Dr. Evan Austin is a computer scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory’s Center for High Assurance Computer Systems.  In his current role, he provides technical leadership and strategic guidance to help align research investments to match United States Navy and Department of Defense priorities.  Prior to joining the Naval Research Laboratory, Dr. Austin was a research scientist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC-LANT).  At the tail end of his time at NIWC-LANT, Dr. Austin was detailed to the Pentagon serving in the capacities of both the Deputy Director, and Acting Director, for Cyber Technologies within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.  Dr. Austin received the Naval Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his work performed in these two roles.  He holds Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Kansas, with his Ph.D. research funded by the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program.