Craig Sykora
Red River Cinematics CEO, Novel Editor, Script Consultant
Craig served a 22-year career in the U.S. Submarine Force as a nuclear-qualified officer. His tours included Computer Network Operations Branch Chief and Inspector General Submarine Component of United States Strategic Command, Executive Officer of USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738), Engineer Submarine Squadron Eight, and Lead Instructor Nuclear Command and Control Trident Training Facility. Following his Navy career, Craig worked as a Computer Network Operations Planner and Subject Matter Expert for a Department of War software planning and dashboarding application.
He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Business Administration and Public Administration, and a Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management. Additionally, he completed six Department of Homeland Security Certifications.
His interest in fantasy adventure began with authors J.R.R. Tolkien and Terry Brooks. This naturally led to reading and editing his brother, Dale’s novel The Star Path Saga and become his editor for the Talan project.
