OSCAR MIKE SOLUTIONS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Founding Director
• Entrepreneur

James O'Brien is an entrepreneur, a data analytics subject matter expert, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer with over 18 years of experience in data science, research design, and operational planning. James' experience includes leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) solution development teams, planning and executing large, time sensitive projects, and over 27 years of intimate work within and for the Department of Defense, cyber, and military intelligence communities. James served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 to 2019, including almost 3 years of combat deployments. He held multiple roles, including: South Asian Foreign Area Officer, Human Terrain Team Social Scientist, Intelligence lead for Special Operations Task Force - West, 1st Marine Raiders Battalion Intelligence Officer, and Operations Planner for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. James retired from the USMC in 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Planning and Analytics at the National Intelligence University. Since then, James has joined Booz Allen Hamilton as an Artificial Intelligence Solutions Architect where he supports multiple machine learning / software development projects across markets within the DoD. Furthermore, James earned undergrad degrees in Russian Studies and Political Science from the University of Florida and He holds a Masters Degree in Middle Eastern & South Asian Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA from the University of Maryland.

Job Titles:

• Founding Director
• Founder and CEO of White Strix Holding Company
• Founder of Oscar Mike Solutions, Inc

Sean B. Ward is the founder and CEO of White Strix Holding Company, a Colorado-based holding company targeting IT/Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure businesses for acquisition and growth. Sean is also the Founder of Oscar Mike Solutions, Inc. a non-profit borne out of the US withdrawal of Afghanistan in 2021 focusing on countering human trafficking and supporting global improvements in, or access to, education. He is known as a highly effective cybersecurity and technology executive bringing executive, operational and technical experience in cyber and physical security. Sean facilitated clients in managing sensitive and nuanced security risks both from a cybersecurity and security perspective through strategic planning, to tactical execution, by leveraging partnerships. For over ten years have provided detailed planning and operational management in security and intelligence within the defense, commercial and telecommunications industries to include Cyber Threat Intelligence Management, Insider Threat Program Development, Physical Security Program Management, Project Management, Program Development and Strategic Business Development. Qualifications as a Technical Security Advisor include Certified industry recognition as a Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Expert Penetration Tester and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. He is currently an advisor to several small companies and has advised companies up to approaching 1000 employees and several hundred million dollars a year in revenue. Ward has previously served on the board of industry leading ISC2 as the Director of Corporate Partnerships and as an Director of Operations.

Job Titles:

• Emmy Award - Winning Journalist and Producer
• Strategy Advisor and Director of Partnerships

Tamara Laine is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer turned communications strategist driving measurable impact solutions for purpose-driven brands. Tamara is a technology executive designing companies that humanize digital experiences and reshape the future of commerce and work. She has led intellectual leadership initiatives at leading policy, financial, and newsgathering institutions. Her work and policy analysis can be seen in Foreign Policy, The World Bank, The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, DEVEX, and Inkstick Media. As a news correspondent for nearly a decade, Tamara's work focused on human rights, the environment, ethical technology, ESG, and social impact investing. At the Karma Network, Tamara hosted the financial documentary series Inflection Point, profiling business leaders, and prominent social impact issues. Tamara was also a nightly on-air news reporter for Fox Broadcast News where she helped launch a new wave of interactive news programming. She is now the host of Mind the Ceiling, a podcast featuring women who have broken glass ceilings in their industries and the journey to leadership.