Erik Castle

Background

About Erik Castle

Mr. Castle has over 25 years of federal and private sector operating experience. As an executive with PuriCloud, he has established and operated PuriCloud’s strategy and vision since the company's inception. PuriCloud recently received GSA's 8(a) STARS Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), a $50 billion multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (MA-ID/IQ) contract designed to provide federal agencies with innovative information technology (IT) services-based solutions. Early in his career, Mr. Castle led technology investigations and operations as a Federal Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and played a critical role in establishing joint agency cybersecurity programs and procedures as a Senior Consultant at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Mr. Castle continues to share expertise in federal modernization to include work as a published author in the Utah Engineers Council Journal, “Upgrading Hill Air Force Base Infrastructure”, related to contributions as a Deputy Program Manager with the Air Force Material Command (AFMC). He has had a history of success and has received recognition awards such as the U.S. Department of the Air Force's, Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award (CSTEA), the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), Appreciation Award, and the Booz Allen Hamilton, Worldwide Technology Business (WTB) Award. He holds a Bachelor of Art in International Law and Diplomacy from Brigham Young University, a Master of Strategic Analysis from American Military University, a Master of Federal Privatizations from the University of Maryland and is currently studying cybersecurity law at Purdue University. Mr. Castle is also involved in many philanthropic efforts, has volunteered as a Russian Language Translator for the U.S. Secret Service, and was an living organ (kidney) donor.