Orion Foeller
About Orion Foeller
Orion Foeller is the Lead, Federal Security & Infrastructure Engineer at Scale AI, specializing in AI/ML SaaS environments and their accreditation processes. He has a background in cybersecurity and engineering, with experience in both military and corporate settings.
Work at ScaleAI
Orion Foeller serves as the Lead, Federal Security & Infrastructure Engineer at Scale AI since 2021. In this role, he specializes in obtaining Department of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Provisional Authorization (PA) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) accreditations for artificial intelligence and machine learning Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. He leads teams that focus on integrating large language models and computer vision models into government networks, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Education and Expertise
Orion Foeller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences with a concentration in Information Security and Assurance from Saint Louis University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Cyber Security Management from Washington University in St. Louis, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in security and infrastructure engineering, particularly in the context of AI/ML environments.
Background
Orion Foeller's professional background includes diverse roles in various organizations. He began his career in the United States Navy as an Aegis Fire Controlman from 2008 to 2012. Following his military service, he worked as a Service Desk Anabearlyst at Build-A-Bear Workshop from 2013 to 2015. He then transitioned to a Senior System Engineer position at Boeing, where he worked from 2015 to 2021. Additionally, he gained experience as a Network Engineer at Computer St. Louis for seven months in 2015 and interned at the Saint Louis Science Center as a Cyberville Intern from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Orion Foeller has achieved multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses for AI/ML SaaS environments. His work has involved leading teams in the integration of advanced technologies into government networks, demonstrating his capability in managing complex security and infrastructure projects. His specialization in obtaining critical security accreditations, such as DISA PA and FedRAMP, highlights his contributions to ensuring the security and compliance of innovative technological solutions.