Brad McGoran

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About Brad McGoran

Christian, Husband, Father of Three, Flying Car Dreamer, National Security Consultant, Identity Management ExpertI help clients, government agencies, and national security programs strengthen mission resilience through advanced identity management, credentialing, and secure access technologies. As a Principal Engineer and leader of Exponent’s Identification Technology group, I combine deep technical expertise with hands‑on program management experience to deliver reliable, compliant, and high‑assurance solutions for critical applications.I am a licensed Professional Engineer (California), cybersecurity‑certified specialist, and Certified Smart Card Industry Professional (CSCIP) with over two decades of experience working with federal departments, defense contractors, and technology vendors to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of complex identification systems.At Exponent, I direct engineering teams responsible for:* Security assessments and consulting* Smart credential quality control, vendor audits, and program oversight* Manufacturing line audits to evaluate supply‑chain integrity, product reliability, and standards compliance* Systems interoperability and qualification testing for security credentials (RFID, NFC, IoT, etc.)* Reliability, risk, and failure analyses of secure identification, e‑passport, and mobile payment systemsI regularly provide expert consulting on smart card design evaluation, encryption, biometrics, access control solutions, anti‑counterfeiting technologies, and emerging post‑quantum cryptography approaches that impact mission‑critical identification platforms.I’ve served as a subject‑matter expert, keynote speaker, and advisor to universities, federal programs, and professional societies advancing secure identity solutions that protect people, assets, and infrastructures essential to national security.Specialties: Identity & Credentialing Systems (ICAM)| Smart Cards | Biometrics | RFID/NFC | Encryption | Cybersecurity | Reliability & Quality Assurance | Government Contracting | Security Countermeasures | Anti‑Counterfeiting | Quantum Computing & Post‑Quantum Algorithms (PQC)If your company, agency, or contracting office is seeking proven engineering support for secure identity or credentialing initiatives, contact me to explore how Exponent’s resources and expertise can help achieve your mission objectives.Lastly, please reach out to me if you are in need of expertise in any field of engineering or science. I will happily help connect you with the right experts and resources.