Alexander Cárdenas

Alex Coward is a skilled software engineer and project manager currently working at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory since August 2017, managing IT project life cycles and overseeing a complex institutional IT system security plan. Previously, Alex served as an intern at the U.S. Secret Service, providing technical assistance in complex investigations, and worked as a technical support specialist at Butterknife Network, Inc., where network security and compliance were prioritized. Alex's military experience includes serving as a Chemical Operations Specialist in the US Army, responsible for nuclear biological detection and defense equipment maintenance. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor's degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from California State University, Northridge. An Associate of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies was obtained from Santa Monica College.