Troy Barker

Troy Barker has a diverse range of work experience in various technology-related roles. Troy is currently working as a Security Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) since June 2021. Prior to that, they were a Senior Solutions Engineer at Wickr from May 2020 to the present, where they played a vital role in developing SE processes, supporting the account team, and providing technical expertise to customers, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and Special Operations (SOF) Community. Troy'sefforts contributed significantly to the company's acquisition in 2021.

Before Wickr, Troy worked at Pacific Star Communications, Inc. (PacStar) as a Senior Presales Engineer from January 2020 to May 2020 and as a Sales Engineer from April 2018 to January 2020. Troy also served as a Pre Sales Engineer at Sonus from April 2016 to April 2018.

Additionally, Troy worked as a Unified Communications Engineer at By Light Professional IT Services from September 2014 to April 2016, where they supported DISA GVS-C Enterprise VTC solution and led multiple DISA DECC hub installations.

Troy started their career as a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in March 2009 and worked there until September 2014. In this role, they supported various projects, including DISA DVB-RCS and DISA GVS, where they played a technical role in evaluating ISR equipment and deploying secure VTC solutions for the Department of Defense.

Troy also gained early experience as an Information Technology Intern at HJ Heinz in June 2008.

Overall, Troy Barker has a strong background in solution architecture, sales engineering, and technical support, with extensive experience in the defense and technology sectors.

Troy Barker completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Information Sciences & Technology from Penn State University, which they attended from 2004 to 2008. In 2019, they pursued further education at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Information Systems and Business Analytics, which they completed in 2021.

In addition to their formal education, Troy also obtained a certification as an Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in December 2021.