Experience

Astra Veda Corporation

• United States
• Capital Markets
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman Of The Board

  • Apr 2019 - 4 years 9 months

  Denver, Colorado, United States Took this company over for stakeholders, investors and legacy shareholders. It has been a tough road to travel but we are ready for GLOBAL action. We are building an Army ! Join us.



Ballistic Barrier Products

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner

  • May 2021 - 2 years 8 months

  Johnson City, Tennessee, United States



Cyber Fidelis, Inc.

• Security Researcher

  • May 2005 - 18 years 8 months

  Denver, Washington DC, Seattle Contract Professional Services



Celsus Advisory Group

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Asymmetric Engagements

  • Aug 2016 - 7 years 5 months

  Cross Domain Exposure - Insider threat - High Value Targeting - Cyber Terrorism - Counterintelligence - Human Factors Risk Management. These are common terms in the Asymmetric Engagement lexicon. Disruptive technologies and processes enable irregular conflict twisting the classic story of David verses Goliath so that bad actors prevail. Many security professionals as well as business leaders do not recognize cyber conflicts in asymmetric terms and the good guys seem to be losing.



Paranotek

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Our products range from data storage, sharing and instant messaging to various software suites that are all based on our disruptive security technology.



The Stratagem Group

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Principal Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Greater Denver Area On demand HQE supporting specific customer requirements.



Data Fusion Corporation

• Advanced Programs

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2012

  Boulder Colorado Advanced Programs Manager, COO & Security Officer



USCYBERCOM

• Senior Assessments Advisor

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

  Fort Meade, MD Senior Cyber Security Architect and Assessments Advisor for USCYBERCOM assigned to work with Operations along with the Chief of Staff Team providing the Command strategic and doctrine level input to define success for cyber readiness, defense postures and key performance measures and indicators. Provides related Intelligence and technical consultation while proactively engaged at all levels inside and outside USCYBERCOM and USSTRATCOM on critical issues that affect the GIG and other aspects to… Show more Senior Cyber Security Architect and Assessments Advisor for USCYBERCOM assigned to work with Operations along with the Chief of Staff Team providing the Command strategic and doctrine level input to define success for cyber readiness, defense postures and key performance measures and indicators. Provides related Intelligence and technical consultation while proactively engaged at all levels inside and outside USCYBERCOM and USSTRATCOM on critical issues that affect the GIG and other aspects to the DOD and IC missions. Championed targeted Command and IC agenda efforts at conferences and is a respected contributor to numerous USCYBERCOM, DoD and Federal working groups and author ad hoc advanced concepts, initiate point papers, perform detailed and summary analysis conclusions and lessons learned documentation. Engaged in influence operations with relevant dialog to establish trusted and accountable relationships with and on behalf of the DIRNSA/USCYBERCOM Commander, General Officers/Flag Officers (GOFO), Program Executive Office (PEO) Managers and mission stakeholders where appropriate providing recommendations in characterizing problem spaces and associated solutions that span multiple legal statutes, DoD/CJCSM policies to assist Command/Services/Agencies/Field Activities in meeting critical cyber objectives. Maintains areas of influence and effective lines of direct communication with policy makers, legal scholars and defense industry leaders. Coordinated with a wide range of leading subject matter experts for cyber security, Intelligence, telecommunications, information systems and is considered a prolific expert in security policy, legal frameworks, governance and systems architecture. Show less



Centauri Solutions

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DoDIIS Enterprise Architect

  • May 2009 - Apr 2010

  Bolling AFB Washington DC Chief Architect, change agent and technical evangelist for improvement representing the office of the CIO and senior IT leadership at the Defense Intelligence Agency in a yearlong IT “reinvention” and re-imagination process. Vetted and selected 80% of initial technical leads and introduced organizational cultural transformation initiative supporting a global Intelligence IT delivery and service mission. Represented the agency in a 30+ week ODNI multi-agency Mission Data and Storage… Show more Chief Architect, change agent and technical evangelist for improvement representing the office of the CIO and senior IT leadership at the Defense Intelligence Agency in a yearlong IT “reinvention” and re-imagination process. Vetted and selected 80% of initial technical leads and introduced organizational cultural transformation initiative supporting a global Intelligence IT delivery and service mission. Represented the agency in a 30+ week ODNI multi-agency Mission Data and Storage Management study effort and served as a significant coalition builder for re- defining the study effort to meet the sponsor’s intent. Chaired and supported CIO consolidation and realignment of the entire Department of Defense Intelligence Information System. (DODIIS). Default chief infrastructure architecture providing team leadership for project management, procurement direction and guidance as well as relevant policy recommendations. Authored concepts of operation (CONOPS) and stop gap measures to establish and secure best practices during critical transition stages. Show less



ETS Capital Management

• Chief Technology Advisor

  • Jun 2001 - Dec 2007

  Summary: Venture Capital Technical Advisor



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Operations Subject Matter Expert

  • Apr 2004 - Oct 2007

  Greater Seattle Area - Worldwide Served 3 years National Guard as IO Battalion Security Chief and special team member with focus on asymmetric threats, cyber-warfare, social engineering, counter intelligence, OPSEC and all things diplomatic and political. Decorated MI (Military Intelligence) soldier. Principal team member assist in the formation of the first operational National Guard Information Operation Theater Groups. Deployed as Chief of Security for IO Cell performing CI support, Psychological Operations and… Show more Served 3 years National Guard as IO Battalion Security Chief and special team member with focus on asymmetric threats, cyber-warfare, social engineering, counter intelligence, OPSEC and all things diplomatic and political. Decorated MI (Military Intelligence) soldier. Principal team member assist in the formation of the first operational National Guard Information Operation Theater Groups. Deployed as Chief of Security for IO Cell performing CI support, Psychological Operations and Public Affairs. Lead Subject Matter Expert for Red Team Operations, CND, CNO, Vulnerability Assessments and OPSEC Training for other client agencies. Show less



U.S. Navy Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• EWO

  • 1986 - 2003

  United States Dispatching Bad Guys: (NHZ) MAU, (ADW) Patron Six Eight, (NUI) TSC 0966, (NGB) Patron Nine Four, (NTD) Patron Six Five. Deployed world-wide. Participated in Operation Deny Flight/Sharp Guard (Serbia- Bosnia), Operation Constable (Blockade of Haiti), Operation Desert Shield (Gulf War I) Operation Enduring Freedom (Gulf War II/South Asian Theater).



High Speed Access Corporation

• Sales and Operations Manager

  • Apr 1997 - Dec 1999

  California, Maryland Principal Team Member from HSAnet, M&A to IPO then M&A to Charter Communications. Mick’s most significant business achievement was in his role in the founding of High Speed Access Corporation. After the nearly two billion dollar initial public offering, the company was later purchased by Charter Communications owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. The 1997 collaboration and economic efforts that developed High Speed Access Corporation creating more than 600 jobs for the states… Show more Principal Team Member from HSAnet, M&A to IPO then M&A to Charter Communications. Mick’s most significant business achievement was in his role in the founding of High Speed Access Corporation. After the nearly two billion dollar initial public offering, the company was later purchased by Charter Communications owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. The 1997 collaboration and economic efforts that developed High Speed Access Corporation creating more than 600 jobs for the states of Colorado and Kentucky. During this time, he earned the distinction of being elected by industry peers from the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) to serve as an Associate Director to the Board of the American Cable Television Association. Show less



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Combat Air Crew

  • 1982 - 1986

  (NIP) Patron Thirty, (NHZ) Patron Four Four Combat Flight Crew: Decorated airborne multi-INT collection analyst. Career flight accumulated time in excess of 4,000 hours in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. Other duties include Squadron Public Affairs and COMSEC Officer. Dispatched Bad Guys Worldwide: Directly participated and supported military and defense operations such as “Operation El Dorado Canyon”, (Libya), “Operation Just Cause, (Panama), Beirut, Operation Jittery Prop (Nicaragua).