Bradford Willke
About Bradford Willke
Bradford Willke serves as the Senior Manager of Global Information Security and Compliance at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles including Acting Director at the US Department of Homeland Security and Senior Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Work at Kennametal
Bradford Willke has served as the Senior Manager of Global Information Security and Compliance at Kennametal since August 2022. In this role, he is part of a team that focuses on defending existing systems while also innovating to address future security challenges. His position involves overseeing compliance and security measures to protect the organization's information assets.
Previous Experience at US Department of Homeland Security
Before joining Kennametal, Bradford Willke worked at the US Department of Homeland Security as Acting Director from 2010 to 2019. During his nine years in this role, he contributed to national security initiatives and managed various projects related to information security and compliance.
Career at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Bradford Willke was a Senior Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included advising on cybersecurity strategies and enhancing infrastructure resilience in Western Pennsylvania.
Educational Background
Bradford Willke holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information System Technologies from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force. He also completed a Professional Certificate in Information Security and Protection from the University of New Haven and a Master of Science in Legal Studies: Homeland Security from PennWest California. Additionally, he has been a Senior Executive Fellows Alumnus at Harvard University since 2018.
Early Career and Military Service
Bradford Willke began his career as a Law Enforcement Specialist in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 1997. Following his military service, he worked at CERT as Team Lead for Information and Infrastructure Resiliency from 1999 to 2010, where he focused on enhancing the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.