Summary
Robert Carleton is an Information Technology Specialist and Battle Captain for the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience defending research, development, test, and evaluation networks. A former submarine sailor and Navy electronics technician, he blends military discipline with deep Linux/BSD systems expertise and a long track record in both public and private sectors since 1995. At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he leads defensive cyber operations for high-value DoD research assets, drawing on prior senior systems and consulting roles across industry. He pairs operational cyber skills with practical systems administration, amateur radio know-how, and an interest in music, reflecting a pragmatic, curiosity-driven approach to complex infrastructure security.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
AS, Supervisory Leadership, AS, Supervisory Leadership at Hawaii Pacific University
Vicksburg High School