Mike Bealer
About Mike Bealer
Mike Bealer is a Cyber Force Manager with extensive experience in explosive ordnance disposal and related fields. He has worked in various roles over several decades, including positions at the United States Air Force and Odyssey Systems.
Current Role at Odyssey Systems
Mike Bealer serves as the Cyber Force Manager at Odyssey Systems, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cyber operations and ensuring the effectiveness of cyber defense strategies. His work is based in Hampton Roads, where he applies his extensive experience in explosive ordnance disposal and contingency planning to enhance the organization's capabilities.
Previous Experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Mike Bealer accumulated significant experience in explosive ordnance disposal. He worked for the United States Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman for 20 years, from 1983 to 2003. Following his military service, he held various roles, including Senior EOD Analyst at Battelle Memorial Institute and UXO Tech III at USA Environmental, where he focused on unexploded ordnance management.
Education and Training in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Mike Bealer completed his education in explosive ordnance disposal at the University of Maryland College Park. He also attended the University of Bombs & Bullets, where he achieved certification in defusing bombs in 1983. His educational background has provided him with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in the field of explosive ordnance disposal.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Mike Bealer's career spans several key positions in the field of explosive ordnance disposal and related areas. He worked at Battelle Memorial Institute from 2003 to 2013 as a Senior EOD Analyst, then transitioned to ICF as a Contingency Planner from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at GStek, Inc. as a Naval Ordnance Analyst and various positions at USA Environmental as UXO Tech III, where he contributed to multiple projects across different locations.