Mr. Jeff Sanders graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, in December 1990 and commissioned an Ensign from Officer Candidate School in July 1991. He reported to his first submarine, USS Georgia (SSBN 729) in January 1993 where he served as Chemical Radiological Controls Assistant and Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA). He completed three strategic nuclear deterrent patrols and qualified Nuclear Propulsion Engineer before transferring to the PCU Wyoming (SSN 742) in December 1994.

In July 1996, he transferred to the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California, where he completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics. In December 1999 he assumed duties as Officer in Charge of a detachment of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center.

In January 2002, Mr. Sanders transferred to U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado and worked as the Executive Officer for Operations (J3). In June 2003, he transferred to U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha, Nebraska working Special Technical Operations (STO), writing space missions into Theater War Plans.

Mr. Sanders then reported to Carrier Strike Group Eleven in June 2004 and served as the Deputy N6, deploying to C7F and C5F. In June of 2007, he transferred to Commander THIRD Fleet (C3F) as the Deputy N6.

Mr. Sanders reported to PEO C4I/PMW 160 as the CANES Application Integration Assistant Program Manager in October of 2009. In January 2014, he transitioned to civilian government service and was promoted to PMW 160 CANES and Legacy Networks Principal Assistant Program Manager. He led CANES through Milestone C and its Full Fielding Decision.

In June 2016, he assumed duties as the PMW 160 Tactical Networks Acting Deputy Program Manager. In June 2017 he was selected Deputy Program Manager, then in June 2020 Program Manager for the PMW 760 Ship Integration Program Office.

In June 2022, Mr. Sanders assumed his current role as the Program Manager for the PMW 130 Cybersecurity Program Office.

Mr. Sanders’ personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), Vice Admiral Mayo Award for 2005, and the Civilian Meritorious Service Medal.
 

Sean Applegate currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for SwishData, a customer-centric technology and engineering services provider. In this role, Sean leads innovation strategy, solutions, and services. Sean is passionate about delivering life cycle services to ensure clients realize maximum value for technology investments.
 
Sean is life-long student of culture, specifically the creation of innovative, high-velocity organizations that empower employees to experiment, learn quickly, and push themselves to new levels.
 
Prior to joining Swish, Sean spent nine years with Riverbed Technology helping large enterprises understand, optimize and control performance of global IT architectures. He filled several technical leadership roles at Riverbed, including Senior Director of the Portfolio Solutions Group and Public Sector Technology Strategist.
 
Before Riverbed, Sean worked with several OEMs doing business in the Public Sector. He has also worked as a technology consultant, and served as an active duty United States Marine.