Justin W. Bennett, MBA, CASP, CSA, CSM

Justin W. Bennett, MBA, DBA (c), CASP, CSA, CSM has an extensive work experience in various leadership and technical roles. Justin W. is currently the Senior Vice President of Strategic Programs - Strategic Geospatial Intelligence Solutions (SGIS) at Freedom Consulting Group, LLC. In this role, they are responsible for managing the company's portfolio of programs and program staff, implementing strategic plans for organic program growth, and providing leadership and mentorship to staff.

Prior to their current position, Justin was the President & CEO of Geodata IT, LLC, a subsidiary of Freedom Consulting Group, where they served for 8 years. Justin W. played a pivotal role in the company's founding and acquisition by Freedom Consulting Group, Inc. In 2020, Freedom Consulting Group, Inc. was further acquired by a private equity company.

Justin also has experience in academia, serving as an Adjunct Instructor of Data Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2019 to 2020.

Before joining Geodata IT, LLC, Justin worked at NJVC, LLC, where they held multiple roles. Justin W. served as a Senior Solutions Architect, providing direct support to the Director of IT and Program Management Office. Justin W. was responsible for strategy development, planning, and execution. Justin also served as the Chief IT Architect in the West Modernization Program Management Office, leading a $100 million+ data center modernization program. Additionally, they worked as an Enterprise Data Architect, serving as a technical liaison for domestic operating groups and partnering with key business stakeholders for identifying IT-enabled operational efficiencies.

Earlier in their career, Justin worked at Raytheon as a Sr. Systems Engineer & DBA, providing support for the Enterprise team's geographic information systems and databases.

Justin W. started their professional journey at SAIC, where they held roles such as Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Database Analyst.

Justin began their career in the United States Air Force, working as a Systems Engineer & Database Administrator.

Overall, Justin W. Bennett has demonstrated expertise in strategic program management, leadership, data science, IT architecture, and systems engineering throughout their career.

Justin W. Bennett, MBA, DBA (c), CASP, CSA, CSM has a diverse education history spanning various institutions and fields of study. In 2025, Justin is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.

Prior to this, Justin obtained an MBA/MIS degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2009. In 2006, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Park University. Before that, in 2002, Justin completed an Associates degree in Information Systems at the Community College of the Air Force.

Moreover, Justin has participated in several executive education programs. In 2016, they completed the SBA Emerging Leaders Program, focusing on strategy, operations, marketing, and finance for small businesses. In 2013, Justin attended a continued executive education program at the Management Roundtable, specifically studying product and technology roadmapping for future growth. Additionally, in 2012, Justin received an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Furthermore, Justin has acquired several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Notably, they are a Certified System Administrator (CSA) and has obtained the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification. Justin also holds certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level and SAFe Agilist (SA). Additionally, they have certifications in ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Security+, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Outside of their academic and professional certifications, Justin also acquired certifications in Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research and Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher from the CITI Program. Justin W. obtained a Professional Certificate in Tackling the Challenges of Big Data and an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Furthermore, Justin holds certifications in Open Water Diver from PADI.

This comprehensive education history and wide range of certifications demonstrate Justin W. Bennett's commitment to continuous learning and professional development.