Rodman Abbott
About Rodman Abbott
Rodman Abbott is a Senior Information Security Developer/Manager with over 30 years of experience in research and development. He has held various roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the United States Navy, and he currently works at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Rodman Abbott has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) over the years. He served as a Physicist from 1988 to 2003, contributing to various research initiatives. Following this role, he worked as a Special Science/Technical Advisor from 2003 to 2004 and then as a Science/Technical Advisor in the WASH DC-AF Directorate of Strategic and Space Security from 2004 to 2005. Abbott continued his career at LLNL as Deputy Program Leader for the Evaluation and Planning Program from 2005 to 2007 and as Deputy Project Leader from 2007 to 2009. Since 2018, he has been serving as a Senior Information Security Developer/Manager, focusing on the development of information security protocols.
Education and Expertise
Rodman Abbott has an extensive educational background that supports his expertise in information security and physics. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Science, specializing in Engineering of Systems, from Southern Methodist University (SMU) between 2011 and 2016. Prior to this, he obtained a Master of Science in Plasma Physics from the University of Minnesota from 1980 to 1984. Abbott also holds a Master of Science in International Business from Saint Mary's College of California, achieved from 1989 to 1991. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of Minnesota-Morris, completed from 1976 to 1980.
Background in the U.S. Navy
Rodman Abbott has a significant background with the United States Navy, where he served for over two decades. He began his career as a Navy Officer, Division and Department Manager from 1984 to 1988 in San Diego. Following this, he served as a Staff Officer in the Navy Reserve Surface Warfare and Science & Technology communities from 1991 to 2013. His military experience has contributed to his leadership skills and technical knowledge in various defense-related projects.
Achievements in Information Security Development
In his current role as Senior Information Security Developer/Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Rodman Abbott develops and supervises comprehensive information security protocols for various federal agencies. His work includes the protection of classified information and controlled unclassified information. Abbott integrates these security protocols into research and development processes, ensuring that both hardware and software development maintain cost and schedule efficiency while adhering to security standards.
Professional Affiliations
Rodman Abbott is an active member of several professional organizations that reflect his commitment to his field. He is affiliated with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), the Society of Research Administrators, and the Project Management Institute. These memberships provide him with access to industry resources and networking opportunities that enhance his professional development.