Jason Merriman

Jason Merriman has over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector. Jason began their career in 2001 as a Systems Analyst at UUnet Technologies/MCI. Jason then moved to Above.Net/MFN/SiteSmith in 2002, where they worked as a Sr. Site Manager. In 2004, they became a Sr. Systems Analyst at AOL. Jason then worked as a Sr. Internet Product Engineer at Verizon Business from 2005 to 2008 and at Verizon from 2008 to 2009. In 2009, they joined Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate. From 2010 to 2015, they were the President and Chief Technology Officer of Cyber Security Research and Solutions. Jason then worked as a Cyber Security Program Manager at Fortalice Solutions, LLC from 2015 to 2022. Jason is currently the Technical Director, Secure Enterprise Modernization and Principal Security Engineer at Sealing Technologies Inc.

Jason Merriman has a well-rounded educational background. Jason earned a Master's degree in INFOSEC from James Madison University between 2005 and 2008 and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and Music Industry from James Madison University between 1992 and 1996. Additionally, they hold a number of certifications, including a Forescout Certified Systems Engineer from Forescout Technologies Inc. obtained in December 2019, a GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) from GIAC Certifications obtained in February 2019, an Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate from Amazon obtained in December 2018, and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² obtained in May 2009.