Cleo G. Caddle
AUTHENTICATED // OPERATIONAL
TRUST: X.509 ROOT / FIPS / NIST
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CLEO G. CADDLE

ARCHITECTING MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS

Principal Technical Program Manager orchestrating the convergence of hardware cryptography, zero-trust security ecosystems, and hyperscale distributed infrastructure across defense, commercial tech, and global energy sectors.

2.35B+ SECURED ENDPOINTS
99.999% AVAILABILITY SPECS
$1B+ CAPEX/OPEX GOVERNED
15+ YRS SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

[EXEC_PROFILE] 15+ YEARS SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
ACTIVE

Principal Technical Program Manager

MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE & ENTERPRISE SECURITY

Hardware/Software Convergence & Hyperscale Infrastructure

Principal Technical Program Manager orchestrating cross-functional engineering at the convergence of electronic hardware, cryptographic trust, and hyperscale distributed infrastructure. Proven track record architecting 0-to-1 AIoT systems, zero-trust PKI ecosystems, and fault-tolerant transaction engines across commercial tech titans, USDOD defense programs, and enterprise energy operations (Apple, ExxonMobil).

[01_SYS]

High-Scale Architecture

Orchestrating fault-tolerant distributed systems, zero-downtime BCDR, and 0-to-1 AIoT deployments operating under strict 99.999% availability SLAs.

[02_SEC]

Cryptographic Security & Zero-Trust

Governing hardware Root-of-Trust (RoT), enterprise X.509 PKI governance, federated IAM, and zero-trust security compliance (NIST/FIPS/WebTrust/ETSI).

[03_GOV]

Executive Governance

Architecting hybrid Phase-Gate PLM & high-velocity delivery frameworks, C-suite telemetry via AI-augmented analytics, and multi-million dollar CAPEX/OPEX value engineering.

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CAREER TIMELINE

[EXP_01] PRESENT
ACTIVE_ROLE

EoT LLC (Engineering of Things)

MISSION-CRITICAL AIoT & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Co-Founder & Principal Technical Consultant (AIoT & Systems Integration)

Architecting 0-to-1 AI data center solutions and hardware Root-of-Trust frameworks with automated X.509 PKI, enabling zero-touch, zero-trust deployments across 4M+ AIoT nodes.

[EXP_02] 2024
COMPLETED

Apple

GLOBAL PKI & TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE

Technical Program Manager - Crypto Services & PKI Engineering

Governed foundational trust policies and WebTrust/ETSI compliance for Apple Root CAs supporting 2.35B+ active devices, while leveraging AI/ML security automation to cut operational overhead by 40%.

[EXP_03] 2017
COMPLETED

Carnegie Technologies Inc.

OEM AIoT & HARDWARE MANUFACTURING

Engineering Program Manager - IoT & OEM Devices

Directed end-to-end OEM design, validation, and mass production for advanced AIoT edge devices, achieving 100% First-Pass Yield across major TIC certifying bodies while slashing time-to-market by 30%.

[EXP_04] 2015
COMPLETED

Transverse (T‑Mobile)

HYPERSCALE TELECOM CORE & TRANSACTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Engineering Program Manager - Hyperscale Telecom Core & Billing Architecture

Orchestrated the 0-to-1 transformation of T-Mobile's billing architecture into a hyperscale distributed transaction engine supporting tens of millions of subscribers with zero downtime.

[EXP_05] 2004
COMPLETED

Schlumberger (Gemalto / Thales)

SECURE IDENTITY MANUFACTURING & NPI ARCHITECTURE

Technical Account Manager - Health, Identity, Access Smart Cards

Leveraged foundational expertise in smart card IC design, contactless antenna embedding, and HSM architecture to architect a globally adopted Key Requirements Specification (KRS) matrix that slashed production cycles from 13 to 7 weeks, accelerating hyperscale zero-trust deployments for entities including the US DoD, ExxonMobil, and Texas HHSC.

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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS

PROG_01 // APPLE_CRYPTO

Apple Root CA Infrastructure

GLOBAL TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE

Orchestrated full-lifecycle program execution for elite PKI and cryptographic operations, governing Apple's foundational Root CA architecture. Enforced strict X.509 compliance and hardware root-of-trust validation across an active ecosystem of 2.35 billion devices.

PROG_02 // USDOD_BISA

USDOD BISA Ecosystem

DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY

Architected the prototype-to-production engineering lifecycle for the USDOD's flagship IdM ecosystem under strict NIST, ISO, and military security frameworks. Engineered physical and logical security pipelines for 3M+ biometric tokens and deployed tens of thousands of cryptographic edge nodes, anchoring bare-metal compute and global data center operations.

PROG_03 // EXXON_IAM

ExxonMobil Global IAM Infrastructure

CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Architected a zero-downtime federated IAM ecosystem securing global mission-critical energy infrastructure. Orchestrated the deployment of 300K smart tokens and 200K decentralized edge nodes (HSMs, CPE, and readers), automating high-availability BCDR workflows and accelerating enterprise technical engagement phases by 50%.

PROG_04 // TEXAS_HHSC

Texas HHSC Medicaid Identity

STATEWIDE ZERO-TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE

Architected the 0-to-1 statewide rollout of a hyperscale, zero-trust identity ecosystem securing access for Texas Medicaid beneficiaries. Directed physical and logical specifications for 4.84M+ biometric hybrid smart card units, leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams from lab prototype to mass manufacturing as Principal Systems Integrator.

PROG_05 // TXDOT_ITS

TxDOT Harris Hill County Intelligent Transit System

CRITICAL TRANSIT & EDGE IDENTITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Architected the foundational identity architecture for a 3,000-unit Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) scaling to 80M+ annual boardings. Integrated edge AI, IoT, and PKI with ruggedized multi-protocol hardware and MIFARE credentials, enforcing strict NIST, FIPS, PCI-DSS, and ISO 9001 compliance for high-throughput validation.

PROG_06 // PRDOH_GOV_IAM

PRDOH Enterprise PKI Ecosystem

HEALTHCARE & GOVERNMENT IAM INFRASTRUCTURE

Architected a 0-to-1 distributed identity ecosystem for the Puerto Rico Department of Health. Orchestrated complex system integration and a $22M single-source procurement of biometric smart cards, driving the largest standalone IAM credential deployment in U.S. healthcare history.

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ACADEMIA & CREDENTIALS

[EDU_01] // CAMBRIDGE, MA CRIMSON_SCHOLAR

Harvard University

Applied Mathematics & Business Administration

Advanced synthesis of quantitative modeling and executive strategy, bridging mission-critical systems architecture with global cybersecurity policy and risk governance.

[EDU_02] // WORCESTER, MA COUGAR_ALUMNUS

Clark University

BSc. Mathematics & Computer Science (Minor in Physics)

An uncompromising foundation in pure mathematics and computational theory, fused with first-principles physics to engineer low-level algorithmic efficiency and cryptographically secure hardware ecosystems.

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INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

ISSA

Information Systems Security Association

Senior Member

RFID Threat Intelligence & Countermeasure Development | Schlumberger (SLB)

RSAC

RSA Conference Group

Professional Member

Advanced Cryptographic Frameworks, PKI Innovation & Zero-Trust Architecture

SCP

Smart Cards Professionals

Subject Matter Expert

Biometric Smart Cards, FIPS 201/HSPD-12 Architecture & Hardware-Backed Zero Trust

IAM

Identity Management Specialists

Principal Member

Global IAM Architecture, Decentralized Edge Identity & Zero-Downtime Authentication

GLOBALPLATFORM

GlobalPlatform Association

Enterprise Member

Secure Element Architecture & Hardware Trust Provisioning | Schlumberger (SLB)

ISO/IEC

ISO/IEC 27000 Info Security

Professional Member

Enterprise ISMS Governance, Cyber Risk Management & Global Security Standards | Schlumberger (SLB)

CCADB

Common CA Database Group

Subject Matter Expert

Global Root CA Governance, PKI Trust Anchors & Ecosystem Cryptographic Integrity | Apple

MSF

Metaverse Standards Forum

Principal Member

Spatial Computing Infrastructure, Open Interoperability, Digital Twin Architecture & AIoT Integration | EoT

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THE REAL ME // NARRATIVE ETHOS

[ETHOS_MANIFESTO] FOUNDATIONAL ETHOS
ACTIVE

Engineering Philosophy & Operating Principles

Precision, Transparency, and Decisive Execution

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Extreme Ownership & Clarity

Complex programs fail not from technical gaps, but from ambiguous boundaries and unspoken assumptions. I mandate radical transparency, clear ownership chains, and zero single points of failure.

02

First-Principles Architecture

Every constraint can be decomposed into fundamental physical and logical truths. Whether negotiating hardware cryptographic latencies or multi-million dollar defense budgets, I architect solutions ground-up from empirical data.

03

High-Velocity Delivery with Zero Compromise

Speed without rigor is technical debt; rigor without speed is obsolescence. I engineer the intersection of both: enforcing zero-defect security postures and 99.999% SLAs while relentlessly accelerating global release cadences.

04

Radical Empathy & Grounded Execution

Burnout is not a badge of honor, and empathy is never a weakness. I categorically reject this industry delusion. Health is the non-negotiable foundation of elite execution, and kindness is the defining metric of an indefatigable engineer.

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GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

[IN_MY_WORDS] // An archive of my original published articles, strategic briefs, and architectural teardowns spanning industrial AIoT and advanced future mobility. // An archive of my original published articles.

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SECURE
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Direct Communication Terminal

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Executive Briefing Dispatch

CALENDAR GATEWAY: ONLINE

Skip the back-and-forth. Secure a 15-minute window directly on my live calendar.

15 MIN Networking Chat
15 MIN Confidential Executive Consultation
15 MIN Technical Advisory Session
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