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Senior Raytheon Technologies leader in the Thales-Raytheon Systems joint venture. TRS is executing a portfolio of development, deployment and support contracts which are providing a common Air Command and Control System (ACCS) and Theater Missile Defense (TMD) capability for NATO member nations. Future evolutions of these contracts include the development of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capability in a single product baseline. Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with NATO acquisition customers and operational users while coordinating all international teaming partners.

In-country leadership for all aspects of delivering the Configuration-3 modernization of one of Raytheon’s premiere global systems – the Patriot surface-to-air missile system. This project consists of the refurbishment and upgrade for every radar, launcher, command-control-communications shelter, communications relay, mobile maintenance van, and vehicle in the South Korean strategic air defense inventory. Direct Korean Air Defense Force leadership interface as well as leading the company’s in-country work force and Korean industrial partners (Hanwha, LIG Nex1) and German partner (MBDA) for refurbishment, testing, spares, training, training, quality, test equipment, publications, shipping, engineering, warranty, and staffing for these $1B projects.

In-country leadership for all aspects of delivering the Configuration-3 modernization of one of Raytheon’s premiere global systems – the Patriot surface-to-air missile system. This project consists of the refurbishment and upgrade for every radar, launcher, command-control-communications shelter, communications relay, mobile maintenance van, and vehicle in the Saudi strategic air defense inventory. Direct Royal Saudi Air Defense Force leadership interface as well as leading the company’s Saudi Arabian work force for refurbishment, testing, spares, training, instruction, test equipment, publications, shipping, engineering, production/painting facilities construction, and staffing for this $1.7B project. Responsible for leading all aspects of national level solutions that delivered airborne ISRS (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems) world class electro-optics and SAR radar sensor systems, C3 capabilities, support infrastructure, satellite communications, data links, maintenance, training, and special mission air vehicles. Particular focus on operations and business development within the Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Naval Force, and the Ministry of Defense’s highest levels. Post-refurbishment systems were successfully combat tested immediately following return to the customer.

Responsible for leading all facets of national level solutions that delivered customized airborne ISRS (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems) world class electro-optics and SAR radar sensor systems, C3 capabilities, support infrastructure, satellite communications, data links, maintenance, training, ground stations, and special mission air vehicles. Particular focus on operations and business development within the Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Naval Force, and the Ministry of Defense’s highest levels.

2009 - 2013: Independent Training and Operations.2007 - 2009: Commanding Officer, Naval Central Command Detachment Alpha: Bahrain. Leading Middle East strategic planning staff.2005 - 2006: Deputy Commander, Mobile Security Squadron 3: Bahrain/San Diego. Led the tactical deployment of 600 Mobile Security Force personnel in the Middle East. Recruited, trained, and equipped these units from scratch.2004 - 2005: Operations Officer, Commander Naval Forces Japan Headquarters: Minneapolis. Directed Contingency Operations and Emergency Management Planning. 2002 - 2004: Commanding Officer, Amphibious Group 3 Detachment 119: Iraq/Kuwait. Operations Officer for Iraq combat operations. Coordinated Naval operations in the Iraq waterways. Served as the US Ambassador’s Ports-Waterways Minister and guided the transition of Umm Qasr back to Iraqi management while creating the Iraqi Coastal Defense Force.1999 - 2002: Commanding Officer, Inshore Boat Unit 17: Guam/San Diego. Anti-terrorism and counter-insurgency boat unit. Highly mobile unit incorporates six high-speed interceptors. Mobilized and airlifted overseas in support of post-911 operations.1997 - 1999: Operations Officer, Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 106/107: Korea/San Diego. Tactically employed mobile coastal surveillance systems for two overseas deployments.

Leading all aspects of a world class surveillance, communications, container/vehicle/baggage screening, access control, intelligent visual systems, radar (maritime and land), electro-optics, vehicle recognition, LRAD, radiation monitoring, traffic monitoring, and command/control centers within an integrated electronic security system for the port expansion of Ras Laffan, Qatar. This $150M EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning) project is a time compressed analysis, design, integrate, install, train, commissioning, and warranty effort on Qatar’s primary LNG terminal – the economic engine for the country producing a quarter of the worlds LNG. Sole profit/loss responsibility while growing the project team from 3 employees to 55 employees and 120 international subcontractor personnel. Developed all aspects of Project Management, Health Environment Safety, Quality Assurance, and Operation/Maintenance from scratch within the project for this new company business line. This project alone increased the size of Olive Group by a third. Awarded the 2009 Security Excellence Award with an International Achievement Award from United Business Media in London.

Employee #3 of a start-up high technology company in the United Arab Emirates. Leadership for national level, highly complex defense projects involving multi-layered sensor technology, network communications, border command and control, business development, finance, design, implementation, and support. Responsible for all facets of the daily operations for this globally recognized state of the art technology corporation. Instrumental in the growth of the company to over $1 billion in revenue, 60 employees, and 100 international subcontractor personnel within two years.• Led the complete sensoring of the 1000 km land border of UAE for the fixed price $500M integration of radars, cameras, communications, networking, surveillance vehicles, sensor towers, and data fusion into command/control systems.• UAE Project Director of all contract efforts related to the Abu Dhabi City Surveillance project pilot project. Integration of over 500 electro optic systems, cameras, license plate recognition systems, and command center.• Construction and integration of a show-case state-of-the-art demonstration center for surveillance technology and biometric systems.• Established all subcontracting efforts and maintained customer relations for each company project while solely responsible for profit/loss status in each company effort.• Led the effort to design a disaster response vehicle for use in regions that have experienced a complete failure of communications, health, and security infrastructure.• Instrumental in the bidding and proposal development for an additional $610M in awarded projects.

Specialized in integrated security solutions for ports, power plants, oil/gas facilities, off shore platforms, airports, transport facilities, and other critical infrastructure. • Program Manager for the Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare System, a $40M fixed price contract with the Navy to deliver 23 mobile surveillance systems. This system is a rapidly deployable surveillance, command, control, and communications system fusing radars, visual and infrared cameras, passive acoustic arrays, sonobuoys, and wireless networks. • As Program Manager developed the winning bid and implementation plan for the 2004 Athens Olympics waterside security system. The $38 million international fixed price award integrated a wide variety of surveillance technology. • Developed the $61M international fixed price bid as Program Manager for the development and deployment of a deep sea electro-optic cabled observatory sensor grid into the volatile Juan de Fuca tectonic plate. • Led the development and production as Program Manager of a variety of prototype surveillance equipment for government interagency and civilian facility surveillance. These systems included radar, sonar, CCTV, network communication, wireless communication, VMD, NMD, access control, license plate reader, database, archiving/storage systems, and Crisis Management Software. Led a technical and administrative staff of 29 and manages a 25,000 ft2 production, machine shop and electronics assembly facility.• Program Manager for the fixed price $5M Port of Houston Mobile Command Center integrating communications and surveillance systems.• Secret Service surveillance system production as Program Manager totaling $2M fixed price for several high profile sites integrating camera, communications, and software development. • Served as the Project Manager for the Navy’s Waterside Anti-Terrorism program for R+D projects leading to patent awarded swimmer detection systems and enhanced barrier systems.

Managed all aspects of 170 high-speed unconventional warfare combat craft worldwide.

Aegis Cruiser forward deployed in Japan. Solely responsible for $400M engineering complex.

Aegis Destroyer - First crew on the first of a class combatant developing the engineering operating procedures for propulsion, power, and auxiliaries.

Specialist in Arctic operations.