John Zangardi

John Zangardi is the Founder and CEO of Mirtillo Consulting LLC, a leading firm specializing in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cloud, and cybersecurity services for national security and federal civilian sectors since January 2025. Zangardi serves as an Independent Board Member for Qualys, where responsibilities include chairing the Compensation and Talent Committee and participating in the Audit Committee and Cybersecurity Subcommittee. Other notable roles include Independent Board Member for ZeroFox and Forcepoint, Non Executive Director at Symetrica, and Operating Advisor at Crosspoint Capital Partners. Zangardi held leadership positions, including CEO and President, at Redhorse Corporation, which leverages advanced data science and AI for government solutions. Education credentials include a PhD from George Mason University, a Master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton.