Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology.Active security clearance.More than 20 years experience in microbiology as a professor, manager, consultant and subject matter expert.Experience in academic, government and military environments. Extensive experience in government contracting and compliance.Author of more than 20 published articles, 4 book chapters, and many test reports, SOPs, safety plans, validation studies and other technical documents.Published patent in the area of infectious disease diagnostics.Supervisory and project/budget management experience in academic, corporate, and government environments.Smart, creative, out-of-the box problem solver.Excellent communicator, strong analysis and synthesis skills.