About

A Veteran IT Leader with Extensive Global Experience and Decades of Success.

Broad experiences across diverse cultures have enriched my perspective, improving my ability to lead with empathy and innovation. These experiences have sharpened my adaptability and cultural understanding, allowing me to apply global insights to local challenges for inclusive, sustainable growth.

David J. Humphreys

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)

After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2002, David commissioned into the United States Army Signal Corps, embarking on a 20-year distinguished military career. He completed two combat tours with the 1st Armored Division, serving a total of 29 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In his army career, he led teams to successfully deploy combat communication networks and innovated automated logistical solutions in the Pacific Theater. He secured the military network in Korea and played a pivotal role in protecting the nation's strategic infrastructure, creating a comprehensive vulnerability database. David led Soldiers and civilians from over 30 Allied Nations, and significantly modernized military networks and cybersecurity for military installations across 78% of the Continental United States.

Transitioning from military to civilian life, David emerged as a technical expert in information technology. His work in developing innovative applications and systems greatly enhanced efficiency and success in multiple projects. As a leader of multinational, high-performing teams, he cultivated an environment of collaboration and continuous learning. His journey, enriched by extensive global travel, has shaped him into a leader adept in applying global insights to local challenges, creating inclusive and sustainable growth in the IT sector.

Transitioning to civilian life, David continued his leadership as a cybersecurity and IT technical expert. His work developing innovative systems and applications has greatly improved efficiency and success across multiple projects. Leading high-performing multinational teams, David nurtured a climate of collaboration and continuous learning, applying his global experience to tackle local challenges and drive sustainable growth in the IT sector.

David currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Chelsea, his son Eli, his daughter Emelyn, and his mother-in-law Mary.

IT expertise that spans across a broad spectrum of the industry.

Spearheaded the development of advanced applications and systems, driving significant improvements in efficiency and mission success. Deep technical knowledge, paired with innovative strategies, enables the creation of tailored, cutting-edge solutions.

In leading multinational, high-performing teams, fostered a collaborative environment that values diverse strengths and continuous learning. This approach consistently leads teams to exceed project expectations.

The ability to unite teams from diverse cultural backgrounds and skill sets has been a crucial factor in driving our collective success, embodying global teamwork and innovation within the IT sector.

Multi-Organizational Influence

"Exceptional ability to project influence across the NATO Alliance"
- Executive Officer
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Brussels, Belgium 2021
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Enabling Mission Success

"Overnight and because of Captain Humphreys, the Task Force finally had information dominance over the enemy in Tal Afar."
- Commanding Officer
Task Force Iron Dukes
Tal Afar, Iraq 2006
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Positive Work Culture

"as the Acting Director... His leadership was critical to changing the workplace culture into a positive environment..."
- Director
Regional Cyber Center - Korea
‍Daegu, South Korea 2017
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Team Wellbeing

"He aggressively ensured that his Soldiers and families were taken care of..."
- Commanding Officer
Houston Recruiting Battalion
Houston, Texas 2010
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Alone we can do so little
Together we can do so much

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