Support Director and Deputy Director, Army National Guard Information Technology requirements for special projects.

As Chief, ARNG IT Operations Division operate and secure effective enterprise information management systems 24/7 for the ARNG in support of the Army National Guard strategic goals and provide the highest levels of mission capability for the resources available to 105,000 full time staff in the 54 States, Territories and the District of Columbia.

As Chief, IT Plans, Programs & Policy Division, assist the Director (DARNG), Deputy Director (DDARNG), and the ARNG General Staff to develop and implement effective information management practices for the ARNG in support of the Army National Guard information technology strategic goals. Evaluate and recommend Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence and Information Technology (C4I/IT) that provide the highest levels of mission capability for the resources available. Assist the… Show more As Chief, IT Plans, Programs & Policy Division, assist the Director (DARNG), Deputy Director (DDARNG), and the ARNG General Staff to develop and implement effective information management practices for the ARNG in support of the Army National Guard information technology strategic goals. Evaluate and recommend Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence and Information Technology (C4I/IT) that provide the highest levels of mission capability for the resources available. Assist the ARNG G6 in developing, prioritizing, programming and implementing C4I/IT investments that will ensure the DARNG's portfolio of C4I/IT investments achieve the goals and objectives of Joint Vision 2020, the Army Transformation Strategy, the Army Knowledgement Strategic Plan, the Army Plan, and comply with the Army Enterprise Infrastructure to support the 54 States, Territories and the District of Columbia Show less

Network Operations Branch Chief for the ARNG’s Information Management Network Division. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and accessibility of GuardNet, the ARNG’s Enterprise Wide Area Network. Responsible for network systems security operations, policies, procedures and compliance on GuardNet. Responsible for the professional development and performance of five military personnel, three DA civilians and 90 support contractors.

As the National Capital Region Director of Information Management significantly improved the Information Technology support provided to the NCR. Through planning, coordination and an aggressive preventive maintenance program unplanned outages in the National Capital Region including the National Capital Region (NCR) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), ARNG COOP Site, and the ARNG SIPRNET were reduced by 90%. Expertly served as the as single authority to validate the purchase of… Show more As the National Capital Region Director of Information Management significantly improved the Information Technology support provided to the NCR. Through planning, coordination and an aggressive preventive maintenance program unplanned outages in the National Capital Region including the National Capital Region (NCR) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), ARNG COOP Site, and the ARNG SIPRNET were reduced by 90%. Expertly served as the as single authority to validate the purchase of Information Technology (IT) equipment for the NCR; planning, designing and monitoring construction of IT support for MILCON; and Information Assurance (IA) functions IAW AR 25-1 and AR 25-2. Successfully led the VISTA migration of over 2,568 NIPRNET and SIPRNET computers in the NCR and provided the baseline for VISTA migration across the 54 States and Territories. Successfully managed the planning and implementation of the Information Technology for Arlington Hall Station 2, Pentagon wedge 5, the Domestic Support Center upgrade, and Domestics Operations Center upgrade.Expertly managed $182 Million in contracts as the Contracting Officers RepresentativeSignificantly improved information technology capabilities and infrastructure of the NGB and ARNG to more effectively support Continuity of Operation plans and tele-work policies. The improved information technology capabilities ensure the mission can be completed when access to the facilities are limited due inclement weather or natural disaster. Directly responsible for the professional development and performance of 19 military personnel, six DA civilians and 94 support contractors. Show less

As the Multi-National Forces-Iraq CJ6 Strategic Planner planned and designed the future strategic communications infrastructure (fiber, microwave and satellite) of strategic over-watch bases throughout the Iraq Theater of Operations in support of United States and Coalition Forces. Successfully managed the communications planning and transition of Multi-National Force-Iraq communications assets from International Zone to Camp Victory.Directly coordinated efforts between the… Show more As the Multi-National Forces-Iraq CJ6 Strategic Planner planned and designed the future strategic communications infrastructure (fiber, microwave and satellite) of strategic over-watch bases throughout the Iraq Theater of Operations in support of United States and Coalition Forces. Successfully managed the communications planning and transition of Multi-National Force-Iraq communications assets from International Zone to Camp Victory.Directly coordinated efforts between the local Theater Signal Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency to develop strategic voice communications architecture including military and commercial integration with Iraqi telecommunications providers. Show less

Led the development of the national continuity communications information technology strategy and architected advanced survivable network capabilities in support of the President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, Continuity of Government and the White House Military Office.Handpicked to deliver briefings to the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries and senior White House officials.

As the Army National Guard Software Development Chief, dramatically improved the software engineering activities of the Army National Guard and the development of enterprise applications through the implementation of software development activities in accordance with the IEEE 12207 standards and the Capabilities Maturity Model, and the development and implementation the Army National Guard Software Development Policy.Wrote, implemented and served as the Contracting Officer… Show more As the Army National Guard Software Development Chief, dramatically improved the software engineering activities of the Army National Guard and the development of enterprise applications through the implementation of software development activities in accordance with the IEEE 12207 standards and the Capabilities Maturity Model, and the development and implementation the Army National Guard Software Development Policy.Wrote, implemented and served as the Contracting Officer Representative for the Army National Guard Consolidated Software Development Contract ($10M), which served as the model of other Information Technology Contracts and received recognition from the Department of the Army for excellence in Acquisition.Implemented and served as the Army National Guard Systems Integration and Engineering Group Chairman. This group reviewed all technical and security issues associated with the development and integration of software to the Army National Guard Enterprise Information Technology Infrastructure. Served as the Army National Guard Configuration Control Board Deputy Chairman. This board reviewed all configuration changes to the Army National Guard Enterprise Information Technology Infrastructure.Served as the Army National Guard Information Systems Division lead and integrator of the Information Technology Requirements Control Board. This board reviewed all Information Technology requests in accordance with Army National Guard Chief Information Officer responsibilities as outlined in Clinger-Cohen.Worked with Tom McCullough to design, implement and field the Army National Guard’s first and only Enterprise Data Warehouse.Directly responsible for the professional development and performance of three DA civilians and 10 support contractors. Show less