Growing the next generation of cyber warriors. Develops, directs, and teaches Software Reverse Engineering, Cyber Attack, and Computer Architecture to graduate school students. Advises graduate students on academics and leadership in the development of novel cyber security research. Deputy Director for the Center for Cyberspace Research.

Performed research on ways to leverage visualizations to improve the human performance in software reverse engineering. Dissertation focused on human-computer interaction, analytic provenance, and computer-supported cooperative work. Authored numerous peer-reviewed scholarly publications.Summa Cum LaudeTau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor SocietyEta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society

Led 40-member team managing $25M offensive cyber operations weapon systems. Developed 1st ever Air Force cyber proving ground for cyber weapon systems officers. Collaborated with development teams and 16th AF military customers to deliver and maintain offensive cyber tools and capabilities.

Developed 3 national mission computer network exploitation capabilities supporting US Cyber Command’s #1 priority. Led 10 members developing highly-specialized offensive cyber tools for National Cyber Mission Forces.

Managed scheduling, travel, & speaking engagements for Brigadier General, Air Forces Cyber Deputy. Enabled senior Air Force strategic cyber messaging to MAJCOM/COCOM commanders.

Excelled in intensive, highly-selective national Computer Network Exploitation program. Shaped & fulfilled Air Force training /certification standards for 50 Airmen with $300K budget. Led Squadron through Unit Compliance Inspection; “Outstanding” rating over 32 programs.

Led 30-member launch team during successful $100M TacSat-3 satellite launch and early orbit. Managed, designed, tested, and conducted software reviews on all satellite launch software. Directed day-to-day engineering & program management activities throughout development.