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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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..
• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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