30
years leading tech
$15T+
network secured
700
person org
1
co-authored book
Rudy
Martinez
At the intersection of artificial intelligence
and national security.
30 years shaping technology at the edge of what's possible — from classified Navy SIPRNET and NIPRNET communications to directing IT for autonomous systems redefining modern warfare. Published author on AI. Doctoral researcher in AI governance. Architect of what comes next.
San Antonio, TX · rudy@rudymartinez.ai
30 Years · Career Arc
Jun 2025 – Dec 2025
Stealth-stage autonomous systems startup in the defense sector. Details undisclosed.
May 2023 – May 2025
Directed IT for a 700-person defense AI company through its growth to a $2.8B valuation. Zero-trust architecture, secure enclaves, and infrastructure for autonomous systems in classified and unclassified environments.
Dec 2021 – Apr 2023
Led cloud transformation across 5 global manufacturing facilities. Designed smart factory infrastructure and automated operations that reduced downtime across the network.
2015 – 2021
Built cybersecurity programs and CI/CD pipelines for a network spanning 200+ countries processing $15T+ annually. Led digital learning transformation for a 20,000-person global workforce.
2004 – 2014
Enterprise incident management and cloud application governance for a 150,000-employee organization across 180 countries. Implemented ITIL frameworks that reduced mean time to resolution across critical systems.
1994 – 2004
10 years. Cryptographic communications, secure systems, and leadership under operational pressure across multiple deployments.
Published Work · 2024
The AI Mindset
Co-authored with 30+ global contributors
Translates complex socio-technical questions about AI into actionable frameworks for leaders, builders, and ethicists. Case studies span defense, public sector, and decentralized systems. Co-authored by an active defense AI practitioner with 30 years of operational experience.
- · AI governance playbooks for enterprise and defense
- · Ethical alignment in accelerated innovation cycles
- · Tactical frameworks for AI culture and creative collaboration
What People Say
“Rudy and Jake don't just set things up and leave. They handed off documentation I could actually use, explained every decision they made, and didn't leave until everything worked. That's the military standard — and it's exactly what a business needs from its IT team.”
Work With Me
Currently accepting 1–2 engagementsFractional CTO
AI adoption strategy, security modernization, and defense-grade systems architecture.
Helped a defense AI company build zero-trust infrastructure that passed classified audits on schedule.
Advisory
Board and executive advisory on AI strategy, cybersecurity posture, and CMMC compliance.
Advised a defense contractor leadership team through a CMMC Level 2 readiness program.
Speaking
Keynotes on defense AI, AI ethics, and technology leadership for conferences and executive briefings.
Available for in-person and virtual engagements. Academic collaborations welcome.
Education
Strayer University
MS, Cybersecurity
2019 – 2022
St. Edward's University
BA, Information Systems
2011 – 2013