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As a Program Manager for cybersecurity and experimentation projects, I work closely with the teams defining project objectives and scope, methodologies, and deliverables. I work with customers to ensure alignment with goals, and resource requirements and risks are managed.Lead a team of System and Network Engineers supporting the integration/transition of Navy's computer network defense boundary to the DoD Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS).Support business development and… Show more As a Program Manager for cybersecurity and experimentation projects, I work closely with the teams defining project objectives and scope, methodologies, and deliverables. I work with customers to ensure alignment with goals, and resource requirements and risks are managed.Lead a team of System and Network Engineers supporting the integration/transition of Navy's computer network defense boundary to the DoD Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS).Support business development and proprosal efforts in the Federal market. Show less

Provided leadership and direction for 70-person workforce across diverse functional areas; Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I), contracts, and finance. Accountable for strategic planning, inter-departmental and inter-service coordination, and installation of major systems that provide services to the Navy, other DoD and Federal agencies in the Pacific Southwest region. Implemented Information Technology Governance, lifting the moratorium on… Show more Provided leadership and direction for 70-person workforce across diverse functional areas; Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I), contracts, and finance. Accountable for strategic planning, inter-departmental and inter-service coordination, and installation of major systems that provide services to the Navy, other DoD and Federal agencies in the Pacific Southwest region. Implemented Information Technology Governance, lifting the moratorium on critical IT upgrades. Collaborated with Stakeholders on an Energy Savings Performance Contract that postured the Data Center to achieve the Department of the Navy's goals for energy efficiency and Federal Data Center Optimization; while ensuring integrity of C4I operations. Initiated integration of Network Operations and Defense Cyber Operations; to bring together network operators, network defenders, and fleet coordinators within an open collaborative environment, to share situational awareness and synchronize cyber operations. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Collaborated with NAVAIR engineers, technicians, contractors and military personnel to establish procedures and practices to maximize fleet readiness while minimizing maintenance down time.

Ogden, Utah

Test Coordinator for a $2B missile defense acquisition program; managed a team of government engineers, contractors, ground support crew, flight crew and pilots. Performed tradeoff study to select the optimal test range; folding in capabilities of other test ranges. Implemented a program to improve the quality and efficiency of the financial system for the Utah Test and Training Range, with a $23M annual operating budget. Increased control and accuracy, improved accessibility of data and… Show more Test Coordinator for a $2B missile defense acquisition program; managed a team of government engineers, contractors, ground support crew, flight crew and pilots. Performed tradeoff study to select the optimal test range; folding in capabilities of other test ranges. Implemented a program to improve the quality and efficiency of the financial system for the Utah Test and Training Range, with a $23M annual operating budget. Increased control and accuracy, improved accessibility of data and overall management of information resources. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Organized, planned, and directed engineering projects in support of the Navy Vibration Analysis Program. Coordinated and integrated program projects involving design, test and evaluation across several fixed-wing platforms. Led a joint effort with Navy and aircraft propeller manufacturer that established new performance testing procedures.