Brenden R.

About Brenden R.

I’m a senior IT and cybersecurity manager with 19 years of experience leading high-stakes operations, modernizing secure infrastructure, and managing global teams across the Department of Defense. I’ve directed cyber strategy for $45 billion in orbital and ground systems, built AI tools that removed mission delays, and led change efforts that reached every level of the organization.I’ve briefed senior defense leaders, managed operations across globally dispersed sites, and mentored rising talent while navigating the pace of technical change and the demands of classified missions.Colleagues have described my leadership as steady, strategic, and mission-focused. I’ve been recognized for bridging deep technical knowledge with executive-level clarity, and for building teams that deliver results without compromise.I hold a TS/SCI clearance, a graduate certificate in Data Analytics, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with honors, and a Master of Science in Space Studies. I’ll be eligible for SkillBridge in January 2026 and available for full-time work in June.I’m pursuing senior and executive roles in cybersecurity, AI product leadership, and IT modernization. I’m especially interested in organizations that value secure architecture, operational clarity, and measurable outcomes.If you\'re building something that demands strong leadership, secure systems, and practical AI, I’d like to hear about it.

Experience

1. Military Fellowship

   Zermount, Inc.

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

Education

• American Military University

  Master of Science - MS, Space Studies (Astronomy Concentration)

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Information Systems Technology

  2007 — 2012

• U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Graduate Certificate, Data Analytics (AFIT)

• American Military University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology, Cum Laude