Hello, I'm

Dex-Xavier Copeland

GRC Engineer | AI Safety & Governance Researcher

"Brewing Knowledge. Securing the Future."

A 12-year U.S. Air Force veteran passionate about making AI governance practical and accessible. I help organizations harness AI responsibly through strategic frameworks and ethical governance.

DC Metro Area | Remote

If you don't have time to do it right, you don't have time to do it again.

Mr. Morgan, Commander, Financial Management Flight

A 12-year U.S. Air Force veteran with a passion for Cybersecurity, GRC, Education, and AI Governance. Throughout my career, I've gained a broad skillset spanning across multiple domains, including financial analysis, risk management, network security, curriculum development & instruction, and systems administration. It's helped me approach challenges with a holistic perspective and given me the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, regardless of their technical background.

That quote from Mr. Morgan applies more than ever in today's world. As rapid adoption of AI into our daily lives and business processes continues to grow, the need for responsible AI programs and education for average users has never been more critical. We can't afford to be careless with AI adoption, nor how we govern it within our organizations.

I'm on a mission to help companies and individuals harness the evolving power of AI, responsibly, through the innovation of strategic frameworks and ethical governance. With uncompromising effort (and a few cups of coffee), I believe we can get there.

12+ Years Experience

U.S. Air Force veteran with diverse technical background across cybersecurity, GRC, and systems administration

Mission-Driven

Committed to making AI governance practical and accessible through responsible innovation and ethical frameworks

Collaborative Approach

Holistic perspective with proven ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Core Competencies

A versatile skill set honed through years of experience in military, tech, and GRC domains.

Cloud Platforms

AWS
Azure
GCP

Security & Compliance

ISO 27001
ISO 42001
NIST CSF
NIST RMF

Programming & Scripting

Python
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
PowerShell
Bash

GRC Frameworks

NIST RMF
ISO 27001
ISO 42001

Tools & Technologies

CloudFormation
Terraform
AWS Security Hub
GuardDuty
CloudTrail
DynamoDB
Lambda
S3

Specialized Skills

Risk Assessment
Security Auditing
Policy Development
Curriculum Development
Systems Administration
Financial Analysis
Project Management
Network Security
Generative AI
AI Governance
AI Safety

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that demonstrate my passion for problem-solving and building practical tools.

VA Disability & Salary Calculator
VA Disability & Salary Calculator

A comprehensive web application that calculates the gross salary needed to achieve a desired take-home pay, accounting for VA disability compensation, federal, and state taxes.

Key Achievements:

  • Helped disabled veterans calculate net income accurately
  • Accounts for VA disability compensation
  • Includes federal and state tax calculations
JavaScript
HTML
CSS

Credentials & Certifications

A commitment to continuous learning and professional development validated by industry-recognized certifications.

18
Total Certifications
15
Completed
3
In Progress

In Progress

ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
ISC2
In Progress
ISO 42001 Lead Auditor
ISO
In Progress
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
ISO
In Progress

Completed

Advanced Security

ISC2 SSCP (System Security Certified Practitioner)

ISC2

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA

CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA

Cloud

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

Microsoft

AI & Management

Generative AI Leader

Google

Google AI Essentials

Google

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA

ITIL 4 Foundation

Axelos

Foundational

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

CompTIA A+

CompTIA

Linux Professional Institute - Linux Essentials

LPI

ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity)

ISC2

Content Creation Hub

As part of my interest in practical AI applications, I've built this tool to generate blog ideas on current topics. Select a domain to explore trending content suggestions.

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about GRC, AI governance, and cybersecurity. Whether you're looking for consulting services, want to discuss a project, or just want to connect professionally, I'd love to hear from you.

Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn. You can also check out my latest projects on GitHub or watch my content on YouTube where I share insights on AI safety and governance.

Contact Information

dexcopeland@gmail.com
DC Metro Area | Remote

Connect With Me

Areas of Interest

AI Governance & Safety
GRC Consulting
Cybersecurity Architecture
Policy Development
Training & Education
Speaking Engagements
Open Source Projects
Technical Writing