Ken Canete

Ken Canete has a wealth of experience in the military and defense industry. Ken began their career in 1993 as a Naval Aviator (A-6E Intruder) for Attack Squadrons 128 and 196. Ken then transitioned to Electronic Attack Squadrons 129, 130, and 133 as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor (EA-6B Prowler) in 1997. In 2005, they served as a Strategic Operations Advisor/Planner for NATO. From 2007 to 2014, Ken was the Commanding Officer of Tactical Air Control Squadron (Twelve) where they managed 500 personnel and $35M in resources. Ken then joined U.S. Naval Forces Europe as an Executive/Special Assistant in 2010. In 2017, they became a Senior Consultant for CSA Guidance Consulting, providing analysis of Navy C4I systems. Finally, in 2019, Ken joined 2 Circle Consulting, Inc. as Vice President and Senior Analyst, providing support to DARPA-ACO and optimizing Naval warfighting capabilities.

Ken Canete has a comprehensive educational background, beginning with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Ken then obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree from Old Dominion University. In 2010, they completed a course in Italian Language at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. From 2005 to 2006, they attended the USAF Air Command and Staff College and obtained Senior Officer Joint Professional Military Education (JPME). In 2002, they attended the Naval Postgraduate School.