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Colorado Springs, CO, US

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Conducted vulnerability and risk assessments on Information Systems for Missile Defense Agency
• Led several Control Validation Assessment teams, coordinating personnel, logistics, scheduling and travel, and briefing the government customers, system owners and senior leaders on assessment findings
• Validated NIST SP 800-53 security control compliance using Nessus/ACAS vulnerability scans, SCAP tools, STIG checklist results and artifacts from the system’s RMF package in eMASS to… Show more
• Validated NIST SP 800-53 security control compliance using Nessus/ACAS vulnerability scans, SCAP tools, STIG checklist results and artifacts from the system’s RMF package in eMASS to determine system security posture
• Analyzed data from Control Validation Assessments to determine residual risk presented by assessed systems
• Made Assessment and Authorization (A&A) recommendations to the Missile Defense Agency Authorizing Official based on vulnerabilities found, mitigations in place and assessed residual risk to the Agency’s mission

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Project Manager leading a team of 11 expert modelers, analysts, and software developers providing mission-level modeling, simulation, and analysis of space dependencies and effects on terrestrial mission areasAs acting Division Chief, led 30 personnel in four project teams, responsible for modeling, simulation and analysis of space capabilities in future.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Conducted mission analysis, planning, and coordination for defensive cyberspace operations and Cyber Protection Team missions; ensured North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command’s.
• Tracked and managed Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) systems status for NORAD and NORTHCOM headquarters and forces across the area of responsibility
• Monitored organizational mission and business systems… Show more
• Monitored organizational mission and business systems and key Department of Defense and civilian infrastructure; advised executive leadership on all cyber activities and C4I issues affecting organizational mission Show.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Led 80+ technicians and managers in the administration, operation and maintenance of shipboard IT and communication systems, keeping the enterprise connected in challenging environments around the globe
• Directly collaborated with senior leaders from all shipboard departments and organizations to ensure satisfactory customer experience with IT systems, while anticipating challenges and providing mitigations
• Developed and executed plans for installation, migration and testing of… Show more
• Developed and executed plans for installation, migration and testing of modernized shipboard network infrastructure across four enclaves at different classification levels, ensuring security requirements were.
• Provided mentorship, career guidance, and leadership training for seven Officers and ten Senior Managers, conducted 1-on-1 counseling sessions to enhance individual performance Show less

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Conducted 25 material and security inspections of submarine information systems, ensuring that shipboard systems were installed and maintained in accordance with applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Documented over 300 deficiencies, analyzed and reported fleet-wide trends for action by Navy leadership
• Provided feedback and training to ships’ crews and leadership, resulting in improved… Show more
• Provided feedback and training to ships’ crews and leadership, resulting in improved fleet cyber readiness Show less

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Managed a department of 25 personnel in three divisions, responsible for sonar, fire control and weapons
• Coordinated upkeep and repair of Combat Systems equipment in three major shipyard maintenance periods
• Analyzed outcomes of planned and unplanned events involving the department, documented and reported lessons learned including successes, root causes and potential for process improvement
• Directed operation of a $1 billion warship on mission as one of three primary shift… Show more
• Directed operation of a $1 billion warship on mission as one of three primary shift leaders during two challenging overseas deployments in shallow water high-contact density environments
• Provided leadership, mentorship and career development to the Combat Systems Department and junior officers, while maintaining a highly trained workforce with rigorous qualification standards

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Developed capacity-building plans to support partner nation naval forces in the organization’s region
• Provided naval input to the Theater Campaign Plan, a multi-service strategic plan for TSC with partner nations
• Coordinated partnership events with Mexico’s Navy, including at-sea exercises, intelligence training, and executive engagements
• Supported the Crisis Action Team during exercise and real-world events including natural disasters
• Coordinated logistics, scheduling… Show more
• Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and information flow for five senior foreign Navy liaison officers Show less

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Managed a division of 12 personnel, responsible for the steam plant, reactor cooling and propulsion systems
• Analyzed outcomes of planned and unplanned events involving the division, documented and reported lessons learned including successes, root causes and potential for process improvement
• Managed the training program for the Engineering Department, ensuring that 50 personnel across four divisions were highly trained and technically competent to safely operate a complex nuclear… Show more
• Managed the training program for the Engineering Department, ensuring that 50 personnel across four divisions were highly trained and technically competent to safely operate a complex nuclear propulsion plant
• Managed the ship’s Quality Assurance program, ensuring that all maintenance on critical submarine systems was completed to exact military specifications using correct materials, personnel and procedures
• Directed operation of the nuclear propulsion plant as one of three primary shift leaders during multiple underway periods including a challenging six-month overseas deployment Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science