Aaron Yeip.
Aaron Yeip (Master of Science in Cybersecurity) is originally from Fall River, Massachusetts. While in high school, he balanced part-time work with college coursework, establishing the discipline that would shape his career. After a brief period at Rhode Island College and time working in emergency medical services, he made a decisive shift and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served at the Office of Naval Intelligence and completed two deployments.
As an Information Systems Technician, Yeip supported mission-critical shipboard communication and network systems in high-tempo operational environments, where reliability directly impacted mission readiness. While on active duty, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management from Arizona State University, a joint program in business and engineering, often completing coursework while deployed at sea.
Following his military service, Yeip transitioned into the defense sector as a Principal Network Engineer with Science Applications International Corporation, where he supports U.S. Navy C5ISR modernization initiatives aligned with NAVWAR and NIWC Pacific. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CompTIA CySA+, Security+, Linux+, and CSAP.
Yeip completed Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s accelerated Master of Science in Cybersecurity program with distinction while working full-time. His capstone research examines the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, with a focus on strengthening threat detection while addressing emerging risks.
He plans to continue advancing into senior leadership roles within cybersecurity and defense technology.
