Anthony Macera is a Senior Computer Engineer at Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate with more than 30 years of experience of advancing programs for the Department of Defense.
Spearheading programs that advance the security of emerging technology is a theme in Macera’s career. When the use of Internet-connected devices skyrocketed in recent years, Macera was instrumental in identifying a need to secure the emerging technology across all its layers from the device to the Internet. His revolutionary insights and early involvement in the security of Internet-connected systems with sensors, known as the Internet of Things (IoT), led to his current management of six Phase 2 SBIRs focused on IoT technologies.
Macera is also the government leader of a multimillion-dollar project titled ORION (Open-Architecture Resilient IoT for Operational Networks), which is dedicated to assuring the security, functionality, and efficiency of IoT systems. Macera is committed to advancing security for IoT technology for government, industry, academia, and non-profit applications.