Thomas Ertel

Thomas Ertel is a result-driven executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer and Business Development Lead at Oaklea Simpson Security, LLC, a GRVTY Company. With extensive experience in the U.S. Navy as a signals intelligence and information warfare officer, Thomas has honed exceptional communication, leadership, and technical project management skills. They have previously held significant roles, including Director of Plans and Policy at Fleet Cyber Command and Deputy Director of Intelligence and Information Warfare at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, maintaining a current Top Secret SCI clearance and CI-polygraph.