Garrett Carstens
About Garrett Carstens
Garrett Carstens serves as the Vice President of Intelligence Operations at Intel 471, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in intelligence and operations, having worked in various roles at companies such as Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, and the United States Department of Defense.
Current Role at Intel 471
Garrett Carstens serves as the Vice President of Intelligence Operations at Intel 471. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he oversees intelligence operations, focusing on enhancing the company's capabilities in threat intelligence and collection management.
Previous Experience at Intel 471
Prior to his current role, Carstens worked at Intel 471 for four years, from 2019 to 2023. He started as a Senior Collection Manager and advanced to Director of Intel Collection Management for the AMER Region. His tenure in these roles involved managing intelligence collection strategies and operations.
Background in Cyber Threat Intelligence
Carstens has extensive experience in cyber threat intelligence. He worked at Deutsche Bank as the Vice President and Regional Head of Cyber Threat from 2016 to 2018, and later as the Global Head of Threat Intelligence for a brief period in 2018 to 2019. His work involved leading teams focused on identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Carstens holds a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from The George Washington University, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he studied Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University from 1998 to 2000.
Early Career Experience
Carstens began his career with an internship at Honeywell Aerospace from 2000 to 2002. He later worked at SAIC as a Project Lead and Operations Researcher from 2004 to 2011, contributing to various projects in Fort Meade, Maryland, and San Antonio, Texas. His earlier roles laid the foundation for his expertise in operations and research.