Jacob Cox, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Ga, Us

Huntsville, Al, Us

Manages IT applications projects, focusing on designing, developing, and implementing architecture components that align with the enterprise's strategic business and technical requirements. Proposes, develops, and communicates architectural solutions, ensuring applications meet security standards and technology best practices. Leads technical design sessions, produces detailed documentation, and guides development teams through analysis, development, and testing. Provides expert application architecture knowledge, supporting business and technology teams. Additionally, leads strategies and solutions in cybersecurity, electronic warfare (EW), data science, AI, ML, developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT/OT), and multi-domain operations (MDO), while seeking opportunities to improve productivity, time-to-market, and solution quality.► PI and lead researcher for automated data labeling machine learning SBIR project; applied NLP and unsupervised learning techniques to enrich data and automate data labeling (Awarded Phase II SBIR)► Technical lead for CEMA playbook and Co-author of best paper nomination for I/ITSEC 2023► Developed workflow for integrating Docker, WSL, VScode, and GitLab into a development environment► Assistant Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting Section 889 and CMMC compliance

Augusta, Ga, Us

► Taught introductory-level cybersecurity to aspiring cybersecurity professionals► Taught intermediate-level scripting and automation through Python► Introduced students to regular expressions, network APIs, file management, sync, and multi-threading► Familiarized students with file and data formats, like CSV, JSON, PDF, Word, and HTML, and data transfer protocols and APIs.

► CoDeveloped 80-hour, Python-based, network programming course and accompanying labs for Army Cyber Developers. The course introduced developers to Flask, SDN, HTML, JavaScript, XML, JSON, Requests, Rest API, SOAP, and other data transfer methods.► Gathered, cleaned, and structured data to enable proprietary Machine Learning algorithms to more accurately predict risk for cybersecurity and risk analysis tools. Co-authored patent for the process. ► Leveraged python modules (i.e., NumPy and MatPlotLib) and data transport APIs to perform data analysis of CVEs with Machine Learning APIs to determine their likelihood of exploitation. Produced data visualizations to depict compromise indicators by percentage over time.► Provided customers with unlimited-rights research, graphics, technical papers, course outlines, and developed code. Presented findings for customers at customer-hosted webinars.

Vienna, Virginia, Us

► Subject matter expert for cyber-based analytics platforms and data fabrics supporting Cyber Situational Understanding (Cyber SU)► Followed JCIDS/ACIDS processes to develop capability documents and other requirements documents for ACM Cyber► Created and executed evaluation criteria for Army experiments during Cyber Quest events► Reviewed Army and Joint doctrine involving Information Operations, Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, and Network & Services► Authored technical reports and white papers involving Army Mission Systems: EWPMT, DCGS-A, DDS, CPCE, WIN-T, Cyber SU, and other PORs► Led workshops comprised of S&T community, PMs of PORs, and vendor subject matter experts► Obtained CLR 101, CLR 250, CLR 252, and RQM 110 certificates

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Research Scientist and Principal Investigator (PI) in the Cyberspace Operations Business Area, responsible for leading multiple teams to implement technical solutions solving hard problems for government agencies with total contract value exceeding $1 million. ► Led and directed research to apply machine learning (ML) and cognitive solutions in domains of Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Cyber Defense Operations, and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T). ► PI for Robot Operating System - Military (ROS-M) developing static code analysis tools, system logging and auditing, and ROS 2 integration with system hardening. ► Recognized for leading an Electronic Warfare Cyber Convergence (EWC2) workshop comprised of technical experts and leaders from government, industry, and academia to identify capability gaps and research opportunities.

► Leveraged remote task execution and configuration management software, i.e., Saltstack and Ansible, with a virtual manager, Vagrant, to remotely configure and manage Docker containers supporting cyberspace operations training. ► Provided troubleshooting and documentation support for cyber range

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

► Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering (GPA 4.0) ► Selected from national pool of applicants for Georgia Tech’s Cybersecurity Leadership Program► Technical Reviewer for IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017 Symposium (SDN & NFV Track)► Developed a framework allowing network operators to leverage Software-defined Network (SDN) capabilities for network and security applications along edge-devices

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert and Enterprise Operations officer-in-charge for the Southwest Asia Cyber Center. ► Lead over 100 contractors and 30 soldiers to provide Integration and Engineering (I&E) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support for both secure and nonsecure enterprise networks across the entire Southwest Asia area of operations, consisting of Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and UAE.► Led the migration of 300 circuits and $30M of Tier 1 equipment to a new Main Communication Facility (MCF) w/o impact to network customers and ahead of schedule. ► Saved $14M by implementing an Enterprise VPLS network.► Supervised Rogue System Detection (RSD), Asset Baseline Monitor (ABM), Policy Auditor (PA) deployments across the Host Based System Security (HBSS) enterprise--achieved 40% reduction of Cross Domain Violations.► Recognized as a trusted confidant, self-starter, and independent operator possessing creative ability, in-depth technical knowledge and detailed planning and execution skills that achieves results.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Course directed and instructed a junior level course in computer architecture. Developed new curriculum to expose students to microcontrollers and embedded systems. Taught an introductory IT course covering networks, web design, information assurance, and basic programming using HTML/CSS, Java and Python programming platforms.► Engaged 1000+ candidates annually as the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) recruiter. ► Executed over 100 summer internships as the Electrical Engineering Department’s Internship Outreach Coordinator, a department record. Supervised an award winning senior capstone data visualization project. ► Executed a technology leadership event for over 1,200 participants. Led an internship to Army Cyber Command supporting the command’s mission. ► Sponsored the Electronics Club, Intercollegiate Judo Team, and Baptist Student Union. ► Recognized as a pedagogically sound, selfless, and dedicated team member, and the ideal Network Operations and Security Center Director; best of 14 exceptional majors; and the unanimous choice for the 2013 William Lane Award for Teaching Excellence.

► Led the planning and initial execution for a 10 day fictional scenario and created a multi-user forensic data set to be used for forensic training and research.► Utilized bulk_extractor tool to perform forensic analysis on provided hard drives.► Developed Python scripts to locate and provide mappings to malicious files on hard drives.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

► M.S in Electrical and Computer Engineering (GPA 3.67)► Utilized C/C++ to develop parallel processing algorithms ► Modeled computer and communication systems using probability, random variables (discrete and continuous), expectation, conditional distributions, stochastic processes, and discrete and continuous-time Markov chains.► Researched and developed features supporting fault-tolerant systems to ensure graceful degradation of capabilities ► Conducted research and development within wireless sensor networks► Applied Python programming techniques to network security and obfuscation► Relevant Courses: Probability and Statistical Inference, Fault-Tolerant Computing, Advanced Probability, Network Security, Advanced Digital Systems, Wireless Networking, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Parallel Programming, Computer Networks, and Distributed Systems, Data Mining

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Led and supervised a Military Occupation Specialty – Initial (MOS-I) Company with an average strength of over 400 soldiers. Produced confident and disciplined signal soldiers to install, operate, maintain, and repair vital communication and information systems worldwide.► Maintained a 99% graduation rate of network communication and satellite operators. Personally developed automated content for remedial training.► Recognized as the best of five Company Commanders in the Battalion and top 3 in the Brigade; an aggressive, proactive, and talented leader who sees the big picture and achieves excellence--consistently exceeds expectations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Senior Adviser to the Brigade Commander on Anti-terrorism Force Protection activities in the Army's largest Signal Brigade; coordinated the movements of over 4000 Soldiers; received accolades for both programs. ► Managed the brigade’s health readiness and security, force protection, and anti-terrorism training programs.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Led and directed communication support for a 463 soldier Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) battalion forward deployed in the Republic Korea consisting of wire, frequency modulation (FM), high frequency (HF), and tactical satellite (TACSAT) systems. ► Directly supervised two senior leaders in charge of 16 personnel responsible for network admin and the installation, operation, and maintenance of unit communication equipment.► Recognized as the best signal officer with whom senior supervisors had served by achieving all tasks in an outstanding manner; recognized for mature and sound judgement and initiative in planning and execution.

Clemson, Sc, Us

► B.S. in Electrical Engineering (GPA 3.7)► Relevant Courses: C/C++ Programming, Logic & Computational Devices, Advanced Engineering Math, Computer Organization, Signals & Systems, Microcomputer Interface, Electromagnetics, Field Waves & Circuits, Continuous and Discrete Signals, Random Signal Analysis, Computer Systems, Computer Communications, and Robotics

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Supervised the planning, movement, and training of a 400+ employee organization.► Established policies and standards for unit readiness and supervised unit efforts to meet standards.► Directly supervised 1 senior leader, 2 mid-level personnel, and 12 junior employees managing battalion nuclear, biological, and chemical training facilities.► Led the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) operations training for 400+ soldiers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

► Led and directed a five-person team to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair malfunctions for eight assigned AH-64A Apache Helicopters; ensured compliance with all technical manuals, field manuals, standard operational procedures, and safety programs. ► Served as primary supervisor for multiple training exercises consisting of 15 or more personnel; recognized as soldier and noncommissioned officer of the month and quarter on numerous occasions. ► Maintained 99% Hellfire Missile and Target Acquisition Designation Sight (TADS)/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) systems, 9% higher than Department of the Army standards.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical And Computer Engineering

Diploma, Leadership Philosophy, Military History, Military Planning, Decision-Making, And Operational Art

Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical Engineering

Diploma, It Management

Diploma, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Diploma, Leadership And Management