Shawn is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience both in cyber and traditional warfare within the .mill and .gov sectors. A foundation built on Forensic Accounting, Shawn holds an MBA in accounting from Brown, an MIS in Management Information Systems, and an Executive Certification from Harvard. Backed by numerous professional licensures and certifications, Shawn brings a unique multidisciplinary skillset to the table supporting organizations. To name a few of his notable experience, he has established robust Threat Intelligence programs providing real time corporate situational awareness pertaining to threat actors. He was partnered on the implementation of DC3(Defense Cyber Crime Center) between the FBI and DOD. Shawn was part of the design of cyber warfare for offensive platform DDX (21st Century Stealth Destroyer). He is a sanctioned Threat Actor Negotiator (TAN) and has lead and negotiated over 550 Incident Response engagements, demonstrating an extraordinary track record of success and a proven ability to drive results. Also specializing in Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and Signal Intelligence (SIGNT), he has demonstrated expertise in high-stakes scenarios such as human ransom as well as cyber ransomware negotiations. Additionally, Shawn has extensive experience serving as Incident Response (IR) lead for Fortune 100 companies, effectively navigating complex cybersecurity challenges. With a career marked by strategic leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Shawn continues to deliver impactful solutions and drive innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber defense and intelligence operations.