About Me

Hello! My name is Dave Schull.

I am a technology enthusiast in Anchorage, Alaska with a passion for cybersecurity, critical infrastructure security and counter-terrorism.

Technician. Developer. Designer. Security Researcher & Enthusiast

I bring a distinct offering of training and certificates from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ICS-CERT, US-CERT, the Idaho National Laboratory, and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service on these subjects. I’m quite interested in developing solutions to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the inevitable amalgamation of digital IT networks and physical control systems that is becoming more unavoidable on a daily basis.

Currently I am working as a member of the IT Incident Response Team for GCI, an Alaska-based company providing voice, video and data communication services to residential, commercial and government customers. Alaska has one of the most diverse and unforgiving climates on the planet, and with such a vast expanse and challenging terrain, telecom services are even more critical and highly valued here than in other areas. I’ve gained an appreciation of that while empowering GCI’s business in both the remote and urban areas of this state. My current tasks include incident management, IT project management, technical documentation creation, documentation audits, internal process development, custom application development, and analysis of department metrics.

Career Highlights

• Elected team leader of the 10+ person “Blue Corporate Network Team” during a week long Red Team / Blue Team exercise with The Department of Homeland Security that takes place within an actual control systems environment at the Idaho National Laboratory. The Blue Team is tasked with providing the cyber defense for a corporate environment, and with maintaining operations to a batch mixing plant, and an electrical distribution SCADA system.

• Lead the development and project management efforts for a custom employee performance review management application for an organization of over 2,300 employees. The system is comprised of 3 major components; a SQL Database for storing the data, a web interface including a dashboard for manual entry of data and embedded, interactive data visualizations for displaying results, reports & graphics.

• Appointed as a Core Member of the IT Operational Excellence Program Development Team for an organization of over 2,300 employees. This program is responsible for providing the framework, business process and reporting rhythm required to enable effective control of the IT department, including operating principles, governance, financial management and metrics.

• Appointed as the Lead IT Program Developer and Presenter for the for the newly expanded 2017 GCI Externship Program IT Lab, in support of the Alaska Workforce Development Project. This program puts Alaska teachers through weeks of intensive GCI telecommunications training to increase a teacher’s ability to connect theory and practice and bring an understanding of workplace practices and policies (i.e., problem solving methods; project management; practical applications of theory; collaborative teamwork; and leadership concepts) into the classroom, thus increasing the relevance of student learning. Participants were awarded college credits for their participation.

• Appointed as the Service Desk Program Developer and Presenter for the for the 2016 GCI Externship Program Service Desk lab, in support of the Alaska Workforce Development Project.

• Presenter for the for the 2015 GCI Externship Program Service Desk lab, in support of the Alaska Workforce Development Project.

• Selected as a regional qualifier Judge for the Alaska FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotic competition 2016. This program intends to inspire students to take an interest in science and technology and begin considering these fields as a career.

• Designed a proprietary 12 display PACS medical imaging system for an undisclosed Orthopedic Surgeon in Vancouver, Canada. This is the world’s first 12 display 5MP+ medical imaging system.

• Developed and maintained a personally owned 12 node beowulf Linux cluster for the purpose of donating computer resource time to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). Quickly reached the #1 worldwide corporate computing resource donator to the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) project.

• Successfully recovered the entire accounting database for Kylie Minogue’s 2011 Aphrodite World Tour from a hard drive that sustained damage while on the 38th stop of the tour. This tour employed a crew of over 100 people and earned over $52.1 million from 68 shows.

• Supervised and performed end-user and networking support for a legal staff of 20+. My involvement fueled a consistent and significant reduction in IT costs.

• Managed the complete overhaul of www.angelolaw.com, the main customer facing website of a highly acclaimed AV Preeminent law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

• Founded Modevo IT Solutions in 2007, an independent computer service, web development and graphic design cooperative, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2013, Modevo IT Solutions began operations in the State of Alaska in addition to its existing customer base. In 2016 Modevo IT Solutions expanded a new branch, Modevo Media Group, emblematic of our digital media production services including printed media, music, audio and video production.

Memberships & Associations:

Alaska Partnership for Infrastructure Protection (APIP)
The Alaska Partnership for Infrastructure Protection, or APIP, works to integrate the private and public sector critical infrastructure owners into the municipal, state, and federal emergency framework, participating in all stages of the disaster cycle, from preparedness and mitigation through to response and recovery.
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association is a member-based, non-profit association for professionals that provides highly sought after thought leadership, engagement and networking opportunities. We focus on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Civil Air Patrol has three primary missions: providing emergency services; providing cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education.
Department of Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community C³ (pronounced “C Cubed”) Voluntary Program supports owners and operators of critical infrastructure, academia, Federal government, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments, and business in their use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
Eletro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) Special Interest Group (SIG)
The EMP SIG Mission is to inform communities how to mitigate the high-impact threat of long-term power and communications failure (greater than 30 days) which would lead to catastrophic, cascading losses of life-sustaining infrastructures and resources.
FBI InfraGard / INMA
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. It is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States.The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) is comprised of 84 separate 501(c)(3) InfraGard Member Alliances (IMAs) with a membership of more than 50,000 plus Subject Matter Experts, representing our Nations critical infrastructures.

Employer and Peer Reviews

David was always willing to offer his assistance beyond his required duties and had an excellent rapport with the employees in our firm and other professional organizations. Without a doubt, he would be an asset to any employer.

Thomas P. AngeloManaging Shareholder, Angelo & Banta, P.A.

David has proven to be the consummate team player with the capabilities of doing anything he puts his mind to. His ability to analyze situations, work independently, think quickly and handle almost any issue has proven to be superior.

Michelle PonteBusiness Manager, Winston & Clark, P.A.

Dedicated and meticulous, David has the ability to manage tasks efficiently, multi-task and handle a large ever changing workload. With his abilities, adaptability and dedication, David will make a great employee with any company he joins.

Jacqueline IrvingController, Angelo & Banta, P.A.

David has done a phenomenal job on the project. I would recommend David continue to be a participant on the project either as the Project Manager or lead. The project would most definitely suffer if he is no longer involved and his project knowledge is no longer available to the project team.

Greg von dem BachAnalyst Sr, Data Business Intelligence

David followed our process and because he did I was able to do my part in managing stakeholder expectations. It may not seem like much but from my vantage point it helps tremendously. – Thank you for taking the time and doing things right.

Jody BrownDirector, IT Services Management

Just wanted to give David some kudos for keeping us all in the loop as our other methods of communication were toast. It’s difficult to participate in conference bridge conversation and
update the folks that stop by, while trying to resolve outages but David did a great job, in and out with the information needed.

Randy MorganSystems Engineer II

David is beyond anything I feel qualified to evaluate or criticize. He teaches and works like his hair is on fire. It is like he is playing in overtime in the Stanley Cup, only at his desk. He was by far the best presenter that we had. He gave us a great hands on activity that was very enjoyable. I loved the presentation, all the resources you provided our team, and the call simulation was my favorite part.

Eric RobinsonTeacher, Lower Yukon School District

Davis was amazing! I wish I had his creativity and ability to create presentations for my students. Wow! The booklet and app that David made was off-the-charts awesome!

Dan RetzingerTeacher, Anchorage School District

Dave did a superb job explaining his job and how tickets are processed. He was very passionate and the activities and handout were stellar. Dave’s presentation was one of my favorite exercises. Maybe model some of the other presentations after his. I will be using some of his information at my school.

Peter Daley Teacher, Hutchison High School

Professional Certifications:

ITIL Foundation Certificate
The ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework is designed to standardize the selection, planning, delivery and support of IT services to a business
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) Certified Professional (ICP)
CompTIA Security+

Vendor Certifications:

Microsoft INF201.12x
Introduction to Windows Server
Microsoft 50470B
SharePoint Server 2010 for the Site Owner/Power User
Apple Certified Associate
Mac Integration 10.9
Bomgar Representative Essentials
Bomgar Representative Essentials

Autonomous Studies:

Rochester Institute of Technology MicroMasters in Cybersecurity
A series of graduate level courses intended for those who have completed a STEM Bachelor’s degree or have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a technical environment.
Harvard University HKS211.2x
Central Challenges of American National Security, Strategy and the Press. Harvard University Online Program
Georgetown University GUIX-501-02x
Terrorism and Counter-terrorism. Georgetown University Online Program
Adelaide University Cyber101x
Cyberwar, Surveillance and Security. Adelaide University Online Program
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore - IS110x
Innovation and Information Technology Management. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Online Program

Government Certifications:

301-W: Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Idaho National Laboratory Training held at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, ID.
210-W: Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & ICS-CERT
100-W: OP-SEC Operational Security for Control Systems
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & ICS-CERT
TEEX-2051 Cybersecurity for IT Professionals
Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
TEEX-CYB301 Cybersecurity for Business Professionals
Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
IS-00303 Radiological Accident Assessment Concepts
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
IS-00700a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
IS-00702a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Public Information Systems
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College

IS-703.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Management
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
IS-800.B: National Response Framework
FEMA Emergency Management Institute & Fredrick Community College
AWR-177-W: Information Risk Management
Information Risk Management Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-178-W: Secure Software Development
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-176W: Business Information Continuity
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-173-W: Information Security Basics
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-169-W: Cyber Incident Analysis and Response
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-139-W: Digital Forensics Basics
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-138-W: Network Assurance
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR-136: Essentials of Community Cybersecurity (ECCS)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
MGT-385 Community Cybersecurity Exercise Planning
U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service