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🌟 Celebrating Keifer Blandon’s 1 Year Arc at bladestack.io! 🌟 Today, we honor the "1 Year Arc" of Keifer Blandon, our Enjinia Daimyo (Sr. Manager) in the Enjinia Blade Division! 🥋⚙️ Keifer has been an absolute powerhouse, embodying the Cyber Samurai Ethos with his relentless commitment to learning, growth, and innovation. Over the past year, Keifer has not only led major projects but also made groundbreaking strides in several key areas: 🧠 Innovative Research & Development: Keifer has been at the forefront of our latest research work, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cybersecurity and engineering. 👷🏼♂️ Building a Managed Service: He has played a pivotal role in constructing our managed service offerings, ensuring that we deliver top-tier solutions to our clients. ⚡Optimizing bladeRAMP: Keifer has been instrumental in optimizing bladeRAMP, making it more efficient and effective for our customers. 🤓 Strategic Collaboration: Working closely with our founders, Keifer has been a key figure in shaping the future direction of bladestack.io. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Customer Relations: Keifer's ability to talk through customer challenges is unmatched, and it's no surprise that all of our customers love working with him. His approach is both technical and personable, making complex issues seem manageable. 💼 Business Development: His skills in business development have shone brightly at AWS events, where he’s forged valuable connections and brought in new opportunities. Keifer, your impact over the past year has been nothing short of transformative. You’re one of the coolest and most dedicated individuals on our team, and your contributions have set new standards in everything we do. Here’s to your continued journey with bladestack.io—may your blade continue to carve out paths of excellence! Join us in celebrating Keifer Blandon’s 1 Year Arc and the incredible value he’s brought to our organization. The lore continues to grow! #OneYearArc #CyberSamurai #EnjiniaDaimyo #bladestackio #Leadership #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #Growth #CyberSecurity #SchellmanCON #Teleport #ResearchAndDevelopment #ManagedServices #BusinessDevelopment

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Cyber Warrior, Saleem A.! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the birthday of our dedicated Cyber Warrior, Saleem Aknine! 🥳🎂 Saleem, your journey with bladestack.io has been nothing short of inspiring. From the moment you reached out to us, driven by your passion for the unique blend of cyberpunk, anime, and cybersecurity, you've brought unparalleled energy and dedication to our team. Transitioning from a Samurai Apprentice to a full-time Cyber Warrior, you’ve proven that with the right mindset, there's no limit to what can be achieved. As you continue to pick up the blades full-time, we’re excited to see you slashing through challenges, mastering new skills, and continuing to grow. Your relentless pursuit of excellence and passion for cybersecurity are truly commendable, and we're proud to have you as part of our bladestack.io family. Here's to another year of victories and growth, both in and out of the cyber realm. Keep shining, Saleem—your flame burns bright! 🔥 #HappyBirthday #CyberWarrior #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #Growth #Passion #Excellence #CyberSecurity

🌟 Celebrating Vincent Tham’s Two-Year Arc at bladestack.io!** 🌟 Today, we celebrate Vincent Tham’s “Two-Year Arc” at bladestack.io! As our Chief Operations Ronin and Partner, Vinnie has been with us from the very beginning, playing a crucial role in shaping the journey of bladestack.io. 🥋⚔️ Don’t let his aloof attitude fool you—Vinnie’s intellect is as sharp as the finest blade ever forged. His strategic vision and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in our growth and success. As bladestack.io continues to expand, so do the legends of those who have been with us from the start, and Vinnie’s lore is one for the ages. Here’s to Vinnie, to the journey we’ve shared, and to the many more chapters we’ll write together. The story of bladestack.io grows stronger with you on our side. Congratulations on your Two-Year Arc, Vinnie! #TwoYearArc #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #Leadership #Growth #Innovation #TeamSuccess #Anniversary

🌟 Leveling Up: Saleem A. Upgraded to Associate Consultant! 🌟 We’re excited to announce that Saleem A. has been promoted (or as we say, "upgraded") to Associate Consultant, earning the title of Cyber Warrior here at bladestack.io! 🥷⚔️ Saleem’s journey with us began when he reached out, sharing his passion for the unique blend of cyberpunk, anime, and cybersecurity that defines bladestack.io. Starting as a part-time Samurai Apprentice while finishing his studies, Saleem has consistently shown his commitment to doing good work and embracing the Cyber Samurai ethos. Now that his studies are complete, it’s time for Saleem to pick up the blades full-time and continue slashing through challenges as he learns and masters his craft in cybersecurity. We have full faith in your journey, Saleem! Congratulations on your promotion—there’s no stopping you now! 🚀 #Promotion #CyberWarrior #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #Leadership #CyberSecurity #Growth #Innovation #TeamSuccess

🌟 Celebrating a Promotion: Steven Goddard Upgraded to Consultant! 🌟 We are excited to announce that Steven Goddard has been promoted (or in our terms, "upgraded") to Consultant, officially earning the title of Cyber Ninja here at bladestack.io! 🥷💼 From the moment Steven joined us, transitioning from a completely different industry, he has demonstrated an unstoppable drive to become a true rockstar in the cybersecurity space. His journey is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to make a change and excel in a new field. Steven's dedication to mastering the intricacies of cybersecurity has been nothing short of inspiring. Steven, you've shown time and time again that you have what it takes to be a standout Cyber Samurai at bladestack.io. We have no doubt you'll continue to rock the cybersecurity space, and we’re excited to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve in your new role. Congratulations, Steven Goddard! The journey has only just begun, and there's no stopping our Cyber Samurai! 🚀 #Promotion #CyberNinja #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #Leadership #CyberSecurity #Growth #Innovation #TeamSuccess

🌟 Exciting News: Ethan First Upgraded to Cyber Netrunner (Sr. Consultant)! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that our very own Ethan First has been promoted (or as we say, "upgraded") to Sr. Consultant, officially becoming a Cyber Netrunner at bladestack.io! 🥷💻 Since Ethan first joined us as a Samurai Apprentice back in June 2022, he has consistently demonstrated that he’s truly one of the 1%’ers here at bladestack.io. From balancing full-time studies while taking on critical projects to rapidly earning top industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and CISSP—Ethan has shown relentless dedication and exceptional skill at every turn. Ethan has been instrumental in driving success across various key engagements, including leading full cybersecurity projects, supporting major cybersecurity vendors, and proving his Rockstar status time and time again during performance reviews. His journey from Samurai Apprentice to Cyber Netrunner has been nothing short of inspiring, and we have no doubt that Ethan will continue to rock the cybersecurity space. Congratulations, Ethan First! There’s no stopping our Cyber Samurai—onward and upward! 🚀 #Promotion #CyberNetrunner #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #Leadership #CyberSecurity #Growth #Innovation #TeamSuccess

🎉 Happy Labor Day from bladestack.io! 🎉 "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." – Phil Jackson 💪🏼 At bladestack.io, we honor and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion of our amazing team every day. This Labor Day, we want to reaffirm our commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring work environment where every Cyber Samurai can thrive. We believe that when our employees are happy and empowered, we all succeed together. Thank you to each and every member of the bladestack.io family for your relentless pursuit of excellence and for making our workplace a place where innovation and collaboration flourish. Enjoy a well-deserved break, and let’s continue to build a brighter future together! #LaborDay #EmployeeAppreciation #WorkCulture #bladestackio #TeamStrength #Gratitude #CyberSamurai

🌟 Announcing Our Samurai Supottoraito of the Month: Keifer Blandon! 🌟 This month, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Keifer Blandon, whose unwavering dedication, results-oriented mindset, and incredible contributions have made a significant impact on the bladestack.io team! 🎉 Keifer epitomizes what it means to be a true results-oriented samurai. Give him direction, and he'll take it, ask the right questions, and run with it—no additional management or oversight needed. His ability to consistently deliver exceptional work is deeply appreciated. 🙌 Just some of the Highlights of Keifer’s Contributions: 🏁 Ownership and Leadership: Keifer has taken full ownership of Enjinia meetings, diligently following up with our partners, supporting our customers, and working closely with other Shōguns to ensure follow-on contracts have proper guardrails in place. His initiative and leadership have been invaluable. 🛡️ 💰 Impressive BD Support: Keifer has been instrumental in supporting leadership and our BD efforts, from jumping on calls during the AWS Public Summit to being a staple presence at AWS Imagine. His knowledge and expertise have impressed not only our team but also the entire AWS crew and more. 🚀 😏 Customer Confidence: Keifer’s ability to walk and talk customers through processes, leaving them confident and comfortable with our services, is a testament to his exceptional communication skills. His efforts have consistently fostered trust and demonstrated the value BSIO brings, especially in our work with Harvard. 💼 🛤️ Successful Onboarding: Keifer successfully onboarded Matt Powell, showcasing his dedication to continual growth and mentoring within the BSIO team. His support has been crucial in ensuring smooth transitions and building strong team dynamics. 🤝 🎯 Critical Coordination: Keifer’s quick coordination of critical calls with our customer to review time-sensitive evidence prior to 3PAO uploads further solidified the trust between our customers and 3PAO partners. His ability to handle high-pressure situations with ease is truly commendable. 🗂️ Let’s not forget his rockstar 🎸 training presentation that left everyone in awe! 🎤 Keifer, your contributions are nothing short of exceptional. Your dedication, leadership, and ability to deliver results with minimal oversight make you a standout samurai at bladestack.io. Congratulations on being our Samurai Supottoraito of the month, Keifer! We’re excited to see the continued impact you will have on our team and our clients. 🎊👏 #SamuraiSupottoraito #Leadership #ResultsOriented #Teamwork #bladestackio #ExcellenceInAction #CustomerSuccess #Innovation #ContinuousGrowth

🎒✨ Repost from Amy Montoya and Empowered Mums ✨🎒 We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Empowered Mums for their 4th annual Back-to-School Drive! This year, our Cyber Samurais at bladestack.io teamed up with Amy Montoya to make an even bigger impact, providing much-needed school supplies, backpacks, and lunchboxes to kids in Loudoun County Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools. This initiative holds special significance for single moms in our community, helping ease the back-to-school transition for their children. Our efforts were made possible by the dedication and support of so many wonderful people. We were honored to donate $2,000 to this cause, and the turnout was nothing short of amazing—backpacks, lunchboxes, and food were handed out within 20 minutes flat! It was a heartwarming experience to see the smiles on so many faces and to know we were making a difference. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support this event! Bhanu Jagasia, Vincent Tham, Saleem A., Cabrina Martel, Rodolfo J. Miller, Amy Montoya, Mark, and Yeliz Ozgur—your contributions were invaluable. Let’s continue to support and uplift our communities. Together, we can make a positive impact! 💪🏽❤️ #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #EmpoweredMums #BackToSchool #Gratitude

🎉🥋 Happy Birthday to our Enjinia Daimyo, Keifer Blandon! 🥋🎉 Join us in celebrating Keifer Blandon, our incredible Sr. Manager of the Engineering Blade Division, on his birthday this August. Your leadership, dedication, and technical brilliance inspire us all. Here’s to another year of innovation and excellence. Enjoy your special day, Keifer! #HappyBirthday #CyberSamurai #bladestackio #EngineeringExcellence #TeamCelebration