Erick M.
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Ron Ocker
Erick is a superb teammate with unmatched subject matter expertise in IT. Erick has a relentless work ethic and is a world class problem solver.
Brian Wilson
Erick is a rare kind of a professional, both a thinker and a doer. He has an unmatched ability to innovate and solve problems. I was always impressed with his grit, determination, and positive attitude. Erick is one of those operators who is able to make everything look easy. I had the honor of accompanying him when he received the Nicholson award for action in South America. Very proud to have served with Erick; he would be a great asset on any team.
Ron Ocker
Erick is a superb teammate with unmatched subject matter expertise in IT. Erick has a relentless work ethic and is a world class problem solver.
Brian Wilson
Erick is a rare kind of a professional, both a thinker and a doer. He has an unmatched ability to innovate and solve problems. I was always impressed with his grit, determination, and positive attitude. Erick is one of those operators who is able to make everything look easy. I had the honor of accompanying him when he received the Nicholson award for action in South America. Very proud to have served with Erick; he would be a great asset on any team.
Ron Ocker
Erick is a superb teammate with unmatched subject matter expertise in IT. Erick has a relentless work ethic and is a world class problem solver.
Brian Wilson
Erick is a rare kind of a professional, both a thinker and a doer. He has an unmatched ability to innovate and solve problems. I was always impressed with his grit, determination, and positive attitude. Erick is one of those operators who is able to make everything look easy. I had the honor of accompanying him when he received the Nicholson award for action in South America. Very proud to have served with Erick; he would be a great asset on any team.
Ron Ocker
Erick is a superb teammate with unmatched subject matter expertise in IT. Erick has a relentless work ethic and is a world class problem solver.
Brian Wilson
Erick is a rare kind of a professional, both a thinker and a doer. He has an unmatched ability to innovate and solve problems. I was always impressed with his grit, determination, and positive attitude. Erick is one of those operators who is able to make everything look easy. I had the honor of accompanying him when he received the Nicholson award for action in South America. Very proud to have served with Erick; he would be a great asset on any team.
Credentials
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Capability Development Course
Army Logistics UniversityApr, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Hostile Environment Tradecraft Course (HETC)
Patriot Defense Group, LLCOct, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
WiMAX Forum Network Associate
WiMAX Forum®Jun, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Computer Network Operations Operator
United States Department of DefenseJun, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
IA Doctorate
CITI ProgramOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Cyber Interactive On-Net Operator
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Experience
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Pat Tillman Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pat Tillman Scholar
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Jun 2023 - Present
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NDSEG
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellow
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Apr 2023 - Present
Department of Defense NDSEG Fellow. Research focused on improving resilience in cyberspace operations, focusing on military and civilian cyber operators. I aim to conduct a comprehensive study on understanding and measuring the cognitive impacts on cyber operators and improving resilience in cyber operations within strategic and high-risk environments. Department of Defense NDSEG Fellow. Research focused on improving resilience in cyberspace operations, focusing on military and civilian cyber operators. I aim to conduct a comprehensive study on understanding and measuring the cognitive impacts on cyber operators and improving resilience in cyber operations within strategic and high-risk environments.
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Touchstone Futures
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United States
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Jul 2022 - Present
At Touchstone Futures, we thrive on solving our clients’ toughest challenges. We help organizations identify new markets, seize opportunities, and manage risk to achieve sustainable and secure long-term growth. At Touchstone Futures, we thrive on solving our clients’ toughest challenges. We help organizations identify new markets, seize opportunities, and manage risk to achieve sustainable and secure long-term growth.
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Military Special Operations Family Collaborative
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United States
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service Member & Veteran Program Fellow
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Dec 2021 - Present
The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative (MSOF) is a nonprofit public health initiative for the Special Operations community. Our mission is to enable the success of America’s Special Operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs. The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative (MSOF) is a nonprofit public health initiative for the Special Operations community. Our mission is to enable the success of America’s Special Operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.
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CEROeUM, LLC
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United States
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Operations Consulting
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President and CEO
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Capitol Technology University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Doctoral Student
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Aug 2022 - Present
PhD Cyberpsychology: Focus on cognitive impacts of offensive cyber operations and computer network operations to Cyber operators. Explore solutions to reduce cognitive load, fatigue, occupational burnout, and failure. Optimize our operators for the next generation of cyberspace operations. PhD Cyberpsychology: Focus on cognitive impacts of offensive cyber operations and computer network operations to Cyber operators. Explore solutions to reduce cognitive load, fatigue, occupational burnout, and failure. Optimize our operators for the next generation of cyberspace operations.
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Virtual Operations
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Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
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Chenega MIOS SBU
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Program Manager & Business Development
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
- Senior Program Manager & Business Development | Kapsuun Group, LLC | Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 • Business development focused on unique Special Operation Forces and Intelligence requirements • International business development - Junior Executive | Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 - Senior Technical Program Manager | Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 - SkillBridge Internship, Junior Executive | Apr 2020 - Oct 2020 - Senior Program Manager & Business Development | Kapsuun Group, LLC | Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 • Business development focused on unique Special Operation Forces and Intelligence requirements • International business development - Junior Executive | Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 - Senior Technical Program Manager | Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 - SkillBridge Internship, Junior Executive | Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
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United States Army Special Operations Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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300 - 400 Employee
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Various Special Operations & Intelligence Positions | Operations SGM
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Jun 2000 - Oct 2020
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Senior Program Manager - Capability Development Division (CDD) SGM
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
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Program Manager - Force Modernization and Capability Requirement SGM
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Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
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Senior Operations Manager - Sensitive Activities
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2015
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Technical Course Director - Advanced Technical Course
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Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
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Special Operations Senior Intelligence Supervisor
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Jun 2000 - Mar 2005
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Joint Special Operations Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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JSOC Liaison Officer
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)
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United States Department of Defense
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Operations Director - Computer Network Operations
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Sep 2004 - Nov 2007
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7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intelligence Specialist
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Jun 1998 - Jun 2000
• Served as Team Leader for Intelligence team; liaison with supported foreign partners. • Intelligence lead supporting capability development between intelligence agencies. • Served as Team Leader for Intelligence team; liaison with supported foreign partners. • Intelligence lead supporting capability development between intelligence agencies.
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Infantry Squad Leader
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Sep 1991 - Jun 1997
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Education
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2022 - 2025
Capitol Technology University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cyberpyschology -
2014 - 2016
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security -
2018 -
National Intelligence University
Master of Science Technology and Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence and Data Analytics -
2012 - 2014
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cyber Security -
1997 - 1998
Monterey Peninsula College
Associate of Arts - AA, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General -
1997 - 1997
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Spanish Language and Literature -
2017 - 2017
The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and Sergeants Major Academy
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1988 - 1991
Hialeah Senior High School
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Joint Special Operation University
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2023 -
Pat Tillman Foundation
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