David Washburn is a cyber leader with over 10 years of experience delivering offensive cyber capabilities and driving strategic growth in complex mission environments. As OCO Division Director, he leads teams responsible for developing and executing high-impact cyber operations while aligning technical execution with long-term organizational objectives.

Prior to Cryptic Vector, David held leadership roles supporting several cyber missions across a variety of government partners where he built and scaled teams operating at the intersection of cyber operations, engineering, and strategy. With his foundation in computer science and time in the private sector prior to Cryptic Vector, David brings an expansive perspective to the role of Division Director. He is known for a people-first leadership style grounded in trust, accountability, and a relentless focus on mission success—captured by his guiding principle: People First, Mission Always.

David studied at the University of Cincinnati and is passionate about building resilient teams that thrive in customer collaboration and deliver outcomes that matter.