I build resilient bodies and secure careers.
Stoic-inspired. Science-backed. Globally curious. I help people pass elite cybersecurity certifications and reclaim their physical agency through strength training.
Two paths, one philosophy.
Most people see fitness coaching and cybersecurity as separate worlds. I see them as the same discipline — both demand systems thinking, both reward consistency over intensity, and both require the patience to master fundamentals before chasing complexity.
By day, I help businesses strengthen their IT governance and cybersecurity posture. By passion, I coach humans in reclaiming their physical agency through kettlebells, Animal Flow, and foundational strength.
How I can help you.
Whether you're building strength or building a career in security, I meet you where you are.
The Movement Forge
Strength and movement coaching for driven individuals. Kettlebell training, Animal Flow, and hybrid programming — built on StrongFirst principles.
- - Forge Base — Minimalist strength foundations
- - Forge Core — Strength + Flow + Conditioning
- - Forge Premium — Live coaching for intermediate athletes
Learning With TK
Expert-led IT security and audit certification prep. Exam-focused curriculum, live Q&A sessions, and real-world case studies — pass your exam, advance your career.
- - CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
- - CISM — Certified Information Security Manager
- - CRISC — Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
- - CIA — Certified Internal Auditor
Work & projects.
A selection of what I build, teach, and create.
IT Audit & Governance
SOX compliance, SOC 2 readiness, IT general controls, and GRC program management.
AI Governance
Building responsible AI frameworks using NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 standards.
Certification Mentorship
Structured CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CIA prep with live coaching and exam strategy.
Strength Coaching
SFG kettlebell training, landmine patterns, and minimalist programming.
Movement & Mobility
Animal Flow, mobility systems, and hybrid training for physical freedom.
Writing
Essays on audit strategy, AI governance, stoic philosophy, and building lasting systems.
How I work.
Principles that guide everything I build, teach, and coach.
Process-Oriented
A structured plan from Day 1. Every engagement follows a clear assess-plan-execute-review cycle.
Systems Thinker
Every framework connects to a bigger picture. Individual pieces build into lasting systems.
Curiosity-Driven
From emerging AI governance standards to new training methodologies — continuous learning is built in.
Consistency Over Intensity
Results come from showing up daily. I build sustainable habits that compound over time.
Globally Minded
Remote coaching, asynchronous study plans, and flexible scheduling across time zones.
Minimalist by Design
Less equipment, fewer tools, more mastery. Focus on what actually moves the needle.
What I write.
Essays on audit strategy, AI governance, stoic philosophy, and building lasting systems.
Agentic AI in GRC: From Buzzword to Boardroom →
★ FeaturedA practical guide for security and compliance leaders navigating the autonomous AI revolution
Why IT Audit Reports full of ticks mean Nothing →
★ FeaturedThe difference between existence and effectiveness - and why most audits only test one of them.
Data as the New Audit Trail: Analytics-First GRC →
★ FeaturedHow risk teams move from “evidence collection” to “evidence flowing” — and why it changes everything.
Happy New Year. Let’s Audit the Machines →
★ FeaturedAnd somewhere between the second cappuccino and the first “quick call,” an AI model quietly starts making decisions humans used to own. It’s fast. It’s accurate. It’s also unexplainable.
Vietnam, Three Cities, Too Much Coffee, and One Very Loud Lesson →
★ FeaturedA two-week reset: streets, espresso, and the 2026 clarity I didn’t plan for.
The Weight of New Beginnings →
★ FeaturedLess equipment, fewer tools, more mastery. How StrongFirst principles changed my training philosophy.
The Audit Mindset: How Thinking Like an Auditor Changed How I Train →
The principles that guide effective training programming are the same principles that guide effective audit work.