From the Navy Kitchen to the Cybersecurity Frontier: Gregory Wilson's Transformative ...

Gregory Wilson's Career Journey from Chef to Cybersecurity Professional by Kelsey Kendall follows a former Navy chef's transformation into a federal cybersecurity expert through Old Dominion University's programs.

Wilson spent over two decades as a chef before transitioning to accounting and eventually discovering his passion for cybersecurity at ODU. His diverse background from culinary arts to business has proven valuable in his current role developing automated processes and tools for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, where he helps defend America's critical infrastructure.

• Received National Science Foundation CyberCorps Scholarship requiring federal service commitment
• Earned graduate certificate in AI in Cybersecurity among first ODU students
• Completed internships with Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab and Valor Cybersecurity
• Now develops efficiency tools and processes for federal cybersecurity operations