Public Profiles

Hi, I’m Brian. I’m a project manager at [Bluetext](https://bluetext.com/), a fully integrated marketing agency based in Washington, DC, specializing in the field of defense tech & AI. Previously, I’ve spent time on the brand consulting team at [VaynerSports](https://vaynersports.com/) and worked on corporate partnerships for the [Citi Open](https://www.mubadalacitidcopen.com/en/partners/partners). I graduated from the University of Virginia, focusing on Media Studies, General Business, and Writing & Rhetoric. I’m currently immersed in the nexus of sports, culture, emerging technologies, and the financial systems that propel them.

**GRC Engineer** at [First Citizens Bank](https://www.firstcitizens.com), working at the intersection of **cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance** to translate technical realities into clear, actionable governance and control frameworks. **Computer Science graduate** from [NC State](https://www.ncsu.edu) with a strong technical foundation in **software development, systems thinking, and problem-solving**. I play **guitar** in my downtime, which gives me a creative outlet and helps balance the analytical side of my career with something expressive and personal.

UVA Mechanical Engineering '25 Berkeley Haas MBA (Deferred Admit) Interested in energy development, digital infrastructure, and alternative assets. How can we design a future that positions planet, profit, and purpose not as adversaries, but as allies that empower the next generation?

Carnegie Mellon Civil Engineering Founder & CEO Pudds Nutrition