Speaker – Paul Netopski

Paul is the Director of Professional Services at Elysian Technology. Throughout his career, Paul has focused on enhancing business capabilities through strategic service deployment and staff management. Starting his journey in the United States Navy as an electronics technician, Paul quickly distinguished himself by integrating multiple disciplines of IT and cybersecurity.

After his military service, Paul worked as a contractor for the United States Air Force, focusing on Information Systems Security for critical mission systems. His career then took him to MIT and the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, where he held roles such as Information Security Representative and Director of Information Services, Embedded Systems. Paul’s strategic thinking and extensive knowledge in cyber, electronics, IT, contracts, R&D, and engineering have earned him respect in the industry.

With over 25 years of experience, Paul leads Elysian’s Professional Services team with a focus on security and compliance. His numerous certifications, including CISSP, CEH, CCISO, CCA, and Lead CCA designation reflect his commitment to excellence. Paul is also a Provisional Instructor for CMMC classes, teaching through CyberDI and Bridgewater State University.

Paul’s is driven by his dedication to ensuring his customers are successful, aligning with Elysian’s guiding principles. His strong team at Elysian and network of professionals enhances the solutions Elysian offer, ensuring we can meet a variety of needs.