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Stuttgart, Bw, De

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Our mission: Our mission is to provide a forum for information professionals to interact, collaborate, and develop solutions that enhance the cognitive security of the U.S. and our friends and allies. The IPA serves as the nexus for information professionals interested in the application of soft and hard science, advanced analytics, and innovative technologies to advance security, prosperity, shared values, and international order through the free flow of ideas and information.

Philadelphia, Pa

The Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program (ASP3) is a Chief of Staff of the Army initiative to develop strategic thinkers and future senior leaders. General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower once said, “there is no activity more important in a man’s preparation for war than his periodic return to school duty…for that period he is given an opportunity to think, to think in terms of war, without limit upon the scope of his ideas.” The officers in the ASP3 program provide the Army with a vital reservoir of expertise and branded credentials to enhance America’s national security. They are well versed in written and oral communication, critical analysis, research skills, and the identification and solution of complex problems.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Examine, assess, and direct/conduct inquiries on cases of reprisal referred to the Army Inspector General by Congress, Federal Agencies, and Department of Defense.In each of last two years, developed and implemented improved procedures that reduced the Army’s whistleblower reprisal case backlog by 20% and 22% respectively—the two best years on record.• As a recognized expert on whistleblower reprisal allegations, has trained more than 200 IGs worldwide on changes to policies and procedures.• Direct the semi-annual online web conference for Inspector General’s worldwide to discuss trends and compliance issues.

Stuttgart, Germany

Served as second in command for a unit of 250 Soldiers and civilians with a 24/7 readiness status to provide network infrastructure and capabilities to two combatant commands: United States European Command and United States Africa Command.• Improved the unit’s critical Nuclear Surety Program ensuring uninterrupted support to European Command’s command and control of nuclear capabilities.• Built a Signal Company for the Africa command; staffed it with those already working in support of the European Command while recruiting and training civilians.Given award for building effective teams and establishing enduring processes that postured the unit for long-term success; led the battalion through numerous complex problems with great vision and energy enabling Brigade and Battalion to achieve organizational objectives; fostered relationships and constantly taught, coached, and mentored subordinates to improve themselves and the organization.

Schweinfurt, Germany

Spearheaded the planning and executing operations, training teams and platoons, and developing leaders of a 490 Soldier signal battalion. Responsible for operational employment of 325 vehicles, generators, and communications nodes in Europe, the Middle East, and Afghanistan. Revamped orders and planning processes to concurrently maintain teams in the field and prepare the battalion to inactivate on-schedule according to US Army’s realignment plan in Europe. Given award for consistently exceeding expectations for speed and quality of work inactivating the unit; ensured companies were wildly successful turning-in all major communications systems in three days instead of the expected three weeks; led the turn-in of two 200-room barracks buildings and coordination for turn-in of more than 5000 pieces of Army equipment early and with no losses or issues.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assigned to the Joint Staff Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell. Responsible for leading organization, synchronization, and weekly execution of a global forum linking top officers, Ambassadors, Senators, journalists, and academics to discuss strategic issues in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Developed engagement schedules and guided senior officers around the national Capitol region to help them prepare for deployments to Afghanistan.Assigned to the Intelligence Futures division with the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Planned and synchronized the funding, oversight, and deployment of critical aerial intelligence sensors requested by Commanders in Afghanistan.

Various Duty Stations

Additional military career history available upon request.

Fort Monroe, Va

Served at the US Army's Accessions Command as an Operations Officer for a 3-Star General’s Headquarters with a $1.9B budget. Prepared briefings and memoranda to facilitate Commanding General’s interaction with Political Leaders and Army Headquarters.Awarded the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal for leadership, enthusiasm, and effectiveness supporting the Command’s operations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked in the Foreign Relations cell for the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs. Prepared memoranda and floor speeches on Afghan National Security Forces, provided military perspective, and worked constituents’ military-related issues.

Northern Iraq

Served as Communications expert for a 650-Soldier combat unit supporting a Special Operations Anti-Terrorism Task Force. Effectively trained leaders and subordinates on over 15 new satellite, high frequency, and other unfamiliar systems received over the course of deployment. Creatively anticipated and resourced communications networks at geographically isolated bases in Tikrit, Kirkuk, Tuz, Tal Afar, and Balad, Iraq.

Fort Drum, Ny

Point person for advising commander on all communications networks including computers, radios, telephones, and satellites. Served as Information Management Officer, System Administrator, Webmaster, and Telephone Control Officer.Methods and staff products were adopted by higher headquarters as standard for upcoming deployment to Iraq.

Baghdad, Iraq

Responsible for maintenance, service, and logistic support for $25M fleet of vehicles and communications systems.Ranked 1st out of 9 Lieutenants by the Battalion Commander.•Selected as Battalion Commander Representative to conduct port operations for deployment to and from Iraq.•Battalion Assistant Operations Officer responsible for analysis, planning, and execution of secure voice, data, and VTC for the 1st Armored Division worldwide.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Political Science And Government

Master Of Policy Management, Public Policy Analysis

Selected by fellow students to deliver graduation speech

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

4.0/4.0 grade point average

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Swimming and Diving 1997-2000.Superintendent’s Award for academic, physical, and military excellence. USMA.

Expeditionary Warfare School (Ews)

Focus on staff planning, USMC organization and doctrine, warfare and cultural issues, USMC Command, Control, Computers, and Communications.