Mark Tellier

About Mark Tellier

Senior professional with over 31 years of military service with the United States Army. Specialty is serving as Chief Information Officer, where I set and led the technology strategy for the organization. Additionally, with Designated Approving Authority, I distributed resources, provided policy, established governance, oversaw IT services and enterprise effectiveness. Related to cyber defense, I Developed premier leaders to dominate the cyberspace domain delivering innovative technology solutions to contemporary security threats. Pioneered and managed complex IT solutions and redesigns including cloud-based applications. Leveraged industry advances to drive business development and retention of network personnel that enabled world-class services. Established requirements and expectations of all leaders derived from the principles of Mission Command: Building cohesive teams through mutual trust; Creating shared understanding; Providing (and supporting) clear organizational intent; Exercising disciplined initiative; Using mission orders/executive directives; and Accepting prudent risk.

Experience

1. President CEO of Colt Cyber Security Consultants, Llc

   Colt Cyber Security Consultants, Llc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   COLT Cyber Security Consultants, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Cyber Security Firm that provides specialized services in IT governance and compliance for Security and Risk Management in both the National Institute for Standards and Technologies (NIST) and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) frameworks. COLT CSC LLC is a consultative service to federal; state; and local organizations in public and private industries that operate an information/data network.We offer a comprehensive range of services that build trust and confidence with our client from our proven methods and common-sense approaches to secure networks and organizational data; thus, remain compliant with DoD, Federal, and Commercial cyber security governance standards.

Education

• The United States Army War College

  Masters

  2015 — 2017

• Baltic Defense College

  Certificate, The Senior Leader's Course

  2017 — 2017

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Intelligence
• Operational Planning
• Top Secret
• Team Building
• Intelligence Analysis
• Training
• Program Management
• Emergency Management
• Leadership
• Military Operations
• National Security
• Security Clearance
• Military Experience
• Army
• Leadership Development
• Government
• Command
• Defense
• Military
• Dod