Mr. Flores is a retired USAF Colonel with extensive experience in mission-based cybersecurity and systems security engineering. A combat veteran, he led operations across four USAF cyber weapon systems and supported security engineering programs for three Fortune 500 aerospace firms.
He holds advanced degrees in Mathematics and Systems Engineering and is a graduate of key USAF and cyber warfare schools. His leadership includes commanding cyber units and establishing major operational directorates.
His many honors include the STEM Luminary Award and the Simon Ramo Award for Systems Engineering Excellence.