Christian F.

Christian F. has a long and varied work experience. Christian began their career in 2010 as an Automated Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist for the US Army. In 2011, they became an Honor Guard Team Leader and Volunteer for the United States Army Reserve. In 2014, they worked as a Senior Information System Security Engineer and Business Continuity Mentor (Task Lead) for MBL Technologies Inc. and as an Information Technology Security Analyst & Consultant (ISSO) for First Information Technology Services, Inc. In 2016, they became a Senior Information Security Engineer for Wells Fargo. In 2017, they were a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) – (SAIC). In 2019, they were an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Department of Defense (DISA). In 2020, they were an A-CISO, Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead, Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Currently, they are the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Cryptorama, a hypergrowth prone technology startup. Christian is managing the company as a C-Corporation and overseeing the growth and development of Cryptorama, as well as managing personnel, designing the company's MVP, CryptoChat, and building growth with investors relations, potential partners, summits, conferences, and technology competitions.

Christian F. is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which they are expected to complete in 2022. From 2015 to 2016, they earned a Master's Certificate in National Security: Security and Intelligence Analysis from the American Public University System. In 2013, they completed a DTS Tower Climber Course from Warriors 4 Wireless, as well as a Peacekeeping course from the Peace Operations Training Institute. Christian also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Military Theirtory: Research and Analysis from the American Public University System from 2011 to 2013, and a Computer Engineering degree from The College of New Jersey from 2008 to 2010. Christian also completed a Computer Engineering degree from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 2006. Christian F. holds several certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA (2022), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) from (ISC)² (2015), CompTIA Security+ CE from CompTIA (2014), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Security from HIPAA Training (2013), Ruckus Wireless Solutions Engineer (WiSE) from Ruckus Wireless (2013), United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 1945-2006 from the United Nations (2013), Basic Rigging Concepts, State of Maryland from Warriors 4 Wireless (2013), Gravitec Authorized Person from Warriors 4 Wireless (2013), NCS CPR & First Aid from DYNIS (2013), OSHA 10 from DYNIS (2013), Honor Guard from the US Army (2011), MOS 13D from the US Army (2010), and DoD (Department of Defense) Clearance from the United States Department of Defense (2010).