Summary
Marcos Lopez is a DevSecOps and data science leader with nine years of experience spanning academia and national defense, currently serving as Chief of the DevSecOps Section at U.S. Space Command. He combines a PhD in Mathematics with an MS in Computer Science to translate advanced mathematical and ML research into secure, production-ready systems. Previously an associate professor, he brings deep experience in teaching, mentoring, and developing reproducible research pipelines for complex data problems. Marcos has moved between academia and operational environments, demonstrating adaptability in taking research concepts into mission-critical deployments. Based in Wichita Falls, Texas, he is driven by continuous learning and has a track record of solving hard problems at the intersection of algorithms, security, and operational engineering. An understated strength is his ability to communicate technical ideas to diverse stakeholders, from students to senior military leaders.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics at University of Cincinnati
Master of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics, Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics at University of North Texas