CyberWeek Conference

Day Session

• 1PM: Using SURICATA To Perform Network Based Intrusion Detection (Virtual)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Horvath, PBSC Faculty
• 2PM: Ethical Hacking Demonstration
  • Ariel Contreras, PBSC Faculty
• 3PM: Empowering MicroEnterprises — Cost Effective Frameworks andCybersecurity for All
  • Chris Glenn, MS & Doctoral Candidate at NSU in Cybersecurity Management

 

Evening Session

• 4:30PM: Meet & Greet
• 5PM: Host Welcome & Dean Introductions
• 5:20PM: PBSC & Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Cybersecurity Updates
• 5:30PM: Video - "Why Study Cybersecurity? Careers in Cybersecurity"
• 5:45PM: Ethical Hackers Club Welcome
• 6PM: Cybersecurity Carnival Information
• 6:15PM: Academic Program Review: Computer Science, AI Cybersecurity CCC, AS, BAS
• 6:30PM: Panel Discussion on Ethical Use of AI, Education Impact & Workforce Preparedness
  • Anne Bosworth, PBSC English Instructor
  • Janet Naughton, PBSC Librarian
  • Bianca Diosdado: Octagon Talent Solutions
• 7:15PM: Cybersecurity & Personal Branding — Building Digital Trust in the Age of AI
  • Presenter: Grant McGaugh, CEO 5 Star BDM
• 8PM: Panel Discussion on IT & Cybersecurity in HealthTech Innovation
  • Bernardo Perez Villa M.D., Director Innovations Program at Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr. Roxanne Valies, Former technology manager in the healthcare industry
  • Host: Professor Michele McRae, PBSC Department Chair AI Program

Day Session

• 1PM: Demonstration on Building Your AI Agent and Assistant (Virtual Audience Participation)
• 2PM: AWS Platform Utilization, Strategies & Techniques
• 3PM: Cybersecurity Demonstration by EHC CyberForce Team

 

Evening Session

• 4:30PM: Meet & Greet
• 5PM: Host Welcome & Introductions
• 5:15PM: Bridging the Gap for AI Industry Readiness - FIU & PBSC Strategic Alliance Partnerships
  • Ryan Alfaro, FIU College Recruiter, Divisionof External Programs, College of Engineering and Computing
• 5:30PM: National CyberLeague (NCL) Demonstration
• 6PM: Integrating AI Into Cybersecurity Curriculum for Workforce Preparedness
  • Dr. Kirk Atkinson, WKU & Cengage
• 6:45PM: Panel Discussion on Women in IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dr. Natalie Johnson, Cyversity
  • Tracy Goodhue, WISP
  • Alana Thomas, PBSC IT Security
  • Erika Torres, PBSC IT Security
  • Host: Denise Barrera
• 7:30PM: Introduction to Cybersecurity Frameworks & Cyber Certifications - Private Sector vs. Public & Government Sector (Virtual)
  • Michael Brown, CISO,FRG Systems, SFISSA Secretary
• 8:30PM: CISO Panel Discussion
  • Michael Brown, CISO, SFISSA
  • Lorenzo White, IC & 3HUE Executive Consulting
  • Andy Jadoo, Town of Palm Beach

Day Session

• 9AM: Meet & Greet
• 9:30AM: Boot to Root - Launching Your Cybersecurity Home Lab @ Virtualization Workshop
  • Professor Iwin Ross & Marwan Abdumalek
• 11AM: AI Agents & Cybersecurity Demonstration
  • Marwan Abdumalek
• 12:15: Lunch
• 1PM: Password Cracking Demonstration
  • Tristan Bent, EHC Club
• 2PM: Information Security Capstone
  • Denise Barrera & Nico Verna, EHC Club
• 3PM: Blue Team and Red Team: Attacks & Defending Against Attacks
  • EHC CyberForce Team

 

Evening Session

• 5PM: Host Welcome & Introductions
• 5:15PM: EHC Leadership Experience - Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions, ISPS Conference
• 5:30PM: CyberRanges Platform Demonstration & Achieving Workforce Readiness
  • EHC CyberForce Team & Prof. Ross
• 6:30PM: Demonstration on Building Your AI Agent and Assistant (Virtual Audience Participation)
• 7:15PM: Getting Your Start as an Offensive & Cybersecurity Professional
  • Erik Cabetas, Founder and Head Hacker Herder, Include Security
• 8PM: Integrating AI Into Cybersecurity Curriculum for Workforce Preparedness
  
  • Dr. Kirk Atkinson, WKU & Cengage
• 8:30PM: Panel Discussion on IT & Cybersecurity Career Success
  • James Twigger
  • Andy Jadoo, Town of Palm Beach
  • Paul Weir, Cybersecurity  Consultant
  • Mauricio Ardila & Abriel Delgado, Fortinet

Day Session

• 1PM: Developing Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy
  • Adonis Sardinas
• 2PM- 4PM: Cybersecurity Demonstration by the EHC CyberForce Team

 

Evening Session

• 4:30PM: Meet & Greet
• 5PM: Host Welcome
• 5:15PM: Real-time Threat Detection with Embeddings and In-memory Vector Stores
  • Siraj Musawwir
• 5:15PM: Breaking Into Cybersecurity — a Roadmap for Students
  • • Scott Altiparmak, Senior Information Security Engineer at H.I.G. Capital
• 6PM: Self-Hosted Firewall Router Implementation @ Network Protection
  • Justin Wan, EHC Alumni
• 7PM: EHC CyberBrainBowl Competition — Team Code Breakers vs. Team Date Warriors
• 8PM: The Best of AI in Security Operations — Offensive, Developmental and Defensive Operations
  • Ezzeldin Tahoun, CoFounder & CEO Cypienta.com

Cybersecurity Carnival: 9AM - 2PM  (PSD 108)

This highly anticipated event features a variety of activities across multiple rooms on the Lake Worth campus. In partnership with local high schools, we’re bringing engaging, hands-on experiences where students can explore and learn about cybersecurity.

• 9:45AM: Welcome to Cyberweek
• 11AM: Featured musical performance
• 2PM: End of event

 

Purple Team (CBP103)

• 9:45AM: Departmental Welcome
• 10AM & Ongoing: High School Capture the Flag Competition
• 10AM:
  • Password Cracking and Cryptography Demonstration
  • Digital Citizenship, Social Dilemma Video Review, Social Engineering & Social Media Management 
  • CyberActivities for the Future
• 11AM:
  • NCL Activities Demonstration and CyberChallenges  
  • Digital Footprint & Top 10 Most Effective Cyberhygiene Techniques: Problems & Solutions 
  • Online Privacy & Identity Protection Panel Discussion — APPs Security: Software Application Strategies
  • CyberActivities for the Future
• 1PM: PBSC CyberWeek Awards Adjournment and Dean’s Final Message. Capture the Flag winners will be announced.

Red & Blue Teams (Rooms CBP101 & CBP102)

• 9:45AM: Departmental Welcome
• 10AM:
  • Capture the Flag Workshop (Red Team in CBP101)
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Hacking Cyberminds (Blue Team in CBP102)
• 11AM:
  • Capture the Flag Workshop (Blue Team in CBP101)
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Hacking CyberMinds (Red Team in CBP102)
• Noon: Lunch

These workshops have activities and awards. Top 3 prize winners.

Abhi Saini 
Owner and President, Bearium Networks

Abhi Saini is an IT Leader with over 20 years of experience managing and optimizing complex technology stacks across diverse industries. He has a proven ability to spearhead digital transformations, streamline operations, and enhance customer experiences through strategic technology implementations.

Abhi is currently the Owner and President of Bearium Networks, a Managed IT and Cybersecurity provider in Orlando, FL. Bearium Networks is a boutique IT service provider that takes a holistic view of technology. As technology consultants, they assess needs, recommend solutions, and provide ongoing support to ensure your success. They are built for today’s distributed workforce, using advanced remote management tools to provide fast and efficient support no matter where the team is located. They don’t just want to fix computers; they want to help businesses use technology as efficiently as possible.

Abhi's career has been marked by a steady progression of increasingly responsible roles. He began his career in hands-on technical roles, providing support to end-users and managing IT infrastructure. As he gained experience, he moved into leadership positions, where he was responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies, managing budgets, and leading teams. Throughout his career, Abhi has demonstrated a strong ability to identify and solve business problems using technology. He is also a passionate advocate for the use of technology to improve customer experiences and the importance of continuous learning and development.

Outside of work, Abhi is the Florida State Coordinator for the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center and a board member of his HOA. He is also an avid runner and cyclist who is currently raising money to support the NMDP and running in the 2025 run Disney Springtime Surprise Weekend this April.

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Adonis Sardiñas
Systems Engineer, Fortinet

Adonis Sardiñas grew up in Miami, Florida. He currently serves as a Systems Engineer for Fortinet, accountable for the engineering cybersecurity solutions for organizations in South Florida. Adonis has held multiple cybersecurity and information technologies roles at numerous organizations throughout his career, with his latest position at Fortinet as of November 2019. Adonis also serves on multiple Advisors Boards in the community.

Before his current role, Adonis served as Cyber Security Manager of Consulting Services for United Data Technologies (UDT), where he was responsible for providing cybersecurity consulting services for various organizations throughout the United States. He also served as vCISO and Director of the Security Operations Center during his time at UDT. 

Adonis earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Barry University and obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Florida International University. Additionally, he holds certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CNDA NSE 4, NSE 7, and CCNA in Cyber Operations. Adonis is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

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Andy Jadoo
CIO & Director of IT, Town of Palm Beach
City Website: www.townofpalmbeach.com

Andy Jadoo is a seasoned information technology executive with 26 years of strategic leadership experience. Known for effectively managing teams and complex projects, Andy possesses a dynamic leadership style that adapts seamlessly to the ever-changing technology landscape.

With an outstanding track record of driving innovation and fostering synergy within organizations, Andy collaborates closely with stakeholders to anticipate future needs and align business requirements with comprehensive solutions.

Andy is a visionary problem-solver, proficient in identifying technology opportunities and delivering impactful solutions across organizations. His exceptional communication skills allow him to convey complex concepts in various formats, capitalizing on a blend of technical acumen and business acuity.

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Anne Bosworth
Associate Professor of English, Palm Beach State College

Anne Bosworth is an Associate Professor of English at PBSC's Boca Raton Campus. She serves on multiple committees, including Academic Innovation, Academic Integrity, AI Across the Curriculum, Panther Care Team, and the Institutional Review Board. Professor Bosworth specializes in Writing Across the Curriculum and teaching writing to students with diverse literacy backgrounds. Currently pursuing TEFL certification and AI certifications, she aims to help students work productively with AI for academic and professional success. A proud Italian American, Professor Bosworth is actively involved in various Italian American cultural and academic organizations.

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Dr. Bernardo Perez-Villa
Cleveland Clinic Innovations

Dr. Bernardo Perez-Villa joined Cleveland Clinic Innovations in November 2021, where he currently serves as the Senior Engagement Partner for the Florida region. In this role, he actively promotes Cleveland Clinic’s culture of innovation by identifying unmet clinical needs and transforming them into commercially viable solutions that improve patient care. Dr. Perez-Villa has evaluated and vetted over 100 inventions from Cleveland Clinic caregivers, significantly contributing to the organization's innovation efforts.

Dr. Perez-Villa is the creator and lead of the DEDICARE (DEsigning Disruptive Innovations in HealthCARE) program, a 16-week CME-accredited initiative. This program equips healthcare professionals with the tools to become inventors, regardless of their prior experience. Through DEDICARE, 37 inventors have been trained, leading to the submission of five inventions, with two progressing to the proof-of-concept stage.

Before joining the Innovations team, Dr. Perez-Villa was a Research Associate at the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he played a pivotal role in implementing an Outcomes Management and Evaluation System, enhancing patient care by standardizing the collection of patient-reported outcomes.
In addition to his academic and research work, Dr. Perez-Villa served as Chief Scientific Officer at Wellian Inc., a digital health startup, where he led the development and validation of voice assistant technology for clinical history collection, securing the company's first paid client and deploying this solution in three cardiovascular clinics.

Dr. Perez-Villa holds an MD from the National University of Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, and completed his cardiology training at Hospital del Mar in Barcelona, Spain. He also holds an MSc in Health Economics, Outcomes, and Management from the London School of Economics and has completed fellowships in healthcare innovation from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and Cleveland Clinic’s Proof of Concept office.

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Bianca Diosdado, CEO
Octagon Talent Solutions | ITRADE STEM
CEO of ITRADE STEM & Octagon Talent Solutions

A versatile leader and technical recruiter with expertise across various industries. I focus on bridging digital gaps and enhancing infrastructure between Latin America and South Florida while contributing to the International Business Times, Forbes Technology Council, and The Founder Institute. Additionally, I actively volunteer and champion humanitarian causes and economic sustainability for disadvantaged communities worldwide. 

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David Pearce
CYBER RANGES Sales Director
Website: cyberranges.com

David Pearce is a Sales Director at CYBER RANGES based in Stafford, Virginia. David is a distinguished professional with nearly a decade of expertise in cybersecurity training and workforce development. He has successfully led the development and implementation of comprehensive, multi-year training programs for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, universities, and military organizations worldwide.

Currently, David serves as the Head of Sales Engineering at CYBER RANGES Corp., where he oversees a globally recognized, award-winning, and scalable cybersecurity training platform. This platform integrates adaptive principles with interactive, deep-dive challenges to rigorously assess user competencies across high-fidelity IT/OT infrastructures, accommodating both individual trainees and competitive team settings. David resides in Alexandria, VA, with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Bennie.
 
CYBER RANGES by Silensec is the globally recognized next-generation software platform for developing cyber capabilities through continuous, deep user interaction. With an experienced team, a robust technology set-up, and an ever-improving platform, the CYBER RANGES vision is to be the cyber range of choice for realistic, hands-on cybersecurity competency, capability, and resilience development. CYBER RANGES provides its customers with a suite of tools that deliver highly realistic scenarios and increase the precision, variety and interactivity of training and cyber exercises. The CYBER RANGES platform performs live simulations of real IT (Information Technology) or OT (Operational Technology) environments and helps cyber professionals progress in crisis situations such as intrusion detection, network protection or incident response. CYBER RANGES also facilitates the testing of new products or configurations, as well as the development of more advanced security systems to combat cyberattacks.

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Dr. Elizabeth Horvath
Full Time Faculty, Palm Beach State College

As a faculty member at Palm Beach State College, Dr. Horvath has taught over 20 different courses on network administration and programming. Her network administration skills encompass both Linux and Windows administration. She started teaching the UNIX operating system in 1998 and I have taught classes using RedHat, Solaris, or Ubuntu at least once a year since then. Her 40 years of programming expertise has led me to learn and teach Basic, Pascal, C, C++,ASP.NET C#, Java, Visual Basic, Python, PHP, JSP, SQL, PERL, and JavaScript. I have developed curriculum for both the AS and BAS programs at the college. She was awarded the 2011 NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Excellence Award which is awarded to "men and women each year who demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues". She was awarded the 2018 Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Educator Award which "recognizes individuals who are outstanding in professional qualities and have a top reputation for engineering education, mentorship and leadership". 

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Erik Cabetas
Founder and Head Hacker Herder, Include Security 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-cabetas/

Erik Cabetas started hacking in the late 90s and has been doing computer security professionally in some capacity since 2001. Along the way he's worked in blue teams, red teams, and product teams in IC and leadership roles. He used to be an avid CTF player and won the Defcon CTF in 2003 with Team Anomaly. In 2011 he started IncludeSec because at the time (and still currently to this day) the existing pentesting and security assessment options found in the market were not
impressive. So he created IncludeSec to be an all expert team of hackers who primarily hack on software of all types in all languages.

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Ezz Tahoun
Cypienta
linkedin.com/in/ezzeldinadel

Ezz Tahoun, a distinguished cyber-security data scientist, who won AI & innovation awards at Yale, Princeton and Northwestern. He also got innovation awards from Canada’s Communications Security Establishment, Microsoft US, Trustwave US, PIA US, NATO, and more. He ran data science innovation programs and projects for OrangeCyber Defense, Forescout Technologies, Royal bank of Canada, Governments, and Huawei Technologies US. He has published 20 papers, countless articles and 15 open source projects in the domain. When he was 19 years old he started his CS PhD in one of the top 5 labs in the world for cyber & AI, in the prestigious University of Waterloo, where he published numerous papers and became a reviewer for top conferences. His designations include: SANS/GIAC-Advisory-Board, aCCISO, CISM, CRISC, GCIH, GFACT, GSEC, CEH, GCP-Professional-Cloud-Architect, PMP, BENG and MMATH. He was an adjunct professor of cyber defense and warfare at Toronto’s school of management.

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Grant McGaugh
5 STAR BDM

Grant McGaugh, a seasoned business and technology veteran with over 25 years of industry experience, is a visionary leader at the helm of 5 STAR BDM. With a mastery of business strategies and digital marketing wizardry, Grant has consistently propelled companies to remarkable heights. As CEO, his cutting-edge digital marketing strategies have become a driving force for business success.

In his role as the host of the 'Follow The Brand' podcast, Grant orchestrates transformative conversations with industry luminaries, delivering priceless insights to his engaged audience. His journey includes founding a statewide organization for the National Association of Health Services Executives in Florida and serving as its immediate past president and Regent National Board member. Recognized as South Florida's Top Black Healthcare Professional of 2019 and an African American Achiever in 2020, Grant's socially conscious digital presence inspires the healthcare community worldwide. Acknowledged by Becker's Healthcare Review and acclaimed by Brand Master Martin Lindstrom in 2021, Grant's influence has gathered over 20,000 devoted followers. Grant offers transformative personal branding programs and business development strategies, as featured in NAHSE News, the Miami Herald, and the Sun-Sentinel. Grant McGaugh: Where history meets innovation, and excellence knows no bounds.

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James Twigger, CGCIO
City of Tamarac
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestwigger/

• Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO), July 2015 – June 2018
• FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Emergency mgmt. training certifications
• Florida Dept of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Local Agency Security Officer Certification, Jan 2023
• Florida Dept of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Level 4 CJIS Security Training Certification, Feb 2022

Experienced Information Technology Director with more than twenty-five years of local government and professional experience building focused IT Departments, providing exceptional customer services, managing successful large scale initiatives and leveraging innovative technologies to building Smart and Connected organizations.

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Janet Naughton
Librarian/Professor, Palm Beach State College

Janet Naughton is a Librarian and History Professor at Palm Beach State College. She holds master’s degrees in Library and Information Studies and American History and a Community College Leadership and Teaching graduate certificate. She is the past president of the Boynton Beach Historical Society and an award-winning author of several Florida history books. Professor Naughton teaches United States History courses as well as Information Literacy and Research Methods classes (both virtual and face-to-face) on the Lake Worth Campus. She promotes historic scholarship by performing historical research for various projects including history publications, programs, films, and plays, volunteering as a tour guide in a historic Florida cemetery and lecturing on historical topics throughout Florida. Her interests include library outreach and advocacy, information literacy, academic integrity, gamification, and women's history. 

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Dr. Kirk Atkinson 
Gordon Ford College of Business
Western Kentucky University
Professor – Analytics & Information Systems
Chair, Graduate Council: 2025-2026
Delta Sigma Pi – Faculty Advisor: 2010 - 2021
National Chapter Advisor of the Year: 2016-2017 & 2017-2018
https://www.wku.edu/business/staff/kirk_atkinson

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Michael Brown
Security and Compliance Director for FRG Systems

Michael Brown is an information security professional and leader with years of experience in IT and information security/cybersecurity. While a security consultant advisor, he worked with clients in the healthcare, financial, manufacturing, and other sectors to assess their security programs and work with them to improve and mature their security posture. He is now Security and Compliance Director for FRG Systems, ensuring their HITRUST and SOC compliance. He is experienced with a variety of security regulations, frameworks, and standards. A seasoned speaker and presenter, he has presented at SFISSA, BSides Tampa, St Pete, and Orlando, HackMiamiCon, and ISSA International. He is an ISSA Fellow and Secretary and past president of the South Florida Chapter of ISSA and is a member of ISACA, ISC2, Infragard, IAPP, and the CISO Society. 

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Prof. Michelle McRae
Department Chair & Professor: Artificial Intelligence & Programming, PalmBeach State College

Michelle McRae is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Palm Beach State College (PBSC), where she also serves as Department Chair and Cluster Chair. With more than 15 years of experience in education, Prof. McRae has advanced from adjunct faculty to leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation, student success, and workforce alignment.

At PBSC, Prof. McRae spearheaded the creation of a new Associate of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence, aligning curriculum with industry needs and enhancing student employability. Her leadership extends to curriculum development, faculty mentoring, grant initiatives, and the integration of data-driven strategies to improve student retention and outcomes.

A certified instructor through the Association if College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching program and a graduate of the PBSC Leadership Excellence program, Michelle actively contributes to college-wide committees, workforce partnerships, and community collaborations. She is also a frequent presenter and club advisor, supporting initiatives in robotics, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

Prof. McRae holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Florida A&M University and a Master of Arts in Management Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. She also completed executive education in Agile Project Management at Florida Atlantic University.

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Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson
CyberMinds
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefosterjohnson

Dr. Johnson is a highly accomplished certified information security manager, certified change manager, certified data privacy engineer, and certified project manager with fifteen + years of experience and excellent business, analytical, project management, change management, strategic management, and documentation acumen looking for the next challenge in a growing career.

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Paul Weir
Cybersecurity Business Consultant

Paul Weir has served as a senior business consultant within the Cybersecurity industry for many years. He graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

He is a versatile senior leader in strategic sales management and business development in IT, telecom, Cybersecurity, and mobility technology. His specialty is to assist customers as they modernize and transform their IT infrastructure and Data Centers to a full Digital, next generation model.   His expertise is the ability to consult with clients to identify highly specific technical needs and match them with a full-service product and service portfolio having synergies to their requirements. . 

His skillsets include Cybersecurity, Managed Services, Account Management, selling complex high dollar volume solutions and services.

He has over 25 years of experience in the technology field and worked for many different companies beginning with Hewlett-Packard when they were in their heyday of being a technology leader. After leaving Hewlett Packard, I worked mainly in the telecom sector doing a lot of projects on the international scene. Projects included radio access network (RAN) technology implementation and consulting, Mobile backhaul, and security. From there I moved to work in the field of last mile access fiber networks installation to facilitate and enable fiber to the premise, FTTP deployments. After doing that he became heavily involved in cyber security and IT In a sales and technical consultancy role. 

He has had the pleasure of working with many different people in this industry and one of my pet projects today is to work with and mentor students and entry level professionals entering the field of cybersecurity.

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Dr. Roxanne Valies
SmartVirtual Ventures LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannevalies/

For the past 20+ years, Dr. Roxanne Valies has made a living in highly responsible positions as a Technology Manager or Systems Engineer with two large and well-respected South Florida companies. She spent most of the first decade in the utility industry at Florida Power & Light (now NextEra Energy) and the remaining years in the healthcare industry at Baptist Health of South Florida. Her experience is predominantly with managing, supporting, and architecting virtual desktops and application solutions, a client server technology that spans all parts of a well-structured Information Technology operation.

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Scott Altiparmak
Senior Information Security Engineer at H.I.G. Capital
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaltiparmak/

Scott Altiparmak designs and implements scalable security engineering solutions and automation frameworks for H.I.G Capital that support global enterprise operations. With more than a decade of experience spanning systems, networks, and security engineering, he specializes in bridging technical execution with business outcomes—ensuring that security enables organizations rather than slows them down.

Beyond his professional role, Scott is deeply engaged in the cybersecurity community. He serves on the Board of Directors for ISSA South Florida, where he helped organize one of the region’s largest cybersecurity conferences. At Nova Southeastern University, he served as President of NSU_eHACKERs, a nationally ranked cybersecurity club, where he mentored students and worked to align academic curricula with industry realities.

Scott has presented to both aspiring students and seasoned professionals, addressing the real-world challenges students face when breaking into cybersecurity and offering practical strategies for building successful careers. Not only a committed professional but also a diligent academic, he achieved a 4.0 GPA while balancing his career and community commitments. He holds the CISSP, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), and ITIL Foundations certifications, and is passionate about advancing security education, mentorship, and practical engineering practices that prepare the next generation of defenders.