Mark Esslinger

Mark Esslinger is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in military and defense operations. Currently serving as a Cyber Warfare Strategist at Kaimetrix since May 2022, Mark has a proven track record in designing enterprise-level security software and evaluating mission architecture integration. Previous roles include serving as a Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert at CRYSTAL CLEAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., where Mark managed the development of the US Air Force's first foundational Offensive Cybers Ops toolset, and as a Principal Cyber Systems Security Engineer at MITRE, advocating for defensive cyber operations in space missions. Mark's experience also encompasses leadership positions at US Pacific Command, where Mark integrated offensive cyber capabilities and coordinated cross-functional teams. Mark holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the United States Air Force Academy.