David Eierdam

David Eierdam currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at AKYLADE, having transitioned to this role in March 2024 after an extensive career in the US Navy. Over a span of 24 years, David held various leadership positions, including Technical Director at the USSPACECOM Joint Cyber Center, where contributions included integrating AI and LLM into space and cyber technologies and enhancing operational planning in these domains. Key achievements encompass managing significant budgets for satellite communications and network sensor platforms, establishing a security operations center, and leading an R&D team focused on cloud services. David's expertise also extends to training as a Master Instructor, developing curriculum for over 1,450 students in Information Assurance and Network Security. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Cyber Security from the University of Maryland Global Campus.