Javen Barber, PMP

Javen Barber, PMP, has a diverse and extensive work experience in project management and cybersecurity. Javen is currently working at Ridgeline International, Inc. as the Lead Technical Project Manager. Prior to this role, they were a Technical Project Manager at the same company.

Before joining Ridgeline International, Javen worked at ARSIEM Corporation as a Global Senior Project Manager & Cybersecurity SME in Saudi Arabia. In this role, they represented a U.S.-based company and successfully completed an IT project in record time.

Javen also has experience at Comtech Telecommunications Corp. as a Senior Agile Project Manager. Javen played a crucial role in directing the design and implementation of an AWS Cloud platform for a multi-million-dollar contract. Javen led a diverse team of subject matter experts across various disciplines.

At Epsilon, Inc., Javen served as a Technical Project Manager and Cyberspace Operations Instructor. Javen led end-to-end technology projects, managed a team of business analysts and technical writers, and ensured alignment with strategic business goals.

Before transitioning to the project management field, Javen worked as a SIGINT Analyst at Mission Essential, providing near real-time indications and warning and conducting SIGINT analysis.

Javen's career began in the U.S. Army as a Digital Network Analyst. In this role, they conducted comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and audits for cutting-edge systems and networks, utilizing advanced analysis techniques.

Overall, Javen's work experience demonstrates strong project management skills and expertise in cybersecurity, effectively leading diverse teams and achieving successful project outcomes.

Javen Barber, PMP, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity from the University of West Florida in 2020. Javen continued their education at the same institution and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations, which is expected to be completed in 2024.

In terms of certifications, Javen Barber has obtained several additional qualifications. In 2011, they received the Top Secret / SCI / Full-Scope Clearance from the United States Department of Defense. In 2014, they became a Certified Ethical Hacker through EC-Council. Javen further enhanced their credentials by obtaining a Real Estate Sales Associate certification from eXp Realty in 2020.

More recently, they acquired the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in September 2021. In November 2021, Javen added to their skill set by earning the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification from the Project Management Institute and the SAFe 5 Agilist certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. Javen also holds a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 certification from The TEFL Org | Market Leading Provider Of Courses To Teach English As A Foreign Language.

Additionally, Javen Barber is proficient in Network Plus and Security Plus, both of which were obtained through CompTIA. Specific details regarding the month and year of acquiring these certifications are not available.