from WGU and has deferred completion of the UC Berkeley MICS graduate program to focus on building ASTRO and the ISSA Student Chapters.

 

Outside of cybersecurity, K.O. is passionate about rock climbing, Bay Area sports, MMA, traveling, and his two pups.