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Kathleen Finke, Participant
No full textKathleen Finke is the manager of Avionics Security Assurance for Astronautics Corporation of America. She leads a team of cybersecurity, systems, and software engineers focused on the cybersecurity of avionics systems, including new projects, regulatory certification, advanced toolsets, and the development of new cybersecurity products.
Finke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and 13 years of professional and leadership experience in the aerospace industry with a focus on avionics development and continued airworthiness. Across her roles at Astronautics Corporation of America, she has contributed to both the FAA Aircraft System Information Security/Protection (ASISP) program and more recently the FAA Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) program. Finke is currently working with industry cybersecurity committees, such as Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Cyber Safety Commercial Aviation Team (CSCAT), to support collaboration on definition for a range of topics including supply chain vulnerability and frequently asked Questions (FAQs) for DO-356 implementation.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1017/thumbnail.jp
Ryan Murray, Participant
No full textRyan Murray joined the Arizona Department of Homeland Security in July 2021 and currently serves as the Deputy Director for Arizona Cyber Command and Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Arizona. He also previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer for the Arizona Department of Revenue.
In his current role, Deputy Director Murray provides tactical and operational leadership for Cyber Command, and strategic advice to key executive stakeholders throughout the State. Prior to joining the State in 2018, Ryan held several public sector positions throughout Arizona including in Maricopa County and the Crane School District.
He has nearly 20 years of experience in IT and Information Security, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) and holds a Bachelor’s in Cyber Security and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
This year Mr. Murray looks forward to accomplishing several key initiatives, including a significant expansion of the Department’s Cyber Readiness Program for local cities and counties, and increased collaboration for cyber information sharing across the State.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1037/thumbnail.jp
Addy Moran, Participant
No full textAddy Moran is a software engineer in the Secure Architectures, Cyber Resilience Foundations, Emerging Threats & Technology at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. With over six years of experience in software and cyber engineering, Addy Moran earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Her interest spans first responder and tactical military operations, avionics, and satellites. She excels in crafting inventive solutions for demanding environments, collaborating across domains to provide creative solutions to support frontline personnel. Driven by a commitment to advancing technology, she holds a full patent and provisional patent in the avionics domain, further solidifying her dedication to innovation.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1035/thumbnail.jp
Nina Vajda, Participant
No full textNina Vajda is the Safety, Reliability and Cyber Security lead for Supernal’s aircraft platforms, which includes the development and presentation of Supernal’s certification documents to compliance regulators. Nina has over 30 years of professional experience working for aviation OEMs and suppliers, including Bell Flight, where she was a Tech Fellow and Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Honeywell Aerospace where she was a Chief Engineer.
Nina holds patents specific to identifying anomalous network activities due to a cyber-attack in avionics systems, and she has a patent pending for PKI and Key Management Systems to protect airborne data in transit. She is a member of the Board of Advisors at Emory Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona where she will finish a MS in Cyber Security after completing her thesis.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1051/thumbnail.jp
1967 5BFTS First Reunion Dinner. Menu October 14
No full textMenu for the First Reunion Dinner for RAF pilots who had trained at 5BFTS during WW2 held on October 14, 1967, at the Royal Aero Club, London
1967 5BFTS First Reunion Dinner. October 14.
No full textThe First Reunion Dinner for RAF pilots who had trained at 5BFTS during WW2 was held on October 14, 1967, at the Royal Aero Club, London. This image is annotated “Sometimes we ate”.https://commons.erau.edu/bfts-1967-dinner-images/1014/thumbnail.jp
Eagle Pubs Open Textbook Panel
No full textThe Eagle Pubs Open Textbook Panel will feature four of our recent Eagle Pubs open textbook authors: Drs. Hugo Castillo, Jayendra Gokhale, Matthew J. Heath Van Horn, and Donna Roberts. Representing each of ERAU\u27s three campuses, these authors have created unique and dynamic textbooks that cover a variety of subjects. Most importantly, they\u27ve created textbooks that are free, accessible, and tailored to their courses. This panel will give attendees the chance to ask questions about Eagle Pubs open textbook publishing available through the ERAU Libraries, the textbook creation process, and learn more about each book through presentations and Q and A
Nayyar Rao, Participant
No full textNayyar Rao is a Senior Chief Engineer for Connected Aircrafts and Services at Honeywell Aerospace. He has been at Honeywell for over two decades and prior to the Chief Engineering responsibilities, Nayyar has held multiple engineering and leadership positions in the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance business of Honeywell. He is responsible and the signatory approver for design and development of connectivity enablers like gateways, edges, edge nodes, etc., which enable connectivity between onboard and off-board systems. Nayyar’s responsibilities also include Connected Aircraft Service Offerings, Cloud Platform Architectures, end to end cybersecurity and connectivity solutions. Nayyar also drives Data Engineering, Data Strategies and Governance mechanisms at Honeywell. Prior to Honeywell, Nayyar worked with the Ministry of Defense in India developing Fuel Gauging Systems and Night Vision Imaging Systems for military platforms.
Nayyar holds multiple degrees (BS in electrical engineering, MS in computer science, and MBA) and is a member of Aeronautical Society of India, AOPA and the PMI. He is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Design Thinking Trainer. Nayyar is passionate about the STEM initiatives at Honeywell and is very actively involved with the Paradise Valley School District and the Mesa School District. Nayyar sits on the Advisory boards of a few Universities for regulating course content and mentoring. In his spare time, he enjoys tinkering with automobiles, performance upgrades, detailing, and competitive motorsports.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1043/thumbnail.jp
Derek Schatz, Participant
No full textDerek Schatz has been working in cybersecurity for over 25 years, with much of that time in the aviation/aerospace sector at Boeing and in his currently role as head of information security for Virgin Galactic. At Boeing he was the technical lead for ground and airborne security for inflight Wi-Fi provider Connexion by Boeing, and later worked in the Commercial Airplanes division in Cabin and Network Systems. He represented Boeing in a number of international aviation cybersecurity standards committees, including as a founding member of both Eurocae Working Group 72 and RTCA Special Committee 216. As part of that work, he performed the industry’s first cybersecurity safety analysis using SC-216’s DO-326A process for the SwiftBroadband Safety specification in ARINC 781. At Virgin Galactic, he is responsible for the overall information security program for the leading provider of commercial private space travel. He lives in Southern California, where he enjoys hiking and gourmet cooking with his wife.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1046/thumbnail.jp