TechNet Augusta 2026

Harry Aderton
Advisory Chief Growth Officer
10x National Security


Mr. Aderton is an acquisition strategist, ecosystem architect, and recognized authority on defense acquisition transformation whose work is helping redefine how government transforms mission requirements into operational capability. Mr. Aderton has built a career connecting government priorities, emerging technologies, industry capabilities, and modern acquisition authorities into unified execution ecosystems that deliver operational capability at the speed of relevance. Throughout his career, Mr. Aderton has consistently built high-performing teams, cultivated trusted executive relationships, and helped government and industry leaders navigate complex mission, technology, and acquisition challenges with clarity, speed, and measurable results. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Aderton is a product of the Rutgers School of Engineering and is recognized as a pioneer in network systems management, holding foundational patents related to automated software patching and update technologies that continue to influence enterprise computing worldwide. He is also the bestselling author of Heaven's Night, with additional novels currently in development. A longtime resident of New Jersey's central coast, he remains closely connected to the historic Fort Monmouth community and enjoys spending time with his wife, Gloria, and their three sons.

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