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  • Is this the perfect save icon?
    Feb 3, 2016

    Is this the perfect save icon?

    https://medium.com/@etchuk/is-this-the-perfect-save-icon-9651129bda85?ref=webdesignernews.

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  • Rising Strong™ Workshop in Tampa Sat Nov 7
    Oct 19, 2015

    Rising Strong™ Workshop in Tampa Sat Nov 7

    If you caught author Tim Ferriss recent interview of Dr. Brené Brown , you heard how she is helping Silicone Valley…

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Honors & Awards

  • Inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon

    Upsilon Pi Epsilon

    Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the first and only, existing international honor society in the Computing and Information Disciplines. It has received endorsements from the two largest computer organizations in the world, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS).

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  • English

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Organizations

  • Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) Cyber Subcommittee : St. Petersburg COTP Zone

    Committe Member

    - Present

    AMS Committees are cornerstones in bolstering the lines of defense of our Nation’s ports. Their importance cannot be overemphasized. Collaborative planning, coordination, open lines of communication, working relationships, and unity of effort are essential to providing layered security and effective measures across all segments of the MTS.

  • InfraGard Tampa Bay Members Alliance, Inc.

    President, Board Member

    - Present

    The FBI’s InfraGard program is a cooperative effort that includes the FBI and the private sector. The private sector component of InfraGard is represented nationally by the National InfraGard Members Alliance, and locally by the InfraGard Members Alliances throughout the country.

  • Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association

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    - Present

    AFCEA is an association for professionals that provides highly sought after thought leadership, engagement and networking opportunities. We focus on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges.

  • National Defense Industrial Association, Greater Tampa Bay Chapter

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    - Present

    The Tampa Bay Chapter promotes a responsive government and industry national security team through productive interactions with MacDill Air Force Base, US Central Command, US Special Operations Command and other Defense activities in the Tampa Bay region. Regular seminars with DoD leadership, training sessions, industry surveys and consistent advertising of local DoD related events provide terrific dialogue and progress toward building more effective exchange of information between industry and…

    The Tampa Bay Chapter promotes a responsive government and industry national security team through productive interactions with MacDill Air Force Base, US Central Command, US Special Operations Command and other Defense activities in the Tampa Bay region. Regular seminars with DoD leadership, training sessions, industry surveys and consistent advertising of local DoD related events provide terrific dialogue and progress toward building more effective exchange of information between industry and government on national security issues and solutions.

  • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)®

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    - Present

    ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth…

    ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.

  • InfraGard Tampa Bay Members Alliance, Inc.

    Treasurer, Board Member

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    The FBI’s InfraGard program is a cooperative effort that includes the FBI and the private sector. The private sector component of InfraGard is represented nationally by the National InfraGard Members Alliance, and locally by the InfraGard Members Alliances throughout the country.

  • TiE Tampa Bay

    Executive Council, Web & Social Media

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    TiE Global is a nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation.

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