Experience

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  Freelance

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Writer-editor

    • Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  The CyberWire

  • United States
  • Computer and Network Security
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President, Editor

    • Apr 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Editor

    • Sep 2012 - Jan 2024

    Editor of the CyberWire, a daily digest and summary of news affecting the information security and assurance sector. The CyberWire also produces a daily news podcast, interviews leaders in cyber security, covers conferences and other events, and delivers other special, occasional articles and reports.

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  Pratt Street Media

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Editorial Director

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Responsible for written content produced by Pratt Street Media, including its flagship publication, the CyberWire, scripts for its daily podcasts, and content for articles, special coverage, and interviews.

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  CyberPoint International

  • United States
  • Computer and Network Security
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Editor

    • May 2014 - Mar 2016

    Editor of the CyberWire. Also contributes market intelligence and supports media relations for CyberPoint International.

  • Senior Technical Writer

    • May 2011 - Apr 2014

    Edit the daily CyberWire for industry-wide publication.Prepare text for technical, marketing, and other publications at CyberPoint International.

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  QinetiQ North America, Mission Solutions Group

  • Director, Marketing & Communications

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2010

    Lead marketing and business intelligence operations for the Group, including competitive, customer and market intelligence. Deliver market analysis for strategic planning. Develop and supervise public relations and advertising campaigns in support of business development. Coordinate editorial and graphic support to proposal development. Plan, supervise, and direct execution of internal communications.

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  IT Services Group, QinetiQ North America (QNA)

  • Communications Director

    • Apr 2007 - Jun 2008

    Manage communications and marketing for the IT Services Group (ITSG). Develop and supervise public relations and advertising campaigns in support of business development. Coordinate editorial and graphic support to proposal development. Provide editorial services to ITSG customers as required.

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  I.T.S. Corporation

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Program Manager/Strategic Planner

    • Mar 2006 - Mar 2007
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Performed strategic planning and budget development for the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, and for the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). Provided editorial, planning, and analytic services to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Naval Research Advisory Committee, the Chief of Naval Research, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Chaired ITS Corporate Editorial Board.(Note: ITS acquired Noesis Inc. in March 2006.)

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  Noesis, Inc.

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Program Manager/Strategic Planner/Writer-Editor

    • Oct 1998 - Feb 2006
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Program Manager/Strategic Planner 2004-06Performed strategic planning and budget development for the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, and for the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). Provided editorial, planning, and analytic services to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Naval Research Advisory Committee, the Chief of Naval Research, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Chaired the Noesis Corporate Editorial Boards.Member, Corporate Staff, Office of Naval Research (Noesis contractor) 1998-2004Articulated and coordinated Naval science and technology programs in support of the Office of Naval Research Corporate Communications Office and Corporate Staff Provided the Chief of Naval Research, Executive Director/Technical Director, Vice Chief of Naval Research, Chief Scientist, Fleet/Force Technology Transition Director, and other Office of Naval Research, Department of the Navy, and Department of Defense executives with services such as study, analysis, and explanation of science and technology programs and policies, g investment strategies and policy proposals, corporate strategies, roles, missions, vision, and accomplishments.

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  Self-employed

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Independent Consultant

    • Jul 1997 - Sep 1998
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    Performed various consulting engagements for US Department of Defense agencies.

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  Rockhurst University (then Rockhurst College)

  • Kansas City, Missouri

  • Director of Academic Advising and Lecturer in Philosophy

    • Sep 1992 - Jun 1997
    • Kansas City, Missouri

    Director of Academic Advising, College of Arts and Sciences, 1996-1997; Academic Advisor, 1993-1996; Lecturer in Philosophy, 1992-1997 (Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri). Director of international study and prelaw advisor; facilitated undergraduate research. Faculty representative for Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, National Security Education Program, Truman, and Udall Scholarship programs. Developed pilot Westmoreland Scholarship and DeSmet Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship. Taught philosophy, political theory, and critical thinking (Introduction to Metaphysics, Reality and Human Existence, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Theory, Philosophy of Science, Just War Theory and International Ethics, 20th Century Anglo-American Philosophy, Philosophy of Descartes, Introduction to Legal Reasoning.)

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  United States Army

  • Various locations, US and Europe

  • Field Artillery Officer

    • Aug 1980 - Sep 1992
    • Various locations, US and Europe

    US Military Academy (West Point, New York).Major, 1990-1992; Captain, 1989-1990. Faculty status: Instructor and Assistant Professor. Taught Philosophy core course, Philosophy of Science, Composition, and Advanced Composition. Academic counselor, faculty advisor to the Art Forum and to Phi Sigma Tau (national philosophy honor society). Member of the Keller Army Medical Center Human Subjects Research Review Board. Officer in charge of new instructor training for the philosophy faculty. Designed the Academy library’s philosophy collection. Awarded US Army Training & Doctrine Command in writing (1989) and Meritorious Service Medal (2d Oak Leaf Cluster).National Training Center (Fort Irwin, California). Captain, 1986-1989. Combat Trainer at the National Training Center. Developed and conducted field artillery training for Forces Command units at the Training Center (including live fire training and safety protocols). Wrote Joint targeting doctrine (FC 6-20-10). Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and Meritorious Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster).1st Battalion, 32d Field Artillery (Hanau, Germany). Captain, 1982-1985; First Lieutenant, 1981-1982. Served in a variety of staff positions, commanded Battery B, 1st Battalion, 32d Field Artillery, and battalion Operations Officer (S-3). Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal.