Starting with CDM Smith in 2011 as an automation engineer, Lick was originally responsible for designing and programming industrial control systems, most commonly at water and wastewater treatment facilities. In his 13 years with the firm, Lick has gained expertise in programmable logic controllers, human machine interface systems and cybersecurity planning and risk management. His interest in cybersecurity came soon after starting his career as an engineer, leading him to a master’s degree and the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification. With these qualifications, Lick dedicated himself to developing cybersecurity standards and practices for CDM Smith. In 2023, he was promoted to the national role of operational technology cybersecurity discipline leader, where he focuses on staff development, advancing the cybersecurity capabilities in the automation practice and the proper application of technology. Dedicated to spreading knowledge, Lick is a mentor within CDM Smith and speaks consistently at conferences, webinars and client meetings. He has presented on various topics including enhanced chemical feed control, ammonia-based aeration control, cybersecurity and high-performance human machine interface graphics. Lick is an active participant in ISC2’s Long Island, New York, chapter, providing a unique perspective to a membership comprised mostly of information technology professionals. Outside of work, Lick is a devoted family man and his wife and two children are at the heart of everything he does. He also loves to explore, whether that is the natural beauty and towns of Long Island or the national parks out West.

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