Michael Paul
Assistant Director, FBI, Ret. | Consulting and Advisory Services | Investigative & Operational Technologies
- Role
- Principal at Deep Water Point & Associates
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Paul
As a senior executive, I have nearly 30 years of experience in national security, criminal investigations, threat mitigation, high-risk operations, critical incident management, innovative applied technologies, and collaborative public safety services. I have successfully led cross-functional teams and driven complex, interdisciplinary strategies with multiple stakeholders.I am a people-focused executive leader who practices positive leadership founded in empathy, gratitude and personal accountability. I emphasize direct communication, transparency, inclusion, and mentorship amongst my executive leadership teams. I have a demonstrated history of successfully diverse operational, analytical and technical teams operating in complex and challenging environments, as well as a proven ability to leverage vision and strategy to exceed performance objectives and mitigate enterprise risk.Deloitte Business Chemistry of a balanced Guardian and Integrator.Clifton Strengths of harmony, consistency, arranger, discipline, and responsibility. Foursight Thinking profile of a Realist, with high clarifier, developer, and implementer preferences.
Experience
Principal
Mar 2025 — Present
Providing consultative and advisory services.Deep Water Point & Associates is composed of industry veterans and government experts, dedicating their expertise to maximize our clients’ competitive edge. Combining insight into the mission drivers that shape governmental decisions with an understanding of market trends and emerging opportunities, Deep Water Point & Associates gathers actionable intelligence for its clients – giving them a leg up on securing bids in vital sectors. Our team leverages experience from senior level agency experts as well as technology professionals to craft custom proposals designed around each individual client\'s strengths. Our clients win due to the combination of their high-value offerings and Deep Water Point & Associates’ deep knowledge of the agency, the program, the operational culture, and the key decision-makers.Planning committee member: AFCEA Bethesda\'s 17th Annual Law Enforcement & Public Safety (LEAPS) Technology Forum
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Leading the Intelligence Community (LIC)
2017
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior Executive Fellow
2013
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice
1991 — 1994
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts (MA), Criminology
2007 — 2009
Linden Community Schools
High School
1988 — 1991
West Virginia University
Master of Arts (MA), Education
1998 — 2001
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