Dr. Michael Neumann
Strategic Leader in Cybersecurity, Government, and Transformation
Fractional CISO • City Executive • Author • Advisor to Industry & Government
With over 20 years of leadership across defense, public sector, nonprofit, and corporate enterprise, I specialize in helping organizations navigate complexity, protect their critical assets, and unlock transformation. I bring together the rigor of military operations, the precision of corporate cybersecurity, and the creativity of municipal revitalization to deliver results in high-stakes environments.
Transformation & Turnaround
Taking underperforming organizations and moving them to operational excellence.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Aligning organizations with NIST, DFARS, ISO, and CMMC frameworks.
Public Sector & Community Leadership
Revitalizing cities, leading nonprofits, and strengthening communities.
A Track Record of Leadership Across Sectors
Corporate Leadership
Directed enterprise cybersecurity and disaster recovery at GracoRoberts, authoring 600+ pages of DFARS/NIST/CMMC-aligned policy and guiding companywide compliance initiatives.
Download Case Study →Global Project Management
Delivered 11 simultaneous multimillion-dollar IT infrastructure projects at CGI, taking contracts from "yellow" underperforming to "blue" exceeding targets.
Download Case Study →Public Sector & Government
Led city revitalization strategies, infrastructure upgrades, and fiscal reforms in Texas; managed $840M of armored military assets and 300 personnel across Europe.
Download Case Study →Nonprofit Leadership
Founded and grew Share Africa, raising $1.2M+ in donations and forging partnerships for humanitarian impact.
Download Case Study →Academia & Writing
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, published author of two cybersecurity books, and instructor bridging theory with practice for professionals and students.
Download Case Study →Roles of Interest
Fractional / Interim CISO
- •Immediate security alignment with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ISO 27001.
- •Developed frameworks, disaster recovery, and policy libraries protecting global enterprises.
- •Advisor to leadership teams on compliance, risk management, and resilience.
City Manager / Public Sector Executive
- •Guided Electra, Texas, through fiscal recovery, infrastructure revitalization, and smart city initiatives.
- •Experienced in public works, economic development, and citizen engagement.
- •Skilled at aligning long-term strategic planning with community impact.
Cyber Advisory Firm
- •Advisor, helping organizations and municipalities close cyber gaps.
- •Custom solutions for SMBs, defense suppliers, and local governments.
- •Combining compliance frameworks with practical, affordable security operations.
Chief Transformation Officer / PE Executive
- •Proven record of contract turnarounds: lifted Daimler Trucks North America from "yellow" to "blue."
- •Expertise in organizational redesign, post-merger integration, and performance management.
- •Skilled in executive coaching and cultural transformation.
Critical Infrastructure Consulting
- •Drafted Congressional-level Critical Infrastructure Protection Plans.
- •Experience safeguarding energy, telecom, and defense installations while supporting local economies.
- •Balanced security enforcement with sustainable growth and lawful development.
Academia / Author-Speaker
- •Author of Culture Shift: Evolving Corporate Cybersecurity (storytelling approach) and The CMMC Checklist Manual (practical guide).
- •Speaker on strategic leadership, cybersecurity resilience, and municipal transformation.
- •Educator translating complex compliance frameworks into accessible lessons for organizations and universities.
Books & Thought Leadership
Culture Shift: Evolving Corporate Cybersecurity
A story-driven book illustrating how organizations can reframe culture to meet cybersecurity challenges.
The CMMC Checklist Manual
A detailed, practical resource for businesses and defense contractors preparing for CMMC compliance.
Together, these works showcase both my ability to inspire through narrative and to equip organizations with hands-on tools for immediate action.
Request Speaking Engagement / Order Signed CopiesRecognition & Highlights
- •Featured on the Front Page of Stars & Stripes for rapid U.S. Armor deployment to Poland.
- •Aviation Week Honorable Mention for logistics transformation.
- •Raised over $1.2M in nonprofit funding as founder of Share Africa.
- •Reduced inventory from $22M to $9M and cut wait times by 30% through Lean Six Sigma practices.
- •Authored 600+ pages of security policy aligning a global firm with NIST and DFARS.
Let's Discuss How I Can Help You Succeed
Whether you need a fractional executive, a city turnaround strategist, or a thought leader to guide transformation, I bring proven results from the battlefield to the boardroom.
For professional inquiries, please contact me directly:
Email: contact@michaelcneumann.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelneumann