This year BSidesHBG features a combined Career and Gov Tech Village
The agenda for this 2025 includes:
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Career progression focused talks.
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Two fireside panel discussions on Gov Tech and careers.
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Resume reviews - Please bring a two PRINTED copies of your resume for review.
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Headshots - We have a photographer on site to take professional headshots.
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Networking hour for attendees to mingle.
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Open forum - For AMAs and job advertisements for anyone interested.
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The agenda will be posted below once finalized - COMING SOON!
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Resume reviews
Mentoring/Career Coaches
Career experts and mentors
11:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 15:30
One-on-one 15 minute slots for participants to get their resume reviewed by an expert.
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One-on-one 15 minute slots for participants to discuss and seek guidance on their career plans.
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** PLEASE BRING TWO COPIES OF YOUR RESUME ALONG FOR REVIEWS.
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**All sessions are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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**Prior scheduling is not available.
Career Coaches and Mentors
Village Lead
Career Coach and Mentor
John Stoner
Mr. Stoner is an accomplished CISSP, PMP certified US Army veteran with an extensive 24-year track record in the US Intelligence Community (USIC), defense and military sectors, national security industry and private industry. He has over 14 years of expertise in cybersecurity. His proficiency spans Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), intelligence analysis, APT analysis, RMF, GRC, course development, and instruction. He has been involved with The Diana Initiative for years running the career village, he also volunteers with VetSec and runs a yearly online resume clinic workshop among many other volunteer activities in the cybersecurity community.
Career Coach and Mentor
Nikkia Henderson
Ms. Henderson is the current President of the Women in Cybersecurity Mid Atlantic Affiliate and a current federal employee. She has a Bachelors in Business Administration, a Masters in Cyber Policy, and is passionate about helping others find their career path into federal cybersecurity.