Lee Howder is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 23 years of experience supporting mission-critical systems for federal agencies, including NASA and the U.S. Navy. He is the founder of Howder Labs, a veteran-owned consulting firm specializing in secure systems integration and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Before launching Howder Labs, Lee led large-scale infrastructure modernization projects such as the deployment of Software-Defined Access (SDA) and 10G backbone upgrades. Lee’s credentials include advanced certifications in network security (CISSP, CEH, Cisco, Red Hat). A U.S. Army veteran, Lee brings a mission-focused mindset to modernizing legacy infrastructure.