Christopher Ocasio Email & Phone Number

Chantilly, Va, Us

United States

In my role as a Product Line Manager, I am responsible for driving product development, product and growth. I employ agile methodologies and data-driven decision-making to achieve these goals. I faced the challenge of creating a product management strategy to improve software development, with the goal of ensuring high-quality applications that meet user needs and market demands. To address this, I developed and implemented a plan for product management, which involved incorporating metric-gathering capabilities and market research techniques to boost user adoption and ensure the delivery of GEOINT products. The plan aimed to develop key product management skills, including product strategy, agile methodologies, UX design, market research, data-driven decision-making, team leadership, stakeholder management, and product lifecycle management. As a result of implementing this plan, DevCorps gathered crucial metrics that enhanced product quality and user satisfaction. • Managed multiple products to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, delivering high-value solutions that met stringent project requirements.• Directed the product roadmap, ensuring each release delivered substantial value to users and addressed key mission needs.• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and customer needs, guiding the development of innovative features that enhanced NGA's mission capabilities.• Led cross-functional teams to successfully navigate complex project requirements, resulting in the timely delivery of high-quality products.• Introduced innovative product features significantly enriching NGA's capabilities, driving operational efficiency and mission success.• Employed user-centered design principles to ensure products were intuitive, user-friendly, and met the specific needs of end-users, resulting in increased user satisfaction and adoption rates.

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Currently, I am responsible for driving the growth of GEOINT/Intelligence products, which ultimately leads to increased productivity and mission effectiveness. I utilize Agile methodologies to oversee the attainment of productivity targets and ensure that all staff members are well-versed in NGA procedures. In addition, I actively cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Intelligence Community, DoD, and funding sources to maximize the reach and impact of our programs. As part of my role, I organize and facilitate strategy sessions where we brainstorm innovative ideas and provide comprehensive progress reports on program milestones. Managing a diverse team of Program Managers, 26 Contractors, and 15 Software Developers across all levels, I am constantly faced with challenging problems that require innovative solutions. Through it all, my focus remains on promoting innovation and driving positive change within the organization.● Managed Business Intelligence reports and, mentored and coached software developers, product managers, and program managers.● Demonstrated expertise in disambiguating conflicts and defining key objectives to drive project success.● Defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and increased return on investment (ROI) through revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting partnerships.● Employed a customer-focused mindset that builds strong partnerships and inspires creativity and growth.● Created project plans and identified critical milestones by working with my teams to track progress on 15+ projects and ensuring project deliverables exceeded quality standards for NGA Authority to Operate (ATO).● Successfully managed product creation deadlines and resource constraints by developing effective planning strategies.● Utilized agile methodologies to manage project requirements, breaking them down into Epics, Stories, and tasks, ensuring alignment with product managers and developers to meet customer needs.

United States

In this role, I recruited and hired highly qualified candidates for open positions in the fields of software development, data science, and data analysis. I stayed ahead of the curve by forecasting expected trends and adjusting our programs and career paths to match the ever-evolving industry standards. Additionally, I continuously evaluated industry and operational trends to ensure that our performance is aligned with our objectives, and I make any necessary adjustments to ensure our success.● Developed training programs to enhance staff knowledge of best practices, improving career management for the agency.● Negotiated policy changes with NGA leaders and government organizations on promotions programs and career development.● Maintained coverage of all job positions by training employees in additional roles.● Utilized customer feedback to implement NGA Career Paths and operational changes in human resources.● Received, analyzed, and incorporated feedback from NGA Senior Leaders to evaluate program performance and implement action plans for improvements.● Led the Promotions Community of Practice (CoP) to develop new tools, training aids, and mentoring programs for candidates, supervisors, and panel members.● Implemented improvements for the NGA Promotions program, resulting in a 32% cost reduction based on FY19 cost analysis.

United States

Here, I directed the daily operations of various departments and coordinated project activities across different teams. I took charge of reviewing business areas, collecting user and business requirements, and developing comprehensive project plans for software development. To enhance project plans and strengthen analytics, I assessed the existing business and technological resources. Using the agile framework, I gathered client requirements and worked closely with them to ensure that their product aligned with their mission needs.● Helped clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals by enhancing strategic planning and providing reliable support throughout the decision-making process.● Enhanced organizational processes at NGA through expertise in data science, resulting in increased productivity in data gathering across multiple organizations and the creation of authoritative intelligence data.● Utilized visual aids, briefings, roadmaps, and business strategies for product development to effectively showcase return on investment to senior leaders and help clients achieve their goals.● Conducted extensive data science through business intelligence and automation to keep the organization ahead of the curve.● Produced in-depth analyses and provided solutions to meet complex mission needs, reviewing codes, project roadmaps, and changing requirements during development.● Formulated and implemented strategies and initiatives aimed at reducing and minimizing product backlog issues.● Developed a program execution strategy for all product managers, product owners, and project teams.

United States

As a military geospatial engineer, I had the privilege of executing successful missions and providing crucial support to deployed forces and individuals. It was my responsibility to oversee the gathering of intelligence and combat information, ensuring that our troops on the ground had the necessary support they needed. I also played a key role in monitoring full-motion video, forecasting predictive models, and optimizing the mobility of our ground troops. In addition to my technical duties, I had the honor of leading squads in military training exercises, ranging from warfighter simulations to intense live-fire exercises. As a Non-Commissioned Officer (E-6), I took pride in mentoring and guiding my fellow soldiers, ensuring that they were prepared for any challenge they may face. One of my core responsibilities was providing geospatial intelligence products for combatant commanders. This involved analyzing and interpreting data to create actionable intelligence that supported strategic decision-making. I served on active duty from 2003 -2007 and in the US Army Reserves from 2008 - 2014.● Experienced in delegating tasks, supervising activities, and providing actionable, constructive feedback as a leader.● Collaborated closely with team members and customers to find effective solutions that improve overall operations.● Provided valuable advice to commanding officers on Geospatial Intelligence, mission planning, and navigating unforeseen operational challenges.● Consistently delivered results that made a meaningful impact on mission success.

United States

In this position, I successfully led numerous projects, achieving customer satisfaction through boosted performance and cost controls. I resolved conflicts by moderating disputes and grievances between parties, delivering fair and speedy resolutions. Additionally, I designed and implemented standard operating procedures to optimize efficiency across various departments. I also regularly consulted with staff to share best practices and corrective action plans in areas such as Geospatial-Intelligence, IT Software Development, Data Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, and Deployed services.● Implemented policies, frameworks, and toolkits to ensure a comprehensive and well-controlled change management process.● Conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas and delivered program and milestone updates to ensure alignment.● Supervised and trained a team of 40 professionals, including Geospatial Professionals, Project Managers, Software Developers, and Data Scientists, to ensure optimal productivity and adherence to best practices, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.● Mentored newly hired employees to foster a culture of continuous learning and provide knowledge on various company programs.● Managed a $35 million operational budget, developing programs and services to meet the needs of the Intelligence Community, DoD, and NATO agencies and organizations.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cloud Computing Systems, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Primary Leadership Development Course

Other, Military Signal/Geospatial Intelligence