Jeffrey Bankard

Jeffrey Bankard, CISSP, is an experienced technology and cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at WhitegloveAI since January 2024. With a strong background in operational strategy and product development, Jeffrey previously held the role of Chief Product Officer at WhitegloveAI, overseeing the product lifecycle from ideation to market launch. Prior to joining WhitegloveAI, Jeffrey worked at Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services as a Senior Manager in Cyber Managed Services, where comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives were led. At Raytheon Technologies, a Senior Manager role involved the creation and training of a top-tier Security Operations Center team. Additional experience includes roles at ImageNet Consulting, HP, and Air Force Cyber Command, culminating in a distinguished 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Cyber Defense Officer. Academic credentials include a Doctorate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Capella University, as well as Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Webster University and the University of West Florida, respectively.