Michael Zinno

Michael Zinno currently serves as the Director of Operations and Corporate Portfolio Manager at NextStep Technology, Inc., overseeing contracts for the National Guard Bureau and ensuring high-quality technical execution. Previous experience includes roles as an AFRICOM Regional Analyst at ITA International, where analytical support was provided for the National Guard State Partnership Program, and Senior Army Reserve Advisor at the United States Army War College. Michael has substantial leadership experience from positions such as Director of Civil Military Operations at U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and Deputy Commander at 352nd Civil Affairs Command. Michael's military planning expertise was further demonstrated as Chief of Plans at Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Afghanistan and Battalion Commander at the 413th Civil Affairs Battalion. Educational credentials include multiple master's degrees in fields related to military operations and international relations from institutions such as the Joint Advanced Warfighting School and American University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gettysburg College.