Curiosity is
the beginning.
Capability is
what comes next.

A veteran teacher of Pittsburgh Public Schools and an Intelligence Analyst/Cyber Operations Specialist with the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Boyce found an unmet need in cybersecurity among secondary students in the Pittsburgh area. He started teaching a course on offensive/defensive cyber operations that turned into a competition aimed at secondary students called pps{CyberTacticsFest}, due to the growth of this competition he founded the CyberTacticsForge to offer his students more opportunities and provide more relevant and engaging content as well as to provide students in SW PA with more opportunities. Mr. Boyce hopes to help grow local cybersecurity talent in Pittsburgh and assist teachers across the country in doing the same in their area.

A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Taylor McCampbell serves as the Board Chair for CyberTacticsForge. As a lead coordinator and challenge author for picoCTF, he has been instrumental in connecting graduate students and educators with the pps{CyberTacticsFest}. His research at Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab focuses on lowering barriers for K–12 teachers to integrate cybersecurity education into their classrooms, aligning directly with CyberTacticsForge’s mission to expand access to hands-on cybersecurity learning. Taylor’s curiosity, mentorship, and commitment to authentic engagement continue to shape the organization’s growth and impact.

A passionate educator and administrator in Pittsburgh Public Schools, Vincent is known for his hands-on leadership. He is the familiar face that engages with students and teachers in schools across the district. Deeply connected to the educational community, he coordinates opportunities for Pittsburgh students to engage in local and regional STEAM programs and initiatives, building meaningful bridges between classrooms and real-world experiences. As Vice Chair, Vincent guides CyberTacticsForge’s efforts to reach students and schools where the impact will be most meaningful, amplifying student voice and creating pathways for mentorship and authentic learning.

As a retired teacher with Pittsburgh Public Schools, Glenn brings a nuanced and practical understanding of how to collaborate effectively with school administration while maintaining a strong focus on student experience. With extensive experience in workforce development and education-to-industry pipelines, Glenn explores and expands opportunities for students to gain applicable, real-world experience. As the Executive Director of Aerium, a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3), he leads efforts to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation AAM, UAS, and crewed aircraft technologies—and to develop the workforce that will build, operate, and sustain them.

A Master Host Analyst and Cyber Operations Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve, Mr. Miller brings extensive real-world expertise to CyberTacticsForge. As a full-time network defender with experience as a Director of Information, Threat Hunter, and Information Security Manager, he ensures that CyberTacticsForge provides participants with relevant, industry-aligned, and marketable skills. His leadership helps maintain the organization’s focus on delivering authentic, hands-on experiences that reflect the current demands of the cybersecurity field.

A cybersecurity student at Robert Morris University, Mintas is tackling the wireless and radio-frequency defense components of the upcoming pps{CyberTacticsFest}. Methodical, communicative, and highly self-motivated, he has been instrumental in shaping how wireless defense work roles will appear in the final competition, from technical design to student-facing presentation. Mintas currently trains with the same toolset used in the event and has also supported outreach efforts, helping to bring new partners such as the Western Area Career & Technology Center into the CyberTacticsForge community. His enthusiasm for hands-on learning and his interest in developing a future UAS hacking competition reflect his growing leadership in the field of cybersecurity education.