Commie Byrum
About Commie Byrum
Commie Byrum is the Engineering Programs/Project Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in nuclear security and nonproliferation, and a strong academic background in security and organizational management.
Company
Commie Byrum currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as an Engineering Programs/Project Lead. Sandia National Laboratories is a renowned research and development laboratory known for its contributions to national security, energy production, and other technical advancements.
Education and Expertise
Commie Byrum holds impressive academic credentials, including a Master of Science degree in Security Management from Bellevue University (2008-2009) and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management from Tusculum University (2011-2012). Byrum also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Tusculum University (2006-2007). This educational background underpins expertise in security management, organizational structure, and leadership.
Professional Background
Commie Byrum has over two decades of experience in various roles. Currently serving at Sandia National Laboratories, Byrum previously worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Nuclear Security/Nonproliferation Subject Matter Expert from 2018 to 2022. Positions held at Y-12 National Security Complex include Performance Tester in Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (2016-2018), Physical Security Specialist (2015-2016), and Security Police Officer III (2004-2015). Additionally, Byrum was an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Virginia College (2015-2016) and Criminal Justice/Homeland Security at ITT Technical Institute (2010-2012).
Achievements
Commie Byrum has significant experience collaborating with international partners to enhance security at nuclear facilities. Byrum possesses expertise in conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing physical security measures. Byrum also has a strong background in insider threat mitigation and risk management, contributing to various national security initiatives.