Akil Word-Daniels
Technical Program Manager @ Microsoft | Cybersecurity, Cloud Buildouts, IT Compliance, Risk, Project Management,
- Role
- Security Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akil Word-Daniels
As a Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, I leverage my PhD in Electrical Engineering and Materials Science to manage cybersecurity risk and compliance for the company. I have developed and implemented cyber programs and assessments based on NIST CSF and CMMC to improve cyber postures strategically. I have also led cross-functional teams for cloud application buildouts. I\'m currently focused on OT risk management for Microsoft data centers. Prior to this, I was an Advisory Product Manager for a start-up, where I assisted in developing business plans and product strategies to support US military veterans\' transition to civilian life. At IBM, I managed the customer-facing and backend development for cloud marketing technologies. I have recruited and mentored teams for digital transformation projects, and I am passionate about finding dynamic roles to apply expertise to drive high-impact projects and business outcomes.
Experience
Security Technical Program Manager
Jan 2021 — Present
Education
Morehouse College
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Princeton University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical Engineering
2012 — 2018
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics
2002 — 2006
Princeton University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Material Science
2018
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2007 — 2010
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