Speakers

BG Miles is a native of Lyndonville, New York. He received his commission in 1995 upon graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and began his career as a platoon leader in A Company, 44th Signal Battalion in Mannheim Germany where he successfully deployed his Platoon to Bosnia/Herzegovina as part of Operation Joint Endeavor for 14 months. He next served in Ft Huachuca, AZ where he commanded A Company, 86th Signal Battalion. After 9/11, his Company deployed to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan for 8 months to install the initial communication infrastructure for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was then selected to join the faculty at West Point as an instructor in the Electrical Engineering department after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Afterwards he completed the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS and moved to Ft Campbell, KY assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). He completed three deployments to Afghanistan while a member of the 101st as a Brigade S6, Division G6 NETOPS officer, and as the Deputy Division G6. He then joined the Army CIO/G6 staff in Washington DC where he served as the current operations chief. After his time in the Pentagon, BG Miles commanded the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion stationed in Hawaii and Alaska. Upon completing the National War College, BG Miles returned to Hawaii as the USARPAC D/G6 and then commanded the 516th Signal Brigade which has responsibility for installing, managing and defending Army Networks throughout the Pacific area of operations. He then served as Director of Operations/J3 at Joint Force Headquarters, DoD Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN) prior to assuming command of 7th SC(T).

BG Miles’ military education includes the National War College, the Command and General Staff College, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses as well as the Airborne and Air Assault courses. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Point, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and Master of Science in Strategic Studies from National Defense University. He also has obtained the Certified Information System Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Airborne Badge, Air Assault Badge and various campaign participation ribbons.

Dr. Sahlin leads GDIT’s strategic planning, client engagement, and capability
development for enterprise cyber solutions and zero trust architectures supporting
defense agencies. He manages a team of cybersecurity and systems architects who
apply state of the art cyber capabilities to achieve cybersecurity readiness and
resilience.

As China Policy Advisor, I advise the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for China, under the Direction of the Director, Defense Relations and in support of other Directorates as assigned, in providing international security strategy, policy, and guidance related to the People's Republic of China (PRC).  Working with the NSC, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Justice, FBI, CIA and others, I provide advice and policy recommendations that promote and protect defense innovation and technology and counter the PRC’s global ambitions in strategic economic and technology competition; shape and influence ally and partner China-related innovation,cyber, economic and technology policies; seek and expand cooperation with allies and partners, industry, and the interagency to maintain strategic advantage and influence PRC behavior.  I lead the DoD’s Artificial Intelligence portfolio (alongside interagency and likeminded partners) as well as review of China trade and investment. Leading counter technological capability development, I leverage a global, multi-disciplinary network of Civilian and Military experts to advance the Secretary of Defense’s objectives implementation of OUSDP-wide goals and objectives as portfolio lead for Artificial intelligence, China Trade, and Legislative affairs. In support of OSD Policy, I answer quarterly HASC/SASC Professional Staff Members. This includes:

Providing advice to the most senior levels of government including the National Security Council, Treasury, and DoD.

Responsible for establishing and implementing the Administration, NSC and OSD (P) goals, priorities, policies, programs, and procedures related to effective and efficient management of a campaign to introduce friction into PLA development.

Developed Talking Points for the SECDEF, ASD, DASD, etc.

Eric Tapp performs business development for GDIT’s Defense Division and provides subject matter expertise to numerous sectors focused on Geographic Combatant Commands and Mission Partner Environments. Eric is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and has led at multiple levels as an Infantry officer as well as an Information Systems officer in both conventional and SOF organizations. In his final role at USCENTCOM, Eric led a team in the development, testing, and implementation of a data centric mission partner environment.

Mr. White is a technologist, inventor, entrepreneur, father, and husband. He has
extensive knowledge in cyber defense, collaboration solutions, big data analytics,
and security software development. He is a former U.S. Army officer, combat
veteran, and a recognized thought leader in the security software community.

BG Miles is a native of Lyndonville, New York. He received his commission in 1995 upon graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and began his career as a platoon leader in A Company, 44th Signal Battalion in Mannheim Germany where he successfully deployed his Platoon to Bosnia/Herzegovina as part of Operation Joint Endeavor for 14 months. He next served in Ft Huachuca, AZ where he commanded A Company, 86th Signal Battalion. After 9/11, his Company deployed to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan for 8 months to install the initial communication infrastructure for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was then selected to join the faculty at West Point as an instructor in the Electrical Engineering department after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Afterwards he completed the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS and moved to Ft Campbell, KY assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). He completed three deployments to Afghanistan while a member of the 101st as a Brigade S6, Division G6 NETOPS officer, and as the Deputy Division G6. He then joined the Army CIO/G6 staff in Washington DC where he served as the current operations chief. After his time in the Pentagon, BG Miles commanded the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion stationed in Hawaii and Alaska. Upon completing the National War College, BG Miles returned to Hawaii as the USARPAC D/G6 and then commanded the 516th Signal Brigade which has responsibility for installing, managing and defending Army Networks throughout the Pacific area of operations. He then served as Director of Operations/J3 at Joint Force Headquarters, DoD Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN) prior to assuming command of 7th SC(T).

BG Miles’ military education includes the National War College, the Command and General Staff College, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses as well as the Airborne and Air Assault courses. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Point, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and Master of Science in Strategic Studies from National Defense University. He also has obtained the Certified Information System Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Airborne Badge, Air Assault Badge and various campaign participation ribbons.

Eric Tapp performs business development for GDIT’s Defense Division and provides subject matter expertise to numerous sectors focused on Geographic Combatant Commands and Mission Partner Environments. Eric is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and has led at multiple levels as an Infantry officer as well as an Information Systems officer in both conventional and SOF organizations. In his final role at USCENTCOM, Eric led a team in the development, testing, and implementation of a data centric mission partner environment.

As China Policy Advisor, I advise the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for China, under the Direction of the Director, Defense Relations and in support of other Directorates as assigned, in providing international security strategy, policy, and guidance related to the People's Republic of China (PRC).  Working with the NSC, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Justice, FBI, CIA and others, I provide advice and policy recommendations that promote and protect defense innovation and technology and counter the PRC’s global ambitions in strategic economic and technology competition; shape and influence ally and partner China-related innovation,cyber, economic and technology policies; seek and expand cooperation with allies and partners, industry, and the interagency to maintain strategic advantage and influence PRC behavior.  I lead the DoD’s Artificial Intelligence portfolio (alongside interagency and likeminded partners) as well as review of China trade and investment. Leading counter technological capability development, I leverage a global, multi-disciplinary network of Civilian and Military experts to advance the Secretary of Defense’s objectives implementation of OUSDP-wide goals and objectives as portfolio lead for Artificial intelligence, China Trade, and Legislative affairs. In support of OSD Policy, I answer quarterly HASC/SASC Professional Staff Members. This includes:

Providing advice to the most senior levels of government including the National Security Council, Treasury, and DoD.

Responsible for establishing and implementing the Administration, NSC and OSD (P) goals, priorities, policies, programs, and procedures related to effective and efficient management of a campaign to introduce friction into PLA development.

Developed Talking Points for the SECDEF, ASD, DASD, etc.

Mr. White is a technologist, inventor, entrepreneur, father, and husband. He has
extensive knowledge in cyber defense, collaboration solutions, big data analytics,
and security software development. He is a former U.S. Army officer, combat
veteran, and a recognized thought leader in the security software community.

Dr. Sahlin leads GDIT’s strategic planning, client engagement, and capability
development for enterprise cyber solutions and zero trust architectures supporting
defense agencies. He manages a team of cybersecurity and systems architects who
apply state of the art cyber capabilities to achieve cybersecurity readiness and
resilience.

As China Policy Advisor, I advise the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for China, under the Direction of the Director, Defense Relations and in support of other Directorates as assigned, in providing international security strategy, policy, and guidance related to the People's Republic of China (PRC).  Working with the NSC, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Justice, FBI, CIA and others, I provide advice and policy recommendations that promote and protect defense innovation and technology and counter the PRC’s global ambitions in strategic economic and technology competition; shape and influence ally and partner China-related innovation,cyber, economic and technology policies; seek and expand cooperation with allies and partners, industry, and the interagency to maintain strategic advantage and influence PRC behavior.  I lead the DoD’s Artificial Intelligence portfolio (alongside interagency and likeminded partners) as well as review of China trade and investment. Leading counter technological capability development, I leverage a global, multi-disciplinary network of Civilian and Military experts to advance the Secretary of Defense’s objectives implementation of OUSDP-wide goals and objectives as portfolio lead for Artificial intelligence, China Trade, and Legislative affairs. In support of OSD Policy, I answer quarterly HASC/SASC Professional Staff Members. This includes:

Providing advice to the most senior levels of government including the National Security Council, Treasury, and DoD.

Responsible for establishing and implementing the Administration, NSC and OSD (P) goals, priorities, policies, programs, and procedures related to effective and efficient management of a campaign to introduce friction into PLA development.

Developed Talking Points for the SECDEF, ASD, DASD, etc.

BG Miles is a native of Lyndonville, New York. He received his commission in 1995 upon graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and began his career as a platoon leader in A Company, 44th Signal Battalion in Mannheim Germany where he successfully deployed his Platoon to Bosnia/Herzegovina as part of Operation Joint Endeavor for 14 months. He next served in Ft Huachuca, AZ where he commanded A Company, 86th Signal Battalion. After 9/11, his Company deployed to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan for 8 months to install the initial communication infrastructure for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was then selected to join the faculty at West Point as an instructor in the Electrical Engineering department after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Afterwards he completed the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS and moved to Ft Campbell, KY assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT). He completed three deployments to Afghanistan while a member of the 101st as a Brigade S6, Division G6 NETOPS officer, and as the Deputy Division G6. He then joined the Army CIO/G6 staff in Washington DC where he served as the current operations chief. After his time in the Pentagon, BG Miles commanded the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion stationed in Hawaii and Alaska. Upon completing the National War College, BG Miles returned to Hawaii as the USARPAC D/G6 and then commanded the 516th Signal Brigade which has responsibility for installing, managing and defending Army Networks throughout the Pacific area of operations. He then served as Director of Operations/J3 at Joint Force Headquarters, DoD Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN) prior to assuming command of 7th SC(T).

BG Miles’ military education includes the National War College, the Command and General Staff College, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses as well as the Airborne and Air Assault courses. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Point, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and Master of Science in Strategic Studies from National Defense University. He also has obtained the Certified Information System Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Airborne Badge, Air Assault Badge and various campaign participation ribbons.

Mr. White is a technologist, inventor, entrepreneur, father, and husband. He has
extensive knowledge in cyber defense, collaboration solutions, big data analytics,
and security software development. He is a former U.S. Army officer, combat
veteran, and a recognized thought leader in the security software community.

Dr. Sahlin leads GDIT’s strategic planning, client engagement, and capability
development for enterprise cyber solutions and zero trust architectures supporting
defense agencies. He manages a team of cybersecurity and systems architects who
apply state of the art cyber capabilities to achieve cybersecurity readiness and
resilience.

Eric Tapp performs business development for GDIT’s Defense Division and provides subject matter expertise to numerous sectors focused on Geographic Combatant Commands and Mission Partner Environments. Eric is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and has led at multiple levels as an Infantry officer as well as an Information Systems officer in both conventional and SOF organizations. In his final role at USCENTCOM, Eric led a team in the development, testing, and implementation of a data centric mission partner environment.