T. J. Cluney

About T. J. Cluney

As a graduate from the University of Virginia’s M.S. in Management of IT (MSMIT) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), I bring a unique blend of cybersecurity expertise, IT governance knowledge, and project leadership honed over 14+ years of active-duty service in the United States Air Force. Throughout my time serving, I’ve led mission-critical cyber and IT modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient systems that safeguard national security interests.Anchored in the Air Force’s core values of \"integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do\", I am committed to building collaborative, high-performing teams and mentoring the next generation of cyber leaders. Whether managing enterprise-level projects, advancing IT risk governance, or integrating AI into operational workflows, my focus is on driving results that matter today while preparing organizations for the challenges of tomorrow.I’m passionate about connecting strategy to execution, leveraging my experience across IT, AI, and cybersecurity to strengthen defense frameworks, support organizational transformation, and enable innovation that delivers lasting impact.

Experience

1. Chief - Unit Readiness

   United States Air Force

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

• UVA McIntire School of Commerce

  Master of Science, Management of Information Technology

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science, Information Technology