Josh Lospinoso
About Josh Lospinoso
Josh Lospinoso is the CEO of Shift5, a position he has held since 2018. He has a background in cybersecurity and data science, having co-founded RedOwl Analytics and served in various leadership roles, including as a Captain in the US Army.
Current Role at Shift5
Josh Lospinoso serves as the CEO of Shift5, a position he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, the company focuses on enhancing cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. Shift5 operates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where Lospinoso applies his extensive experience in cybersecurity and data science to drive innovation and strategic growth.
Previous Experience at RedOwl Analytics
Prior to his role at Shift5, Lospinoso was the Chief Technology Officer at RedOwl Analytics from 2010 to 2012. He co-founded RedOwl, which specialized in cybersecurity analytics and was later acquired by Raytheon/Forcepoint in 2017. His tenure at RedOwl contributed to his expertise in integrating cybersecurity with data science.
Military Background and Leadership
Lospinoso served in the U.S. Army for 14 years, achieving the rank of Captain. His military career included a decade as a cyber officer for the National Security Agency’s Tailored Access Operations, Army Cyber Command, and the Cyber National Mission Force. This experience provided him with significant leadership and operational skills relevant to his current role.
Education and Academic Achievements
Lospinoso holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Operations Research from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics from the University of Oxford. His academic background supports his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.
Authorship and Contributions to Cybersecurity
He authored the book 'C++ Crash Course', published in 2019, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the C++ programming language. Lospinoso has also written numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and holds multiple patents, reflecting his contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and data science.