Darian Gary

Darian Gary is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Client Solutions Architect at Optiv since January 2023, collaborating with sales teams and vendors to deliver tailored client solutions. Previous roles include Cybersecurity SME at Focus Group, LLC, where improvements to security posture were implemented, and Senior Security Consultant at ITC Federal, providing compliance guidance for the NCCoE environment. Darian has extensive experience in application security, having worked as a Senior Application Security Engineer at Focus Group, LLC, and as a Senior Cyber Consultant for the USDA, focusing on network monitoring and security tool application. Notable earlier positions include Deputy Team Lead for Vulnerability Assessments at the Maryland Department of Information Technology and Information System Security Officer for the Smithsonian Institution. Darian holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA in Computer and Information Systems Security from Jones International University.