Software development
Virtual System Development
Authentication & Access Control
Global System Deployment
Data Management
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Network System Automation
Western Iowa Tech
Sioux City, IA
A.A.S Industrial Robotics
Professional Training
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
C++ Programming
Microsoft Academe
Visual Studio 2005
SQL 2005
Hyper V
Pluralsight
Visual Studio 2012
SQL 2008
Javascript
Regular Expression
CSS3
HTML5
January 14, 2013
Lyle Cates combines innovation with exceptional information technology skills. As a result of his rare combination of capabilities, Lyle solves difficult problems on time and in budget.
I have seen Lyle design, develop, test and deploy a cyber solution to a national need - and do so before a separate team completed development of a more costly and less effective solution.
Lyle works well within resource as well as time requirements. Lyle’s solutions were notable because of their cost effectiveness. This enables widespread implementation.
To me, the most valuable part of working with Lyle is his clarity and honesty. He describes clearly the limitations of current programs as well as the requirements of and utility of optional programs. Lyle’s honesty has helped avoid mistakes and the costs associated with mistakes.
I recommend Lyle Cates without condition.
Dr. David Albright,
Research Bureau Chief
November 9, 2010
I probably worked with several hundred IT specialists. Until I met Lyle Cates, I can truthfully say that I never had IT specialists who could understand and provide the operational needs for those advanced weapons system. Lyle can, not only think operationally, he also has the unique ability to squeeze out of the operator, what is really needed. For example, he developed a very large-scale national working and functional virtual private network for a very large Federal organization that has spent millions on systems that did not provide for their needs or simply work. Mr. Cates is absolutely the best IT person I have ever associated with and his ability to produce a system from hardware to custom software that is needed for a particular challenge is without equal. Had I had Lyle when I was in the Air Force, I am certain I would have saved not only funds but also more importantly, implementation time and testing resources. I suspect that his background in engineering before he developed his computer skills contributes to his unique ability. I know that he has deeply impressed two of our National Laboratories, Los Alamos and Sandia at Kirtland AFB. In the computer world, there is absolutely none better!
Barry Howard, Colonel, USAF (Ret)
CEO, Howard Security Consultants
January 16, 2013
I was very fortunate to have met Lyle Cates over 10 years ago, and have enjoyed both a professional and personal relationship. I have found Lyle to be extremely competent and knowledgeable in all areas and especially when dealing with computers, networks, secure systems, and programming. Lyle has the ability to understand what it takes to accomplish projects and has the keen foresight to anticipate system needs, shortfalls, workarounds and operational requirements while complying with budget and regulatory guidelines. I strongly recommend him for any computer, network, programming needs and would definitely employ his talents for any future systems endeavor.
Timothy J. Olivas, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Ret)
Analyst-Department of Homeland Security