Dan Aiello

Dan Aiello is a Principal Cyber Defense Innovation Engineer at MITRE, where a robust career since 2003 includes leading a 15-person Defense Innovation team, developing advanced cyber threat detection tools and analytics, and overseeing incident responses. Previous roles encompass Principal Capability Area Lead for Defensive Cyber Operations and Cybersecurity Engagement Lead, where Dan cultivated cybersecurity advancements and engaged with sponsors. A career in cybersecurity began with positions as Lead Cyber Security Engineer and Interim Associate Department Head, alongside educational credentials in Computer Science from Purdue University, culminating in a Master of Science degree. Additionally, Dan has contributed to the academic field as an instructor at Saint Louis University Workforce Center from 2017 to 2021.