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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Directed a team of 13 personnel and spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive response plans and protection strategies for a joint military base with a $22 billion infrastructure portfolio, 278 units and 93,000 personnel. ● Spearheaded development and international field deployment of next-generation DoD CBRN protection systems, training 22 personnel; cross-national collaboration with five partner nations resulted in 16 awards for team excellence● Orchestrated critical support and logistics for a major water infrastructure failure, coordinating resources for 12 ships, two dining facilities, and over 4.5K families, and swiftly restored essential services● Developed and implemented a pilot CBRN training course, integrating data analytics from 1K student evaluations to provide vital feedback to HQ; insights drove Air Force-wide training improvements and enhanced force readiness● Designed and executed a Total Force Agile Combat Employment training program, hosted events and exercises for 5 Air National Guard units; enhanced CBRN readiness for near-peer threats and promoted force-wide interoperabilityServed as the Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Liaison Officer to the 356 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, fulfilling PACAF's Command Emergency Manager duties for 42 days managing critical personnel, equipment, and budgetary requirements.● Planned and executed four joint and multinational exercises, overseeing 131 Airmen and facilitating engagement and deterrence initiatives across the theater, directly supporting PACAF's #1 priority. ● Authored two PACAF supplemental instructions and a MAJCOM Emergency Management Working Group charter, while developing tactical direction for contingency locations to address theater-specific logistics. Initiatives prepared HQ PACAF and nine installations for the delivery and employment of $3.5 million in agile CBRN equipment packages.

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Led the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's southern flank emergency management and CBRN initiatives, safeguarding $18 billion in assets and 4,000 NATO personnel. Directed 196 staff, 72 training sessions.● Orchestrated the installation of a new software system to enhance command and control capabilities, collaborating among 320 staff to refine operational protocols and align strategic objectives for protecting assets valued at $18 billion.● Initiated and led a Department of State advisor program, liaising with Regional Security Officers and subject matter experts to review tactics, techniques, and procedures, strengthening protective measures for 108 embassy personnel.● Led as Wing Inspection Team leader; mentored eight personnel and coordinated with the Inspector General team; developed seven safety exercises, trained 1.3K personnel, and achieved the highest Nuclear Surety Inspection rating

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Directed a team of 12 personnel and managed an Emergency Management program across 45 units, contributing to the strategic defense of $4.8 billion in assets and 47,000 personnel, supporting U.S. Transportation Command and Defense Information Services operations. Analyzed crises and coordinated strategic responses with critical military and civilian stakeholders.● Drove a comprehensive COVID-19 response across 15 units, devising essential policies and directives while managing multi-agency collaborations to protect 46,000 personnel and maintain continuity for global mobility operations.● Led a multi-disciplinary team to develop an active shooter response plan for a local school, identifying gaps in the existing MOU, which reduced response times by 16 minutes and significantly enhanced the safety of 315 children.● Authored and integrated tactical readiness course that fused modern combat, CBRN, and emergency medical techniques; trained 114 personnel and enhanced operational readiness and execution of complex military exercises.

United Kingdom

Led emergency management and CBRN planning for two Air Base Groups, encompassing nine bases and 11.5K Joint Service personnel across the UK and Norway. Served as a primary liaison for the Crisis Action Team, Emergency Operations Center, Unit Control Center, Command Post, and Disaster Response Force. Spearheaded the planning of 16 annual exercises and collaborated with the Inspector General's office to improve inspection programs. ● Developed a new unit exercise program from the ground up, authoring guidance documents, training 52 evaluators, and coordinating with Host Nation emergency fire, police, and Ministry of Defence response agencies. Executed and evaluated 38 exercises across nine installations over two years.● Led emergency response efforts for a downed aircraft incident, coordinating between two wings to safeguard 60 children at a nearby school. Rapid risk assessment and mitigation planning ensured swift multi-agency collaboration.

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

- Oversaw logistics operations, for eight response vehicles and five deployable CBRN defense equipment packages worth $450K and executed a $500K annual budget.- Analyzed the effectiveness of response readiness and implemented improvements to operational organization, to streamline emergency response operations reducing response time from nearly 20 minutes to under seven minutes.- Ensured deployment readiness for 70 personnel and nine equipment packages, managing training, equipment, and transportation logistics. Developed and submitted monthly reports on personnel and equipment status, providing accurate and timely information for decision-makers.

Germany

- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on Emergency Management, CBRN Defense, Shelter in Place, and First Aid for 2,500 personnel, enhancing their preparedness and response capabilities.- Oversaw compliance with Emergency Management program requirements for 12 units, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational readiness.- Led the Contamination Control Area Training and supervised the equipment package build-up for 20 CBRN response personnel, facilitating their preparedness for a NATO exercise.

In my pursuit of practical cybersecurity knowledge, I’ve set up a home lab where I’ve been able to explore and practice a wide range of cybersecurity concepts and technologies. This hands-on experience has complemented my academic learning and further fueled my passion for cybersecurity. I have documented several projects on my blog at https://cyberjourney.blog/● Developed a robust lab environment to simulate complex cybersecurity scenarios. Gained proficiency in Windows management, group policy, and applying NIST security controls to enhance security. ● Installed and configured Elastic Stack SIEM, Elastic Agent and EDR systems, building skills in log ingestion, analysis, and alert generation and data visualizations, demonstrating initiative and practical cybersecurity knowledge. ● Authored two papers for emergency managers on cybersecurity, highlighting critical risks to Industrial Control Systems. Additionally, produced blog posts targeting early-career cybersecurity professionals on various technical topics. ● Explored the Python and Golang programming languages, acquiring foundational knowledge to support automation and development tasks in the cybersecurity field.● Deployed vulnerable web applications, such as older versions of WordPress and Metasploitable, to explore and understand common security vulnerabilities and testing methodologies.● Performed static and dynamic malware analysis using Flare VM, Inetsim, SIFT Workstation, and various web applications within a sandboxed network to analyze and understand malware behavior and characteristics.

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity, 3.9

Thesis: Effectiveness of the Synchronization of Cyber and Kinetic Warfare https://www.proquest.com/openview/825586744ca6699bf966226f834bba7.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Emergency And Disaster Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Emergency Management