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2017 Black Engineer of the Year AWARD WINNERS
JOB: Cybersecurity/Interoperability Technical Expert Department of Defense/ United States Air Force
ACHIEVEMENTS: Demica Ware Robinson is an expert in “all things cyber” at the Agile Combat Support Directorate, Simulators Division. Since she was hired into the division just over a year ago, she has done a phenomenal job hiring cybersecurity support contractors to meet the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer’s cybersecurity requirements to support warfighter needs. Robinson has years of experience in cybersecurity and experience as a special agent with the FBI working on a Cyber Squad, where she investigated cyber-related crimes, such as violations of intellectual property and Internet fraud, among other activities.
Demica Robinson Lt. Gen. Albert J. Edmonds Legacy Award
GIVING BACK: Robinson also dedicates herself to educating younger female engineers on how to professionally progress within their careers. Plus, she has volunteered often to speak to high school and college students at the University of Dayton’s “Dinner with an Engineer” program.
Elton D. Akins Linda Gooden Legacy Award
JOB: Vice President, Business Development Science Applications International Company (SAIC)
Elton Akins has more than 14 years of experience in command and control systems for air and missile defense weapon systems. He is vice president of the AMCOM/ AMRDEC Programs with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), where he is responsible for ensuring the execution of over 150 projects for the Software Engineering Directorate customer. Prior to joining SAIC, Elton served three years as the program manager for the THAAD Fire Control and Communications Product Office, where he was responsible for development, integration, testing, and delivery of all associated hardware and software capabilities. He retired from the Army after more than 21 years of service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, having served in leadership positions at all levels. He currently serves on several boards, including Leadership Huntsville/Madison County, which is a catalyst in identifying, educating, inspiring, and connecting leaders to better serve the community.
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CONFERENCE ISSUE 2017
I USBE&IT 57
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