Anthony R.

Anthony R. has nearly four decades of work experience in various roles and industries. Anthony began their career in the US Navy as an Intelligence Specialist, analyzing intelligence activities in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. After leaving the Navy, Anthony joined the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as Director of IT Security, where they served for five years. Anthony then transitioned to the U.S. Department of Energy as Branch Chief and Chief Information Security Officer, overseeing the department's cybersecurity program. Currently, Anthony is the Founder and CEO of Patriot LLC, a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides technology solutions to federal clients in defense, intelligence, and other sectors.

Anthony R. has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the USDA Graduate School, which they obtained from 2003 to 2005. Anthony also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from National Louis University, which they earned from 1989 to 1990. Anthony'searlier education includes attending the University of Maryland Global Campus from 1983 to 1988, and graduating from High Point High School from 1978 to 1982. Anthony R. has also obtained various certifications, including CPR/First Aid from the Red Cross International in March 2013, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in April 2002, Private Pilot IFR from the FAA in June 2000, 6th Degree Black Belt Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Do from Shorin-Ryu Shidokan in July 1996, Private Pilot VFR from the FAA in June 1995, and Umpire from Little League Baseball/Softball International in March 1983.