Our goal for Startup Grind Colorado Springs is to shine light on the best entrepreneurs in the region and help them succeed on the global stage. And we are launching Colorado Springs chapter within a dancing context!
We want to build a dynamic business community centered on a STEAM culture. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS and Mathematics. Dancing represents the "arts" component. The idea serves as an icebreaker in a relaxed environment before we get into more serious business relevant discussions.
This is an absolutely fun way to meet with other startups in the Springs and join an international startup support group. Come have a drink, enjoy dancing, build your professional network and support local businesses.
Socio-Tech Academy LLC
Co-Founder
Educated and experienced cyber-security professional with a strong networking background and multiple IT certifications. In my current position I am a strong advocate for secure technology as a business enabler and a driver of new services. I routinely brief DoD Missile Defense Agency leadership on delivering secure and efficient services to its 8,000-plus workforce.
Educated and experienced cyber-security professional with a strong networking background and multiple IT certifications. In my current position I am a strong advocate for secure technology as a business enabler and a driver of new services. I routinely brief DoD Missile Defense Agency leadership on delivering secure and efficient services to its 8,000-plus workforce.
I bring with me the ability to work with senior leadership to help translate strategic business needs into operational plans and tactical projects. As a past president of one of the largest chapters of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) in the world, I’ve lead a membership of over 470 cyber-security professionals. We work with local businesses, representatives of local and state governments, and academia to expand the cyber-security workforce and improve coordination between community stakeholders.
I’m also an ISSA chapter instructor for (ISC)2 CISSP & CompTIA Security+ review sessions. I’ve delivered well-received presentations on software-defined networking & virtual switch security. I monitor local and national business and industry periodicals to stay abreast of changes in cybersecurity and how they affect the larger societal and organizational environments.
My professional interests include advances in artificial intelligence, post-quantum cryptography, and machine ethics. I’m an adjunct instructor at Colorado Technical University and a member of the Engineering and Applied Leadership Council for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I also spend time at a local archery school practicing both traditional and Olympic recurve archery.
