Dr. Donnie Wendt

Dr. Donnie Wendt currently serves as vCAIO at WhitegloveAI since 2024 and has been an adjunct professor in the Master's of Cybersecurity program at Utica College since 2016, where prominent contributions include developing and teaching two master's-level courses. Previously, Dr. Wendt held the position of Principal Security Researcher at MasterCard from 2021 to 2024, focusing on the security strategy and research in emerging cybersecurity domains, particularly those intersecting with AI technologies. Additional experience includes roles as System Architect at CalSTRS and Network Design Engineer at Sprint, among other positions. Dr. Wendt holds a Doctor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Information Security from Colorado Technical University, a Master of Science in Cyber Security from Utica University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Webster University, alongside an Associate of Arts in History from Darton College.