Anthony K.

Anthony K. has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Anthony currently holds the position of Chief Information & Cyber Security Officer at Earth Knowledge since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Information Systems Management and Security Advisor at Earth Knowledge from April 2020 to April 2022.

Before joining Earth Knowledge, Anthony K. founded and served as the President of Associated Konsultants, LLC since March 1983. The company specializes in providing professional consulting, strategy, and planning services to businesses for cost-effective use of Information Technology and cyber security.

From March 2009 to January 2017, Anthony K. worked at Raytheon Missiles & Defense as the IT Security Director/CISO. Anthony was responsible for integrating cyber security technologies and best practices to achieve strategic business goals.

Prior to that, they served as the VP/CIO at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. from April 1999 to June 2007. In this role, they had operational, strategic, and fiscal responsibilities for all aspects of technological innovation and implementation of information and communication systems.

Anthony K. also has experience at Raytheon Missiles & Defense as an Engineering Department Manager from December 1978 to October 1997. Anthony was responsible for supervising a 77-employee department and overseeing the Test Equipment Software and Algorithm Development activities.

Overall, Anthony K. has extensive experience in various senior management roles with a focus on information technology, cyber security, and strategic planning.

Anthony K. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Anthony attended the university from 1990 to 1993. Prior to that, Anthony obtained a Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology from DeVry University, where they studied from 1973 to 1977. In addition to their degrees, Anthony also holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, which they obtained from (ISC)² in November 2013.