Dr. George F.
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Computer Science
Nova Southeastern University
BS
Computer Science and Psychology
University of Maryland Baltimore County
BS
Electrical Engineering (Control Theory and Communications)
University of Florida
Doctor of Science (DSc)
Applied Information Technology
Towson University
MS
Computer Science
Towson University
Provide Subject Matter Expertise advice to the customers with respect to acquisitions, programmatic efforts (PMP), cybersecurity, networking solutions, virtualization, distributed computing, cloud computing and various AI/ML / data processing solutions in computer science / engineering technical subject areas.
2020 : Present
Cornerstone Defense
Principal Systems Engineer
Instructor / professor for online courses in the Graduate School of Cybersecurity in technical and forensic tracks. Also the Game Master for the department's interactive capstone cybersecurity courses. Assisted in the alpha, beta, and gold test of the Cybersecurity Capstone Simulation software testing and integration activities. Mentored junior / entry level instructors. Provided feedback, content, and suggestions for course materials, labs, and simulation training. In the 2016 to 2017 time frame, I created the technical track labs and instructions for the new version of the cybersecurity graduate courses : including network / system defense, operations, and penetration testing activities. This also included the use of software tools to perform forensic analysis of infected / affected machines.
2010 :
University of Maryland University College
Adjunct Collegiate Professor - Graduate School - Cybersecurity
Provide customer with VMWare virtualization expertise for systems engineering prototyping, implementation, test and validation of various products
Developed concept approach and requirements for a cyber sandbox to monitor performance and compliance of software products, new releases and patching to cloud based servers and applications.
Assist customer with the creation of a cyber sandbox for testing COTS products.
2019 : 2020
Base-2 Solutions
Director of Programs / Principal Systems Engineer and Cybersecurity SME
Perform software engineering design, research, prototypes, implementation and tests for cyber-security software systems in C / C++, Python and Java on Linux and Windows platforms.
Also develop artificial intelligence / machine learning techniques in Java, Python and Splunk for implementation, testing, and data science techniques for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive analysis.
Performed duties of a Program Director, assisting 6 customer PMs and their programs as an SME in cybersecurity with CISSP solutions, and PMP tracking of execution, cost and schedule status on a cyber solutions portfolio of programs and projects. Assisted programs and projects by reviewing their program progress for PMP and technical results. Assist as a PM advisor to 6 programs and 3 dozen projects focused on various aspects of enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
2018 : 2019
Eclipse Engineering, LLC
Senior Systems Engineer / Programs Director for PMP oversight of Enterprise Cybersecurity Programs
Investigate new and innovative technologies for solutions to customer efforts. Developed Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning solutions for cyber-security challenges, pattern recognition, and predictions. Explore cyber-security solutions, cloud technology solutions, digital signal processing, architecture designs and approaches, assist multiple customers with their integration efforts, and new technology insertion efforts. Consult with corporate executive leads to advise on technology readiness level approaches, and identify new technical leads for implementation of advanced solutions for cybersecurity, information assurance, innovation in solutions to customer challenges, big data / cloud solutions, and customer oriented technologies for training needs. Advised business development team with assessment and solutions for technical response to RFI / RFPs, proposals and teaming considerations.
2014 : 2018
Engineering Solutions, Inc. (ESI)
Senior Research Scientist
Skills
Architectures, Computer Security, Databases, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance, Information Security, Integration, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Simulations, Software Development, Software Engineering, Strategy, System Design, Systems Engineering, Testing, U.S. Department of Defense
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Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity defense and ops, forensics, adaptive techniques, signal processing, and System Architecture modeling, Program Management and Data Science techniques using Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning for analysis and predictive outcomes. Experienced in complex system designs, implementation, integration and testing for complex systems.
Also, experienced in academic training (face-to-face and online) in university environments for Information Technology, Information System Security, and Cybersecurity courses (both undergraduate and graduate programs).
Program Management Professional certification (active).
CISSP certification (active).
Professional Engineer - Florida (active)
Professional Engineering registration - State of Florida
Member of IEEE
FCC licensed Extra Class for amateur radio.
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