With over 15 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), close protection (CP), hand-to-hand combat and close quarters battle (CQB). Bernardo is currently serving on active duty in a Special Operations unit of the Border Patrol, focusing on direct action and low visibility operations. He has served as a Federal Air Marshall, Personal Bodyguard to the Chief of Staff (IDF) and as a combat instructor to the Israeli Secret Service.
Between direct action missions in the IDF, Border Patrol, aviation deployments, dignitary protection assignments abroad and other deployments on behalf of the Israeli Security Establishment, he has hundreds of operational missions in his background.
With over 15 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), dignitary protection (CP) and close quarters battle (CQB).
Bernardo recently retired from active duty in a Special Operations unit of the Border Patrol, focusing on direct action and low visibility operations. He has served as a Federal Air Marshall, Personal Bodyguard to the Chief of Staff (IDF), Combat instructor and Counter Assault Team member to the Israeli Security Agency.
Between direct action missions in the IDF, Border Patrol, aviation security, dignitary protection assignments and other deployments on behalf of the Israeli Security Establishment, he has hundreds of operational missions in his background.
For more than 10 years Bernardo has been mentoring youth as the director and founder of Team of Warriors, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring minorities and at-risk youth, unlocking their leadership potential in preparation for military service.
In 2021 Bernardo joined the Tactical Fitness Team, an Austin, TX based company as Director of Operations. He also leads the Military, Law Enforcement and Close Protection training department.