Mikel Costello is an enterprise architect and former IT executive with 25+ years of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud strategy across government and military sectors. At Washington Technology Solutions, he leads statewide IT strategy, designs secure multi-cloud environments, and develops governance frameworks to enhance cybersecurity and reduce technical debt. A Zero Trust and SASE thought leader, he authored Washington’s Zero Trust White Paper. His career includes managing large technology portfolios, modernizing infrastructure, and delivering cost-efficient, resilient, and mission-aligned IT solutions across multi-agency environments.