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Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Plans, coordinates, integrates, synchronizes, analyzes, and conducts activities with higher headquarters, Combatant Commands, Services (including Service Cyber Components), Agencies, Field Activities, and partner nations to direct the operations and defense of the DODIN.

Fort Meade, Md

Managed day-to-day administrative operations for office of 50 people. Processed over 2000 suspenses—assigned responsibility, tracked progress, consolidated inputs, and staffed for management approval, leading to publication of dozens of concepts of operation (CONOPS) and Operations Orders. Prepared agenda for and conducted weekly staff meeting. Managed conference room schedules, deconflicting and approving meeting requests. Maintained office’s internal document repository, ensuring vital… Show more Managed day-to-day administrative operations for office of 50 people. Processed over 2000 suspenses—assigned responsibility, tracked progress, consolidated inputs, and staffed for management approval, leading to publication of dozens of concepts of operation (CONOPS) and Operations Orders. Prepared agenda for and conducted weekly staff meeting. Managed conference room schedules, deconflicting and approving meeting requests. Maintained office’s internal document repository, ensuring vital plans, orders, CONOPS, and guidance were readily available. Temporarily served as division training manager, tracking mandatory training to 100% completion. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Led planning team implementing command and control structure for cyber operations planning elements (CO-IPEs) at each Combatant Command (CCMD); identified and resolved issues, and wrote orders codifying the relationships between the CO-IPEs and the CCMDs. Reviewed plans, orders, concepts of operation (CONOPS), directives, and instructions for impacts on and relevance to USCYBERCOM operational planning efforts. Supported planning and execution for several exercises, evaluating the division’s… Show more Led planning team implementing command and control structure for cyber operations planning elements (CO-IPEs) at each Combatant Command (CCMD); identified and resolved issues, and wrote orders codifying the relationships between the CO-IPEs and the CCMDs. Reviewed plans, orders, concepts of operation (CONOPS), directives, and instructions for impacts on and relevance to USCYBERCOM operational planning efforts. Supported planning and execution for several exercises, evaluating the division’s planning teams’ adherence to joint planning standards. Coordinates the division’s reviews of CCMD and Service plans, orders, and CONOPS to achieve USCYBERCOM mission objectives. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Supported planning and execution of three cyber training exercises, enabling five Cyber Mission Force teams to achieve operational certification. Developed exercise scenarios, along with supporting intel products and e-mail traffic, to achieve exercise objectives. Responded to participant questions and Requests for Information during exercise execution, keeping the teams on track.

Fort Meade, Md

Task lead for the Cyber Exercise Scenario Models, Simulations, and Laboratories Support task under the Cyber Exercise and Mission Force Validation Support (CEMFVS) contract supporting US Cyber Command Directorate of Training and Exercises (J7). Provided cyber exercise-specific target support in the form of models, simulations and laboratories to simulate exercise targets supporting Red and Blue team activities and training objectives. Led 8-person team in developing scripts for video… Show more Task lead for the Cyber Exercise Scenario Models, Simulations, and Laboratories Support task under the Cyber Exercise and Mission Force Validation Support (CEMFVS) contract supporting US Cyber Command Directorate of Training and Exercises (J7). Provided cyber exercise-specific target support in the form of models, simulations and laboratories to simulate exercise targets supporting Red and Blue team activities and training objectives. Led 8-person team in developing scripts for video ‘broadcasts’ for annual cyber exercise involving 1000+ participants, providing a realistic geopolitical training environment. Oversaw development of cyber personas and supporting e-mails/documents, and portfolio of 28 cyber scenario outlines, for use as cyber team training curriculum baseline. Show less

Fort Meade Md

Oversaw training program for operations center personnel; revised qualification requirements and improved trainee tracking, leading to 13 new crewmembers certified. Planned internal US Cyber Command mission training schedule, ensuring participation across operations center teams to the greatest extent possible. Developed exercise scenarios, injects, and role player scripts for five Combatant Command, US Cyber Command, and intelligence community exercises, providing realistic training and… Show more Oversaw training program for operations center personnel; revised qualification requirements and improved trainee tracking, leading to 13 new crewmembers certified. Planned internal US Cyber Command mission training schedule, ensuring participation across operations center teams to the greatest extent possible. Developed exercise scenarios, injects, and role player scripts for five Combatant Command, US Cyber Command, and intelligence community exercises, providing realistic training and enabling all training objectives to be met. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Managed 24/7 operations center of 150+ military, civilian and contractor personnel overseeing daily full spectrum cyber operations impacting 7 million computers, 15,000 networks, and 3500 sites. Directed response actions to dozens of cyber incidents/intrusions; rapidly assessed risks and directed mitigation actions, restoring Department of Defense (DOD) networks to normal operations and disrupting adversary activity. Provided oversight of risk assessment and mitigation efforts for eight major… Show more Managed 24/7 operations center of 150+ military, civilian and contractor personnel overseeing daily full spectrum cyber operations impacting 7 million computers, 15,000 networks, and 3500 sites. Directed response actions to dozens of cyber incidents/intrusions; rapidly assessed risks and directed mitigation actions, restoring Department of Defense (DOD) networks to normal operations and disrupting adversary activity. Provided oversight of risk assessment and mitigation efforts for eight major commercial software vulnerabilities, increasing network security across the DOD. Show less

Osan, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Provided leadership to and management of 13 personnel providing 24/7 critical communications. Oversaw office manning/training and over $13.5M in property and equipment. Coordinated response to 125+ aircraft emergencies, 75+ regional headquarters messages, and four typhoons/snowstorms, ensuring Wing mission readiness.

Pearl Harbor, Hi

Managed office of 32 contracting and communications professionals located in Alaska and Hawaii with a $3.6M annual budget. Transitioned over 300 circuits valued at more than $400M to new contract, reducing life-cycle costs by 60%. Oversaw 100K contract actions worth over $450M despite 10% manning shortfall. Directed/prioritized contractor repair efforts after the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, rapidly restoring 11 circuits supporting vital theater-wide communications and installing… Show more Managed office of 32 contracting and communications professionals located in Alaska and Hawaii with a $3.6M annual budget. Transitioned over 300 circuits valued at more than $400M to new contract, reducing life-cycle costs by 60%. Oversaw 100K contract actions worth over $450M despite 10% manning shortfall. Directed/prioritized contractor repair efforts after the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, rapidly restoring 11 circuits supporting vital theater-wide communications and installing a new circuit from the US to Korea in only 3 weeks. Led office to 2009 Defense Information Systems Agency Outstanding Small Business Advocacy Award, exceeding Agency's goals by 200%. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Deputy Chief for cyber capability development office with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Managed annual budget, increasing available cyber capabilities by 100%. Led long-term budget prioritization and defined future funding requirements, obtaining significant funding over 7 years for capability development. Wrote development guide, instituted testing standards, and implemented a process for military use of TNT-developed capabilities.

Brunssum, Netherlands

Implemented a communications and information systems (CIS) requirements process and developed requirements supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO's) deployed Headquarters in Afghanistan; identified critical command and control shortfalls, averting mission failure. Wrote Statement of Work and CIS requirements package for air traffic control operations personnel and equipment critical to the Kabul aerial port, supporting the air-head vital to NATO's International Security… Show more Implemented a communications and information systems (CIS) requirements process and developed requirements supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO's) deployed Headquarters in Afghanistan; identified critical command and control shortfalls, averting mission failure. Wrote Statement of Work and CIS requirements package for air traffic control operations personnel and equipment critical to the Kabul aerial port, supporting the air-head vital to NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sustainment mission. Directed the J6 Joint Operations Planning Group effort, developing a clear CIS plan for ISAF expansion. Obtained $2.1 million in funding for infrastructure projects, providing CIS support for NATO's takeover of ISAF operations. Planned and implemented crucial HQ Service Management and Service Level Agreements, spearheading NATO's transition to a centralized CIS environment and ensuring seamless support to over 18,000 users. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Directed planning, budgeting, operations and maintenance of command and control (C2), communications, computer, airfield operations, meteorological, postal, information management and audiovisual services valued at over $750 million supporting joint requirements throughout Japan. Established priorities for a $4.4 million annual budget supporting the Defense Information Infrastructure and base population of 11,000. Led unit to 12 Defense Information Systems Agency-Pacific and Pacific Air… Show more Directed planning, budgeting, operations and maintenance of command and control (C2), communications, computer, airfield operations, meteorological, postal, information management and audiovisual services valued at over $750 million supporting joint requirements throughout Japan. Established priorities for a $4.4 million annual budget supporting the Defense Information Infrastructure and base population of 11,000. Led unit to 12 Defense Information Systems Agency-Pacific and Pacific Air Forces awards. Led development of unit Strategic Plan, identifying weak processes and improvement opportunities, significantly improving the unit's financial management and budget review procedures. Show less

Belleville Il

Developed and executed Air Mobility Command (AMC) Year 2000 (Y2K) Implementation Plan, including contingency planning guidance and templates, resulting in no Y2K impacts to AMC's global mission. Created AMC Y2K certification process, establishing a validation board to review progress and identify and resolve issues before certification; certified 48 versions, including 33 versions for AMC’s critical command and control (C2) and transportation systems. Mandated system recertification after… Show more Developed and executed Air Mobility Command (AMC) Year 2000 (Y2K) Implementation Plan, including contingency planning guidance and templates, resulting in no Y2K impacts to AMC's global mission. Created AMC Y2K certification process, establishing a validation board to review progress and identify and resolve issues before certification; certified 48 versions, including 33 versions for AMC’s critical command and control (C2) and transportation systems. Mandated system recertification after subsequent changes, interface testing, and a minimum of two contingency plan exercises, establishing and maintaining senior management’s confidence in critical C2 systems. Identified and prioritized AMC’s Y2K infrastructure deficiencies, obtaining $15.9 million in supplemental funding for mission critical/mission essential needs, precluding mission impact. Developed process for identifying and validating locally developed and enhanced commercial software, fixing an oversight in Air Force guidance and confirming 63 applications across AMC as Y2K-ready. Directed cross-functional Y2K Action Team through four Y2K rollovers and Leap Day rollover, analyzing all reported anomalies and notifying units of identified problems and workarounds, resulting in zero impact to AMC missions. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Procured 300 computers for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Program Analysis and Evaluation office in $6 million replacement project, meeting an ambitious, foreshortened schedule while improving processing speed by 300%. Managed over 185 procurement actions valued at $25 million. Developed a technical solution for replacement of antiquated office automation network, satisfying precise functional requirements while eliminating outdated and proprietary equipment. Effectively analyzed… Show more Procured 300 computers for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Program Analysis and Evaluation office in $6 million replacement project, meeting an ambitious, foreshortened schedule while improving processing speed by 300%. Managed over 185 procurement actions valued at $25 million. Developed a technical solution for replacement of antiquated office automation network, satisfying precise functional requirements while eliminating outdated and proprietary equipment. Effectively analyzed automation needs and developed a plan which could be implemented in months vice years, saving over $100,000 during implementation of a state-of-the-art office automation network for the immediate offices of the Secretary of Defense. Resolved complex command, control, communications and computer (C4) issues related to implementing a Pentagon-wide telecommunications backbone, consolidating telephone switches and technical control facilities and relocating command centers. Developed a cable management process and instituted a new process for coordinating $15.6 million worth of engineering initiatives, ensuring timely implementation, funding, and follow-on support of customer C4 requirements. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Led three-person branch providing requirements analysis, software version planning, and technical expertise for Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment communications processors. Corrected serious shortcomings in a critical replacement system, keeping the $1.7 billion Cheyenne Mountain Upgrade program on schedule. Uncovered and corrected an interface compatibility problem which would have shut down the missile warning mission. Led effort in upgrading Cheyenne Mountain’s… Show more Led three-person branch providing requirements analysis, software version planning, and technical expertise for Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment communications processors. Corrected serious shortcomings in a critical replacement system, keeping the $1.7 billion Cheyenne Mountain Upgrade program on schedule. Uncovered and corrected an interface compatibility problem which would have shut down the missile warning mission. Led effort in upgrading Cheyenne Mountain’s mission-critical communications systems, extending warfighting capacity by 10 years and ensuring support for a replacement communications system. Developed an automated software incident tracking system, providing instant problem trend analysis, heading off severe mission denial problems and resulting in 99.96% system availability. Spearheaded integration of 23 critical fixes and 4 major system enhancements, resolving faulty missile warning communications and resulting in on-time implementation of four major system upgrades with no disconnects. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Directed a ten-person test team conducting exhaustive testing of vital software upgrades to command and control communications systems in Cheyenne Mountain AFB, directly leading to 99.87% average system availability. Performed comprehensive analysis of test strategies to exercise changes to the maximum degree possible, resulting in error-free software implementations. Established an all-systems test to evaluate how changes in a single system impacted other systems, which was adopted as a… Show more Directed a ten-person test team conducting exhaustive testing of vital software upgrades to command and control communications systems in Cheyenne Mountain AFB, directly leading to 99.87% average system availability. Performed comprehensive analysis of test strategies to exercise changes to the maximum degree possible, resulting in error-free software implementations. Established an all-systems test to evaluate how changes in a single system impacted other systems, which was adopted as a standard for all releases. Analyzed current missile warning scenario simulation capabilities against future communications systems specifications and developed requirements documents to allow for timely acquisition of new simulation capabilities. Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Military Science And Operational Studies

This program ensures that students will learn about the strategic and operational levels of military operations while allowing students.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Graduate students gain an understanding of information technology as a management tool in facilitating the flow of information throughout.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mathematics And Computer Science, Graduated "With Distinction" (Top 10%)

Activities and Societies: Band, University Choir, Arnold Air Society