Alexander B.
About Alexander B.
Alexander B. serves as the Cybersecurity Design Lead at X-energy, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously worked at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the US Navy, and holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence & Forensics from Utica College.
Work at X-energy
Alexander B. has been serving as the Cybersecurity Design Lead at X-energy since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies tailored to the company's needs. His expertise in cybersecurity design is integral to ensuring the safety and integrity of X-energy's systems.
Education and Expertise
Alexander B. holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence & Forensics from Utica College, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology with a focus on Nuclear Engineering from Thomas Edison State College between 2008 and 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both cybersecurity and engineering principles.
Background in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Alexander B. worked at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for four years as a Senior Maritime Cybersecurity Engineer from 2017 to 2021. He also held the position of Third Party Risk Management Lead for one year in 2016. His experience in the maritime sector involved developing innovative cybersecurity solutions for integrated IT/OT systems.
Experience in the US Navy
Alexander B. served in the US Navy as a Reactor Operator from 1998 to 2004. During his service, he was involved in the installation and calibration of reactor plant systems. His responsibilities included providing expert support for reactor facilities and operations at the Nuclear Reactor Lab at MIT.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining X-energy, Alexander B. worked at CGI as a Senior Security Consultant from 2013 to 2016. He contributed to the deployment of a micro-segmentation strategy aimed at isolating safety-critical systems. His work ensured that these systems remained accessible and maintainable while enhancing their security.