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NICE Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Finder
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| Davina Pruitt-Mentle, Ph.D. | Lead for Academic Engagement | NICE NIST DOC | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davina-pruitt-mentle-ph-d-0010759/ Always willing to speak to groups about… Read more |
| Rasha Horn | Cybersecurity Project Engineer | [email protected] | As Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Community of Interest and a frequent speaker, Arab-American Rasha… Read more | |
| Crystal Pugh | CEO and Founder | [email protected] | Crystal Pugh is a seasoned IT professional and the Founder & CEO of Cyber Protection Consulting Services, Inc., a… Read more | |
| Ignacio Gutierrez | InfoSec | [email protected] | Over 20 years of Information Security with INFOSEC roles in DOJ and VA. Willing to share my journey and help or mentor… Read more | |
| Jeff Reich | Executive Director | Identify Defined Security Alliance | [email protected] | In the field for over five decades. Background in law enforcement, private infosec, higher education, and non-profits.… Read more |
| Karl Sickendick | Commander | US Air Force, 90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron | [email protected] | Open for training, speaking, and discussion around how to get into cybersecurity and what career opportunities are… Read more |
| Susana Barraza | NICE Program Manager | NIST-NICE | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/susana-barraza Happy to share opportunities in cybersecurity with special interest in helping other… Read more |
| Jefferson Grace | Deputy CISO | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/jefferson-grace Always willing to speak to groups about cybersecurity and jobs in… Read more |
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| Supritha Pulla | NICE cybersecurity ambassdor student leader for region 7 | [email protected] | Supritha Pulla is a skilled cybersecurity professional with a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Saint Louis University (… Read more | |
| ManjulaSreenisavasamurthy | Mrs | Honeywell Technology solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, India | [email protected] | Happy to share my journey and how others can learn what opportunities are available in cybersecurity. SOX IT… Read more |
| Sean Patrick Knight | Principal Cyber Risk Analyst | [email protected] | I am a Principal Cyber Risk Analyst at The TJX Companies, Inc., where I apply my cross-disciplinary background in… Read more | |
| Christa Stultz | Director of Career coaching | Ivy Tech Community College | [email protected] | As the Director of Career Coaching at Ivy Tech Community College, always willing to provide students with more… Read more |
| Andres Urrego | Global IT Sec Manager | Marcomkt | [email protected] | I have extensive experience in adopting, implementing, and managing security frameworks based on international… Read more |
| Stanley J. Mierzwa, Ph.D.; CISSP | Director & Lecturer | Kean University | [email protected] | Substantial background and experience in information technology, information security, management information systems,… Read more |
| Hemanth Kumar V | Cybersecurity Career Ambassador | Prathyusha Engineering College | [email protected] | Hey Everyone Greetings! With My strong background in web design and leadership as a Technical Lead, I’ve witnessed the… Read more |
| Anusuya V | Diplomatic representative | [email protected] | As an aspiring professional with a B.Tech in Computers from Prathyusha Engineering College, I aim to leverage my strong… Read more | |
| HARISH K | STUDENT | PRATHYUSHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE | [email protected] | Always willing to speak to students and others about careers in cybersecurity! Cisco Verified Ethical Hacker… Read more |
| Sin Ming Loo | Professor and Director | Boise State University | [email protected] | With a background in cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, electrical engineering, and computer engineering, I am… Read more |
| Sreya E P | Ms | [email protected] | I am an MTech Cybersecurity student from India and a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. I'd love to continue to… Read more | |
| Steven Aiello | Information Security for Payments & Social | [email protected] | I have over 20 years of cybersecurity experience, including working for one of the nation’s largest financial service… Read more | |
| Francesca Sala | Research and Tech Content Creator | [email protected] | I am a cybersecurity enthusiast with a background in AI/ML, digital transformation, and cloud technologies. With over… Read more | |
| Sherry Duncan | Information Security Professional | [email protected] | IT Risk Assessment| Vulnerability Assessment | Incident Response | Data Protection & Privacy Let's… Read more |
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| Enida Metaj | Governance, Risk and Compliance Auditor | [email protected] | Enida Metaj is a visionary, award-winning cybersecurity leader with over 13 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT,… Read more | |
| Zinet Kemal | Cloud Security Engineer | Cybersecurity Author | Tedx Speaker | [email protected] | Zinet Kemal, is an immigrant from Ethiopia, a mother of four, a career changer from the legal field, a multi-award-… Read more | |
| Caroline Bedward | IT / Cybersecurity Consultant | [email protected] | Interested in CyberSecurity Education (K-12 and college) and helping people find their correct cybersecurity… Read more | |
| Manjula sreenivasamurthy | Mrs | [email protected] | I am having 23 years of experiance in aerospace field and cyber security field as developer, SOX ITGC Auditor,… Read more | |
| Bandana Kaur | Security Researcher/ High School Student | [email protected] | Hey there! I'm a 17 year old security researcher, having recently secured NASA, the US Department of Education and… Read more | |
| Ricardo Aguilar | Network Cyber Operator | [email protected] | DoD Fed Civ for over 16 years in Cyber. Willing to share my journey and help or mentor others learn about… Read more | |
| Erick Kelly | Cyber Security Engineer | Army Materiel Command | [email protected] | Willing to share my journey and help or mentor others learn about cybersecurity career opporunities and pathways. |
| Bandana Kaur | Security Researcher/High Schooler | HackWitHer | [email protected] | Bandana Kaur(HackWitHer) is a 17 year old cybersecurity researcher and AI security advocate reshaping how we think… Read more |
| Sakil Hasan Saikat | Security Researcher | Northern University of Business and Technology Khulna | [email protected] | I am a cybersecurity researcher and Computer Science Student with over 4 years of hands-on experience in ethical… Read more |
| Srihari S | CyberSecurity Staff Analyst | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/srihari-s-5a4aba79/ My career spans leading initiatives to implement secure… Read more |
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| Miguel Morello | Cybersecurity Student | [email protected] | I embarked on my cybersecurity journey at just 14 years old, driven by a passion for understanding and protecting… Read more | |
| John McNicholas | Senior Cybersecurity Officer | US GOV | [email protected] | Cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise security and GRC strategies across federal and… Read more |
| Dr. Kirk Adams | Strategic Advisor | The Apex Program www.theapexprogram.com | [email protected] | Dr. Kirk Adams is a national leader in workforce inclusion and accessibility, with over 25 years of experience aligning… Read more |
| Namoneh Kande | CEO | Continental Cybersecurity Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Inc | [email protected] | cybersecurity professional with specialized expertise in cybersecurity law, data protection, and privacy. With a strong… Read more |
| Scotty Ward | Founder | CyberSecurity Sensei Mentorship Program | [email protected] | Scotty has a passion for helping people of all experience levels enter the cybersecurity field. With 34 years'… Read more |
| Rae McElroy | Founder & Cybersecurity Advocate | CyberSloth Security & Technology | [email protected] | As the founder of CyberSloth Security & Technology, I focus on cybersecurity awareness and education for small… Read more |
| Muhammed Boye JALO | System Admin/SharePoint Admin & Data System Security Support Admin | United States Air Force | [email protected] | Dynamic and results-driven Cybersecurity Professional with extensive experience in safeguarding complex IT… Read more |
| Faizan Khan | Ai Driven Cyber security expert & Cyber crime investigator | [email protected] | I am Faizan Khan, a cybersecurity specialist with a focus on penetration testing, secure system development, and AI/ML… Read more | |
| Abdul Hamid | Senior Manager | Lintas Informatika Buana | [email protected] | I am an experienced IT professional with over 20 years of hands-on expertise in network infrastructure, Linux systems,… Read more |
| John McNicholas | Senior Cybersecurity Officer | [email protected] | Cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience driving GRC strategies across federal, financial, and logistics… Read more | |
| Scotty Ward | Founder | CyberSecurity Sensei Mentorship Program | [email protected] | I'm just a li'l old IT/Cyber veteran, striving to assist our future workforce in job acquisition and… Read more |
| Ankit Gupta | Senior Security Engineer | Exeter Finance LLC | [email protected] | Ankit Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity and AI governance leader with over 15 years of experience protecting critical… Read more |
| Shilpi Mittal | Lead Security Engineer | Tyson Foods Inc. | [email protected] | Shilpi Mittal is an accomplished Application Security expert and AI security advocate, known for advancing secure… Read more |
| Mohanned Wael | Senior IAM Consultant | QES | [email protected] | I am an Electronics and Communication Engineer and then I got my Master's in Information Security and now I work… Read more |
| Easy Mahaffey | Product Manager | Black Labs Security | [email protected] | A mission-driven professional with experience in employment services, product management, and AI. At Community Bridges… Read more |
| Neferteri Strickland | Strategic Advisor | The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education | [email protected] | Open for training, speaking, and discussion around how to get into cybersecurity and what career opportunities are… Read more |
| Philippa Burgess | Principal | GeoCyber Systems LLC | [email protected] | GRC and geospatial analyst, open to speaking, training, and advising on cybersecurity careers and cybersecurity… Read more |
| KIRAN | Student Developer | University of Mysore | [email protected] | With a deep passion for cybersecurity and digital safety, I bring experience in technology education and community… Read more |
| Rohansinh Rathod | Student | [email protected] | I am an enthusiastic cybersecurity learner from India with a strong interest in digital forensics, threat intelligence… Read more | |
| Mohsin Khawaja | Ethical hacker & Police Trainer | Cyber Solutions & Information Board | [email protected] | Founder of Cyber Solutions & Information Board (CSIB), where I specialize in cybersecurity awareness, open-source… Read more |
| Augustine Bangura | IT consultant | [email protected] | I am a dedicated IT professional with expertise in IT Support, network Infrastructure, cybersecurity and Web… Read more | |
| Denyce Berg | Cybersecurity Assessor | [email protected] | I have worked in the cybersecurity for 20+ years, with background in IT auditing and compliance. I am passionate about… Read more | |
| Sully Vickers | Cyber Solution Architect | Other | [email protected] | I’m 20 years old (as of 2025) and have 3 years of work experience at 2 Fortune 500 companies. Ive managed to break into… Read more |
| JITENDRANATH P | SERVICE DELIVERY DIRECTOR CYBERSECURITY | IT | [email protected] | Service Delivery Director – IT Infrastructure, Application, Product, and Platform Engineering for multiple business… Read more |
| Aman Bhardwaj | Soc Analyst | Aman Bhardwaj | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanbhardwaj1231/ |
| Ben Crenshaw | Head of Cyber/AI Education | Work ED | [email protected] | As the Head of Cyber and AI Education at Work ED, Ben Crenshaw seamlessly integrates academic theory with the… Read more |
| Armaan Sidana | CEO-Founder | Nexus Security | [email protected] | As Founder and CEO of Nexus Security, I have led 150+ penetration tests across web, mobile, API, and blockchain… Read more |
| Alvaro Madrigal | IT - Federal Gov | [email protected] | Highly motivated professional with over five years of experience in IT and Forensics, I bring a high-energy and… Read more | |
| Namoneh Kande | Cybersecurity Ambassador, Educator and Mentor | Continental Cybersecurity Solution for Critical Infrastructure LLC | [email protected] | I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional specializing in election security, critical infrastructure protection, and… Read more |
| Marisabel Escalona | Cybersecurity Analyst | Cyber Point Advisory | [email protected] | My background is in Supply Chain and transitioned into Cybersecurity two years ago. I volunteer as event coordinator… Read more |
| Alec Pham | Student | Arizona State University | [email protected] | I am a senior Computer Science student passionate about cybersecurity and continuous learning. My journey has taught me… Read more |
| Jonathan Taylor | Former CISO/Security Architect | [email protected] | I’m a CISSP-certified security engineer with 13 years of experience securing hybrid IT environments for businesses… Read more | |
| Kelcy N. | Cybersecurity Student | Collin College | [email protected] | I'm passionate about making cybersecurity accessible to everyone, especially women and girls who are entry-level… Read more |
| Nermin Zlatanovic | Cybersecurity Professional | Network Security Analyst | Cybersecurity Career Ambassador | The University of the Potomac | [email protected] | I am a cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience in IT and Network Security. I hold a B.S. in… Read more |
| Nicole Whatley | GRC Analyst | [email protected] | My path into cybersecurity began with a strong foundation in quality assurance and project management, where I… Read more | |
| Shrutika Joshi | Cybersecurity Professional | [email protected] | I am cybersecurity professional with 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity and work across incident response, threat… Read more | |
| Michael Fierros | InfoSec Pro/Founder | AspireByte | [email protected] | I’m Michael Fierros, and I bring over 15 years of experience in IT and information security. As the Technology… Read more |
| Adeel Ahmed | Cybersecurity Analyst | AI & Security Enthusiast | [email protected] | I am a cybersecurity enthusiast with a solid foundation in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security… Read more | |
| Yukeshwaran N | M.Tech Student/Cybersecurity Researcher | Erode sengunthar engineering college,Erode | [email protected] | I am a cybersecurity researcher and student with hands-on experience in ethical hacking, bug bounty programs, web… Read more |
| Aman Bhardwaj | Soc Analyst | University of the Potomac | [email protected] | I started my career as a Helpdesk agent, then slowly transitioned to ITIL and now I am working as a soc analyst. I am… Read more |
| Karl Sickendick | Professor, Systems Engineering | US Air Force, Defense Acquisition University | [email protected] | Experienced cyber operations and DevSecOps leader. Open for training, speaking, and discussion around how to get into… Read more |
| Kishore Karthikeyan A T | Security | [email protected] | A young Cybersecurity professional and Forensic Analyst with strong background in Law & Legal Systems having… Read more | |
| Ayobami Nicodamus | Student | Philadelphia Museum of Arts | [email protected] | Student at the Community College of Philadelphia taking a major in Cybersecurity, as I am passionate about safeguarding… Read more |
| Jose Araujo | Service Delivery Leader | Palo Alto Networks | [email protected] | I am an Engineering Senior Leader with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and project… Read more |
| Mourad Gad | Computer Engineering Student | [email protected] | As a highly motivated Computer Engineering student in my Third year at MNU. My passion for AI, Machine Learning, and… Read more | |
| Sharon Lawrence | Senior Cybersecurity Analyst | Cyber Alliance | [email protected] | I am an experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), SOC operations,… Read more |
| Filipe Arantes Cardoso | Solutions Architect Security | FAC Digital | [email protected] | Global Solutions Architect and Lead AI Engineer with 16+ years of experience in Cloud, DevOps, and Security, with a… Read more |
| Rakesh Keshava | Software Architect, Security | Okta Inc. | [email protected] | I am a Software Architect, Security at Okta with over fifteen years of experience in cryptography, identity, and cloud… Read more |
| Rakesh Keshava | Software Architect, Security | [email protected] | I am a Software Architect, Security at Okta with over fifteen years of experience in cryptography, identity, and cloud… Read more | |
| Jaime Campanelli | Information Security Analyst II | [email protected] | I am a recent BS/MS Cybersecurity graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology. I currently work for the Federal… Read more | |
| Prajith Shetty | Ambassador | Volunteer | [email protected] | I am a Cybersecurity Career Ambassador based in Mangalore, India, passionate about inspiring the next generation of… Read more |
| Zinet Kemal | Senior Cloud Security Engineer | Mayo Clinic | [email protected] | Zinet Kemal, is an immigrant from Ethiopia, a mother of four, senior cloud security engineer at Mayo Clinic, a career… Read more |
| Ciera Stroman | Cyber Security Analyst | Consultant | Instructor | [email protected] | I am a cyber security professional with five years of experience with a specialization in both cyber defense and… Read more | |
| Kelly Camacho | N/A | [email protected] | I am an aspiring cybersecurity professional with an interest in application security. Happy to help others discover… Read more | |
| Shanmugeshwar U | Student & VAPT trainee | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | [email protected] | I have a solid foundation in both cybersecurity and machine learning. My cybersecurity experience is rooted in… Read more |
| Sheryl Wallace | IT Instructor/Program Director | Keiser University Jacksonville | [email protected] | I am a dedicated higher education educator with over 30 years of experience across all levels of the education system.… Read more |
| Amey Ashtekar | Dynamic Defense Engineer III | Walmart Global Tech | [email protected] | Dynamic Defense Engineer @ Walmart, thriving at the intersection of threat hunting, detection engineering, and AI'… Read more |
| Zaneikaa | Cybersecurity Analyst | US Gov | [email protected] | Extensive experience includes planning, developing, implementation and tracking of communications and COMSEC… Read more |
| Zaneika | Zaneika W. | [email protected] | Extensive experience includes planning, developing, implementation and tracking of communications and COMSEC… Read more | |
| Prajith Shetty | Ambassador | Volunteer | [email protected] | I’m on a mission to make cybersecurity less scary and more fun—because protecting digital spaces shouldn’t feel like… Read more |
| Dr.Elmustapha OUCHAMCH | 5 boulevard mohamed taib alaoui Salé Rabat Maroc | Chapter IEEE Morocco | [email protected] | |
| Sandeep Kumar | STUDENT | [email protected] | I am final year student persuing bachelors in Cyber security. I have expertise in defensive security where as i am also… Read more |