JAYBENFIELD

Hi, I’m Jay.

I’m an author in progress, music-loving guitarist, and practitioner of nerdcraft based in Virginia. This website is where my interests and projects converge.

What I’m doing now

Working in healthcare infosec

I’m on staff with a hospital system where I lead teams of cybersecurity practitioners, developers, and data engineers that defend a large enterprise and create custom solutions.

Helping SMB and nonprofits

I’ve rolled out new web strategy consulting services for creatives, founders, and changemakers.

Launching new Splunk services

With the dvvy, rqst, and kvkit apps now free and open source, I’ve shifted my Splunk focus to new coaching and consulting services.

Building an app to help writers

I’m building a web application intended to help writers maintain momentum and get that first draft manuscript done as quickly as possible. I plan to roll out a public alpha in summer 2025.

Launching a jalapeño jam empire

My wife has perfected a jalapeño jam recipe that will change your life. I’m helping her with design, marketing, and backend business stuff.

Playing lead guitar in a band

FTL covers high-octane alt and classic rock. In addition to local gigs, we donate play time to charity events and bring live music to locations that don’t usually get it.

Writing SFF and some nonfiction

I’m writing sci-fi, fantasy, and other flavors of fiction under a pseudonym. I plan to release my first fantasy novel into the wild in late 2025. I’m also chipping away at a nonfiction project.

Starting a podcast for and about writers

I’m gearing up to launch a podcast that will feature interviews with published and unpublished writers of fiction. We’ll dive into origin stories, challenges, process, projects, and more.