Occupation: Owner and Principal Consultant
Company: BG Solutions and Services
Born: Columbus, Ohio
Education:
PhD in Systems Engineering, Colorado State University (2016)
MS in Computer Science, Florida Institute of Technology (1991)
BS in Information Systems, Peru State College (1987)
Certifications:
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA (2020-2024); CMMC Registered Practitioner, The Cyber AB, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body, Inc (2021); CMMI High Maturity Lead Appraiser, CMMI Institute, ISACA (1997)
Career:
Owner and Principal Consultant, BG Solutions and Services (2019-Present)
Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, CACI International Inc (2012-2019)
Director of Mission Assurance, Cyber Intelligence Division, Information Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation (2011)
Director of Engineering, Intelligence Systems Division, Information Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation (2008-2011)
Director of Acquisition Program, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (1996-2008)
Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Acquisition, Software Developer, U.S. Air Force (1981-1996)
Career Related:
Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas (2019-Present); Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Maryland Global Campus (2017-Present)
Military:
Captain, U.S. Air Force
Civic:
Annual Donor, Colorado State University
Creative Works:
Guest, “Brian Gallagher, Principal Consultant, Process and Product Quality Consulting PPQC,” Business Performance Podcast 017 (2019)
Achievements:
Presenter, Operational Excellence at CACI, Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Symposium (Now Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Summit & Industry Awards) (2019); First Person to Earn a Doctorate in Systems Engineering at Colorado State University (2016)
Awards:
Honoree, NCO of the Year, U.S. Air Force; Honoree, Officer of the Year, U.S. Air Force (1996)
Memberships:
Member, Project Management Institute, Inc.; Member, Partner Advisory Board, ISACA; Member, IEEE; Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Family:
Married (1981-Present)
Five Children
One Sister (Deceased)
Hobbies:
Spending time with family