Ben Heffron, MBA, CISSP, has extensive experience in systems administration, cybersecurity, and leadership across various organizations. Currently, Ben serves as a Senior Systems Administrator at NFT.Kred, focusing on scaling a cloud-based Linux web application and modernizing it through containerization technologies. As the Chief Executive Officer of Mellivora, Inc., Ben leads strategic initiatives while also having held senior roles at companies like Merrit and TEKsystems, emphasizing system deployment and information assurance. Ben's military background includes serving in the US Army where responsibilities ranged from Signal Support Supervisor to Emergency Action Console Manager, showcasing a strong foundation in telecommunications and team leadership. Educational credentials include a Master's of Science in Cybersecurity and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.