Don Alexandre brings 30 years of hands-on experience in computers and electronics to his role at C3. His career began as a USAF fighter pilot before transitioning into 15 years of cyber warfare and commercial cybersecurity, covering aggressor operations, incident response, penetration testing, and vCISO engagements. He continues to serve as a reservist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Don holds a degree in Computers and Electronics from Cal State Long Beach (Cum Laude) and an Associate's Degree from Rio Hondo College. At C3, his focus is cyber defense and incident response, drawing on an attacker's perspective to build stronger defensive strategies for clients.

Outside of work, Don is based in northern Michigan and can usually be found wrenching on his truck or working toward his rescue diver certification.

TL;DR

 - 30 years in cybersecurity, with expertise in cyber defense, incident response, and penetration testing across military and commercial sectors

 - Former USAF fighter pilot and cyber warfare officer, currently serving in the Air Force Reserve

 - Northern Michigan local, truck mechanic at heart, and rescue diver in training