Darin Gray
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Joseph Gardella
An outstanding leader. Helped to guide me on a path to success as the director of STEM outreach. He is outgoing and always spoke up and prompted others towards success as well.
Bilal Hakim
Darin is a highly self-motivated individual who is the very backbone of the USC Discover Engineering Summer Program. Due to his tireless efforts and his team's vision, this program has excelled and made headlines in a very short period of time. I had the pleasure to assist Darin during Summer of 2013. Working under him was a very pleasant and mentally stimulating experience. I would highly recommend Darin as a responsible, courteous, humble and an efficient individual.
Joseph Gardella
An outstanding leader. Helped to guide me on a path to success as the director of STEM outreach. He is outgoing and always spoke up and prompted others towards success as well.
Bilal Hakim
Darin is a highly self-motivated individual who is the very backbone of the USC Discover Engineering Summer Program. Due to his tireless efforts and his team's vision, this program has excelled and made headlines in a very short period of time. I had the pleasure to assist Darin during Summer of 2013. Working under him was a very pleasant and mentally stimulating experience. I would highly recommend Darin as a responsible, courteous, humble and an efficient individual.
Joseph Gardella
An outstanding leader. Helped to guide me on a path to success as the director of STEM outreach. He is outgoing and always spoke up and prompted others towards success as well.
Bilal Hakim
Darin is a highly self-motivated individual who is the very backbone of the USC Discover Engineering Summer Program. Due to his tireless efforts and his team's vision, this program has excelled and made headlines in a very short period of time. I had the pleasure to assist Darin during Summer of 2013. Working under him was a very pleasant and mentally stimulating experience. I would highly recommend Darin as a responsible, courteous, humble and an efficient individual.
Joseph Gardella
An outstanding leader. Helped to guide me on a path to success as the director of STEM outreach. He is outgoing and always spoke up and prompted others towards success as well.
Bilal Hakim
Darin is a highly self-motivated individual who is the very backbone of the USC Discover Engineering Summer Program. Due to his tireless efforts and his team's vision, this program has excelled and made headlines in a very short period of time. I had the pleasure to assist Darin during Summer of 2013. Working under him was a very pleasant and mentally stimulating experience. I would highly recommend Darin as a responsible, courteous, humble and an efficient individual.
Credentials
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Cybersecurity Technologies Certificate of Advanced Study
California State University San MarcosDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cybersecurity Management, Risk and Governance Certificate
California State University San MarcosMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cyberspace Operations Awareness
The Joint StaffJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CSXF)
ISACADec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Cyber Operations Fundamental Course 18-08
229th Cyberspace Operations SquadronSep, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Military Emergency Management Specialist
State Guard Association of the United StatesMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential: Full Time
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingFeb, 1996- Nov, 2024 -
HA Amateur Radio License
Federal Communications CommissionNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge 2020
The Joint StaffAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training
The Joint StaffAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)Aug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Army Traffic Safety Program Accident Avoidance Course
National Traffic Safety Institute Inc.May, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DoD STEM
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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DoD STEM Ambassador
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Sep 2023 - Present
-Partner with DSEC to advance STEM outreach throughout the 2023-2024 school year. -Collaborate to create and curate resources to support STEM educators across the nation in implementing high-quality STEM learning for all students -Partner with DSEC to advance STEM outreach throughout the 2023-2024 school year. -Collaborate to create and curate resources to support STEM educators across the nation in implementing high-quality STEM learning for all students
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LA STEM Collective
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice Chair
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Oct 2021 - Present
Help create STEM experiences and opportunities for the Greater Los Angeles Area Help create STEM experiences and opportunities for the Greater Los Angeles Area
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Sep 2021 - Present
Provide academic and career support to MESA University students at the University of Southern California Provide academic and career support to MESA University students at the University of Southern California
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Viterbi K-12 STEM Center
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Jul 2019 - Present
Oversee logistics and operations for K-12 STEM Center Supervise professional staff, graduate and undergraduate student workersCreate and maintain partnerships with local schools and school districtsForge new partnerships with other STEM organizations within and outside of the UniversityWrite proposals for STEM grantsCollaborate with and assist Viterbi student organizations’ outreach effortsDeveloped and oversee Center's data and information systems Provide logistical, operational, and programmatic support for coding, robotics, cybersecurity, and web development summer camps and school year programs serving 1500 students annually. Show less
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Instructor, USC Pre-College Programs
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Jul 2007 - Present
Introduction to Engineering Course: Develop curriculum and teach an introduction to engineering USC summer college course for high school students which includes traditional and project-based modes of instructionCybersecurity Course: Develop and teach cybersecurity course for high school students
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Director STEM Educational Outreach Programs
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May 2016 - Jul 2019
● Responsible for pk-14 STEM programs for the USC Viterbi School of Engineering including school-based, campus events, teacher professional development and summer programs. ● Instructor for Introduction to Engineering course. ● Co-PI/Research Administrator for AR/VR augmented tutoring program.
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STEM Coordinator/Instructor, Viterbi School of Engineering
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Aug 1996 - May 2016
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Program-Develop and write standards-based curriculum for science activities for nine middle schools and fourteen high school MESA programs-Create activity kits to prepare students for science competitions-Coordinate annual science carnival for 300 middle school students-Develop annual robotics competitions for middle and high school studentsMission Science Program-Coordinate the activities and manage the program budget for nine elementary and middle school-based science clubs-Develop standards-based curriculum for "hands on" projects, activities and experiments -Train teachers to conduct projects, activities and experiments Pre College Programs-Develop curriculum and teach Discover Engineering – USC Summer Programs CourseTeach summer engineering workshop-Create curriculum for the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp -Designed the science component of the National Football League’s Summer Camp -Created robotics programs for the Chadwick School and St. Agnes Catholic School -Created the course project for a freshmen engineering student course -Developed the science curriculum for the National Youth Sports Program Show less
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California State Military Reserve
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Technology Engineer (E7)
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2023
Headquarters Information Technology, Information Technology Engineer (E7), January 2022- August 2023 -Perform vulnerability assessment for State Guard servers and computer assets -Harden and secure State Guard servers and computer assets -Provide training and operational support for the State Guard -Lead service-wide data and information system migrations Cyber Detachment, Cyber Training NCO (E6), July 2019 – January 2022 -Assess cyber skills of members of Cyber Detachment -Developed cyber training program and tracking system -Provide cybersecurity “Blue team” training for members of Cyber Detachment -Support securing internal systems for Information and Technology (C6) headquarters section of the CSG CSG 146th Support Group, Cyber Security NCOIC (E5), July 2018 – July 2019 -Provided cybersecurity training for CA Air National Guard, 261st Cyber Operations Squadron: -Taught introduction to Python programming, PowerShell scripting, Windows administration, Linux, network theory, setup and configuration Administration -Developed online programming courses for self-study -Led OPFOR cyber training exercises for 261st Cyber Operations Squadron -Assessed school readiness for airmen, senior airmen and NCOs -Led Innovation Task Force for CA Air National Guard 195th Operations Group CSG Installation Support Command, Assistant Communications NCO (E5), June 2017 – July 2018 -Planned, designed and implemented radio and antenna training operations for communications and electronics section -129th Support Group Cyber Protection Team Augmenter CSG Installation Support Command , Radio Telephone Operator (E4), Dec 2012 – June 2017 -Radio Telephone Operator JFTB special events TOC -Incident Commanders Command Control and Communications Unit (IC4U) Radio Telephone Operator -Supported Los Alamitos Army Airfield BaseOps as an Air Traffic Controller Specialist Augmenter by tracking multiple aircraft National Guard and US military aircraft Show less
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Los Angeles Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Adult Education Instructor
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Adult Education Instructor-Mathematics and Science-Adult Independent Study
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AEWC Outreach Consultant/Instructor
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Feb 1990 - Jun 2015
Administrative duties: -Oversee operations of an alternative high school with 100 students and an average annual budget of $500,000-Enroll, counsel, test and place students-Prepare progress, statistical and attendance reports-Coordinate and conduct standardized testing-Serve as administrative designee for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for students in special educationTeaching responsibilities-Instruct students in 20 independent study, academic courses of English, math, social studies, science and electives-Teach basic reading beginning and advanced-Prepare students for GED Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2021
California State University San Marcos
Master's Degree, Cyber Security -
2013 - 2018
Boise State University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational/Instructional Technology -
2010 - 2011
University of Southern California
MA, Teaching -
1983 - 1988
University of Southern California
BS, Biomedical and Electrical Engineerng -
1983 - 1988
University of Southern California
BA, Math
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