Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Location: ECPI University, 
5555 Greenwich Rd – Suite 360, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

 

Speaker Bio: Roops Ramdon is an IT and cybersecurity professional with the Department of
the Navy, where he supports enterprise C5ISR modernization, IT governance, and readiness initiatives. He has been actively involved with ISSA Hampton Roads for more than 12 years, serving in multiple leadership roles, including Chapter President.

Roops is also a graduate of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), where he expanded his leadership experience across the DoD, federal government, and international defense organizations. Beyond his professional career, he actively seeks leadership and
community-building opportunities through organizations such as the Porsche Club of America.

He is passionate about professional development, mentorship, and helping others recognize how relationships, volunteer leadership, and professional organizations can expand both their careers and their sphere of influence.

Talk Description: Many professionals join organizations like ISSA for training and certifications, but the greatest value often comes from the relationships, leadership experiences, and opportunities built through active involvement. In this session, Roops Ramdon shares how 12 years with ISSA Hampton Roads, combined with leadership experiences in the Navy and the DoD Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), helped expand his network, develop leadership skills, and create career opportunities.
Learn how volunteering, mentorship, and professional organizations can help accelerate your career, grow your influence, and build leadership experience both inside and outside cybersecurity.

 

After-Social:

As soon as the meeting is over, we will take all our chatting over to Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill. It is down the street from ECPI on the corner of Newtown Road. Let’s have some fun together.

Schedule:

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet and Network

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Introduction and upcoming events discussion

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A

7:15 PM – 7:45 PM ISSA-HR Business Meeting (Meeting ends)

7:45 PM – Unofficial social @ Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill

Registration:

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994018094799