Summary
F Quarles is a Cyber Engineer Manager with a decade of experience blending hands-on software engineering, cybersecurity testing, and cloud migration leadership across defense and consulting firms. He leads teams at SAIC to deliver end-to-end cloud transitions and application modernization while embedding security and compliance into every phase. His background spans web development, DevOps automation, and DoD cybersecurity evaluation, giving him a practical appreciation for both legacy systems and modern cloud-native architectures. An Auburn-educated software engineer pursuing an Executive MBA, he pairs technical depth with strategic management skills and a knack for mentoring technical teams through complex digital transformations. Notably, his career began in the USAF as an operations controller, a formative experience that informs his disciplined, mission-focused approach to engineering delivery.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Executive MBA, Executive MBA at Auburn University