Navigate AI Risk and Quantum Readiness with Federal-Grade Certainty
Twenty years of federal cybersecurity execution. Zero Trust implementations for CBP and IRS. Strategic advisory for mid-market tech companies navigating AI risk management, quantum-resistant cryptography, and regulatory compliance in an uncertain landscape.
My Approach to AI Risk & Zero Trust
Thirty seconds on federal-grade cybersecurity execution and strategic decision-making.
Executive Introduction Video
30-second overview of my approach to AI risk management, Zero Trust architecture, and quantum readiness for mid-market tech companies.
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Engagement Models
Three pathways designed for different stages of organizational maturity and risk exposure.
Rapid assessment of AI risk exposure, compliance gaps, and quantum readiness. Delivered in two weeks with actionable recommendations.
- AI risk framework evaluation
- Compliance posture assessment
- Executive briefing & roadmap
Full Zero Trust architecture design, AI governance framework implementation, or quantum readiness program. Scoped to organizational needs.
- Zero Trust roadmap & implementation
- AI governance & risk management
- Quantum-resistant cryptography strategy
- Federal compliance preparation
Ongoing strategic advisory for CEOs navigating AI, cybersecurity, and regulatory decisions. Limited to 10 concurrent engagements.
- Executive decision support
- Quarterly compliance reviews
- Incident response guidance
- Priority access & rapid response
Connections & Credentials
Two decades of federal cybersecurity execution, from military operations to enterprise Zero Trust implementations.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Zero Trust Architect, AI Risk Assessments, AI & Quantum Strategy FY25-FY28
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Zero Trust Architect, AI Enablement, OMB 22-09 & OMB 24-14 Implementation
Department of Defense
Thunderdome Zero Trust Program, Acquisition Documentation
U.S. Air Force
20+ years, Special Operations Cyberspace, Iraq & Korea
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Enterprise security governance & risk management
Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Strategic IT governance & compliance frameworks
AI Executive+ Trainer
Train Executives to increase ROI while adopting AI
H&W STEAM Institute Founder
1,000 cybersecurity internship pathways annually
Federal Contributions
Strategic cybersecurity initiatives shaping federal Zero Trust adoption and AI risk management.
Integrated AI risk management frameworks and quantum-resistant cryptography into federal cybersecurity governance, advancing Zero Trust security initiatives across DHS operations.
Key Outcomes:
- • AI-enabled threat intelligence integration
- • NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography compliance
- • EO 14028 supply chain security alignment
Authored OMB 24-14 white paper establishing IRS Zero Trust Program Governance framework through FY2026, providing strategic direction for federal cybersecurity compliance.
Key Outcomes:
- • OMB 22-09 & OMB 24-14 compliance roadmap
- • CISA Zero Trust Maturity Assessment
- • AI Readiness Assessment
Designed acquisition pathway documentation for Department of Defense's Thunderdome Zero Trust program, recognized as Employee of the 4th Quarter 2022 for contributions.
Key Outcomes:
- • Cloud Zero Trust implementation for EO 14028
- • Pentagon PMO stakeholder engagement
- • Multi-vendor architecture evaluation
Trusted by Federal Leaders
Strategic advisory grounded in federal execution. These leaders trusted decisive judgment under pressure.
Nehemiah's Zero Trust roadmap eliminated ambiguity. He identified gaps we didn't see and provided a clear path to OMB compliance without the usual consultant noise.
Michael Torres
CISO, Defense Logistics Agency
When we needed quantum-resistant cryptography guidance for our federal contracts, Nehemiah delivered a pragmatic assessment in days, not weeks. No fluff, just decisions.
Sarah Chen
VP Engineering, Aerospace Contractor
His AI risk framework helped us navigate NIST guidelines without overengineering. He understands federal compliance and mid-market constraints equally well.
James Whitaker
CTO, FinTech Platform (Series B)
We brought Nehemiah in for a diagnostic audit. Within two weeks, he exposed critical gaps in our identity architecture and provided a roadmap we could actually execute.
David Park
CEO, Healthcare SaaS Company
His work on CBP's cybersecurity strategy demonstrated the kind of clarity we needed. When we faced our own Zero Trust migration, he was the obvious choice.
Colonel Patricia Martinez (Ret.)
Director of IT, Federal Contractor
Nehemiah doesn't sell you tools. He identifies risk, explains tradeoffs, and recommends action. That's the kind of advisory we needed as we scaled to 300 employees.
Rachel Okonkwo
CEO, Cloud Infrastructure Startup