Michael Lillie

Michael Lillie has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Michael began their career in the US Army, serving for five years in various positions, including Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer and Pentagon Technical Control Facility Operator. During their time in the army, they designed and deployed encrypted communication services and served as a COMSEC Custodian.

After leaving the army, Michael worked at SAIC as a Pentagon Telecommunication Security Engineer and COMSEC Manager, where they configured secure WAN and telephone networks and delivered encrypted security tunnels.

Michael then joined Falconwood, Incorporated as an Application Hosting Facility Security Engineer for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.

Michael later worked at Vector Planning & Services, Inc., where they held various roles related to the NMCI program. Michael served as a Program Manager, Application Hosting Services Manager, and Legacy Network Reduction Manager. In these positions, they provided technical and programmatic expertise, directed complex technology initiatives, and led network consolidation and reduction initiatives.

In 2014, Michael transitioned to academia and became an Information Sciences and Technology Professor at George Mason University School of Engineering. Michael taught courses on IT architecture fundamentals and shared their knowledge gained from over 15 years of experience in advanced military schools and as a senior IT consultant.

Currently, Michael is working as the Technical Director and Facility Security Officer at Ace Info Solutions LLC. Michael also serves as the Program Manager for engineering delivery to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Michael Lillie has a diverse education history. Michael began their academic journey in 1999 when they enrolled in the US Army Signal Corps and completed a degree in Microwave Systems Operator/Maintainer. In 2004, they attended Northern Virginia Community College, where they earned an Associate of Applied Science in Military Applied Sciences.

Michael then transitioned to George Mason University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in Enterprise Business Systems Management from 2008 to 2011. During this time, they focused on Information Technology and Management.

Continuing their education at George Mason University, Michael obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Information Technology, specializing in Cyber Security, from 2011 to 2014. Their research and coursework primarily revolved around Cyber Security technologies and practices.

Over the years, Michael has also obtained various certifications to supplement their education. Some notable certifications include Certified Scrum Master, ITIL 4 Strategist DPI (Direct, Plan, and Improve), ITIL 4 Foundation in IT Service Management, CCSP Cert Prep: 6 Legal, Risk, and Compliance, CCNA - Routing & Switching, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Graduate Studies Certification in Applied Cyber Security, ITIL v3 Foundation in IT Service Management, Project Management Professional (PmP), CCENT, and CCNA Security.

The information provided does not mention any formal education beyond the Master's degree, so it is unclear if Michael pursued further education or obtained additional certifications after 2014.