Mark Orlando

Mark Orlando has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Mark is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Bionic Cyber since November 2019. Prior to this, they worked as an Instructor at SANS Institute starting from October 2019.

Before their current roles, Mark Orlando held various positions at Raytheon Cyber Protection Solutions. From November 2015 to November 2019, they served as the Chief Technology Officer, where they focused on defining the technical strategy and designing enterprise solutions for security monitoring, incident response, assessment, and training for global consulting services, managed services, and strategic accounts.

Prior to their role at Raytheon Cyber Protection Solutions, Mark Orlando was the Director of Cyber Operations at Raytheon Foreground Security from October 2012 to October 2015. Mark also served as the Security Practice Manager at InfoReliance from November 2008 to October 2012.

Mark Orlando's earlier experiences included being an Operations Manager at Getronics from 2005 to 2008 and at Telos from 2002 to 2005. Mark also served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 to 2004.

In addition, Mark Orlando worked as a Unix Administrator at Ciber, Inc. from 2000 to 2001. Overall, their work experience reflects a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, leadership, and technical expertise.

Mark Orlando has a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, which they obtained from George Mason University from 2003 to 2007. In addition, between 1997 and 1999, they attended the Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided. Mark also holds several additional certifications, including the GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) and GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) from GIAC Certifications, both obtained in June 2020. Furthermore, Mark has a Project Management Professional certification from PMI, although the exact date of attainment is not provided.