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Warner Robins, Ga, Us

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

• Wing Readiness Office Manager, oversees readiness assessments, monthly briefings, & readiness reporting for 600 personnel.• Manages Wing OPSEC program, ensuring protection of critical information & indicators; chairs 50-member Wing OPSEC Working Group.• Develops & maintains COOP plans aligned with ACC mission assurance directives in support of SECDEF-directed worldwide contingencies. Directs Wing C2IMERA & AFPAAS emergency responses & exercises.• Led planning & execution through a base-wide active shooter exercise. Educated and trained 600 personnel on emergency response protocols, priming 7 units for future threats, demonstrating critical thinking & effective leadership.• Engaged in DAF-wide SBIR/STTR Phase I & II evaluation review of 2,856 proposals, completing 8,565 evaluations worth nearly $1.4B in RDT&E investments. Facilitated selection of 464 proposals for further analysis & funding, totaling $261M in awards.• Orchestrated the Wing COOP Plan rewrite during critical mission transitions & Group restructuring.• Revamped OPSEC Implementation Plan, bolstering critical information protection & OPSEC protocols. Orchestrated monthly inspections across Wing & subordinate units, ensuring 100% AF/MAJCOM/DRU compliance.

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

• Coordinated operations for 71 military and civilian personnel to provide cyber capabilities to the $3.5B E-8C fleet in support of SECDEF-directed worldwide contingencies.• Oversaw 21-member team at Robins AFB pioneering the development, implementation, and execution of the $3.8M Battle Management Control System C4ISR weapons system in support of 2 squadrons & 160 personnel.• Directed training for 2 AFSCs and coordinates 1D7 MCA force development.• Served as Senior Enlisted Leader for 2 months & First Sergeant for 2 weeks, guiding 71 team members through 2 wing missions and the launch of 108 sorties, delivering crucial support to 4 MAJCOMS, while collaborating with unit leadership & the legal office on disciplinary actions, fostering a unified & professional work environment.• Oversaw authoring of 50 network policy documents & artifacts for a $3.8M Battle Management C4ISR system authorization.

Songtan, North Jeolla, South Korea

• Led a 30-member team, promoting collaboration within a diverse and cohesive unit, in validating the effectiveness of 1.8K cybersecurity controls & 21 network policies. His team garnered a 24-month Authorization to Operate for Osan's $84M NIPR enclave & secured 2 network boundaries, adhering to NIST Risk Management Framework standards, earning the Squadron's Team of the quarter award• Directed 99 members in PACAF's 2nd largest COMSEC account and managed 8.5K encryption materials. Promoted accountability, reliability, & transparency through 84 compliance inspections across the AOR, securing critical data links in support of Osan's F-16 and A-10 defense missions for the Wing's $103M Flight Hour Program, proving integral in earning the CIO Team of the Year award• Liaised with QA to encourage creative thinking, risk mitigation, & process improvement through 3 vertical UCIs. Guided 235 exercise participants through CBRN, perimeter defense Rules of Engagement, & assessed OPLAN & Installation Emergency Management Plan procedures, contributing to the 1st "Satisfactory" UEI in 2 years.

Osan, Gyeonggi, South Korea

• Directed a 25-member team managing Emissions Security, COMSEC, and Computer Security programs for 26 units in 170 secure areas• Mentored 12 up-and-coming cybersecurity professionals, training on 445 job tasks, and developed 2 recognized outstanding performers

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

• Brought Holloman's COMSEC program back in order from 2 failed inspections, identified and remediated 22 discrepancies across 54 units ensuring the security of a $2.7B weapons system• Authored COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures to align three US military bases across New Mexico and Texas, ensuring professional collaboration of 150 COMSEC Responsible Officers

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

• Drove authorization of Holloman's $151M classified network, evaluating 150 network security controls and ensuring plans and milestones were identified and accurate for any deficiencies• Designed and sourced base-wide mission planning network upgrade, enhancing 5th generation pilot training for 11K F-16 sorties

Osan Ab, South Korea

• Rewrote 4 unit Cybersecurity policies to align with newest Department of the Air Force guidance, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability for 5 DoD networks while preparing and monitoring technology life cycle upgrade plans• Identified and coordinated critical secure communications availability for VPOTUS visit, ensuring Secret Service and staff communications capabilities

Langley Afb, Virginia

• Managed incident response team ensuring immediate resolution and prevention of potential information leakage supporting NATO mission• Led the migration of users, data, and planning/coordination utilities for the creation of the Air Force's preliminary non-kinetic targeting squadron

Pease Angb, New Hampshire

Okinawa, Japan

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Yokota Ab, Japan

Yokota Ab, Japan

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Networking And Cybersecurity

Computer networks and cybersecurity courses designed to build foundational IT skills with a focus on network security, learning Microsoft.

Associate Of Science - As, Transportation

Associate Of Science - As, Information Systems Technology