Blake Valls

Blake Valls has extensive experience in information technology and cybersecurity, holding various positions across multiple organizations including KDI Precision Products, Siemens Energy, KPMG US, and Duke Energy Corporation. Valls began with foundational IT roles, including IT Co-op positions, and progressed to significant cyber security engineering and consulting roles, specializing in compliance with NERC-CIP standards. Valls has developed hardware and software solutions, managed system issues, and led projects focused on cybersecurity and data protection, showcasing a strong background in both technical execution and compliance management. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Information Security and Assurance from Western Governors University, an Executive MBA from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati, complemented by a CISSP Review Class from New Horizons.