Marcus Alston

Marcus Alston serves as the Information Systems Security Officer at the USPTO since March 2022, advising on security and privacy matters for multiple products and guiding stakeholders through the DEVSECOPS process. Prior to this role, Marcus was a System Analyst at Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies, overseeing compliance for 80 applications aligned with DoD and Army requirements. Additional experience includes positions as Configuration Analyst II at L-3 National Security Solutions, Project Specialist at Community Planning & Advocacy Council, Assistant Manager at American General Finance Services, and Manager in Training at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Marcus holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Temple University, earned between 2001 and 2005.