Duane Wells

Duane Wells is a Senior Cybersecurity Architect at American Airlines, specializing in the secure design of systems with a focus on PCI compliance and NIST 800-171. Previously held positions include PCI Security Consultant and PCI Security Coordinator, where Duane ensured systems compliance and coordinated annual PCI assessments. With extensive experience at VPI as Department Manager for Client Services and Team Lead for Installations, Duane provided leadership across multiple departments and technical guidance. Earlier roles include Consultant and Network Engineer at Aegis Global, and Audio Engineer at MIDIval Sound Design. Duane holds a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Technology, and various certifications in network support and administration.