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William A. Baas (Will) is a Vice President at Comcast NBCUniversal, a global Fortune 50 broadband, media, and technology corporation. He has held a range of Human Resources (HR) leadership roles at Comcast over his 15Ìýyear tenure and is currently the VP of Integration and Experience for the Talent and Learning (T&L) organization which is responsible for executing the cable division’s worldwide talent acquisition, talent management, and learning and development functions. Will recently returned from a military leave of absence having been activated in the Navy Reserve to lead the digital transformation of the Navy’s HR service model. Prior to Comcast he was an HR executive at mutual fund and financial services leader The Vanguard Group. He began his career as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy where he served at sea, overseas, and forward deployed. He recently retired as a Captain in the Navy Reserve after 31 years of service. Active in the community, Will serves on a variety of non-profit advisory boards to include the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC). He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate degree in Human Resources Development from George Washington University and he earned a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.

Christina is the Managing Director for BDO USA’s Industry Specialty Services Group (ISSG) for Cybersecurity consulting and information assurance services.Ìý Christina is a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner (RP) with 27 years of specialization in IT, cybersecurity and information assurance (IA) policy, including application and guidance for DoD contractors in support of packages and other industry-mandated cybersecurity regulations.

Previously serving for 22 years as an executive CEO for a WOSB Defense Contractor, she built a Managed Service provider (MSP) along with an IT and cybersecurity consulting team servicing Government Contractors in the Heart of Huntsville, Alabama.Ìý As a Senior VP for the Engineering services Government Contractor, she provided program management, business development, government contract management, technical proposal development, and GSA schedule creation and management, as well as led programs for MDA, US Navy/NAVWAR, PEO Aviation and US Army contracts and subcontracts.

With over two decades of experience, Chris Abbey is a seasoned Cybersecurity Practitioner with an expertise spanning both the Public (Federal, State, and Local), and Private Sector (Technology Start-Ups, Financial Services, Healthcare and Security Services). Passionate about advancing Cybersecurity Program Development, Management, and Maturity, Chris extends his seasoned knowledge to mentor organizations, including Small and Medium-sized Businesses, Non-Profits, and Faith-Based groups, with a commitment to empowering smaller entities in the face of escalating cybersecurity threats.
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Chris brings a unique perspective derived from extensive cross-industry and cross-sector engagements. Addressing the challenges posed by AI, the Digital Revolution, cyber deception, and their global implications, he provides seasoned insights to navigate the complex terrain of cybersecurity. Chris is a two time graduate of ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, both degrees from the College of I.T.

As the CEO of IQ Clarity, Ted is continuously seeking to disrupt the technology recruiting industry. He has over fifteen years of experience helping Colorado companies find solutions to their most complex technology and talent acquisition initiatives. Prior to starting IQ Clarity, he was a Talent Acquisition Consultant for Comcast / NBC Universal. He also spent more than a decade with one of the world’s largest staffing firms. Ted received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Colorado at Boulder and his MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. While he is not scouring the web for top engineering talent, Ted enjoys spending time in the mountains with his wife and three children.

Brady Montz is a Senior Development Manager at Amazon, boasting 25 years of industry experience in various software domains. His expertise spans website framework and application development, compiler and developer tools, video encoding and streaming platforms, tier-0 website security, and traffic management systems. Additionally, he has contributed to enterprise business applications and enterprise transformation programs.

Throughout his career, Brady has owned consulting companies, taking on leadership roles in environmental groups and political campaigns. He has a rich background, having worked as an engineer and manager in startups and major corporations. In these roles, he led software teams addressing and resolving core challenges inherent to their businesses and customers.

Brady’s passion lies in building software and teams that excel in critical yet sometimes overlooked spaces where missing opportunities or risks is not an option. He has a knack for bridging organizations and disciplines toward a common purpose. Recognizing the significance of diversity in backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, Brady actively seeks and collaborates with individuals who bring varied experiences.

He emphasizes attentiveness to emerging technologies, opportunities, and risks while acknowledging and learning from past endeavors in similar domains.

Dave has been with Western Governors University since 2006 and is currently serving as an Associate Dean and the Director of the Network Engineering and Security, and Cloud Computing academic degree programs.Ìý These programs serve over 7,500 Full-time Undergraduate Students

Prior to joining ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, Dave managed large-scale software development projects and has consulted on SMB networking, knowledge management and corporate training initiatives. Dave also has a great deal of experience in developing and operating automotive supply chain and manufacturing support systems.

Dave received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Wayne State University.Ìý His other degrees include an M.S. in Information Systems and Telecommunication from the University of Colorado, an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Logistics from Penn State.

Dave holds current Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Cloud+ certifications.Ìý He has been a Lead Security Auditor for the British Standards Institute and a Certified Information Professional with the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM).