Neal Harper
30+ years of business and technology experience, 2x founder, 30+ years as a US Navy Information Warfare Officer (Retired).
US
Open to advisory
Engineering & Tech
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5
Hours / month
About Neal
Neal Harper is a seasoned leader, with over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, technology management, and business development. He is a recently retired (2022) U.S. Navy Officer. While on active duty and as a consultant with US Central Command (USCENTCOM), he developed, planned, and managed IO operational plans and orders, applying intelligence analysis to influence target audiences in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND).
In the private sector, he possesses a rich background in leading diverse teams and accomplishing complex missions. As the Managing Partner and CEO of Digital Armor LLC, he specializes in IT, cybersecurity, and digital modernization strategy. Previously, Neal served as the Director of Business Development at Semantic AI, focusing on ML/AI analytics solutions for Federal and commercial sectors.
In the non-profit arena, Neal significantly contributed to Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge Inc. as Vice President and COO, expanding donor bases and partnerships.
He holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing, complemented by his proficiency in cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CMMC. His diverse experience, combined with his strategic insight, makes him an invaluable asset to the Company.
Company
Principal Assets Limited Inc.
immersaai.com
Developing multiple revenue streams by leveraging our database of over 200,000 images of art and photography (licensed & copyrighted) in hospitality e-commerce and to transform commercial interior design with an applied AI.
Company Stage
Prelaunch
Location
New York, United States
Industry
Technology
Skills
Military Veteran
Recently retired (2022) U.S. Navy Officer with over 30 years of active duty service.
MBA
Holds an MBA in Global Management, indicating advanced business education.
Founder
A 2x founder, including serving as Managing Partner and CEO of Digital Armor LLC.
BBA
Holds a BBA in Marketing, providing a foundational understanding of marketing principles.
Leadership
Over 25 years of experience in leading diverse teams and complex missions across military and private sectors.
Government
Served over 30 years as a U.S. Navy Officer and consultant to USCENTCOM.
Entrepreneurship
Founded and led Digital Armor LLC as CEO, specializing in IT and cybersecurity.
Information Warfare
Served 30+ years as a US Navy Information Warfare Officer.
Business Development
Possesses a rich background in business development, including for ML/AI analytics solutions.
Technology
Over 30 years of diverse experience spanning technology management and solutions.
Management
Managed strategic planning, technology, and business development initiatives for over 25 years.
Business Strategy
Developed and implemented strategic business initiatives as CEO and Managing Partner.
CompTIA Security+
Proficient in cybersecurity as evidenced by CompTIA Security+ certification.
Digital Modernization Strategy
Provides strategic guidance on digital modernization for various sectors.
Team Leadership
Proven ability in leading diverse teams to accomplish complex missions.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Specializes in cybersecurity and digital modernization strategy.
Information Technology
Specializes in IT strategy and provides solutions for digital modernization.
CMMC
Proficient in cybersecurity standards, holding CMMC certification.
Strategic Planning
Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic plans for various organizations.
Artificial Intelligence
Experienced in solutions involving ML/AI analytics and applied AI.
Military Operations
Supported major military operations including Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn.
Technology Management
Managed technology initiatives throughout his military and private sector careers.
Machine Learning
Worked with ML/AI analytics solutions for federal and commercial sectors.
Operational Planning
Developed, planned, and managed Information Operations (IO) operational plans and orders.
AI/ML Analytics
Focused on ML/AI analytics solutions for federal and commercial sectors at Semantic AI.
Intelligence Analysis
Applied intelligence analysis to influence target audiences during military operations.
Partnership Development
Expanded key partnerships within the non-profit arena.
Fundraising
Significantly contributed to expanding donor bases for a non-profit organization.
Non-Profit
Contributed significantly to the non-profit arena as a Vice President and COO.
Global Management
Gained proficiency in global management principles through an MBA.
Strategic Communication
Utilized intelligence analysis to strategically influence target audiences.
Marketing
Possesses foundational knowledge of marketing principles from a BBA degree.
Experience
job
Director of Business Development
Semantic AI
Focused on identifying and developing new business opportunities for ML/AI analytics solutions.
Successfully drove business development in Federal and commercial sectors for advanced ML/AI analytics solutions.
job
Vice President and COO
Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge Inc.
Contributed leadership in the non-profit arena.
Significantly expanded donor bases and developed partnerships for the organization.
education
BBA in Marketing
Academic Institution
Completed undergraduate studies with a focus on marketing principles and practices.
Obtained a BBA degree, building foundational knowledge in marketing and business administration.
job
Managing Partner and CEO
Digital Armor LLC
Leads diverse teams and specializes in IT, cybersecurity, and digital modernization strategy.
Founded and leads the company, providing expert guidance in technology and cybersecurity.
job
Officer / Consultant (Information Warfare Officer)
U.S. Navy / US Central Command (USCENTCOM)
Developed, planned, and managed Information Operations (IO) operational plans and orders, applying intelligence analysis to influence target audiences.
Supported Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND); retired as a U.S. Navy Information Warfare Officer after 30+ years of service.