Eric Betts

Results-driven senior technical strategy and program management leader with a proven track record of navigating complex business landscapes for partnerships, privacy, and compliance. As a trusted advisor, forged targeted cross-industry collaborations with key strategic partners, establishing innovative solutions that addressed partner pain points and delivered mutually beneficial results. Leveraged a rare blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience to collaborate and drive partnerships in sensitive intellectual property environments, delivering diplomatic outcomes with strategic impact.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Technology Collaborations

• Compliance & Privacy Operations

• Business Development

• Cybersecurity Product Certifications

• Team Leadership & Management

• Partner Engineering Programs

• Policy & Procedure Development

• International Standards Development

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise

I am a seasoned professional with two decades of experience delivering transformative results and driving impactful outcomes across emerging and established industries. I excel at translating complex technical requirements into actionable business strategies while building strong, trust-based cross-functional relationships.

My career spans government agencies, defense contractors, leading enterprise companies, and bleeding-edge technology startups. Throughout these roles, I have consistently bridged the gaps between project management, security compliance, strategic partnerships and technical innovation—particularly within sensitive environments requiring diplomacy, creative problem-solving, and careful management of intellectual property.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics – North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Durham, NC.

Continuing Education Classes

• Cybersecurity and Executive Strategy, Stanford University (Continuing Education), Stanford, CA
• Generative AI for Leaders and Prompt Engineering Course, Vanderbilt University

Training In-Progress:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - In Progress, (Expected Q1- 2026)