Donald W. Gates
IT
Northville,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive IT background with 20+ years of experience, including 15 years in project management, and 10 years as a systems engineer, alongside 7 years in cyber security. Retired Colonel in the Army Reserve with proven command and operational capabilities, managing budgets over $20M and coordinating Cyber Security Exercises. Successfully managed $3M in projects during combat tours, showcasing effective project management and leadership. Certified under DoD 8570 with IAT Levels II & III, IAM Levels I & II, IA SAE Levels I & II.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President
ISC2 Greater Detroit Chapter
Detroit, MI
06.2024 - Current
- Created and executed vision, approved budget, facilitated monthly chapter meetings, established agendas and secured venues, recruited sponsors for chapter financial sustainability, and increased membership.
- Developed educational programming and enhance member retention and satisfaction.
Systems Engineer Sr Principal
SAIC
Warren, Michigan
06.2024 - Current
- Developed software requirements in DOORS for Cameo integration in MBSE for Army prototype project on Robotic Autonomous Vehicles, Unmanned Aircraft System, and weapons systems.
- Conducted thorough reviews of Cyber Security requirements to ensure compliance with security standards.
Systems Engineer Sr Principal
SAIC
Northville, Michigan
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed software requirements in DOORS NexGen for MBSE for JLTV project using SAFe/ Agile/ SCRUM.
- Served as product owner and team lead for requirements engineering in Agile/Kanban development process.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams to refine requirements and enhance project outcomes.
Operational Architect
SAIC
Warren, Michigan
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed Army architecture products for NGCV-CFT via Digital Engineering using Magic Draw and SysML.
- Created Use Cases, and Operational/ System views for acquisition programs OMFV, M10 Booker, and RCV.
- Executed project management planning, monitoring, and execution of architecture products across programs.
Mission Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Warren, Michigan
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed Army CONOPS and mission threads for live testing of Army prototype RCV and UAS systems.
- Delivered mission support for Next Generation Combat Vehicle program, facilitating live test experiments.
Operational Architect
Insight Global
Warren, Michigan
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed Army architecture products utilizing Magic Draw in accordance with DoDAF/UAF standards.
- Employed MBSE for DoD ACIDS/JCIDS processes with Major Equipment Acquisition Program Managers.
Business Development Executive
QBrainx
Troy, Michigan
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Generated Service Now and RPA leads as 1099 contractor on a part-time basis.
Chief of Operations
U.S. Army Reserve
Fort Sheridan, IL
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Executed Division Mission Command Training Program overseeing four brigades and 700 Soldiers.
- Oversaw the execution and participation of division Soldiers during Cyber Shield and Cyber X-Games.
Client Executive
Alacrinet Consulting Services, Inc
Northville, Michigan
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Drove sales of Security and IBM Software Solutions as 1099 contractor in Midwest region.
- Specialized in Application Security, Data Security, Endpoint Management, IAM, and SIEM solutions.
SCA Workstation Controller
Northrop-Grumman
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Conduct instruction as SOF Work cell Instructor Controller (WIC) during Army division training on WARSIM.
Business Development Manager
HTC Global Services
Troy, Michigan
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Drove business development for new IT and cyber solutions in U.S. publishing and media sectors.
- Executed sales strategy for 15 service offerings across 9 practice areas, Security and AI/RPA solutions.
Client Executive
Alacrinet Consulting Services, Inc
Northville, Michigan
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Executed sales strategy for Security and IBM Software Solutions and services throughout Midwest as 1099 contractor.
Business Development Manager
RainMakers
Northville, Michigan
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Generated over $250k, 200% quota, in new business with digital & telemarketing campaigns as 1099 contractor.
Marketing Manager and Account Executive
IBM
Northville, MI
01.2000 - 06.2017
- Generated $210M revenue via $12.2M budget for 1,621% ROI in 2015-16 as Channel Marketing Manager.
- Generated $219M revenue via $11.6M budget for 1,787% ROI in 2013-14 as Senior Marketing Manager.
- Generated $83M revenue via $107k budget for 775% ROI in 2010 as Field Marketing Manager.
- Generated $1,770M revenue from 2005-09 for SMB and SLED as Account Executive.
- Achieved team revenue from 2000-04 as Technical Sales Engineer and national speaker for e-mail archiving.
Education
Graduate Certificate - CISO
National Defense University
Washington, DC 08.2017 - 12.2019
Masters - Strategic Studies
Army War College
Carlisle, PA 06.2013 - 07.2015
Masters of Business Administration -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelors of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska
Omaha, NESkills
Systems Engineering
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
MBSE
Digital Engineering with UAF And SysML
Agile and SCRUM Project Frameworks
Software requirements development
MS Teams, MS Office Cameo and DOORS
Team leadership
Management
Business development
Project management
Certification
- CompTIA CASE, CASP+, CySA+, and Security+; ISC2 CC, Azure Foundations AZ-900.
Affiliations
- InfraGard, ISC2 Detroit Chapter, SIM Detroit, Military Cyber Professional Association.
- Boards: ROA Michigan, Treasurer/Secretary; InfraGard Michigan, President ISC2 Greater Detroit.
Training
- EDS SED Graduate
- PMP Bootcamp Feb 2018
- DoD ATO Feb 2019
- Cisco CCNA APR 2021
- DOORS:101 Mar 2023
- SysML - Lenny Delligatti Course June 2023
- CISM 2024
- CISSP 2024
- CCSP 2024
MISCELLANEOUS
- Security Clearance: TS-SCI, effective date February 2019.
Timeline
President
ISC2 Greater Detroit Chapter
06.2024 - Current
Systems Engineer Sr Principal
SAIC
06.2024 - Current
Systems Engineer Sr Principal
SAIC
06.2023 - 05.2024
Operational Architect
SAIC
06.2022 - 05.2023
Mission Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
02.2021 - 05.2022
Operational Architect
Insight Global
01.2020 - 11.2020
Business Development Executive
QBrainx
10.2019 - 10.2020
SCA Workstation Controller
Northrop-Grumman
02.2019 - 09.2019
Client Executive
Alacrinet Consulting Services, Inc
01.2019 - 12.2019
Chief of Operations
U.S. Army Reserve
06.2018 - 06.2020
Business Development Manager
HTC Global Services
05.2018 - 01.2019
Client Executive
Alacrinet Consulting Services, Inc
04.2018 - 05.2018
Graduate Certificate - CISO
National Defense University
08.2017 - 12.2019
Business Development Manager
RainMakers
07.2017 - 01.2018
Masters - Strategic Studies
Army War College
06.2013 - 07.2015
Marketing Manager and Account Executive
IBM
01.2000 - 06.2017
Masters of Business Administration -
Wayne State University
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska
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