David A. Farris

Security & AI Architecture Engineer
Global Expertise
Security architecture. Enterprise AI. Built to work.

SECURITY + AI ARCHITECTURE

Engineering trustworthy AI into the enterprise

I design security and AI architecture for complex enterprise environments—connecting cloud, identity, Zero Trust, governance, automation, and emerging AI capabilities into systems people can actually operate.

My work spans Cloudflare, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, SaaS security, hybrid infrastructure, AI skills, agent workflows, and the Model Context Protocol. I focus on practical controls: bounded data access, trusted tools, approval boundaries, auditability, evaluation, failure handling, and measurable operational value.

Core Skills & Expertise

Security Architecture Enterprise AI Architecture AI Skills & Agents Model Context Protocol AI Security & Governance AI Gateways & Observability Cloudflare Security Azure & Entra ID Threat Modeling Risk Assessment Zero Trust & IAM M&A Integration DevSecOps & Automation

INDEPENDENT ENGINEERING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AI systems, security, and lifecycle engineering

I am pursuing a structured, multi-course AI architecture curriculum while building working tools and enterprise patterns—not just collecting prompt tricks.

Developer tooling

Skill-builder for VS Code

An interactive extension that scaffolds structured, reusable AI skills with metadata, scripts, integration points, validation, and governance-oriented controls.

AI security testing

Injecticide / SICT

An analysis suite for prompt injection, jailbreak behavior, trusted-source comparison, and evidence-based evaluation of model and content integrity.

Enterprise governance

AI Skills Lifecycle

A four-layer organizational framework: plain-English thesis, governing standard, engineering playbook, and reusable templates for testing, provenance, versioning, publishing, recertification, rollback, and retirement.

Portable AI architecture

MCP, Agents & AI Platforms

Vendor-neutral MCP services and secure agent workflows with bounded data access, privacy filtering, auditability, gateway controls, usage visibility, and token-cost awareness.

Who I Am

Hey there! I'm David, an IT maestro with a sharp tongue and a caustic sense of humor. I've been on quite a journey in the world of information technology, but there's more to me than just work. Let me tell you a bit about my personality, history, and culture.

Background and Heritage

My family has deep roots in Appalachia, West Virginia, with a rich mix of German, English, and Scotch-Irish heritage. This diverse cultural background has shaped my perspective and approach to life, bringing a unique richness and depth to everything I do.

Interests and Passions

Beyond architecture and engineering, I am an avid gamer and a lifelong student of how technology changes human experience. AI began as a fascination and has become a deliberate professional pursuit grounded in hands-on engineering, security, and enterprise design.

I also have a deep appreciation for Argentinian football and the incredible talents the country has produced over the years. Football is more than just a game to me—it's a connection to the world and its diverse cultures.

Creative and Quirky

I'm known for my creative and quirky approach to problem-solving. I infuse creativity into every aspect of my work, whether it's designing cloud architectures or coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems. My colleagues appreciate the unique perspective I bring, even if my sharp wit and sarcasm sometimes catch them off guard.

Music Lover

Music is a big part of my life. I appreciate a good playlist and enjoy incorporating music into my daily routine. Whether it's a quirky gif or a classic rock song, these little details bring a smile to my face and keep me motivated throughout the day.

Professional Journey

Security Architecture Engineer

HUB International •
Jan 2025 - Present

Developing security and AI architecture frameworks, reference patterns, and controls across cloud, hybrid, identity, edge, SaaS, and AI-enabled initiatives.

Integration Architect

HUB International •
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025

Designed repeatable integration patterns and translated inherited platforms, applications, and infrastructure into current-state architecture and leadership-ready decisions.

Digital Platform Engineer

HUB International •
Dec 2022 - May 2024

Designed and operated secure Azure digital-platform services, integrations, APIs, observability, and customer and partner identity patterns.

Azure Cloud Engineer

M2GEN •
Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

Served as the go-to person for Office 365 and led projects like Azure Endpoint Manager deployment and Identity Lifecycle Management automation.

Platform Architect

VillageMD •
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Envisioned and implemented the company's cloud infrastructure, designed the Azure landing zone, and led the Office 365 architecture.

Let's Connect

I'm open to conversations about security architecture, enterprise AI, AI security, cloud platforms, skills and agent engineering—or Argentinian football when the architecture diagrams have had enough.

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