Speakers 2025
Shawn Silva-Cosgrove, CEO, S12 Tech Consulting LLC
Shawn Silva-Cosgrove is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP, RMP) and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over 13 years of leadership experience in IT project and program management, risk mitigation, and systems implementation within government and defense sectors. Currently serving as a Program Manager and Acquisition Strategy & Documentation SME at Hanscom AFB, Shawn specializes in aligning technical execution with strategic acquisition goals. With a Master’s in IT Management and a broad range of certifications—including ITILv4, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and CompTIA Security+—Shawn brings both academic rigor and real-world application to his instruction. His passion for process improvement, team development, and mission success has resulted in major operational efficiencies and measurable cost savings throughout his career. Shawn is known for his clear communication, collaborative leadership, and commitment to continuous learning. Whether in the classroom or the field, he creates engaging learning environments that connect theory to practice and inspire students to lead with confidence and clarity.