Charlie Payne

Charlie Payne is an experienced Program Manager and Bomb Technician at MSA Security since December 2016, specializing in counterterrorism and weapons of mass destruction. With a background as a Technical Consultant at Tier Tech International, Charlie focuses on homeland security and project management. As a founder, expertise includes high-performance computing, space-based communications, and project planning for satellite programs. Previous roles encompass Director of Technology Innovation at a private corporation, Deputy Director at the FBI's DOJ/FBI Joint Program Office, and Chief of the DHS Office for Bombing Prevention. Charlie also served as a Senior Operations Planner at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a Chief Warrant Officer in the US Navy, specializing in explosive ordnance disposal. Education pursued includes studies at Keiser University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.