Scott-Johnston-FIU-Keynote-speakerScott A. Johnston is President of JohnsTek, Incorporated, an international strategic technology engineering firm with locations in Miami and Asuncion, Paraguay. The company provides critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity solutions throughout Latin America.

Mr. Johnston received a B.S. degree in Economics from the James Madison University and an M.S. in Information Technology Program Management from the University of Maryland. He is a former U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) senior executive in law enforcement information sharing, and a long time technology consultant to the Defense Intelligence Agency. Before founding JohnsTek, Mr. Johnston held senior management positions with prominent defense contractors, leading large-scale domestic and international technology integration projects for the U.S. government.

He is the recipient of the DHS Secretary’s Award for Excellence; the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Award for protecting the Homeland; and numerous awards and commendations earned while serving on active duty with the U.S. Army.