Zachery S. Mitcham, born on January 28, 1958, is a native of Macon, Georgia. He is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience.Education:Zachery holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration from Mercer University's Eugene Stetson School of Business and Economics. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MSA) from Central Michigan University's The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. His commitment to lifelong learning is evident through his achievements, including a Strategic Management Graduate Certificate from Harvard University Extension School and a Master Certificate in CISSP Management from Villanova University. Zachery has also obtained security certificates in Computer Security and Information Security for Technical Staffs from both Stanford University Center for Professional Development and Carnegie-Mellon University Software Engineering Institute.Professional Achievements:Certified as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) by the EC-Council. Holds the certification of a Certified Computer Security Incident Handler from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Zachery retired from the United States Army with the rank of Major after dedicating over 20 years of service. During his military career, he served as the system automation management and information security officer responsible for the network infrastructure for the U.S. Army Multi-national peacekeeping force, Stabilization Force (SFOR), in 1998 during his deployment in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Task Force Eagle.Leadership Roles:Post his distinguished military career, Zachery transitioned into civilian life and was appointed as the Director of Network Services for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, the fifth-largest healthcare delivery system in North Carolina. He accepted the position of Chief Information Security Officer with The University of North Carolina Wilmington where he served for 11 years. Additionally, he served as the Chief Information Security and Compliance Officer for North Carolina Central University, bringing his expertise to safeguarding critical information assets. He also worked as the Associate Director of Security Operations at Virginia Tech.Community Engagement:Zachery is not only a professional but also a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ at The Living Church of Jesus Christ. He is actively involved in volunteer work with the New Life Prison Ministry at New Hanover Correctional Facility, dedicating his time to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Personal Passion:In his spare time, Zachery enjoys contributing to Wikipedia, where he highlights individuals deserving recognition for their outstanding service to mankind. Zachery S. Mitcham embodies a unique blend of academic excellence, military service, professional achievements, and a strong commitment to community and faith-based initiatives. His dedication to both his professional career and making a difference in the lives of others is truly commendable.Read more about this authorRead less about this author