Chief Technologist, Fusion Technology Strategies
Jeffrey Friedler is a visionary IT and Cybersecurity authority with a 30-year track record of delivering unparalleled results in the most demanding environments. As the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Assurance Executive of one of the largest 4th Estate DoD agencies, Jeffrey commanded a $2B+ budget and led a team of over 400 professionals across 12 countries, seven states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. His strategic and operational guidance has been sought by the Department of Defense, the White House, DHS, State, Treasury, and numerous other Federal and commercial organizations.
Jeffrey’s expertise is vast, encompassing CIO/CISO/CTO advisory services, IT/Cyber programmatic assessment and optimization, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and ethics, accelerated RMF and CMMC solutions, and and Cloud-centric solutions engineering. As the Chief Technologist of Fusion Technology Strategies, he continues to provide strategic and operational advisory support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and GSA, specializing in IT/Cybersecurity, multidisciplinary acquisition lifecycle support, AI, Zero Trust, and beyond. Renowned for his rapid technological problem-solving, critical thinking, and decisive leadership, Jeffrey excels in dismantling silos, driving transformative technological turnarounds, and managing complex, concurrent projects. His active DoD Top Secret clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility, coupled with his membership in FBI InfraGard and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Program, underscore his trusted expertise.
Jeffrey is extensively trained by Shipley and Associates, holds a GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) certification from the SANS Institute, and actively contributes to the SANS Institute Advisory Board. He is not just a leader; he is a game-changer who consistently delivers future-focused strategies and transformative results in the ever-evolving landscapes of IT and cybersecurity.