Forge Your Path: Career Growth and Cyber Connections
The November roundtable will focus on advancing cybersecurity careers and connections. Led by an industry CISO, it will explore career pathways, networking, personal branding, and the role of mentorship in professional growth.
Session Topics
- Career Pathways in Cybersecurity: Exploring different career paths in cybersecurity. Skills and qualifications needed for various roles.
- Networking Strategies: Effective networking strategies for cybersecurity professionals. Building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Personal Branding: Importance of personal branding in cybersecurity. How to create and promote your personal brand.
- Mentorship and Sponsorship: The role of mentorship and sponsorship in career development. How to find and be a good mentor/sponsor.
Roundtable Topics & Presenters:
Stay tuned for more details about our presenters.
Roundtable Hosts:
AJ Eads brings over 20 years of experience in communications and marketing, specializing in strategy, content creation, public speaking, and community management. His career spans work with solopreneurs to Fortune 100 companies, promoting everything from recruiting services to cybersecurity workforce development.
In 2015, AJ transitioned to the nonprofit sector with the Security Advisor Alliance, where he built a vibrant community of information security professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity talent.
As GCC’s Director of Programs and Administration, AJ leads initiatives like the Secure Pathways workshop series, the Washington University Cyber Roundtable, and the SPARK Micro Internship Program, while supporting organizational administration. His passion for professional development drives GCC’s mission to connect emerging talent with the needs of academia, industry, and government.
Maurice Mahone brings over 30 years of IT expertise, spanning government roles, including the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, and leadership in industries such as agriculture, biotechnology, and financial services. At the Federal Reserve Bank, he led technology teams managing U.S. Treasury programs.
In the nonprofit sector, Maurice has helped over 70 underrepresented St. Louis high school graduates secure software development careers.
As GCC's Executive Director, Maurice leverages his IT expertise and extensive network to drive strategy, operations, and workforce development in cybersecurity. A U.S. Army veteran, he is also an avid photographer and President of the St. Louis BDPA Chapter.