Brendan M. Curran is a Senior Operations Analyst and Systems Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he focuses on creating disruptive capabilities to ensure U.S. advantage in cyberspace.

Prior to joining the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in July 2023, Brendan served for 25 years in the Army as both an active duty commissioned and noncommissioned officer in the fields of engineering, intelligence, communications (signal), and space operations. He is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders, technology, and policy in support of national security.