Mr. Norman K. Speicher III is a Program Manager with the Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate, where he leads research on the prevalence of open-source software in critical infrastructure. With over 30 years of expertise in critical infrastructure resilience, emergency communications, and public safety technologies, he has spearheaded initiatives integrating artificial intelligence into emergency management, advancing wildfire detection systems, and developing smart city IoT standards. Recognized through national awards and high-profile demonstrations, Mr. Speicher is regarded as a leader in driving innovation to secure and sustain critical infrastructure capabilities.