Alain is a seasoned Enterprise Security Architect at Capital One, bringing over 22 years of experience to his roles in restricted perimeter, governance, risk, compliance, and data protection. His career reflects a deep expertise in designing and implementing robust security architectures, leveraging frameworks like NIST, CSF, and MITRE. His tenure at Capital One has been marked by significant achievements, including earning top 1% recognition for delivering a project under budget and on time.

Prior to Capital One, Alain contributed to NASA's EOS project at Hughes Aircraft and provided mission-critical support for the UARS satellite at Allied Signal, earning a Certificate of Appreciation from NASA. His early career also includes a 5-year stint as a Senior Object-Oriented Consultant. Born in Iowa, raised in France, and with a background in Physics, Alain thrives in complex environments. He holds a CISSP certification and a Leadership Certificate from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He enjoys strategy board games, history, and is currently reading "Hawkins Magic Beers: Bronze rank Brewer."