Colonel J. Carlos Vega, US Army (Retired), is a cybersecurity strategic advisor and renowned leader with a proven innovation and success track record. With deep expertise in technical, operational, cultural, and geopolitical aspects, he leverages his knowledge to drive organizational outcomes. Carlos is a trailblazer at the intersection of information technology, cyber, and national security disciplines in the US and globally. His strategic and operational experience, coupled with his knowledge, skills, and abilities, established him as a sought-after Transformational and Strategic Advisor in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his distinguished career, including roles as a CISO, CIO, and CTO in large-scale DoD organizations, Carlos has transformed security from isolated operations to an ubiquitous cybersecurity mindset. By instilling a security culture across all operational facets, he has successfully aligned the organization's practices with compliance standards, advancing the discipline. Carlos's recognized thought leadership in cybersecurity has led to the creation of the Cyber Operations discipline, a cutting-edge career field within the US Army.