Grady Paul Gaston

About Grady Paul Gaston

Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Grady Paul Gaston, III, is a talented and accomplished software engineer and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Gaston co-founded A defense contracting company in 1990, which became a leader in the tech industry, and a digital signature company in 1995.  Grady served as an officer of both companies for over 16 years. Government agencies and commercial enterprise clients trusted his companies to deliver solutions to complex problems and oversee large-scale projects.

The Early Years: His Passion for Computers

While working towards his Bachelor’s degree, Grady Paul Gaston began working as a courier for the Computer Sciences Corporation. His position with the company launched his passion for computers and technology. Between deliveries, he would spend all his time with the computer operators, who taught him a great deal about programming—so much so that when an emergency arrived, Gaston could handle it. His talent and fortitude landed him a job as a programmer, where his interest in computers and technology expanded, and he never looked back.

He later began working for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. As a junior in college, he became the USACE’s youngest software analyst, earning a reputation as one of the best programmers.

His Education

Gaston has a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from the University of Alabama, Huntsville, and a Master of Science Degree in Software Engineering from Southeastern Institute of Technology. He is also a Certified Data Processor by the Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals.

Gaston received the University of Alabama Huntsville Life-Time Achievement Award in 2002. He also served as a member of the University of Alabama Huntsville Capital Management Board Group in 2002, President of the University of Alabama Huntsville Alumni Association in 2006, and a Board of Trustee member in Alabama School Systems in 2007.