- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Team Sports
- Volunteer Work
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Running
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
MICHAEL MCCALL
Jacksonville,AZ
Summary
24+ years of professional leadership, management, and military operational experience with 21 years intelligence community (IC) experience supporting operations at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of DoD operations; additional 9 years of electronics testing, troubleshooting, and repair. Experienced working in fast-paced, joint/interagency mission critical environments and a multitude of varying missions: signals intelligence, information assurance/cybersecurity, indications and warnings (Watch), ISR ops, special ops, requirements/collection management, force-protection and base defense, space order-of-battle, and counterspace mission. Developed and administered military-focused programs by coordinating activities, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate program records. Conducted outreach through military events, community engagements, and partnerships with local agencies and veteran organizations to expand program awareness and participation.
Professional leader with background in team management and project coordination. Known for driving team performance and ensuring project milestones are met efficiently. Focused on collaborative efforts and adaptable to changing situations. Skills in conflict resolution and strategic planning contribute to reliable and effective leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptologic Training Advisory Group Lead
NSA-Washington
Fort Meade, MD
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Provided direct support to the Cryptologic Training Support (CTS) office Chief to achieve organizational goals in accordance with evolving CTS priorities.
- Assisted in developing and refining program policies and procedures based on data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and evolving regulatory guidance.
- Planned, designed, developed, organized, coordinated, and supported the CTS, leading 20 Cryptologic Training Working Groups (TWG) and six Cryptologic Training Advisory Groups (CTAG).
- Maintained and updated eight databases and case management systems to ensure accurate tracking of participant data, service requests, and follow-up actions.
- Led a diverse team of over 30 military and civilian program coordinators in the conduct of recurring TWG and CTAG sessions to identify, document, and disseminate accurate and Cryptologic Training Standards.
Cyber Warfare Technician
United States Navy
All National Security Agecy Sites
02.2002 - 03.2026
- Cyber Warfare Technician - formerly known as Cryptologic Technician Networks (Navy Enlisted Classification Code – H1N1)
- Department Chief - Led 300+ Military personnel and civilians throughout 3 duty stations as a Senior Enlisted Leader
Cyber Defense Operations and Network Exploitation Analyst
Multiple Organizations
All National Security Agency Sites
03.2005 - 03.2022
- Provided quality warfighter augmentation, signals analysis and naval network support to Forward Deployed Naval Forces in support of COMPACFLT, COMSEVENTHFLT, and allied nations.
- Provided Information Warfare support and equipment augmentation to naval surfaces and special warfare forces in support of fleet operations and joint commanders.
- Enabled naval Information Warfare capabilities by providing tactically focused training and Information Warfare planning expertise.
- Responsible for all aspects of Computer Network Defense planning, training, readiness, and execution for Kitty Hawk Strike Group and all transiting Carrier Strike Groups in the commander, SEVENTH Fleet Area of Responsibility.
- Conducted information operations providing cryptologic intelligence information to Fleet combatants and shore commands supporting USFLTCYBERCOM/C10F and NSA/CSS.
- Developed operational plans and directs Cyber Network Exploitation operations supporting Joint, Fleet and National Customers.
- Conducted research, development, engineering, and support of integrated C4ISR, cyber and space systems across all warfighting domains, and to rapidly prototype, conduct test and evaluation, and provide acquisition, installation, and in-service engineering support.
- Enabled Information Warfare for Navy, Joint, National and Coalition warfighters through research, development, delivery, and support of integrated capabilities.
- Conducted joint cryptologic operations at NSA/CSS Texas supporting Information Warfare and direct support operations in service of COMFOURTHFLT, COMTENTHFLT, JIATF-South, NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM requirements.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Manager
Saint Leo University
Tampa Bay, FL01.2023
Bachelors - Cybersecurity
Saint Leo University
Tampa Bay, Florida01.2021
Associates - Supervisory Leadership
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI01.2017
Skills
- Military & Veteran Program Management
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Case Management & CRM Systems
- Program Evaluation & Performance Metrics
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Motivational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
Accomplishments
- In a span of 24 years, led over 1,500 service members and federal civilians supporting the United States Navy, the National Security Agency and various programs of record in support of National interest and foreign policy.
- Collaborated with 30 team members developing the US Navy's shipboard Intrusion Detection System, project named: Sharkcage.
Affiliations
- United States Navy (Retired)
- Veterans of America
- United States Navy Chief's Mess
Interests
Timeline
Cryptologic Training Advisory Group Lead
NSA-Washington
03.2022 - 03.2026
Cyber Defense Operations and Network Exploitation Analyst
Multiple Organizations
03.2005 - 03.2022
Cyber Warfare Technician
United States Navy
02.2002 - 03.2026
Masters of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Manager
Saint Leo University
Bachelors - Cybersecurity
Saint Leo University
Associates - Supervisory Leadership
Hawaii Pacific University