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Mitchell J McCarthy
Lecturer
Department of Defense Management
Phone: (831) 656-3480
Email: mjmccart@nps.edu
Overview
Lecturer, received a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University, an M.S. from Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Material Logistics and Financial Management, an M.S. from the National Defense University in National Resource Policy and Strategy and a Ph.D. in Information Sciences from NPS in 2021. His current research interests include the intersection of media events data and cyber intrusion activity. Mitch is a former Marine Officer, who led Marines in multiple operations and exercises throughout the Middle East and Pacific theaters. He transitioned from the Marine Corps as a Colonel. In October of 2016, he was honored to join the DRMI faculty.
NPS Experience
- 2016 - current: Administratively Determined (AD), Rank 03 / Step 45
Research Interests
The relationship between media events data and cyber intrusion activity.
Teaching Interests
Resources management, cost / risk simulations, expected value, probability, risk in uncertainty, training and education military policy
Awards
- 2019 - Mills Medal, Naval Postgraduate School Foundation
- 2019 - Letter of Appreciation, Ministry of Defense, Ukraine
Boards, Memberships, & Certifications
Professional Memberships
- 2017 Senior Editor, Journal of Defense Resources Management
Scholarly Work
Publications
- Journal Articles
- McCarthy, M. J, (2020). IS SCIENTIFIC REASONING THE KEY TO LEAN SIX SIGMA’S SUCCESS? Journal of Defense Resources Management, 1(11), 17-29.
- Gates, W. R., & McCarthy, M. J, (2004). United States Marine Corps Aerial Refueling Requirements: Queuing Theory and Simulation Analysis. Defense and Security Analysis, 3(20), 273-287.
- Dissertations
- McCarthy, M. J, (2021). Media Effects on Cyber Intrusions.