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HanByte

Our Values

Protect with Purpose

Protection is not just a service. We are committed to providing comprehensive and innovative cybersecurity solutions that help our clients achieve their goals, without having to worry about data breaches or cyber attacks.

Your Best Friend in Cybersecurity

We’re committed, loyal, and dedicated. We are dedicated to our clients and their security needs, always going above and beyond to ensure their peace of mind.

Relentlessly Resourceful

There is always a solution, no matter how rough the problem. At HanaByte, we are relentlessly resourceful, using our expertise and creativity to find the best possible solutions for our clients.

Unwavering Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and transparency. Our clients can trust that we will always act in their best interests, providing honest and straightforward advice and services.

Our Credentials

google cloud certified, hybrid multi-cloud, google cloud partner, google cloud
google cloud certified, cloud architect, google cloud partner, google cloud, google cloud professional
google cloud certified, cloud security engineer, google cloud partner, google cloud, google cloud certified
google cloud certified, cloud digital leader, gcp, google cloud
aws certified, advanced networking, specialty, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
aws solutions architect professional, aws, aws partner
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws developer associate, aws, aws partner
aws sysops administrator associate, aws, aws partner
aws certified, cloud practitioner, foundationl, aws partner
aws cloud economics accredited, aws, aws partner
aws sales accredited, aws, aws partner
aws technical accredited, aws, aws partner
aws, govcloud (us) essentials, aws partner
Aws generative AI essentials, business skill, aws partner
cisco, cisco networking academy, introduction to cybersecurity
ISC2, SSCP
ISC2, CCSP
CompTIA, Project+, CompTIAProject+, CompTIA Certified
CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
CompTIA, A+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Certified
trend micro, trend micro vision one xdr, certified professional
Trend, trend cloud one endpoint and workload security, certified professional
snowflake, snow pro certification core,
snowflake, hands on essentials, data applications
snowflake, hands on essentials, data warehouse,
ccsk, certificate of cloud security knowledge, cloud security alliance,
certified CMMC professional

Leading the Pack: Your Remote-First Cybersecurity Team​

We are a team of skilled, empathetic individuals with a passion for cybersecurity. We believe in creating a safe and secure online environment for everyone, and we're committed to the pursuit of that mission.
Eric Evans, Founder, Cybersecurity Consultancy Atlanta, Chief Technology Officer, Executives, CTO, HanaByte, Hana Ohana

Eric Evans

Chief Technology Officer
Kat Evans, CEO, Cybersecurity, HanaByte, Hana Ohana

Kat Evans

Chief Executive Officer
Steven Reid, Business Development Specialist at HanaByte Sales

Steven Reid

Business Development Manager
Michael Greenlaw, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity consultancy, Hana Ohana, senior consultant

Michael Greenlaw

Principal Security Consultant

Patrick Davis

Principal Security Consultant
Robert Labrada, Hana Ohana, HanaByte, Engineer

Robert Labrada

Senior Software Engineer
Jenny Tang, Staff Consultant, HanaByte, Hana Ohana

Jenny Tang

Staff Security Consultant
Simon Abisoye, HanaByte, Staff Consultant, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity Consultancy

Simon Abisoye

Staff Security Consultant
Otis Thrasher, HanaByte, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity Consultant

Otis Thrasher

Staff Security Consultant
Madison Razook, Staff Security Consultant

Madison Razook

Staff Security Consultant
My Ha Nguyen, HanaByte, Hana Ohana

My Ha Nguyen

Executive Assistant
April Park, HanaByte, Hana Ohana, Compliance Consultant

April Park

Operations Coordinator
Bethany Jug, HanaByte, Marketing Intern, Hana Ohana

Bethany Jug

Marketing Coordinator
Evan Ayer, Associate consultant at HanaByte

Evan Ayers

Associate Consultant
Luca Bandini, Associate consultant at HanaByte

Luca Bandini

Associate Consultant
Hana, HanaByte, German Shepherd Dog, GSD,

Hana

Head of Security
Eric Evans, Founder, Cybersecurity Consultancy Atlanta, Chief Technology Officer, Executives, CTO, HanaByte, Hana Ohana
About

Eric Evans

[He/Him]

Chief Technology Officer, HanaByte

Eric is an advocate for cloud security in AWS and GCP. Eric has over a decade of IT experience with most recent roles as a Security Consulting Director, Principal Cloud Security Consultant, and DevSecOps Engineer.

aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws developer associate, aws, aws partner
aws solutions architect professional, aws, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
google cloud certified, cloud architect, google cloud partner, google cloud, google cloud professional
google cloud certified, cloud security engineer, google cloud partner, google cloud, google cloud certified
google cloud certified, hybrid multi-cloud, google cloud partner, google cloud
google cloud developer
CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
Terraform, terraform certified associate, HashiCorp
trend micro, trend micro vision one xdr, certified professional
Trend, trend cloud one endpoint and workload security, certified professional
ccsk, certificate of cloud security knowledge, cloud security alliance,
Specialities
  • DevSecOps / Automation
  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • Compliance (SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP IL2/IL4/IL5)
  • Security Strategy
Industry
  • Federal / Public Sector
  • Sports & Entertainment
  • Financial Sector
Fun Fact About Eric

Eric is more than just the founder of our company and the mastermind behind the vision of HanaByte, he’s also a huge fan of Linkin Park music. He listens to their music every day and shares his favorite songs with our team! Feel free to ask him about Linkin Park in your next meeting!

Kat Evans, CEO, Cybersecurity, HanaByte, Hana Ohana
About

Kat Evans

[She/Her]

Chief Executive Officer

Kat has extensive business liaison and coordination experience that she brings to the table, cultivated after her graduation from UGA. She is focused on development of marketing strategies, business operations and the client relation components of business. She excels at communication, leading in culture and building successful employee programs to promote growth in the company. She is working on expanding event opportunities, expanding our Employee Enrichment programs and fostering new business partnership contracts.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Specialities
  • Developmental Corporate & Client Management
  • Client outreach &  communication
  • Conflict subjugation & prevention
  • Strategic Oversight & Planning
Industry
  • Semiconductor
  • Sales
  • Cybersecurity
fun fact about kat

We’re always impressed by our young and capable CEO, but you might not know that her ability to learn new things quickly comes from the fact that she’s quadrilingual. You might know people who are bilingual and trilingual, but how many people do you know who are quadrilingual? Kat is able to speak Lao, Thai, Japanese, and English!

Steven Reid, Business Development Specialist at HanaByte Sales
About

Steven Reid

[He/Him]

Business Development Manager

Steven is an experienced account manager with an extensive background of more than 6 years in sales with a half decade of focus on the technology sector. He has a background in Salesforce and is excited to quickly build his abilities in AWS with a growing interest in cybersecurity! Steven is comfortable working with a range of company sizes and industries with his strong people skills and stellar communication abilities.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Specialities
  • Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Establish & Maintain Client Alliances
  • Subject Matter Expertise
Industry
  • Finance Firm
  • Food Conglomerates
  • Government
Fun Fact about Steven

Steven traveled for an entire year in a renovated van! During that time, he spent many hours in the fresh air exploring national parks! He might have even gotten his love of lush, sprawling, green landscapes from his roots as a dual citizen of the US and Ireland! 

Michael Greenlaw, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity consultancy, Hana Ohana, senior consultant
About

Michael Greenlaw

[He/Him]

Principal Security Consultant
Co-Founder of HanaByte

Michael is a proponent of automation and cloud security in AWS. Michael has over a decade of IT experience with most recent roles as Senior DevSecOps Consultant and DevOps Engineer.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
trend micro, trend micro vision one xdr, certified professional
Trend, trend cloud one endpoint and workload security, certified professional
Specialities
  • DevSecOps / Automation
  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • Compliance (SOC2, PCI, NIST, FedRAMP IL2/IL4/IL5)
Industry
  • Federal / Public Sector
  • Sports & Entertainment
  • Aerospace / Defense
Fun fact about Michael

You might know Michael from making the rounds of networking at our conferences or helping you through your toughest security problems, but Michael is much more than that! He’s a big fan of trivia and you can talk to him about his extensive knowledge of cars.

About

Patrick Davis

[He/Him]

Principal Security Consultant

Patrick has over a decade of experience designing and deploying highly available infrastructure spanning on-prem, cloud, and multi-site organizations. His most recent roles were as a Sr. Network Engineer and a Sr. Network Security Engineer. He has an advanced understanding of AWS networking with VPC and network access management.

Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws solutions architect professional, aws, aws partner
aws certified, advanced networking, specialty, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
aws certified, cloud practitioner, foundationl, aws partner
CompTIA, Project+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA Certified
ISC2, CCSP
ISC2, SSCP
snowflake, snow pro certification core,
Specialities
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Data Architecture
Industry
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Higher Education
  • Public Safety
Fun Fact about patrick

If you ever want to start a spirited conversation with Patrick, you can always open a can of worms and ask him about his favorite coffee! Patrick is our (self-proclaimed) proud Whovian coffee snob who plays music! 

Robert Labrada, Hana Ohana, HanaByte, Engineer
About

Robert Labrada

[He/Him]

Senior Software Engineer, HanaByte

Robert is an experienced software engineer with over eight years of professional experience in the software development industry. He has expertise in building scalable, secure, and reliable software applications using Python, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJS, and other technologies. Robert has experience developing RESTful APIs, optimizing server-side performance, integrating third-party services, and building microservices architecture. His contributions have enabled companies to build strong reputations, experience growth, and create robust and scalable software platforms.

Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Specialities
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Architecture
  • Kubernetes
Industry
  • Live Events / Entertainment
  • Security
  • Public Sector
  • Financial Services
  • Logistics
Fun Fact About Robert

Did you know that Robert is more than just our dedicated software engineer at HanaByte? You may know him for his strong skills as our Senior Software Engineer, but he’s also building his strength by focusing on weightlifting in his spare time!

Jenny Tang, Staff Consultant, HanaByte, Hana Ohana
About

Jenny Tang

[She/Her]

Staff Security Consultant

Jenny has been working in Cybersecurity for over a year. After obtaining her masters in Cybersecurity Technology, she accepted a position as a Staff Consultant with HanaByte. She has experience with AWS, GCP, secure cloud Infrastructure, federal compliance, and penetration testing. She would like to continue to work on proficiency in Terraform and automating FEDRamp.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
aws certified, cloud practitioner, foundationl, aws partner
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
Terraform, terraform certified associate, HashiCorp
certified CMMC professional
Specialities
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Architecture 
  • Infrastructure as Code 
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Industry
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biotechnology
Fun fact about Jenny

Jenny Tang is incredibly talented at her job, but she’s also extremely creative! In her spare time, she’s been putting together various sewing projects and making all of her coworkers jealous of her awesome creations!

Simon Abisoye, HanaByte, Staff Consultant, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity Consultancy
About

Simon Abisoye

[He/Him]

Staff Security Consultant

Simon has been working in the cybersecurity industry for over a year. He was working in a governmental role as a cybersecurity analyst previously, before joining HanaByte as a Staff Consultant. Simon is experienced with AWS Security Specialty and architecture, Incident response, CrowdStrike, and Google Cloud. He is interested in obtaining his CISSP, his CCSK & Red Hat certified systems administrator. He is working on proficiency in infrastructure through code, Terraform, Kubernetes, automation, and AWS DevOpsPro. He is excited to take on a role as a mentor in the industry in the future.

Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
aws, govcloud (us) essentials, aws partner
Aws generative AI essentials, business skill, aws partner
CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
AWS sysops admin associate cert at hanabyte
aws solutions architect professional, aws, aws partner
aws security specialty, aws, aws partner
trend micro, trend micro vision one xdr, certified professional
Trend, trend cloud one endpoint and workload security, certified professional
Specialities
  • Incident Response
  • Cybersecurity Education
  • Risk Detection & Mitigation
  • Security Program Development
Industry
  • Government
  • Finance
  • Security Policy & Procedure
  • Private Sector
Fun Fact about Simon

Anyone who’s had a conversation with Simon, knows how thankful we are to have him as a part of our team! Did you know that Simon came to us from across the ocean? He’s a transplant from The United Kingdom! Ask him about iced mince pies in your next meeting!

Otis Thrasher, HanaByte, Hana Ohana, Cybersecurity Consultant
About

Otis Thrasher

[He/Him]

Staff Security Consultant

Otis has been working in cybersecurity for over a year. He was promoted from an Associate Consultant to a Staff Security Consultant due to his dedication and promise in the industry. His specialty is automation and AI-centered work in the cloud security industry.

CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
google cloud certified, cloud digital leader, gcp, google cloud
google cloud certified, cloud security engineer, google cloud partner, google cloud, google cloud certified
Google Workspace Administrator, google certified
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws generative AI essentials, business skill, aws partner
aws solutions architect associate, aws, aws partner
aws solutions architect professional, aws, aws partner
Terraform, terraform certified associate, HashiCorp
Specialities
  • Monitoring Security Posture
  • Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Videography
Industry
  • Cloud Security
  • Risk Consultation
  • Media
Fun Fact About Otis

Otis is not only a staff consultant, but also a part of our videography and social media teams. That’s why we want to highlight 3 cool fun facts about him for all 3 of the cool things he does for our team! Otis likes to draw landscapes, he’s a great dancer and his favorite food is Spaghetti!

Madison Razook, Staff Security Consultant
About

Madison Razook

[She/Her]

Staff Security Consultant

Madison has been in software engineering and IT for over 6 years, working in various technical realms such as DevOps, cloud migration, front-end web development, and automation. She is excited to expand her expertise further into cybersecurity.

Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
compTIA, Network+, CompTIA Certified
Specialities
  • Software Engineering
  • Automation
  • AWS
  • DevOps
Industry
  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Space
  • Hospitality
Fun Fact About Madison

Madison isn’t just our newest consultant; she’s also a Taekwondo star! She recently earned her black belt—a huge accomplishment that shows her dedication and focus, both in martial arts and in her work!

My Ha Nguyen, HanaByte, Hana Ohana
About

My Ha Nguyen

[She/Her]

Executive Assistant

My Ha has 8 years of experience in a operations role. She has a Bachelors in biology from Georgia State University. She previously worked in a Sales Operations position, bringing her attention to detail and project management skills to HanaByte. She is currently working as an Executive Assistant, doing coordination, research and administrative tasks for our Executive Team. My Ha would like to move into a management role as she enjoys both operations and services as she continues to grow with HanaByte.

Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws generative AI essentials, business skill, aws partner
2024 gen AI AWS sales
aws certified, cloud practitioner, foundationl, aws partner
Specialities
  • Organization
  • Coordination
  • Communication
Industry
  • Logistics
  • Insurance
  • Supply Chain
Fun Fact about My Ha

Recently, she’s been getting into loose-leaf tea! She’s a huge fan of boba but she made the decision to cut back on her sugar. This is when she discovered how much fun loose-leaf blends are! She’s been really liking fruity blends. Have you tried loose-leaf tea?

April Park, HanaByte, Hana Ohana, Compliance Consultant
About

April Park

[She/Her]

Operations Coordinator

April is living proof that you don’t need to come from an intimidating technical background to be a Cybersecurity enthusiast. She brings well over a decade of diverse, domestic and international experiences, with an instinct to build and strengthen loyalty, ease and optimize workflow, and design strategies — particularly in materializing the “how” for first-time initiatives. Most recently hailing from Security & Compliance SaaS Sales with a knack for Sales and Marketing Ops, April’s new goal as Operations Coordinator at HanaByte is to help the team forge scalable processes and stay one zoomie — one paw ahead of the curve.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
2024 gen AI AWS sales
aws certified, cloud practitioner, foundationl, aws partner
Specialities
  • Communication
  • Networking
  • Building Trust & loyalty
  • Social Media
  • Technical Writing
  • Copyediting
  • Project Management
Industry
  • Security
  • Compliance
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Hospitality
Fun Fact about April

It’s the Golden Age of Reels and April has finally caved into the dark side this past year with her own Korean, Asian-inspired, fusion style original recipes/cooking content — a rough transition as she prefers to “eyeball” measurements… She loves to batch cook (basically allergic to making less than 6 servings at once), lunch/meal prep, budget cook, organize her pantry, find creative ways to minimize food waste or “recycle” your leftover takeout dinners, and can be your go-to for advice on making your pantry, produce, or prepped items last much longer without any fancy gadgets or containers! …minus her label maker.

Bethany Jug, HanaByte, Marketing Intern, Hana Ohana
About

Bethany Jug

[She/Her]

Marketing Coordinator

Bethany has been working in marketing for a year and a half. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing. She has experience in marketing through her work with her previous company, where she was in charge of social media, website management, and search engine optimization. She is currently working to drive social media for increased social engagement with HanaByte. Bethany would like to create real change in social media and continue to learn how new industries are utilizing social engagement online.

Aws partner, aws sales accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws cloud economics accredited, aws
Aws partner, aws technical accredited, aws
Specialities
  • Engagement
  • Marketing
  • Analytics
Industry
  • Service Industry
  • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing
Fun Fact about Bethany

How can you choose just one when you have such a fun teammate??

Bethany has two fun facts to share with you! Bethany loves ballroom dancing and knows how to do the wave with her eyebrows!

Evan Ayer, Associate consultant at HanaByte
About

Evan Ayers

[He/Him]

Associate Consultant

Evan has been working in the cybersecurity field for a year, but he has been in the IT industry for much longer. He brings 4 years of management experience from the consumer IT solutions industry. He has obtained a bachelor’s in cybersecurity and is moving into a masters in computer science program in the fall. Evan is excited to continue his learning about enterprise-based cloud solutions and infrastructure as code. He’s also passionate about learning more about security engineer work!

CompTIA, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Certified
Specialities
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Management
  • Script Programming
  • Data Networks
Industry
  • Retail
  • Consumer IT Solutions
  • Music
  • Psychology
Fun Fact About Evan

Evan is more than just a wizard in cybersecurity! He’s also a talented and professionally trained musician! He’s part of a band in his spare time that you might just catch performing 90s grunge-inspired music! But Evan’s interests aren’t all about innovation and creativity! When he’s not studying or making music, you might also catch him hiking and spending his time outdoors!

Luca Bandini, Associate consultant at HanaByte
About

Luca Bandini

[He/Him]

Associate Consultant

Luca has been in the cybersecurity space for 2 years, working on academic growth.  He has completed the necessary requirements for a minor in biology and continues to work on his passion for cybersecurity. His interests are most aligned with network building, topological work and reverse engineering. He is hoping to further build his skills through HanaByte’s program and narrow a field of specialty as his current passions are expansive and varied.

Specialities
  • GitHub
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Linux OS
Industry
  • Biology
  • Landscaping
  • Home Renovation
  • Service
Fun Fact About Luca

Did you know that Luca is another member of the HanaByte pack who is able to speak multiple languages? We have a knack for finding bilingual talent here at HanaByte, and Luca is a proud new addition! With his family originally from Italy (mostly Florence but also Naples!) he’s a multitalented and passionate recruit!