Eric Skiff

Eric Skiff has extensive work experience in the technology industry. Eric started their career at IBM as a COOP in 1986. Eric then worked as a Network Engineer at Federal Information Technologies (FIT) from 1990 to 1991 and at Cincinnati Bell from 1991 to 1994. From 1994 to 1995, Eric served as the Vice President at DanaSoft, where they developed network management extensions. In 1996, they joined KINEX INC. as the Vice President, Network/System Administrator, and IA Manager, specializing in providing IT services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Eric worked at KINEX INC. for over 20 years until 2019. During their time there, they were responsible for various aspects of C&A, including DIACAP implementation and risk assessments. In 2019, Eric joined Planned Systems International as the President of the National Security Sector, overseeing program execution and business development for projects related to the DoD, DHS, and IC. Eric managed a portfolio of over 30 projects valued at $60M. In 2021, Eric became the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Planned Systems International, responsible for technology presentations, solutions development, and governance, risk, and compliance. Eric is a subject matter expert in various technologies relevant to PSI's core competencies, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps.

Eric Skiff attended Virginia Tech from 1985 to 1990 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In terms of certifications, they obtained the following:

1. Certified CMMI Associate from ISACA in August 2023.

2. Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance from (ISC)² in February 2023.

3. Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA) from The Cyber AB in January 2023.

4. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in June 2021.

5. Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Professional from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in April 2021.

6. Amazon Web Services Developer - Associate from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in January 2021.

7. Amazon Web Services SysOps Administrator - Associate from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in September 2020.

8. AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS) from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in August 2020.

9. PMP (Project Management Professional) from the Project Management Institute in March 2018.

10. Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) from (ISC)² in May 2015.

11. Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) from (ISC)² in June 2014.

12. Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) from (ISC)² in November 2013.

13. Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) from (ISC)² in October 2012.

14. Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) from The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) in January 2012.

15. CompTIA Network+ ce Certification from CompTIA in June 2011.

16. CompTIA Security+ ce Certification from CompTIA in June 2011.

17. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration from Microsoft in June 2011.

18. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator from Microsoft in January 2011.

19. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration from Microsoft in July 2010.

20. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration from Microsoft in March 2010.