Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander
Details
Electrical Engineering
The University of Memphis
Doctor of Management
Technology & Information Systems
University of Maryland University College
Masters of Science
Telecommunications Management
University of Maryland University College
2014 : Present
University of Maryland University College
Vice Dean, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
2013 :
Garrison Alexander Consulting Services
Chief Executive Officer
Served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Administrator for Information Technology (IT) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led TSA’s IT organization with an annual budget responsibility of more than $400 million. Provided all aspects of IT services for over 60,000 employees at 450 federalized airports and 23 international locations. Responsible for all aspect of cybersecurity and information assurance, application development, infrastructure engineering, business management, financial planning and budget execution, and strategic planning. Integral part of the TSA Senior Leadership Team. Played a key leadership role as a member of the Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer Council.
2009 : 2013
Transportation Security Administration
Chief Information Officer/Assistant Administrator Information Technology
Senior Executive at the National Security Agency - Served 25 years with the National Security Agency (NSA)/Department of Defense, starting as an Electronic Engineer and holding leadership positions in Technology and Systems, Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance, and Research & Development. Served as the Deputy Counterterrorism (SIGDEV) and as a Senior Operations Officer. Worked with all military services : Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Special Forces. Part of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (SES).
1983 : 2009
National Security Agency
Senior Executive, Deputy Counterterrorism (SIGDEV), Senior Operations Officer, Electronic Engineer
Skills
Academia, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Government, Homeland Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, IT Strategy, Leadership, Management, Operating Budgets, Policy, Program Management, Public Policy, Security, Strategic Planning
About
Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander is a seasoned professional with experience in academia, the federal government, and private industry. Five years of academic experience at the University of Maryland University College Graduate School. Currently Vice Dean for Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Department. Senior executive very skilled in leading, directing, and managing large complex organizations with an outstanding background in cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology, research and engineering, counterterrorism, signal intelligence, strategic planning, and fiscal management. Thirty years of combined federal service at the National Security Agency (Department of Defense) and the Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security). Senior consultant for information technology and cybersecurity companies.
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