Steve Birrell Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, FL, US

Reston, Virginia, US

As CTO at Laser Light Communications, I lead the development and execution of the LaserLight BETA program, pioneering the integration of advanced optical communication technologies into real-world applications. My responsibilities include overseeing the design, testing, and validation of LaserLight’s cutting-edge global optical network, leveraging.

Reston, Virginia, US

Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of our state-of-the art AI enabled optical communication systems while ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

• Diaconia is a technology and management consulting firm at the forefront of innovation, delivering transformative solutions. We specialize in cybersecurity, process automation, data analytics, IT modernization, and more.
• Technical Expertise: I serve as the trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and Cloud Enablement. My role entails understanding our clients' business intricacies, evaluating.
• Key Focus Areas: I concentrate on mitigating cyber threats, safeguarding critical assets, and ensuring compliance across Federal and commercial markets. My responsibilities span Program Management, Assessment &.

Ashburn, VA, US

As the Interum CTO, I work with Delviom’s Delivery and Business Development teams to develop and maintain cybersecurity and information assurance solutions and support complex business development initiatives.

United States, US

• Omni Federal empowers Federal Organizations through Digital Transformation Consulting and Enterprise Architecture services with a strong focus on DevSecOps.
• Cloud Enablement: I architected and designed multi-tenant hybrid, private, and public cloud solutions for Federal Civilian and Department of Defense clients, leveraging AWS and Azure.
• Agile DevSecOps: I implemented comprehensive DevSecOps approaches, enhancing business responsiveness and effectiveness through continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring while addressing security threats.
• Data Mastery: I specialized in data ingestion, aggregation, cleansing, management, and transformation, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Analytics & User Experience: My team helped clients harness the value of data for strategic decision-making, delivering highly engaging user experiences.

Reston, VA, US

• At SAIC, I drove innovation by leveraging next-generation technologies in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to redefine data usage across defense, intelligence, civilian, and state.
• Intelligence Community & Space: I served as the Lead Network and Cybersecurity SME for Space Development Agency (SDA), playing a pivotal role in shaping next-gen space architecture.
• Cybersecurity: I led efforts in providing cybersecurity services to protect the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), including Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) remote access.
• Cloud Solutions: My team designed secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions for DOD using AWS Workspaces and Microsoft Azure Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD).
• Modernization and Software: I drove application modernization and DevSecOps initiatives, enhancing app delivery through agile techniques and containerized microservices.

Specializing in Strategic Planning, Program/Project Management, Network and Systems Design & Engineering, Cyber security, Data Center Design, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Technical Training, Process Improvement, Virtualization & Automation, Service Management and SDLC Management.* Lead Telecommunications and Data Center Design consultant for company.

Calverton, Maryland, US

• Chief Technology Officer | Chief Solutions ArchitectAs CTO, I collaborated with stakeholders to align technology strategies with organizational goals, ensuring efficient and agile solutions.
• Solution Development: I worked closely with delivery and business development teams, crafting solutions that combined mission areas, Federal IT policy, information security, and administrative management.

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, LU

• Chief Technology Officer | Chief Solutions ArchitectAs CTO, I collaborated with stakeholders to align technology strategies with organizational goals, ensuring efficient and agile solutions.
• Solution Development: I worked closely with delivery and business development teams, crafting solutions that combined mission areas, Federal IT policy, information security, and administrative management.

US

I directed network operations, field services, and network systems engineering, overseeing design, development, and implementation of wired and wireless components, systems, and software.

New York, US

• Directed planning, design, and implementation of global network for world's largest nonfiction media company. Supervised technical and project teams. Administered $8M network infrastructure budget. Evaluated and.
• Improved network performance and availability by implementing enhancements and redundancies.
• Reduced costs through effective negotiations with telecom and hardware vendors, for purchases and leases.
• Spearheaded critical change management initiatives in response to fluctuations in network asset availabilities.

• Program Manager for multiple Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) network infrastructure projects, including secure/secret and non-classified initiatives. Worked closely with client on design, deployment, and.
• Designed, tested, and deployed IPv6 and distributed DMZ proxy solutions for computing services division of DISA.
• Analyzed and recommended vital network routing architecture changes for CENTCOM's operational network.

• Established and managed a network architecture consulting firm. Led research, testing, documentation, design, deployment, and process improvement initiatives for Dept. of Homeland Security Transportation Security.
• Authored updated network deployment procedures for Unisys field engineers.
• Improved network performance, reliability, and security at TSA airport sites by reengineering networks and deploying new digital video network at checkpoints and baggage handling areas.
• Facilitated the design, launch, and operation of nationwide value-added MPLS and VPN services for Verizon. Also enabled provision of multiple service types acros MPLS networks to satisfy Class of Service requirements.

• Designed, deployed, and administered data centers for Fortune 100 clients. Oversaw operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of routing protocols. Managed security issue resolution, load balancing, fibre-channel.
• Planned and led the implementation of more than 22 data centers, each providing connectivity for up to 2,000 customers.
• Successfully reengineered 2 crucial data centers, implementing new hardware and technologies.
• Improved networks by designing and deploying secure remote backup and other solutions to increase performance.
• Member of Summit Club and rated in WorldCom's Top 100 Technical Experts in 2001

Principal Network Engineer for Defense Computer Investigation Training Program (DCITP)

Allentown, Pennsylvania, US

Network Engineer

Master Certificate It Service Management

Designing Security Solutions And Providing Management With Risk-Based Guidance

Masters Certificate, It/Is Project Management

Associates, Personal Computers, Local/Wide Area Networks

Business Administration And Management, General

Cyber/Electronic Operations And Warfare

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