In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer first person 3D shooting games, he eventually found his way into cybersecurity as a specialty. He has worked in Financial, Power Generation, Industrial, Military and most recently Academic roles. Currently he lives in Floyd County Virginia on a small farm and is the IT Auditor for Radford University. Classical studies, particularly the Roman Republic and its Imperial incarnations have also been a life long pursuit.

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer fi... Show more

Doctoral Researcher

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Accomplished Quality Assurance and Operations leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in driving excellence across Quality Assurance, Operations, and Risk Management. In my current role as Senior Manager at CVS Health, I lead quality initiatives that impact $11M+ on deliverables for Aetna’s Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial line of business.
As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional, I have consistently driven operational efficiency and quality improvements, achieving measurable results such as cost reductions, defect rate improvements, and streamlined processes. My expertise in risk management, vendor management, and team leadership has enabled compliance with stringent regulatory standards while fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams. Recognized for strategic vision, innovation, and a relentless focus on excellence.

Core Capabilities
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Risk based Quality management.
• RxClaim (Subject Matter Expect)
• Safety Critical systems Analysis
• Audits & Compliance
• Standards & Regulatory requirements
• People/Resource/Vendor Management & Hiring
• Ability to Adapt faster to any technology and Domain/Env
Qualifications
• MBA in Project Mgmt. & Risk Mgmt.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Medicare and Advance Medicare Part D Certified Professional
• TUV Trained Functional safety in Hardware/software design.
Core Domain Expertise
• Pharmacy Benefit management (PBM) & Insurance
• Safety Critical (Global Signaling and Interlocking)
• Hospital, pharmacy, Health Care Management
• Transportation & Logistics
• Embedded Software/Hardware Integration
Companies Associated with
• CVS Health (PBM, Insurance, Healthcare)
• Invensys Rail / Schneider Electric (Signaling, Interlocking & Crossing)
• GE Rail (GE Transportation, Global Signaling)
• Bombardier Transportation (Rail)
• Cyient (CMM Level 5 Company) (Rail, Healthcare)
• Proton Web Solutions (CMM Level 5 Company) (Healthcare)

Accomplished Quality Assurance and Operations leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in driving excellence across Quality Assurance, Operations, and Risk Management. In my current role as Senior Manager at CVS Health, I lead quality initia... Show more

Ambrial Ugoji is a licensed social worker and certified labor doula. She is experienced in working with at-risk populations and has had the privilege of working in Camden City for the past 7 years. Recently, Ambrial transitioned from being a school social worker working with high school students and pregnant and parenting teens to the Project Director of Camden Healthy Start where she has combined her passion for service and birth work to lead a program that serves pregnant people and families in Camden City to reduce the infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates for people of color.

Ambrial Ugoji is a licensed social worker and certified labor doula. She is experienced in working with at-risk populations and has had the privilege of working in Camden City for the past 7 years. Recently, Ambrial transitioned from being a school s... Show more

Currently delving into the world of AI and Machine Learning

Currently delving into the world of AI and Machine Learning Show more

I specialize in planning, executing, and managing SAP ERP projects across various industries, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and insurance. My expertise spans SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Warehouse Management (WM), and S/4 HANA, with proficiency in end-to-end implementations, integrations, and migrations. I have a strong command of supply chain processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Source-to-Pay, supported by certifications in SAP EWM and S/4 HANA Sourcing and Procurement. I excel in cross-functional team leadership, driving projects ranging from $2-$10 million, and delivering results aligned with business objectives. My technical skills encompass languages including ABAP, Python, and R, and integrating with ERP Packages. Adept at collaborating with global clients, I bring a solution-oriented approach to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and supply chain transparency. Experienced in managing and implementing projects across diverse global locations, including India, Reading (England), Singapore, and the United States, bringing a deep understanding of international business operations and cross-cultural collaboration.

I specialize in planning, executing, and managing SAP ERP projects across various industries, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and insurance. My expertise spans SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Warehouse Managem... Show more

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project
Management and Transformation Initiatives
Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker,
MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma
Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career
Coach, Speaker, Mentor. Guest Writer at Rediff
and Lifehacker.

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project Management and Transformation Initiatives Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker, MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career Coach, S... Show more

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY.

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY. Show more

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate School, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Founder of WE-AI (Women and Everyone AI) organization aiming to bridge the gender gap in AI.
Graduate of Imperial College London, MEng.

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science. Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate... Show more

Chris Cañete Rodriguez Kelly is a literary critic whose work focuses on social relations of labor and aesthetic production. They received their Ph.D. in Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and specialize in twentieth-century Southeast Asian and Asian-diasporic literatures, with research and teaching interests in Philippine Tagalog and Anglophone literature and translation, Latinx studies, critical indigenous studies, as well as American and Asian American Studies. Their book project, “From Bundok to the Boondocks,” investigates how the Philippine Anglophone novel’s rise to prominence as a national literature with aspirations to globality depended upon the economic derogation of Tagalog literature. Chris’s work has appeared in Hispanic Issues, The Mekong Review, CNN Philippines, and ASAP/Journal, and is forthcoming in PMLA. From 2021-2023 they were affiliated with the University of the Philippines-Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University as a Fulbright-Hays fellow.

Chris Cañete Rodriguez Kelly is a literary critic whose work focuses on social relations of labor and aesthetic production. They received their Ph.D. in Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and specialize in twentieth-cen... Show more

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, application rationalization, business architecture, creating ARB / CAB, test automation, metrics, coordinating product lines, team and org management and change, project to product transformation, as well as skills and competencies within Applications orgs. As an Advisor with over 25 years professional experience within the IT industry, he's adept at translating between technologists and the C-Suite.

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, applica... Show more

I'm a Senior Software Engineer at AWS, working on the Xanadu Storage team. With over eight years of experience in distributed systems, I've led major projects, collaborated with senior leaders, and mentored engineers. Previously, I worked at Meta (Ads Storage), Microsoft, and AWS Systems Manager for SAP. I’m passionate about cloud infrastructure, high-performance storage, and scaling distributed systems.

I'm a Senior Software Engineer at AWS, working on the Xanadu Storage team. With over eight years of experience in distributed systems, I've led major projects, collaborated with senior leaders, and mentored engineers. Previously, I worked at Meta (Ad... Show more

I am a senior software developer at Fermilab, responsible for developing and leading computing framework efforts to meet the data-processing needs of many of Fermilab's experiments.

I am a senior software developer at Fermilab, responsible for developing and leading computing framework efforts to meet the data-processing needs of many of Fermilab's experiments. Show more

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Vasipally Nagi Reddy is an accomplished Principal Consultant with over 17 years of experience specializing in Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW), including Oracle SOA, OSB, and EBS/Fusion implementations and integrations. He has a strong focus on system architecture, integration, and service-oriented solutions, with expertise in Oracle SOA Suite (BPEL, SOA 11g/12c, AIA), Oracle BPM12c, and Oracle EBS/Fusion integration. Throughout his career, Nagi has successfully led global teams, managing large-scale projects and delivering high-performance, high-availability solutions to clients across diverse industries worldwide. He has a proven track record of implementing Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring efficient, high-quality project delivery.
His technical expertise spans a broad range of tools and technologies, including Oracle technologies like Oracle SOA, Oracle EBS, ESB, AIA, BAM, and OWSM, as well as languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Java, J2EE, Unix Shell scripting, and SpringBoot. Nagi is proficient in various tools such as Oracle JDeveloper, IntelliJ, TOAD, and SQL Developer, and has extensive experience with web services (SOAP, RESTful, UDDI), databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), and web technologies (HTML, XML, JSP, JavaScript).
In his most recent role as a Principal Consultant (since February 2016), he has led Oracle SOA and integration solutions, overseeing teams and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of solutions. Prior to this, as a Senior SOA Developer (2011-2016), he architected and implemented complex Oracle Fusion Middleware solutions across industries. Earlier, as an Oracle SOA Developer (2010-2011), he developed BPEL-based integration solutions, focusing on service orchestration and automation. Nagi also worked as an Oracle Developer (2007-2010), where he designed BPEL processes for Oracle EBS integration and collaborated with functional teams to ensure efficient business workflow automation.
Nagi holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Andhra University, India (2004-2007).

Vasipally Nagi Reddy is an accomplished Principal Consultant with over 17 years of experience specializing in Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW), including Oracle SOA, OSB, and EBS/Fusion implementations and integrations. He has a strong focus on system ... Show more

Starting my career by studying bioinformatics, I soon found myself in IT consulting with my first job. Initially focusing on data engineering and AI, but driven by a strong desire for complementary knowledge, I continued to pursue more expertise in the realms of infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps while working through numerous projects over the years, collecting bits of treasure in each of them.

Starting my career by studying bioinformatics, I soon found myself in IT consulting with my first job. Initially focusing on data engineering and AI, but driven by a strong desire for complementary knowledge, I continued to pursue more expertise in t... Show more

Ashwin Saxena is currently working as a Google Solutions Architect at PwC US.

In his prior role, he was working as a Senior Software Engineer (8+ years) at Deloitte Consulting US.

He was working as AWS Solutions Architect for a leading Life Insurance client.
He is a Former Software Engineer II - Predictive Analytics with AAA National, Orlando, FL with extensive experience in Agile, Full-Stack Development, Predictive Analytics, Automation and Performance Testing by leveraging AWS Cloud Services : EC2, S3, VPC, Auto Scaling, Lambda, API Gateway and Server less Architecture.

He graduated with a Masters in Computer Science(Data Science & Machine Learning) from UT Dallas, Texas, US in Dec 2018 with academic experience in AI, Machine Learning, Statistics for Data Science, Database Management, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Professional Projects:
❏ SmartAnalyst(2014-16): Sales forecasting, Valuation, Financial Analysis of drugs for Leading World BioPharma companies
❏ Autodesk(2018-18): Building machine learning models, Predictive Analytics Solution, Serverless Applications on AWS, Self-Service reports and Dashboards
❏ AAA National(2019-2021): Performance and Monitoring Health Checks for Emergency Roadside Assistance Apps, Predictive Analytics and Automating Process for Web and Mobile apps servicing 60 million customers in North America, Architecting & Implementing AWS Project for FSL and Bringg cloud based subscribers

Ashwin Saxena is currently working as a Google Solutions Architect at PwC US. In his prior role, he was working as a Senior Software Engineer (8+ years) at Deloitte Consulting US. He was working as AWS Solutions Architect for a leading Life In... Show more

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools.

His passion is people and he is a frequent conference speaker, having spoken on topics of transformational leadership, relationship building, and psychological safety.

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools. ... Show more

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK.

Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden. He and his team focussed on developing and scaling up new lab protocols and bioinformatics solutions. This involved developing new analysis pipelines that could scale to very high volumes whilst adhering to high standards of reproducibility and reusability. It was through this work that Phil became involved in the Nextflow project and eventually co-founded the nf-core community.

Phil’s career has spanned many disciplines from lab work and bioinformatics research in epigenetics, through to software development and community engagement. He is passionate about open-source software and has a soft spot for tools with a focus on user-friendliness. He is the author of MultiQC, SRA-Explorer, QCFail.com, and several other pet projects.

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK. Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm,... Show more

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Afterwards teaching methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing and drones. For several years a co-worker at the Cottbus Zoo in the educational department. Since 2023 drone pilot and the member of the EXPAND+ER project at the BTU Cottbus

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Afterwards teaching methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing and drones. For several years a co-worker at the Cottbus Zoo in the educational department. Since 2023 dron... Show more

Akito Kawahara is the Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, a Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and a Professor at the University of Florida. In 2023, he became the Director of the McGuire Center, which houses one of the world's most extensive collections of butterflies and moths, with over 10 million specimens. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the center’s research, fostering public education, and securing donor funding to support ongoing scientific studies and conservation efforts.

Kawahara’s research focuses on the Lepidoptera order, which encompasses approximately 160,000 species of butterflies and moths. His primary areas of interest include genetics, evolution, and behavior, focusing on how moths use ultrasound to evade predation from bats. This remarkable defensive mechanism is one of the key areas of study in his lab, as it offers insight into the complex survival strategies that have evolved over millions of years.

In addition to predator-prey interactions, Kawahara’s research team explores how other behavioral traits, such as the time of day at which insects are active, influence evolutionary patterns. By combining phylogenetic analysis, behavioral science, and genomics, he aims to answer critical questions about insect diversity, including why so many species exist and how they have adapted to different ecological environments. His lab also investigates the effects of human activity, such as habitat destruction and artificial light pollution, on the behavior and survival of Lepidoptera.

Kawahara has received numerous accolades for his work in the field of entomology. He was awarded the John Henry Comstock Award by the Entomological Society of America and the Alexander B. Klots Award by the Lepidopterists’ Society. He has secured over $13 million in research funding, leading over 20 significant projects with support from organizations like the National Science Foundation. These grants have enabled his lab to conduct pioneering research in Lepidoptera evolution, predator-prey interactions, and the broader ecological impact of moths and butterflies.

Kawahara is a prolific scholar who has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including Science and PNAS. His publications cover a wide range of topics, from the evolution of Lepidoptera to moths' use of acoustic signals to avoid predators. His work has expanded our understanding of how moths and butterflies interact with their environment and predators, offering insights into the complex evolutionary processes that shape their behavior.

Kawahara’s expertise has also led to several media appearances. He has been featured in documentaries such as PBS’s American Spring Live and Nature’s Sex, Lies, and Butterflies and has participated in radio shows like NPR’s Science Friday. His research has been discussed in leading publications such as The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine. In his TED Talk, "Why You Can Thank a Moth," he highlights the often-overlooked contributions of moths to pollination, silk production, and even technological advancements.

In addition to his research, Kawahara is dedicated to inspiring future scientists. He regularly speaks to schoolchildren, sharing his passion for butterflies and moths and encouraging young people to explore the natural world.

Kawahara earned his undergraduate degree in Entomology from Cornell University and a Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. His doctoral research focused on the phylogenetics of leaf-mining moths.

Outside of his professional work, Kawahara enjoys playing sports like basketball and tennis and spending time with his two children. He is bilingual in Japanese and English and has additional proficiency in Spanish and Chinese. Having been raised in New York City and Tokyo, his bicultural background has significantly influenced his personal and professional life.

Akito Kawahara is the Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, a Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and a Professor at the University of Florida. In 2023, he became the Director of the McGuire Center, which hous... Show more

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinary science and evolutionary hologenomics. Apart from the main projects, I am working with other computer vision projects related to medical, infrastructure and other smaller projects. My future projects will include multi-modal models within health science.

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinar... Show more

Platform Engineer at Puzzle ITC with a passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native technologies.
I am committed to create scalable and secure software delivery pipelines for our customers. I love to implement modern, cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes and Dagger are driving the current innovations in software development and deployment processes.

Platform Engineer at Puzzle ITC with a passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native technologies. I am committed to create scalable and secure software delivery pipelines for our customers. I love to implement modern, cutting-edge technologies su... Show more

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people.

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people. Show more

As a fractional CFO and founder of LIRA CFO, Ray Luening brings over 30 years of experience in finance and business leadership, including more than a decade as the CFO at 3 different MSPs. At LIRA CFO, Ray specializes in providing strategic financial guidance to help businesses drive sustainable growth, improve profitability, and navigate complex financial challenges. His deep understanding of financial planning and operations, combined with hands-on experience scaling MSPs and tech firms, makes him a trusted advisor in the technology space. Ray’s career reflects a passion for empowering leaders to make confident, informed decisions while positioning their businesses for long-term success.

As a fractional CFO and founder of LIRA CFO, Ray Luening brings over 30 years of experience in finance and business leadership, including more than a decade as the CFO at 3 different MSPs. At LIRA CFO, Ray specializes in providing strategic financial... Show more

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing policy makers and health professionals in the UK. A recent career highlight includes having one of his dashboards featured in political debates on the UK's long-term cancer plan, underscoring his valuable contribution to public health policy.

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing pol... Show more

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industries—spanning oil and gas, process industries, and maritime to railways and data centres. He is also a member of the working group developing IEC 62443, which gives him unique insights into global standards for industrial security. In addition, Daniel has a longstanding commitment to the Red Cross’s emergency preparedness efforts.

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industr... Show more

Tanurima is a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Specialist with over six years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise-scale data solutions. She has a strong background in data modeling, visualization, and processing, leveraging tools like Power BI, Databricks, Azure Synapse, and DBT Cloud to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Currently working as a Technical Business Analyst and Data Consultant, Tanurima specializes in designing and implementing scalable analytics solutions that drive business performance. She has successfully developed and optimized data models, automated reporting pipelines, and built intuitive dashboards for global organizations, helping teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, she utilizes dataflows, pipelines, and notebooks to create semantic models, data warehouses, and lakehouses that power advanced analytics. Skilled in SQL, Python, R, and predictive modeling, she also handles complex data transformations and forecasting tasks.
In addition to her technical expertise.
Tanurima is also a certified trainer at her organization's Academy, delivering training sessions to both local and international trainees. She is passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring, and empowering others in their data analytics journey.
A strong advocate for data democratization, Tanurima frequently conducts workshops, training sessions, and speaking engagements, bridging the gap between business and technology. She has worked extensively in Agile environments, ensuring seamless collaboration with stakeholders to deliver impactful data solutions.

When she's not working with data, you’ll find her mentoring aspiring data professionals or exploring the latest trends in AI-powered analytics and cloud-based data solutions.

🔹 Specialties: Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python, R, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, Agile Methodologies, Technical Training.

Tanurima is a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Specialist with over six years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise-scale data solutions. She has a strong background in data modeling, visualization, and processing, lever... Show more

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). His diverse career includes work in Patrol, Street Crimes, Crime Prevention, Special Operations, and Traffic. At SLED, he served as the Statewide Automated License Plate Recognition Program Coordinator and Local Agency Security Officer within the Criminal Justice Information Services division, overseeing IT security and federal compliance. In his final role at SLED, he led external engagements for the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC-CIC) Program, coordinating efforts to secure critical infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, and managing a state and federal cyber taskforce. Additionally, he was a SWAT team member and hostage negotiator.

At SCDSS, IG Fay oversees four key units within the Office of Inspector General:

• Investigations Unit: Conducts criminal investigations into fraud, waste, or abuse involving SCDSS programs.
• Backgrounds Investigations Unit: Protects children through Central Registry checks as well as national, fingerprint-based background checks for foster, adoption, childcare, and group home applicants.
• Emergency Management and Disaster Services Unit: Coordinates disaster response, including sheltering and mass care, with state and federal partners.
• Information Security Division: Safeguards the agency's critical assets by mitigating cyber threats and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

IG Fay holds an associate degree from Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in business from Baker College (Summa Cum Laude). He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defense Architect, and Certified Inspector General. A dedicated leader, he formally served as a regional vice president for SC InfraGard and Chair of the State and Local Cyber Grant working group with ATRAC, and as a member of the SC Cybersecurity Ecosystem Coordination Initiative. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina La... Show more

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more