Robert Vaughn who serves as Chief Innovation Officer, Executive pf Path2Tech, and Head of NPower’s National Instructors Institute (NII). In this role Robert oversees our instructional staff and leads the strategic design, direction, and integration of curriculum trough creative on and off-ramps. Robert also helps innovate around technical content and ensure the effectiveness of NPower’s proprietary pedagogical approach to teaching.  Robert brings two decades of experience, having served in various roles such as a Chief Technology Officer, Global Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer for major corporations such as GM Financial, NetScale, and Globe Life.  

Robert has trained thousands of veterans and service members internationally as part of the DOD cybersecurity warfare program. As a national leader in curriculum and certifications training, Robert has served as a national dean for leading global for-profit training organizations (New Horizons, NEC Corp, and Global Knowledge).  notable accomplishments include being recognized as a “Global Leadership Forum Superstar” at the 3rd annual Global Leadership with over fifty it professional certifications, three graduate degrees in (business, cybersecurity, and education), and as a successful founder of a start-up it security and private equity company firm. Robert is now leading the way in designing and implementing generative A.I. strategies, systems, and solutions to scale the impact of technical and power (soft) skills in the workforce.