Professional Experience
25+ years of hands-on cloud architecture and cybersecurity leadership — from government contracts to Fortune 500 enterprises and my own founded platform.
Azure Solutions Security Architect responsible for designing and delivering secure cloud solutions across client environments.
Personal Projects
PTaaS platform with automated penetration testing, compliance mapping, and executive risk dashboards.
The #1 horse camping directory — searchable equestrian campgrounds across all 50 states with amenities, trail details, rider reviews, and nearby farrier/vet services.
Comprehensive state-by-state liberty analysis tool covering taxes, freedom metrics, business climate, and personal liberty — with a disposable income calculator and interactive relocation planner.
AI-powered platform with six integrated hubs for sales, job seekers, recruiters, entrepreneurs, project managers, and developers — all in one co-pilot.
Artisanal wax melt e-commerce shop — MysticalWax Melts, featuring handcrafted fragrances with enchanting scents and a full product catalog.
Selected Executive Achievements
Led 25-member cybersecurity architecture team at VA Enterprise Security Architecture (Maveris/Harmonia).
Drove 95% completion of all on-premises to cloud migration efforts at EMCOR global enterprise.
Reduced operational reporting latency by 80% via SSRS → Power BI migration at EMCOR.
Assumed full Chief Architect responsibilities at VA ESA during leadership transition.
Mapped GhostDrill to NIST CSF, CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, OWASP, and more.
Featured on SiliconANGLE theCUBE (2021) discussing cloud architecture and DevOps strategy.
What Colleagues Say
"I have worked on and off with and for Kandice about 10 years. She is a true tech leader and supportive manager. I have learned a lot working and collaborating with her. Her experience, attitude and mentoring have significantly assisted in my career growth thru the years. Truly a great manager to work for."
Randy Kibbe
Direct Report · 10-Year Collaborator