Michelle Bakeris serves as Director of Corporate Security at BTS Software Solutions, where she leads the company’s security program and advises leadership on policies, compliance, and security operations supporting mission-focused programs. With nearly three decades of experience across the defense and intelligence community ecosystem, Michelle has held security leadership roles with organizations including Raytheon, SERCO, Parsons, and PCI/BigBear.ai. Throughout her career she has managed comprehensive security programs spanning personnel, physical, and operational security while ensuring alignment with federal requirements and customer expectations. Michelle is widely recognized for building strong security cultures, guiding organizations through complex regulatory environments, and helping teams understand and navigate security processes with confidence.