102: Unveiling the Multifaceted Brilliance: A Dive into the World of Bill Lawrence

(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security

We are delighted to have Bill Lawrence, the Chief Delivery Officer at Itegriti Corporation, joining us on the podcast today!

For those unfamiliar with Bill, he is a well-rounded and multifaceted individual. He is a technologist, artist, and a loving father and husband, in addition to being a talented singer, Navy veteran, and pilot.

Bill is known in the industry for his many achievements. In today’s conversation, we unveil the various layers of his experiences and perspectives, and he shares insights into the unique facets that have defined his professional and personal journey.

Stay tuned as we delve into the steps and milestones that have shaped Bill’s dynamic career!

Show highlights:

• How Bill started programming in the fourth or fifth grade
• How a movie inspire him to join the military
• Bill shares some of his exciting fighter pilot experiences
• Bill’s Naval Academy experiences included computer science studies and exposure to cybersecurity
• Bill reflects on teaching cybersecurity at the Naval Academy
• How he transitioned in his career after quitting the Naval Academy
• Bill discusses his time spent as a project manager at NERC
• How Grid X evolved and grew
• Cybersecurity and compliance within the energy industry
• The importance of reading books and applying them to life to make a positive impact
• Why Bill finds quantum computing and AI exciting prospects

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Bill Lawrence on LinkedIn

ItegritiCorporation

Books mentioned:

The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni

How to Be Perfect by Michael Perry