Michael J. Inserra

About Michael J. Inserra

Mr. Michael J. Inserra is an analytic thinker, combining fundamental system engineering principles with practical cybersecurity concepts. He excels where cybersecurity, systems engineering, and analytics intersect, integrating knowledge from all three domains (and others) to bring novel designs, solution-oriented strategies, and an advisory mindset to every problem. His experience cuts across multiple sectors and domains, including Defense & Intelligence, Enterprise Cybersecurity Software, Biopharmaceuticals, Public Infrastructure Deployment, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing & Industrial Automation, Information Technology (IT), and Healthcare. Drawing from nearly a decade of public and private sector experience, he forms unique insights founded on a systems-of-systems framework. Skilled in technical research & data collection, vendor evaluation & engagement, hardware & software integration, analytic methodologies, secure system architectures, electronics, computing & information infrastructure, and real-world use case modeling, he navigates seamlessly across every phase of the system lifecycle. From crafting technical requirements to validating system implementations, he strives to ensure program success while delivering capabilities on time and under budget.Mr. Inserra holds a Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and a Master\'s Degree in Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity from Boston University, Metropolitan College. His multidisciplinary educational background affords competency in both the theory and practical realities of the topics he consults on. He currently serves multiple U.S. Federal Government sponsors as a Senior Cyber Operations Engineer within The MITRE Corporation\'s Cyber Threat Intelligence and Adversary Emulation department. In this role, he provides unbiased and objective insights based on real-world evidence, data, and experience. With a propensity for system security engineering and analysis, technical strategy and policy development, consulting, and public service, Mr. Inserra is dedicated to addressing the most challenging scientific and technological dilemmas facing our nation, and world, today.

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Operations Engineer

   MITRE

   Jan 2023 — Present · McLean, VA, US

Education

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Boston University Metropolitan College

  Master of Science - MS, Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Test Equipment
• Radio Frequency (Rf)
• Signal Processing
• Analog Circuit Design
• Defense
• Aerospace
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Wireless Technologies
• Mixed Signal
• Communication Systems
• Electronics
• Sensors