Dr. Michael Christian Neumann, DSL, MBA, PMP, is a seasoned technology executive and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, global operations, and organizational transformation. Specializing in revitalizing underperforming entities across aerospace, defense, and public sectors through adaptable leadership that aligns mission requirements with customer needs and team dynamics. As a servant leader, Dr. Neumann has consistently fostered innovation, ensured fiscal responsibility, and driven compliance with rigorous standards including NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC Level 2, and ISO frameworks. His expertise in executive administration, military base management, and community engagement positions him as an ideal guide for high-stakes turnaround initiatives.

In key leadership positions, Dr. Neumann has demonstrated a proven track record of corporate turnarounds. At GracoRoberts, as Information Security Manager since October 2021, he authored over 600 pages of policy to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification, enhancing cybersecurity and disaster recovery across global subsidiaries. Previously, at CGI, he elevated multiple multimillion-dollar contracts from "yellow" underperforming to "blue" exceeding targets by leading 11 simultaneous IT infrastructure projects and rewriting sections of the AC-FIRST contract. His tenure at Honeywell involved spearheading a Value Stream Mapping event that reduced inventory from $22 million to $9 million, while at KBR, he redefined Sarbanes-Oxley reporting via SAP, cutting costs and improving audit processes. Additional roles, including Director of Information Security and Compliance at DTC Global and Project Manager at PAE/DSG, involved managing $840 million in assets and proving operational capabilities in dynamic environments, often exceeding 90 hours per week to deliver results.

Dr. Neumann's accomplishments include guiding GracoRoberts through Cybersecurity Maturity Modeling Certification Level 2 (CMMC LVL2), opening Share Africa U.S. which raised over $1.2 million in donations, and earning recognitions such as an Aviation Week honorable mention and front-page coverage in Stars and Stripes for rapid U.S. armor deployment. Holding a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, an MBA, and certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CompTIA Security+, and CMMC Registered Practitioner, he is equipped to lead transformations in technology-driven organizations.