Darrell Blaker

Darrell Blaker has extensive work experience in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. Darrell is currently working as the Federal Cyber Assessment Lead at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), where they provide cybersecurity guidance and services to senior leaders. In this role, they lead a team of professionals responsible for maintaining DOE IT systems and networks.

Prior to their current position, Darrell worked at the US Army Corps of Engineers as an IT Specialist, Policy/Planning. Darrell was responsible for managing and overseeing the operational controls of multifunctional IM/IT activities, ensuring alignment with the organization's missions.

Darrell has also served in various roles within the US Army. As an IT Specialist INFOSEC, PM Mission Command, PEO C3T, they were accountable for managing the IA program and enforcing IA policies across the organization. In their role as a System Analyst, PD Enterprise Communication, Collaboration, and Messaging (EC2M), they provided technical expertise in managing system requirements and facilitating requirements-related teams.

Before their time in the military, Darrell worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at NCI, Inc., where they assessed and evaluated complex projects related to information/communications systems and networks. Darrell also founded and operated an IT consulting company, Pima Communications, Inc, which specialized in advising and supporting small/medium businesses with their IT needs.

Earlier in their career, Darrell was the Director of Corporate IT at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, where they managed the IT division and supervised network operations and desktop support. Darrell also worked as the Network Operations Manager at TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Company, overseeing the network operations department.

Darrell began their professional journey in the United States Marine Corps, where they served as an Information Systems Management Officer/Personnel Chief.

Overall, Darrell Blaker has acquired a wide range of experience in IT and cybersecurity throughout their career, demonstrating expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, systems analysis, project management, and network operations.

Darrell Blaker has attended the University of Phoenix but the specific degree and field of study are not provided. In addition, they have obtained several certifications over the years, including Intermediate Information Systems Acquisition (ISA 201) from the Defense Acquisition University in 2016, Certified Authorization Professional from (ISC)² in 2014, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 - Foundations from Loyalist Certification Services in 2012, A+ certification from CompTIA in 2011, and Security+ certification from CompTIA in 2010.