Summary
Sean Smith is a cyber engineering leader with 15+ years blending technology strategy, business transformation, and hands-on cybersecurity across industry and defense. As Cyber Range Operations Deputy Lead at Cole Engineering Services and Cyber Team Chief for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, he designs and runs mission-focused cyber training, assessments, and incident response using private cloud PCTE environments. He pairs an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and technical certifications (CISSP, OSCP) with operational experience securing critical infrastructure and managing teams under classified programs. Sean also teaches hardware hacking at the university level and mentors emerging technologists, frequently building custom hardware and tooling to explore real-world vulnerabilities. Notably, he has led large-scale secure smart factory and cloud/OT integrations in industry roles, demonstrating a rare mix of strategic program leadership and deep technical execution.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Information Science & Technology Army ROTC, Bachelor of Science (BS) Information Science & Technology Army ROTC at Penn State University
Community College of Allegheny County
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Technology Leadership, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Technology Leadership at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at North Allegheny High School
English