Conversation with DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate

Conversation with DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate

Join GTSC’s for a conversation with DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM EST

Benjamin Salazar, Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert, DHS, Science & Technology Directorate

Benjamin Salazar serves as a cybersecurity subject matter expert at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. Benjamin has worked with multiple layers of the cybersecurity technology stack, including software development, software analysis, hardware analysis, and network analysis in various roles for the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security. His current role allows him to provide technical guidance on multiple projects affecting the homeland while directing strategic investments in cybersecurity for a more secure future.

Alexandria Phounsavath, Lead-Data Analytics Technology Center, DHS Science & Technology Directorate

Ms. Alexandria Phounsavath provides leadership and guidance for research, development, and deployment of advanced computation and data analytics at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. She leads teams of subject matter experts to address a variety of homeland security challenges, including social media analytics, automated risk assessment, and data driven investigations using big data approaches. Ms. Phounsavath has over 15 years of experience in analytics, strategic planning, finance and budgeting, and research and development.

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