Penny A. Brown began her career in New York City, just out of her teens, on Wall Street as a Junior Accountant with Oppenheimer Management, building a strong foundation in financial systems and business operations, particularly in banking. She later supported the VP of Banking and Corporate Finance at a major financial institution.

Over the years, her work expanded to include automating bookkeeping systems, leading employment workshops at Fountain House, known for its clubhouse model, supporting HRIS systems, and building, networking, and providing technical support for computers and digital devices—including executive mobile support in enterprise environments such as Morgan Stanley and customer-facing support as an Apple Advisor. She later earned multiple tax certifications and went on to manage a tax office—gaining a deep understanding of compliance, financial accuracy, and client trust.

Today, she helps businesses safely utilize AI automation by combining practical implementation, hands-on training, and cybersecurity solutions—so they can work smarter while staying compliant and secure. This unique combination of experience allows her to see both the opportunities and risks businesses face when adopting new technology.

Her work sits at the intersection of AI automation, business operations, and cybersecurity, where she translates complex technology into practical, real-world systems people can actually use.

Penny's interest in cybersecurity developed during her undergraduate studies, where elective coursework introduced her to digital security and systems thinking.

She expanded her skills through hands-on experience, including participation in a Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition sponsored by leading technology organizations. As a member of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), she applied Linux-based tools, encryption concepts, and analytical problem-solving to successfully complete challenges and earn multiple achievement badges.

Building on this foundation, she completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate in 2025, gaining practical experience with SIEM tools and the integration of AI within cybersecurity environments.

Her work is now centered on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), building on earlier experience supporting and training users of HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) at Viacom International, Inc.. During that time, she also developed and authored a user training manual, reinforcing her ability to translate complex systems into practical, usable guidance. She helps organizations understand and manage risk while adopting new technologies responsibly.