Ken formerly served the as Head of Operations at BlockTrace, a full service blockchain analytics and cyber intelligence company delivering custom analytic and technical solutions to government clients. Prior to joining BlockTrace, Ken served as a Senior Operations Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency. He retired from federal service in September 2022 following two decades of combined service at CIA and the Department of State. He has long professional expertise working on Middle East and East Asia issues, including assignments at CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence (CCI). Prior to retiring, Ken served as the Deputy Chief of Operations at CCI.