Damon Whitley MBA, Pmp
About Damon Whitley MBA, Pmp
Damon Whitley is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Congressional Budget Office, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in IT management and cybersecurity, with previous roles at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Damon Whitley serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) at the Congressional Budget Office, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of IT assets and services. He contributes to IT budget analysis, formulation, and justification within federal government operations. His work is conducted in a hybrid environment based in Washington, District of Columbia.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Prior to his current role, Damon Whitley worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in various capacities. He served as the Adversary Pursuit Lead from 2021 to 2023, and as the Acting Detection Branch Chief for five months in 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Detection Section Chief from 2018 to 2021. His experience also includes a brief tenure as Deputy Chief of Federal Network Defense in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Damon Whitley has a solid educational background in Information Technology and Business. He earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Coleman College, focusing on Information Technology and Enterprise Networks, respectively. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Arkansas Grantham, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovative Corporate Strategies at Capella University.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Damon Whitley holds multiple CompTIA certifications, including A+, Server+, CASP, CySA+, and Cloud+. He is also a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). His technical expertise encompasses cloud computing systems and technology, particularly with Azure and AWS, as well as comprehensive knowledge of network management, architecture, and infrastructure, with familiarity in Cisco technologies.
Military and Early Career Background
Damon Whitley's career includes significant military experience. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Multiple Channel Communications Operator from 1998 to 2004. His early career also includes roles as a Network Engineer at SAIC and as a Network Technician at L-3 Communications, where he worked with Naval Special Warfare Command. Additionally, he held positions at UC Santa Barbara and the U.S. Army as Senior Manager of Network Operations.