ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- The Association of Old Crows honored a U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command computer engineer at the association's 50th International Symposium and Convention in Washington Oct. 30.
Paul Robb Jr., with the RDECOM Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, or CERDEC, received the AOC's Cyber Award for his contributions to the Army cyber community.
Each year the AOC recognizes individuals and units for their outstanding performance in furthering the aims of the AOC in support of the United States or Allied electronic warfare, information operations and electromagnetic spectrum operations, according to the AOC website.
Robb's AOC recognition stems from his more than 12 years of experience developing and transitioning cyber technologies that have ended in the field for Soldiers to leverage. He currently serves as the Cyber Technology Branch chief in CERDEC's Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate.
As a computer engineer with responsibilities such as project lead, team lead and branch chief, Robb has advanced CERDEC's ability to perform and demonstrate cyber research and development capabilities within I2WD's high fidelity laboratory environment and exercise operational vignettes to provide direct relevance of these capabilities to the Soldier, according to Kevin Boyle, CERDEC I2WD Chief Technology Officer.
"It's very gratifying to know that the cyber research and development we are doing here at I2WD will enable our Soldiers to maintain technological superiority on the battlefield," said Robb, who has several family members who are currently on active duty or have had prior military service.
"They inspire me to do my best every day," said Robb of his brother, grandfathers, aunt and uncle.
Robb's supervisors have noted that he has distinguished himself by his leadership and subject matter expertise to rapidly develop and deliver cyber capabilities into the hands of U.S. Soldiers for operational use.
"Paul has been instrumental in significantly advancing I2WD's Offensive Information Operations efforts," said Boyle.
Robb has negotiated technology sharing agreements with several organizations and brought numerous contracts to I2WD from the U.S. Cyber Command and Army Cyber Command, according to Boyle.
"These agreements enabled I2WD to leverage investments made by other organizations and bring advanced capabilities to the Soldier," said Boyle.
Additionally, as a member of the Army's Cyber Task Force, Robb has provided significant contributions to the development of the Army's Cyber Strategy for Heidi Shyu, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, according to William Taylor, acting chief of the I2WD Cyber/Offensive Operations Division.
Robb believes his work is made possible by his "peers in the cyber development community who share the common goal to deliver the best possible technology to the Soldier."
"I feel very fortunate to receive this award. There are many other engineers and scientists in the cyber community who continue to push the state of the art so that our soldiers maintain their technological edge, and I look forward to our continued collaboration as we address challenges in this dynamic domain," said Robb.
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