Vitaly B.

About Vitaly B.

Senior Information Security Engineer, security leader, and USAF Cyber Warrant Officer with nearly two decades of experience safeguarding commercial, energy and utilities, financial services, intelligence, and defense environments. Brings deep, hands-on expertise across both offensive and defensive cyber operations, and operates comfortably from technical execution through enterprise and mission-level risk decisions. Background includes hardening enterprise environments, leading high-performing teams, and protecting revenue, reputation, and national interests.Drawing on real-world operational experience, translates frontline threat insight into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership and Boards of Directors. Focuses on driving risk strategy, security policy, and compliance while mentoring emerging leaders, and is known for sound technical judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership that builds resilient security programs and positions cybersecurity as a business and mission enabler.

Experience

1. Cyber Effects & Warfare Officer - Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Cw2)

   Air National Guard

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Serve as the senior technical expert and trusted advisor to commanders, translating strategic intent into operational execution across cyberspace, the electromagnetic spectrum, and information warfare. Lead integration of cyber effects and warfare capabilities, ensuring forces are aligned, mission-ready, and able to deliver advantage in contested domains at the intersection of technology, warfighting, and strategy.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology — Security

• Western Governors University

  Master's Degree, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

• Spokane Colleges

  Associate's Degree

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's Degree, Electronic Systems Technology