Stephanie Heckel M.S., PMP

Co-Founder

Orlando, Florida, United States26 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of program management experience.
  • Expert in cybersecurity and engineering advancements.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Defense expert with extensive program management experience.

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Skills

Other Skills

National SecurityIntelligenceDoDNavySecurity ClearanceCounterinsurgencyMilitaryDefenseCounterterrorismElectronic WarfareOperational PlanningRussian politicsCounterintelligenceEnterprise ArchitectureFunctional Analysis

About

As a DoW and Space Portfolio Lead, Director of Cybersecurity, I spearhead and oversee intricate programs/projects aimed at delivering cutting-edge solutions for the defense, space, and intelligence sectors. Drawing upon my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy degree, I ensure the utmost quality, efficiency, and security across all phases of project execution. With over a decade of program management experience, I have honed robust critical thinking capabilities, communication, and leadership proficiencies that empower me to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, teams, and clients. I am deeply passionate about propelling advancements in cybersecurity and engineering. My objective is to leverage my expertise and skills to drive forward the mission and vision.

Experience

26 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Afcea international

Cyber Committee Member

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos

Dark wolf

DoW Portfolio Lead | Director of Cybersecurity

Feb 2023Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Afcea space coast chapter

Founder, Second Vice President

Jan 2023May 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Space Coast, FL

Bae systems

Program Manager

Jan 2022Feb 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Orlando, Florida, United States

The vertex company

Program Manager

Dec 2021Jan 2022 · 1 mo · Orlando, Florida, United States

Raytheon technologies

2 roles

Program Manager

Jan 2021Dec 2021 · 11 mos · Brevard County, Florida, United States

IT Director / Mgr 3. Info Sys Technology

Apr 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Brevard County, Florida, United States

Raytheon

Mgr 3. Project Management/Planning Operations

Jun 2018Apr 2019 · 10 mos · Arizona, United States

Northrop grumman

Project/Program Management- Portfolio Integration and Operations

Sep 2014May 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Brevard County, Florida, United States

U.s. securities and exchange commission

Audit Assistant

May 2014Aug 2014 · 3 mos · New York, New York, United States

Booz allen hamilton

3 roles

Enterprise Architect

Sep 2012Jul 2013 · 10 mos

Staff Support Analyst to Advisors

Promoted

May 2010Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Technical Instructor

May 2009May 2010 · 1 yr

Us navy

Senior Analyst

Dec 1998May 2009 · 10 yrs 5 mos

Education

New York University

Master of Science Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy

May 2022May 2023

Cornell University

Certificate

Aug 2021Oct 2021

Caltech

Aerospace Project Management Certificate

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Stony Brook University

Master of Science - Technological Systems Management

Jan 2013Jan 2014

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Forensics — Criminal Justice

Feb 2010Present

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy Inc.

Sep 2025Present

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