Don has worked for the federal government for over 35 years. He successfully transitioned from an aircraft mechanic into the IT career field in 1989. While employed as a federal employee, Don earned a B.S. in Business Information Systems from San Diego State University in 1991. Don has over 22 years of experience in IT operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. His career spans roles in IT field services, application programming, IT supervision, and military IT operations.