Benjamin Morales Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

• Created of a new directorate comprising 72 personnel responsible for designing the future Army and integrating new technology into the current Army to address anticipated adversarial advantages• Led the synchronization and integration of all modernization initiatives for the United States Army by managing 7 divisions which ensured systems of systems interoperability for new technologies within the U.S. Army and across all services including allied nations • Spearheaded a new process for 5 projects that had a combined value of $2 billion using agile methodology which developed future technological requirements and managed them through the acquisition process decreasing the processing time by 4 months.• Led the effort in creating processes and tracking mechanisms to ensure efficient business practices for the organization resulting in a seamless integration of a new organization

Austin, Texas, United States

• Selected to be the chief systems engineer for modernization for the U.S. Army charged with leading 50 matrixed engineers, systems architects/IT specialists, requirement analysts, and project schedulers ensuring synchronization and continuity across 10 geographically dispersed locations • Supervised 8 projects teams using project management and agile methodology in a span of 12 months consisting of operations analysts, software developers, and subject matter experts • Established a new business process adopted by the Army which created an objective standard to assess operational, institutional, and developmental risk for future Army programs • Managed a project to standardize digital engineering principles for the Army leading to the publication of a strategic digital engineering policy

West Point, New York, United States

• Advised, mentored, professionally developed and instructed over 400 undergrade systems engineering students increasing their knowledge in system engineering and data analytics• Developed and refined curricula for 4 courses and managed 12 professors as a course director making adjustments that focused on incorporating practical exercises • Served as an advisor for three interdisciplinary teams that were given real-world Army problems resulting in the creation of solutions for the Army to consider • Volunteered to lead a team of 8 students for the Engineers Without Boarders initive that completed a road improvement project in Granada, Nicaragua using civil/mechanical engineering and project management skills which prevented washouts on a critical road used by emergency services• Established a professional development program for students providing 15 professional seminars/trips demonstrating the practical use of systems engineering and operations research principles

Fort Moore, Georgia, United States

• Selected as the chief of airborne operations for the Department of Defense responsible for the creation of policies, standardizing procedures and training for parachute operations• Managed the planning and execution of over a $10 million annual budget and accoutered for over $4 million worth of equipment • Supervised over 400 personnel and responsible for training over 17,000 parachutists a year allowing the Army to exceed its yearly parachutist quota • Analyzed operations, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, led organizational change through transformational leadership and tracked performance following implementation of improvements• Represented the United States in multiple conferences with allied nations discussing best practices for airborne operations (Fance/Israel/Great Britian/Spain/Brazil/Australia/Germany) increasing international relations amongst allied forces

Fort Moore, Ga, United States

• Charged with making decision in absence of the Brigade Commander (CEO of an Army Brigade (4000 employees))• Served as the senior advisor and consultant on all business matters to the CEO regarding personnel management, budget, management policy and supply discipline.• Planned combat, training and logistical operations for organizations with more than 4000 people supervising supply chain operations allowing subordinate organizations to operate unconstrained• Managed an operational budget of over $800,000 synchronizing efforts for 7 subordinate organizations ensuring the organization maximized budget potential

Colchester, United Kingdom

• Selected by the 82nd Airborne to be an ambassador to Britain’s 2nd Parachute Regiment for two years strengthening the relationship between the two counties’ security forces• Led a British Army organization and responsible for the welfare, professional development, discipline, morale and combat readiness of over 130 British Soldiers • Deployed and redeployed the organization beside European multi-national airborne forces for the purpose is of presenting combat credible Army forces in Europe enhancing readiness by building airborne interoperability maintaining 100% of equipment• Increased interoperability and built strategic partnerships between Great Britian and America to jointly execute airborne operations which was vital to continue building upon the crucial partnerships with NATO partners

Fort Bragg, Mc

• Charged with making decision in absence of the Battalion Commander (CEO of an Army Battalion (800 employees))• Conducted composite risk management in training and combat resulting in no accidental injuries or equipment losses • Served as the senior advisor and consultant on all business matters to the CEO regarding personnel management, budget, management policy and supply discipline.• Managed 36 personnel that synchronized operations for 6 organizations consisting of a total of 800 workers which ensured effective resource management• Tracked, analyzed, and created reports on key performance parameters to allow the Battalion Commander (Battalion CEO) to make data driven decisions • Oversaw 3 deployments of equipment and 800 personnel on a global military movement, resulting in on-time delivery and zero loss

West Point, Ny

Served as the course director for two courses. The first course was Deterministic Models and the Second Course was Decision Analysis.

Various

• Led tank, reconnaissance, and airborne infantry organizations consisting of up to 140 soldiers • Responsible for leading, training, disciplining, and maintaining a high state of combat readiness with the ability to deploy worldwide• Deployed 3 organizations, planned and executed well 200 combat/security missions making decisions under extreme stress earning an award for valor • Managed and maintained organizations’ equipment and resources ranging between $6 and $28 million• Negotiated, built relationships, and liaised with host nation governments while deployed building a strong alliance which increase security within the regions• Conducted intelligence gathering, processing, and executed intel driven operations resulting in the capture of over 30 high valued enemy personnel• Recognized by CBS News for executing an operation that saved the lives of 24 neglected Iraqi special needs orphans in 2007

Bachlor, Systems Engineering

Master'S Degree, Operations Research And Industrial Engineering