Jeff Welgan is the Chief Strategist and CEO of skillrex, where he leverages over two decades of leadership experience in cybersecurity, business intelligence, and workforce modernization to transform talent management into a strategic organizational advantage. Known for his ability to drive innovation across both the public and private sectors, Jeff focuses on optimizing the cyber workforce through data-driven insights and systemic management.

Prior to founding skillrex, Jeff served as Chief Learning Officer at N2K Networks, where he led the development of workforce solutions centered on job role analysis, skill baselining, and alignment with the NIST-NICE framework. His earlier career includes significant tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he managed multi-million-dollar cybersecurity and threat intelligence programs, guiding teams through the intricacies of complex global cyber threat analysis.

A decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Jeff served as an Intelligence Analyst and Search & Rescue Swimmer. This background in high-stakes operational environments informs his disciplined and strategic approach to solving modern talent challenges. At skillrex, Jeff’s vision is to empower organizations to overcome the complexities of cyber talent management and turn them into measurable opportunities for success and growth.