Jake is an Incident Response Principal at Crowe. In this role, he directs incident response matters and offers strategic cybersecurity guidance to a diverse clientele on both national and international scales. He has developed innovative solutions for securing critical infrastructure, is frequently involved in cybercrime investigations and collaborates with multiple federal law enforcement agencies and is a thought leader in the industry through participation in think tanks and speaking engagements. Prior to Crowe, Jake contributed significantly to the Department of Defense where he served as a contractor specializing in the development of interconnected and secure systems for aerospace applications. His portfolio includes the design of secure air-to-air communications systems, mission systems ground training simulators, and the implementation of various modular airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms. He earned a Master’s degree in intelligence studies and a Bachelor’s degree in information technology and cybersecurity from the University of South Florida.