CYBER CONNECT: For Government and Military Personnel in Career Transition, 29 May | Event in Arlington | AllEvents

CYBER CONNECT: For Government and Military Personnel in Career Transition

The Cyber Guild

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Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 11:30 am

7 hours

Army Navy Country Club

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Date & Location

Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 11:30 am to 06:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

Army Navy Country Club

1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, United States

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CYBER CONNECT: For Government and Military Personnel in Career Transition
Join us for the premier DMV career-building networking event hosted by The Cyber Guild.

About this Event

Cyber Connect: A Networking Event for Transitioning Government & Military Professionals

Step into your next mission—actionable next steps to secure your future in the private sector.

Join The Cyber Guild for a FREE career-building and networking event designed to connect government and military professionals to premier cyber employers in the private sector. This immersive experience brings together executives, industry leaders, and recruiters to help you bridge the gap between public service and private-sector success.



What to Expect:

Strategic Networking: Connect with cybersecurity employers, mentors, and professionals who understand your unique background and skill set.

Career-Building Workshops tailored to your transition journey, including:

  • Building a Resume That Gets Noticed
  • Leveraging and Holding Your Security Clearance
  • Identifying Transferable Skills
  • Mastering the Art of Networking
  • Building Your Brand

Professional Headshots: Get your polished, professional photo taken by an on-site photographer—perfect for LinkedIn and job applications.

Executive Happy Hour: Take this unique opportunity to stay and mingle at this invite only event with our Executive Leadership Team, Luminaries, and a network of cybersecurity experts who are invested in connecting with you. (For attendees, sponsors, and invited Cyber Guild members. Drinks and appetizers will be served).

Whether you're just beginning your transition or actively exploring opportunities, Cyber Connect is your launchpad to a successful career in the private sector. We look forward to meeting you!



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Agenda


🕑: 11:30 AM
Registration with Lunch

🕑: 12:00 PM
Opening Remarks with Bryan Ware
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wareb/

🕑: 12:15 PM
Main Session: Taking the Work out of Networking
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsusanbernstein/

Info: An interactive energizer with Susan Bernstein, CEO of Powerful Under Pressure, to learn simple strategies to build authentic connections without the pressure, turning networking into a natural and enjoyable experience.



🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Professional Headshots
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-reagan-1343869/

Info: Stop in between sessions to get your polished, professional photo taken by an on-site photographer—perfect for LinkedIn and job applications and completely complimentary!



🕑: 12:40 PM
Network or Join a Workshop

🕑: 12:40 PM
Workshop A: Building a Resume That Works
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyclo/

Info: Tim Lo, Founder of Your Next Jump, describes how to build a resume to ‘get employer attention’. Get practical tips and strategies for highlighting your skills and experiences and create a resume that works for you.



🕑: 12:40 PM
Workshop B: Identifying Transferable Skills for Cyber Career Readiness
Host: www.tekstream.com

Info: Uncover how your existing skills and experiences can transfer into the cybersecurity field. Learn how to identify and leverage your strengths for a successful career transition into cyber.


CYBERGEN IQ assessment offered to participants. A unique and innovative profiling report to help you consider your best ‘cyber fit.’



🕑: 01:15 PM
Coffee and Cookies Break

🕑: 01:30 PM
Main Session: Building Your Brand
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marydowd/

Info: A highly interactive session led by expert Mary Dowd, President and CEO of Cardea, explores the key elements of building a strong personal brand.



🕑: 02:30 PM
Network or Join a Workshop

🕑: 02:30 PM
Workshop A: Building a Resume That Works
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyclo/

Info: Tim Lo, Founder of Your Next Jump, describes how to build a resume to ‘get employer attention’. Get practical tips and strategies for highlighting your skills and experiences and create a resume that works for you.



🕑: 02:30 PM
Workshop B: Identifying Transferable Skills for Cyber Career Readiness
Host: www.tekstream.com

Info: Uncover how your existing skills and experiences can transfer into the cybersecurity field. Learn how to identify and leverage your strengths for a successful career transition into cyber.


CYBERGEN IQ assessment offered to participants. A unique and innovative profiling report to help you consider your best ‘cyber fit.’



🕑: 03:00 PM
Main Session: Navigating Public to Private Sector Career Transition

Info: PANEL DISCUSSION and Q&A: A panel of professionals discuss their experiences of transitioning from public service careers to industry roles. Panelists share valuable perspectives

on navigating the transition, overcoming challenges, and leveraging transferable

skills to thrive in the private sector.


Moderated By: Kim Gajewski, Principal Consultant with Mandiant (Google Cloud)


Panelists:

Meredith Wallace, Operations Lead - Homeland Security Sector with GDIT

Kristin Groth, Chief of Cybersecurity Operations with Accenture Federal Services

Zach Oxendine, Engineering Technical Program Manager II with Microsoft



🕑: 03:35 PM
Refreshment Break

🕑: 03:45 PM
Network or Join a Workshop

🕑: 03:45 PM
Workshop C: Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Search and Networking
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielitzmurphy/

Info: Julie Murphy, President of Sage Communications, shares insights and practical tips on how to build a strategic and effective LinkedIn presence, demonstrate expertise and thought leadership, and cultivate a strong network. These tips to optimize your profile and presence on LinkedIn will unlock new career paths and help connect you to the right people.



🕑: 03:45 PM
Workshop D: Protecting My Security Clearance in Transition

Info: Learn how to protect your security clearance during a career transition. Gain insights on maintaining compliance, managing sensitive information, and ensuring a smooth transition while safeguarding your clearance.



🕑: 04:15 PM
Closing Keynote and Remarks with Jennifer Ewbank
Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ewbank/

Info: New Beginnings, Ancient Paths: Navigating Professional Transitions with Lessons from the Camino de Santiago.


A unique opportunity to engage with one of our most notable leaders in public service and consider how the physical journey of pilgrimage mirrors the internal process of professional transition. Learn practical strategies to successfully navigate toward your next professional chapter, with the grace and confidence to emerge with renewed purpose and optimism.



🕑: 05:00 PM
Executive Happy Hour with the Cyber Guild Network

Info: Meet and mingle with members of the Board, Leadership, Luminaries, and the

amazing network of executives that are the Cyber Guild. Drinks and snacks will be

served. (For attendees, sponsors, and invited Cyber Guild members. Drinks and appetizers will be served).




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CYBER CONNECT Free
Happy Hour Free
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CYBER CONNECT: For Government and Military Personnel in Career Transition, 29 May | Event in Arlington | AllEvents
CYBER CONNECT: For Government and Military Personnel in Career Transition
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 11:30 am
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