Ethan Gold

Ethan Gold serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing at the United States Coast Guard Academy, joining the Cyber Systems program in 2019. His professional background integrates 9 years of oceanographic fieldwork (including 50+ research cruises aboard USCGC Healy) with 8 years of corporate IT security experience.

His educational qualifications include:

• M.S. in Computer Science, Columbia University (2001)
• B.A. in Computer Science and Math Correlate, Vassar College (1997)

Mr. Gold's research spans Cyber Systems, Ocean Data Management, and Robotics, with emphasis on data visualization for marine science. His interdisciplinary work bridges field oceanography and cybersecurity, leveraging extensive hands-on experience from research vessels to corporate environments. Early robotics publications evolved toward specialized ocean data systems, reflecting practical problem-solving in extreme operational settings.

His publication history shows a clear trajectory from robotics research (2000-2001) to marine data management innovations (2014-2019), demonstrating consistent focus on data-intensive systems for challenging environments. Key themes include real-time data processing, visualization tools, and infrastructure design for scientific fieldwork.

Mr. Gold has not listed any scientific awards or fellowships.

He serves as Capstone Advisor for senior projects while teaching core courses including Introduction to Computing, Operating Systems, and Software Engineering. His industry and field experience provides practical context for student projects in cybersecurity and data systems.

As part of the Cyber Systems faculty, Mr. Gold contributes oceanographic data management expertise to the academic program, connecting classroom instruction with real-world maritime operational challenges through his unique blend of seagoing and IT security experience.