Greg is a dedicated husband, father, cybersecurity professional, and military leader with nearly two decades of experience in full-spectrum cyber operations, network engineering, and digital forensics. With 19.5 years of service in the U.S. Army National Guard, he has taken on critical roles in U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Army Cyber Command, and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). His work focuses on securing national defense networks, developing cyber defense strategies, and architecting resilient systems against emerging threats.Greg’s expertise spans offensive and defensive cyber operations, network security, cloud infrastructure, and threat intelligence. His career has taken him across the DoD cyber landscape, from conducting forensic investigations and malware analysis to leading large-scale security assessments and providing technical oversight on cyber warfare initiatives. His role as a senior technical advisor allows him to shape national cyber defense strategies, ensuring the resilience of mission-critical systems. Education
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Sciences in Network Systems Administration – ITT Technical University
Certifications
DOD 8570 IAT III, IR, CSSP Analyst
GIAC Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis (GREM)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ITIL 4 Foundations
CompTIA Security+, Network+, Project+, A+
Passion & MissionGreg is driven by the mission to secure national defense systems, mentor future cyber professionals, and advance the integration of AI and automation in cybersecurity. His passion for continuous learning, threat intelligence, and cyber resilience fuels his work in developing cutting-edge security solutions and training the next generation of cyber defenders. Whether working in cyber operations, network security, or AI-driven threat detection, he remains committed to strengthening national security. Memberships & AffiliationsMilitary: Order of Thor [Cyber] (Bronze Level), Military Cyber Professionals Association, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, National Guard Association of the United States, GIAC Advisory BoardCivilian: Capture the Flag (CTF) competitor, cybersecurity instructor, AI and cloud technology enthusiast