From August 2, 2022 - Steve Mallard has over 20 years in Information Technology; is a Master Teacher in Information Technology/Infrastructure Management and Information Systems Manager at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville; is a private consultant for government organizations, higher-ed, and private corporations, a technical writer, and a public speaker on cybersecurity. He has also organized for many years the Middle Tennessee Cyber Conference (https://middletncyberconf.com/), held this year at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In addition to his numerous career accomplishments, his contribution to the next generation of cyber professionals is unparalleled.