Leo Bantay, MBA, Cissp, Mcts
About Leo Bantay, MBA, Cissp, Mcts
Leo Bantay is an experienced Applications Developer V at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in software engineering and cybersecurity, with previous roles at notable companies such as Microsoft and Northrop Grumman.
Work at General Atomics
Leo Bantay has served as an Applications Developer V at General Atomics since 2016. In this role, he operates in a hybrid work environment in the Greater San Diego Area. His responsibilities include acting as a communications liaison between the Cybersecurity and Application Solutions teams. He performs Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Auditing and Attestation and conducts site migrations from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online. Additionally, he educates business users on CyberSecurity training. Bantay has received the General Atomics Excellence Award multiple times, specifically in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Education and Expertise
Leo Bantay holds an MBA in Business Management from Strayer University, which he achieved in 2008. He also earned a B.S. in Education from Old Dominion University in 1996 and an A.S. in Computer Information Systems from Tidewater Community College in 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in software development and cybersecurity. Bantay's certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).
Professional Background
Leo Bantay has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Computer Operator at Beverly Enterprises in 1988. Over the years, he has held positions such as Programmer Analyst at WorkflowOne, Senior Software Engineer at Prosoft Engineering, and Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman. He also worked as a Premier Consultant at Microsoft from 2010 to 2015 and as a Lead Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton before joining General Atomics.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout his career, Leo Bantay has received several awards recognizing his contributions to the field. He was honored with the Microsoft Premier Field Engineer MVP Award in 2012 and received the Microsoft 'Circle Of Excellence' Team Recognition Award in 2013. Additionally, he was awarded the Microsoft GPGP (Great Performance Great People) Individual Recognition Award in the same year. Bantay was also part of the Microsoft 'Dream Team,' which received accolades for their work on Navy Forces Online in 2011 and iNAVSEA in 2012.