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Colorado Springs, CO, US

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Senior Director of Mission Engineering | Immersive WisdomJuly 2024 – PresentAs Senior Director of Mission Engineering at Immersive Wisdom, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge virtual and augmented.
• Strategic Leadership: Spearhead engineering and mission-support initiatives, driving solutions that enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and operational efficiency for defense and government clients.
• Operational Integration: Collaborate with stakeholders across USAF, ACC, PACAF, and other key organizations to ensure platform interoperability with existing systems and evolving mission requirements.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the development and delivery of Immersive Wisdom solutions, managing cost, schedule, and performance risks across multiple high-stakes programs.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration by mentoring engineering and mission teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client needs.
• Impactful Results: Played a pivotal role in demonstrating Immersive Wisdom’s capabilities during major exercises and operational evaluations, contributing to its adoption across mission-critical environments. Show less

Yokota, Japan

Lead 374AW in overseeing the strategic planning and implementation of critical programs that support both the operational and logistical facets of the base. This position demands a deep understanding of military operations, international relations, and program management within a dynamic and culturally diverse environment.Lead and coordinate the.

Germany

Integrated Air and Missile Defense Implementation leader.Expanded NATO and USAFE sensor coverage by installing o lever $100M in advanced capabilities. Implemented Air Base Air Defense and Agile Combat Employment policy and plans for USAFE.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• As the USAF Capture Strategist for the world’s leading data analytics software company, I designed and executed strategies for U.S. Government outreach and customer acquisition. Partnering with business development.
• Drove substantial growth across the Intelligence Community (IC), USAF Operations, USSF mission operations… Show more As the USAF Capture Strategist for the world’s leading data analytics software company, I designed.
• Drove substantial growth across the Intelligence Community (IC), USAF Operations, USSF mission operations, and NORAD NORTHCOM, contributing to $40M in revenue.
• Developed capture plans for USAF DCGS, DARPA, and AFWERX, advancing information-sharing policies to enhance technical interoperability, leveraging deep expertise in USAF operations and the Intelligence Community.
• Supported the development of a rapid-response data integration model to aid the U.S. Government during the Afghanistan evacuation, demonstrating adaptability and mission-focused problem-solving. Show less

Schriever AFB, CO

• I joined AF TENCAP, the Air Force's executive agent for the Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Technologies (MERIT) program and a congressionally-mandated rapid acquisition division, supporting.
• Led international team in classified sensor project, flying 150,000 miles during 107 days in the field, utilizing novel legacy technology and achieving groundbreaking political alliance.
• Transformed DoD, IC, and other countries' fight strategies and capabilities as principal Capability Designer for Talon THRESHER, world's most advanced Air Domain Awareness tool.
• Oversaw cost, schedule, and performance of $132M International Research and Development Program; assisted in authorship and negotiation of three distinct contracts.
• Drove USAF All Doman Awareness Plan part of CSAF MDC2 strategy, totaling $50M in funding with 10,000 customers.
• Collaborated on writing book on converting national data into tactical awareness for warfighters.

• During the bulk of my career with the USAF, I held multiple leadership positions. Most prominently, I led the 5th USAF Operations Division with 1,000+ employees, coordinated joint and bilateral operational actions, and.
• Division recognized with 2015 David C. Schilling Award for most outstanding contribution to flight field for successful completion of numerous classified missions in Global War on Terrorism during tenure as Commander.
• Commanded administrative and operations functions of flying squadron with 234 personnel in 13 aircrew specialties f with aircraft valued over $366M.
• Advanced USAF counterdrug operations, entailing surveillance of more than 3M square miles and 1.2M nautical miles; resulted in seizure of $312M in controlled substances, 2.2 tons of cocaine, and 240 tons of weapons.
• Conceptualized novel $85M Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) solution for surveillance and drove $140M MILCON on remote Pacific Island as leading operational expert on OTHR technology.
• Transformed large aviation unit from lowest mission readiness rating to best rating in under a year.

Ma, Strategy

SAASS Mission: "Produce strategists through advanced education in the art and science of air, space, and cyberspace power to defend the.

Ma, Military Operational Art And Science

Completed a Masters in the competitive "Blue Horizons" degree program. BH was tasked by the USAF A8 to review future technologies and.

Ms, International Relations

Completed a Master's of Science in International Relations with a focus in National Security. Focused on statistical modeling used to.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Architectural Sciences And Technology

Activities and Societies: National Public Radio