Patterson C. has extensive experience in cybersecurity and information technology, currently serving as a Security Consultant at Black Hills Information Security since June 2023. Prior roles include Principal Cybersecurity Advisory Services Consultant and DFIR Principal Consultant at Avertium from October 2021 to June 2023, and Owner of Haven Information Security, LLC from April 2009 to October 2021. Patterson has held various positions in cybersecurity, including Cyber Security roles at Amazon Web Services and PeaceHealth, where duties included Cyber Security Manager and Security Engineer. Earlier experience includes IT Manager at Maxwell IT, IT Director at Teltech Communications, and Director of Health Information & Technology at Vancouver Radiologists. Educationally, Patterson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at Western Governors University between 2003 and 2005.