Shaz Soto Munet
About Shaz Soto Munet
Shaz Soto Munet is an OPSEC Research Analyst at X Technologies, Inc., with a background in the United States Air Force as a Weapon System Cryptologic Operator and Instructor. He holds an Associate of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and an Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies & Technology.
Current Role at X Technologies, Inc.
Shaz Soto Munet serves as an OPSEC Research Analyst at X Technologies, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he conducts comprehensive open-source research across various media formats, including web, print, audio, and video. He develops detailed reports, keyword listings, and briefings based on his research findings. His work supports advisory and assistance services to the Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC), Combatant Commands, and Joint Staff. He has been instrumental in providing insights that enhance operational security.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Shaz Soto Munet has a notable background in the United States Air Force, where he held multiple positions from 2014 to 2021. He began as a Weapon System Cryptologic Operator & Instructor, serving for four years in San Antonio, Texas. He then transitioned to the role of Weapon System Training Program Manager for two years, followed by a year as Intelligence Analysis & Reporting Team Lead. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in intelligence and operational security.
Education and Qualifications
Shaz Soto Munet studied at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, where he earned an Associate of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from 2014 to 2015. He also attended the Community College of the Air Force, achieving an Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies & Technology. His educational background supports his analytical skills and language proficiency, evidenced by a top 3% score on the Air Force Spanish Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).
Security Clearance and Certifications
Shaz Soto Munet holds a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph. This clearance enables him to access sensitive information critical to national security operations. His qualifications reflect a commitment to maintaining high standards of security and confidentiality in his professional roles.
Awards and Recognitions
Shaz Soto Munet is a recipient of both the Air Force Achievement Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. These awards recognize his contributions and performance during his service in the United States Air Force. His achievements underscore his dedication to excellence in his field.