Todd Brashear - Cybersecurity & Compliance Professional

About Me

I'm a business-minded professional transitioning into cybersecurity and compliance after more than two decades as an entrepreneur and small-business owner. I'm currently completing a Cybersecurity & Compliance Internship at FormSprint Health, contributing to SOC 2 readiness efforts and gaining hands-on experience with risk assessment, data protection, and compliance documentation.

My career began with founding and running multiple successful ventures — including Wild and Woolly Video, a beloved Louisville institution — and managing complex creative projects like the critically acclaimed Spiderland reissue for Touch and Go Records. Across these experiences, I learned the importance of trust, systems reliability, and information security long before I knew the terms. Those same skills now power my approach to GRC: clear communication, operational discipline, and an instinct for balancing risk with business needs.

I'm certified as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and pursuing CompTIA Security+ to strengthen my technical foundation. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between business operations and cybersecurity frameworks — helping teams align compliance goals with real-world workflows.

Featured Projects

Slint Spiderland Deluxe Reissue Project

Project Management Quality Assurance Vendor Coordination Audio Production Manufacturing

Coordinated a multi-year archival and production project for Touch and Go Records, overseeing the complete remaster and deluxe box set release of Slint's landmark album. Managed cross-functional workflows including audio restoration, video production, book design, and manufacturing logistics.

Key Achievements:

Successfully managed complex multi-year project with multiple stakeholders
Coordinated cross-functional workflows across audio, video, and print production
Implemented rigorous quality assurance processes across multiple vendors
Limited edition release (3,138 copies) sold out completely
Achieved rare perfect 10.0 rating from Pitchfork music publication

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Full-Stack TODO CRUD Application

JavaScript HTML/CSS Supabase Netlify CRUD Operations

Built a full-stack web application from scratch as my first mentor-guided project to understand how web applications work in practice. Implemented complete CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality with a modern frontend and cloud database backend.

Key Achievements:

Learned fundamental web development concepts and architecture
Implemented secure database operations with Supabase backend
Built responsive user interface with vanilla JavaScript
Successfully deployed live application using Netlify
Gained understanding of frontend-backend communication

SOC 2 Readiness Internship

AWS Google Workspace SOC 2

Supporting SOC 2 Type I readiness for a healthcare software startup. Assisted in documenting security controls, mapping to the Trust Services Criteria, and reviewing evidence for audit preparation.

Key Achievements:

Drafted and organized compliance evidence in preparation for SOC 2 audit
Improved documentation for risk assessment and asset inventory
Enhanced understanding of how compliance frameworks operate in practice

Home Lab: Cloud & Media Server

Ubuntu Server Docker Pi-hole Cloudflare AWS Route 53

Built a Linux-based home lab environment to practice real-world system administration and security. Installed and configured Dockerized services, deployed a Pi-hole network-wide ad-blocker, and connected everything via Cloudflare and AWS Route 53 for secure remote access.

Key Achievements:

Gained practical experience with Linux administration and network security
Set up Cloudflare DNS and SSL certificates for encrypted connections
Documented the process and shared takeaways on LinkedIn as a learning series

Video Rental Store SQL Database

Python PyQt5 MariaDB Apache

Created a SQL-based database simulating a 100-film video-rental store with realistic titles, directors, release dates, and box office grosses. Built a Python GUI client (PyQt5) for querying data and exploring SQL concepts.

Key Achievements:

Designed and normalized database schema from scratch
Implemented real-world datasets for authenticity
Developed a graphical SQL client to demonstrate database connectivity
Explored web security basics by testing SQL injection scenarios
Simulated performance testing with basic DoS simulation

Portfolio Website Deployment on AWS

AWS Static Website Hosting HTML/CSS/JavaScript Cloud Deployment

Designed and deployed a professional portfolio website using modern web technologies and AWS cloud infrastructure. Gained hands-on experience with cloud deployment processes, domain management, and web hosting best practices.

Key Achievements:

Built responsive, modern portfolio website from scratch
Successfully deployed to AWS cloud infrastructure
Implemented professional web design and user experience principles
Gained practical experience with cloud deployment workflows
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies independently

Hi, I'm Todd Brashear

About Me

Skills & Expertise

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Technical Foundations

Tools & Technologies

Frameworks & Methodologies

Certifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

CompTIA Security+

Wellcoaches Health & Wellness Coach

Pilates Center Boulder Advanced Teacher Training

Featured Projects

Slint Spiderland Deluxe Reissue Project

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Full-Stack TODO CRUD Application

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SOC 2 Readiness Internship

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Home Lab: Cloud & Media Server

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Video Rental Store SQL Database

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Portfolio Website Deployment on AWS

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Learning in Public

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