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Robert Thompson

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Cybersecurity and AI governance leader at C4I Consulting who modernized NATO UHF DAMA satellite communications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking senior local or hybrid leadership roles in the Olympia–Lacey–Tumwater region, as well as selected U.S.-remote opportunities.

At C4I Consulting, I founded and lead a defense and technology consulting firm supporting U.S. Department of Defense and NATO programs. I also serve as company security lead and Facility Security Officer, handling compliance responsibilities for cleared personnel, classified contracts, and facility clearances.

As NATO SATCOM modernization program manager, I led UHF DAMA modernization across multinational stakeholders within the broader NATO SATCOM Post-2000 program. I managed procurement, requirements, budget planning, technical evaluations, and implementation coordination.

At Saint Martin’s University, I taught computer science courses spanning cybersecurity, networking, Linux, and cloud systems. I conceived and led planning for a Security Operations Center training environment and built and coordinated a three-university Murdock RAISE research alliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Principal

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C4I Consulting, LLC

Jan 2006 - Present (20 years 9 months)

Founded and led a defense and technology consulting firm supporting U.S. Department of Defense and NATO programs. Served as company security lead and Facility Security Officer, managing cleared personnel and compliance.

Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management Compliance Proposal Strategy Contract Management Executive Leadership

Instructor, Computer Science

Saint Martin's University

Jan 2023 - Dec 2026 (3 years 11 months)

Taught undergraduate and graduate coursework in cybersecurity, networking, Linux, cloud systems, and threat intelligence. Led planning for a Security Operations Center training environment and built a multi-university research alliance.

Cybersecurity Networking Linux Cloud Systems Network Security Threat Intelligence SIEM EDR IDS IPS Splunk Curriculum Development Research Leadership

Program Manager / Senior Consultant

C4I Consulting, LLC

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 11 months)

Provided NATO SATCOM program-management and advisory support, working across SHF, UHF, and EHF capabilities. Keynote speaker at the International MILSATCOM Conference.

Satellite Communications Program Management Interoperability C3 Modernization Stakeholder Engagement

Program Manager, NATO SATCOM Modernization

U.S. Army

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006 (5 years 11 months)

Led NATO UHF DAMA satellite communications modernization as part of the $552M NATO SATCOM Post-2000 program. Managed international procurement, budget planning, and technical evaluations.

Satellite Communications Program Management Procurement Budget Planning Technical Evaluation Negotiation Briefings

U.S. Army Signal Corps Officer

United States Army

Jan 1985 - Dec 2001 (16 years 11 months)

Served in progressively responsible communications, information-systems, and leadership roles, culminating in retirement as Lieutenant Colonel. Led an 805-person organization in South Korea supporting 24/7 communications.

Strategic Communications Information Systems Acquisition Program Management Organizational Leadership Operations Management