TechNet Augusta 2026

MAJ Cedric Harris, USA

Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC)


Major Harris currently serves as the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) representative for Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Counter-C2. In this role, he integrates science and technology initiatives with operational test requirements to inform the development, assessment, and validation of emerging Counter-C2 capabilities. He synchronizes stakeholders across the acquisition, requirements, and operational communities to ensure NGC2 systems are interoperable, survivable, and operationally effective against peer and near-peer threats. His efforts directly contribute to accelerating capability delivery and reducing risk to Army modernization priorities. Major Harris enlisted in the United States Army in 2010 and commissioned as a Signal Corps officer through Officer Candidate School in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio (2008) and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Data Analytics from St. Mary's University (2019). He maintains multiple industry-level cybersecurity and information security certifications. Throughout his career, Major Harris has served in numerous key leadership and staff positions, including Platoon Leader, Battalion Assistant S3, Battalion S6, and Company Commander. His assignments include Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; 442nd Signal Battalion, Fort Gordon, Georgia; 312th Military Intelligence Battalion, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and Company Commander, U.S. Army South, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Australian Signal Exchange Officer, Melbourne Australia; and Assistant Product Manager for S2AS, A.P.G, MD. Major Harris deployed in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in Afghanistan. His military education includes the Signal Basic Officer Leader Course, Signal Captain’s Career Course, and U.S. Army Modern Combatives and Army Acquisition Transition Course (TAAS). Major Harris’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2-OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4- OLC)), Army Achievement Medal (2 – OLC)), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. Major Harris is married to Mrs. Geraldine Bauri. They have two daughters, Leila and Imelda, and one son, Cameron.

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