Aviel Pérez

Aviel Pérez has an extensive and diverse work experience in the field of cybersecurity and information systems management. Aviel currently holds the position of Chief of Cyber Operations Support at the United States Space Force. In this role, Aviel is responsible for managing the training and evaluation pipeline of personnel supporting cyber defense capabilities at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Prior to their current role, Aviel worked at the United States Air Force, where they held various leadership positions. Aviel served as the Flight Chief of Plans and Resources, Flight Chief of Network Operations, and Section Chief of Cyber Maintenance Quality Assurance. In these roles, they managed and implemented plans and resources for network operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of communication systems.

Aviel also gained valuable experience during their time at the Defense Information Systems Agency, where they served as a Systems Control Officer. In this role, they oversaw the Department of Defense Information Network across 28 countries and managed fiber backbone maintenance events and incident faults.

Earlier in their career, Aviel served in the United States Air Force as a Tactical Communications Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Avionics Specialist, and Avionics Technician. In these roles, they led teams and implemented various communication and information technology systems to support military operations.

Overall, Aviel Pérez's work experience demonstrates their expertise in cybersecurity, network operations, and information systems management in both military and civilian settings.

Aviel Pérez's education history includes obtaining a Master of Science in Information Technology Management with a focus on Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management from Trident University International between 2020 and 2023. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2015, Aviel earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology from Capella University. Aviel also attended the Community College of the Air Force, where they received an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology in 2011 and another A.S. in Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician from 2006 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Aviel Pérez has obtained several certifications including being a Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching and a Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician from Cisco in 2018. They also hold CompTIA certifications, including a CompTIA A+ CE and a CompTIA Security+ CE earned in 2011, as well as a CompTIA A+ (IT Technician) certification obtained in 2008.