Profile
Executive Profile & Dossier
Principal Architect | Patented Inventor (US 10,097,578) | Board-Validated Infrastructure Lead
Institutional Equivalency & Authority
My professional standing is built on a foundation of Board-Validated Mastery. Formally recognized by the Casitas Municipal Water District Board of Directors as an Advanced Journey Level Specialist, my 30-year career serves as a professional equivalency to an MS in Systems Engineering and an MBA. This authority is further validated by federal patenting and national media contribution (ABC News).
Strategic Career Documentation
Eric Lane
Executive Chief Information Officer & Cyber Defense Authority
Executive Profile
Visionary Executive and Technical Authority with 30 years of enterprise IT leadership and 23 years of specialized Electrical Controls and Industrial Automation (OT/IoT) expertise. Recognized as a premier "Trifecta" leader capable of bridging the critical gap between highly physical automated infrastructure (PLC/SCADA) and sophisticated, self-healing cloud enterprise systems. Proven track record of architecting uncompromising "security-by-design" frameworks that protect public utilities, global enterprise networks, and sensitive regulatory data from elite nation-state threat actors.
Nationally recognized Cybersecurity Contributor (ABC News) and Patented Inventor of the TITAN AI-driven Intrusion Prevention System. Deeply experienced in serving as a strategic partner to Boards of Directors and C-Suite executives to align technology initiatives with overarching fiscal and revenue goals. Expert at translating complex operational bottlenecks into highly scalable, ROI-driven architectural deployments that routinely reduce CAPEX expenditures by millions of dollars while ensuring 99.99% high-availability in environments where failure is not an option.
Core Executive Competencies
Enterprise IT/OT/IoT Strategy & Convergence
P&L Management & CAPEX Optimization
AI-Driven Threat Detection & Zero Trust Architecture
Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA) Security
Global Incident Response & Digital Forensics (DFIR)
Regulatory Compliance (NIST, SOC2, HIPAA, FCC)
Board-Level Advisory & Enterprise Risk Mitigation
High-Availability Redundant Infrastructure Design
Technical Ecosystem & Mastery
- Infrastructure & Global Networking: Sovereign architecture design, Corporate Router/Switch Engineering (Cisco, HP), Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), SDN, deeply segmented Data Center Engineering, and FIPS-compliant VPN protocols (RSA/SHA 256 GCM, IPsec/RFC 4301).
- Enterprise Cloud & Identity Governance: Full-Stack Microsoft ecosystem authority (Azure, Active Directory, Exchange, O365/M365), advanced Linux Systems mastery (CentOS, RHEL, Alpine), Identity Provider (IDP) integration (SAML 2.0, OAuth), and stringent Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR) alignment (MITRE ATT&CK / ISO 27000).
- Industrial Automation & Controls: Component-level hardware mastery, PLC Programming (Expert), HMI/SCADA Design, DCS (Distributed Control Systems), Custom PCB fabrication, Signal Processing, and deep knowledge of legacy and modern industrial networking protocols (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, FirstNet TCP 4G).
Professional Experience
SCADA Manager / Principal Architect
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY | San Dimas, CA
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY | San Dimas, CA
June 2026 - Present
Recruited to direct and modernize the enterprise-wide SCADA infrastructure supporting critical water distribution across 80+ California communities.
- Serve as the Program Manager for the overarching SCADA Master Plan, partnering directly with the Capital Program Management and Operations divisions to architect high-availability, ROI-driven control systems.
- Tasked with safeguarding critical infrastructure against advanced physical and cyber threats by strictly enforcing NIST 800-82 and ISA-101 standards.
- Lead continuous delivery initiatives and manage cross-functional technical teams to optimize operational workflows, deploy advanced PLC/HMI solutions, and significantly reduce CAPEX/OPEX expenditures while ensuring 99.99% telemetry uptime.
- Provide architectural escalation for the statewide grid and develop strategic infrastructure testimony for the utility’s General Rate Case.
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer & IT Director
V-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. | Camarillo, CA
V-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. | Camarillo, CA
2023 - 2025
Led R&D, industrial IT strategy, and hybrid-cloud infrastructure modernization for a cutting-edge energy technology firm.
- Spearheaded aggressive fiscal optimization initiatives, engineering custom PCB I/O solutions and overhauling motor controls with advanced Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), yielding a $2M CAPEX reduction while preserving crucial legacy form factors.
- Acted as the ultimate escalation authority for cyber defense, neutralizing active malware threats by completely rebuilding corporate router/switch architectures and deploying a FIPS-compliant 5G VPN for secure, zero-trust access to all remote SCADA sites.
- Directed the seamless enterprise migration to a Full-Stack Microsoft (O365/M365) ecosystem, enforcing rigorous Active Directory hardening and deploying next-generation Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to guarantee a 100% secure hybrid-cloud posture.
- Partnered directly with the CEO and Engineering Directors to forecast IT budgets, evaluate emerging digital technologies, and implement AI-assisted business processes with uncompromising fiscal discipline.
President & Principal Technical Consultant
BETTER INFORMATION SERVICES INC. (BISTECH) | Ventura, CA
BETTER INFORMATION SERVICES INC. (BISTECH) | Ventura, CA
1999 - Present
Founded and scaled an elite technology consultancy firm, delivering C-level strategic advisory and full-stack engineering to over 1,500 diverse global clients.
- Directed the successful completion of thousands of enterprise projects—ranging from concept to deployment—establishing a reputation for finishing ahead of schedule and under budget through expert management of contingency controls and supervisory activities.
- Architected highly redundant, self-healing network infrastructure virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and full-stack Linux solutions (RHEL/CentOS), delivering flawless high-availability data centers for clients operating in critical sectors.
- Served as Lead Digital Forensics (DFIR) expert and Incident Commander during high-profile breaches, utilizing advanced SIEM (Splunk) to identify, track, and surgically eradicate complex nation-state lateral movements.
- Operated as an external Chief Information Officer for high-value clients, authoring multi-million dollar technology roadmaps, negotiating vendor contracts, and regularly presenting technical feasibility proposals to legal bodies, boards of directors, and municipal councils.
SCADA, Automation & IT Systems Specialist
CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CMWD) | Oak View, CA
CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CMWD) | Oak View, CA
2019 - 2023
Rescued, stabilized, and modernized mission-critical regional water distribution networks governed by strict public sector mandates and an annual budget of $35M-$40M.
- Inherited a distressed physical infrastructure suffering from ancient SCADA failures and communications overlaps; executed a comprehensive strategic roadmap to achieve 99.99% uptime across 60+ remote operating sites.
- Led a complex organizational transition to comply with FCC 12.5 MHz narrowband mandates, successfully engineering and implementing GE MDS radios and dual FirstNet TCP 4G backhauls, completely eliminating expensive third-party tower leases.
- Served as hands-on operational leadership during the high-stakes takeover of a Golden State Water well field, diagnosing and seamlessly integrating ancient Modicon processors and serial radios into the modernized network while the field remained actively running.
- Innovated and deployed portable 4G LTE "Mitigation Units" coupled with specialized antenna technologies to establish immediate, real-time diagnostic control, decisively ending periods of "on-call chaos" for the utility's operations team.
Senior IT & Systems Engineer / Lead Developer
OASIS TECHNOLOGY INC. | Camarillo, CA
OASIS TECHNOLOGY INC. | Camarillo, CA
2012 - 2019
Drove advanced R&D for enterprise security products and served as the primary Tier 3 escalation architect for Fortune 500 accounts.
- Served as the Lead Full-Stack Developer and Project Manager for globally recognized clients, including Amgen and Verizon, overseeing the architecture of high-concurrency server clusters handling immense traffic loads.
- Conceptualized, engineered, and successfully Patented the "TITAN" IDS/IPS platform, leveraging early-adoption AI technologies to build a real-time, dynamic database of malicious network activity.
- Architected deep-stack routing, synchronization, and threat mitigation solutions for massive data centers, solving complex failure loops that paralyzed client operations.
- Fostered a culture of uncompromising excellence, mentoring cross-functional engineering teams to view security not as an obstacle, but as a foundational enabler of business continuity.
Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Lead
NGCS INC. | Ventura, CA
NGCS INC. | Ventura, CA
2002 - 2012
- Spearheaded the operation of a local ISP division, delivering wireless and dial-up internet, secure email services, and cloud storage to thousands of local customers leveraging highly customized Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server architectures.
- Directed the full-lifecycle installation of complex physical infrastructure, including Ethernet networking, telecommunications and phone systems, IP security cameras, warehouse PLC controls, medical office systems, and retail Point of Sale (POS) environments.
- Served as the primary technical consultant and corporate representative, driving high-value projects from initial sale and conceptual design through to final acceptance testing, delivery, and client sign-off.
- Commanded the end-to-end design, implementation, and rigorous testing of advanced corporate routing and switching infrastructures, heavily utilizing L2/L3 security and VLAN segmentation to enforce strict zero-trust principles.
- Managed the expansive deployment and continuous lifecycle of enterprise-wide Active Directory forests and Exchange servers, establishing a secure, scalable "full-stack" standard for the firm's major clientele.
Senior IT Specialist & Technical Project Manager
CYBER AD MEDIA INC. | Ventura, CA
CYBER AD MEDIA INC. | Ventura, CA
1999 - 2002
- Architected high-concurrency web solutions that successfully hosted 400,000+ dynamically generated pages, maintaining sub-second latency and 99.9% uptime for mission-critical digital advertising pipelines.
- Executed comprehensive internal hypervisor installations and managed bare-metal hardware engineering, significantly optimizing load balancing and server lifecycle management.
Senior Internet Programmer & Systems Consultant
CHANNEL ISLANDS DESIGN | Ventura, CA
CHANNEL ISLANDS DESIGN | Ventura, CA
1997 - 1999
- Engineered heavily customized Content Management Systems (CMS) and high-performance, fault-tolerant web architectures utilizing low-level C programming and early foundational web protocols.
- Pioneered proprietary SEO frameworks and data structuring techniques that consistently secured #1 global search rankings, driving unprecedented market share for early digital adopters.
Awards, Patents & Board-Level Recognition
- United States Patent Holder: Specialized Network Security & Converged Technologies. Sole inventor of the AI-driven TITAN Platform (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Engine).
- National Media Subject Matter Expert: Recognized cybersecurity authority and featured contributor on ABC News, communicating complex cyber threat landscapes to global audiences.
- Industry Commendation: Honored as the "Cyber Defense Magazine Infosecurity Award Winner" for outstanding Technical Innovation in the field of digital defense.
- Executive Professional Equivalency: Officially evaluated as possessing knowledge and leadership execution that strictly exceeds the requirements for a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA (Chief Technology Officer track), backed by 30 years of applied R&D mastery.
- Education: High School Diploma, VHS, Ventura, CA.
Institutional Validation & Commendations
| Issuing Authority | Key Validation Point | Document |
|---|---|---|
| CEO, V-Grid Energy | Fiscal Resilience & Regulatory Liaison | View Letter |
| Director of Engineering, V-Grid | Hardware Innovation & CAPEX Savings | View Letter |
| Board of Directors, Casitas MWD | Advanced Journey Level Infrastructure Oversight | View Dossier |
Media & Subject Matter Expertise
National Contributions to Cybersecurity Intelligence and Public Safety.
Expert Witness & Media Inquiries: Eric Lane is available for subject matter expert testimony and media analysis regarding IT/OT infrastructure security, patented network defense architectures, and industrial cybersecurity governance.