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Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Redstone Arsenal, AL

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Software Application Engineering Lead manages all activities and personnel for the MDA ACAS platform for MDA Enterprise unclassified and classified networks. - Governs operations, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) platform for 45,000+ Endpoints.

Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Redstone Arsenal, AL

ACAS Software Application Engineer performs standard Ops & Maintenance activities for the ACAS information assurance application for unclassified/classified networks. Support covers all components of the ACAS application: Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus Network Monitor (NNM). - Operationalize, administer and maintain the Tenable Nessus.

Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Redstone Arsenal, AL

Provided technical support to business area management and staff for personal computer systems software, hardware and network connectivity. - Imaged, installed and configured Windows 7 and Windows 10 desktop/laptop systems, printers and associated peripherals. - Adept at troubleshooting all aspects of client side computer issues to include networking.

Luke Air Force Base, AZ

• Leads eight personnel across four career fields in the HVAC and Communications Focal Point work centers. Manages communication installation projects and serves as the unit hub for information flow and program tracking..
• Led the Air Control Network Platform IT determination; communicated complex requirements to approving authority by authoring detailed certification and accreditation package.
• Transformed additional duty into major project oversight for organization; created new unit job tracker—ensured visibility/timely completion of facility projects. Established efficient man-hour and funding stream.
• Developed $1M+ combined ops/maintenance floor renovation plan—paved way to significantly reduce sustainment cost of 60 year old Command and Control equipment by replacing it with a new modern system.
• Devised training solution for 56 FW/Information Protection office; generated 600% increase in training capability—eliminated 6-month security manager training backlog for largest FW in USAF—raised data security on.

Special Operations Command Central FWD HQ, Al Udeid AB, Qatar

• Handpicked by Special Operations Command Central Forward HQ’s leadership to head up the planning, installation, and sustainment of all military and commercial data equipment for a new Task Force HQ comprised of 110.
• Integrated 13 international classified networks—enabled seamless command and control for a multi-national coalition to train and equip new combat personnel within the Syrian area of responsibility.
• Rebuilt Joint Operations Cell communications; installed/configured 415+ data devices--allowed strategic leaders to coordinate efforts across 6 countries.o Resolved 464 Help Desk tickets & 95 service requestso Merged.
• Devised innovative technical solutions; repurposed on-hand equipment--saved Special Operations personnel $34K in purchasing costs.
• Managed unit equipment account; tracked $500K in Joint Operations Cell equipment—sustained 100% accountability of hardware resources.
• Decorated with Joint Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement

Luke AFB, AZ

• Led 19 member work center in ensuring $85M+ Command and Control systems were configured to sustain fluid operational/training requirements. Sustained support for eight training courses. Liaised with a myriad of.
• Established training for upgraded Intrusion Detection System; educated squadron personnel on new procedures--reduced false alarms by 75%--allowed Security Forces personnel to focus on legitimate threats.
• Directed $325K upgrade to a radar air picture simulation training package; installed new core hardware—increased simulator capabilities by 50% providing the training unit the capability to increase the number of.
• Managed turnover of Arizona Air National Guard’s Command and Control systems; supported transfer of $23M in equipment necessary to transfer the Guard unit’s mission to an active duty unit. Provided significant savings.
• Supervised 1,200+ maintenance actions—provided an equipment uptime rate of 97%, well above the 90% standard ensuring maximum availability of equipment to the training mission.
• Integrated security update to classified data-link server providing detailed “friend or foe” information to friendly aircraft; initialized equipment and eliminated vulnerabilities--system mission ready 2 days ahead of.

U.S. Forces Afghanistan (S/SW), Kandahar AB, Afghanistan

• Led joint, multi-service team providing Computer, Command, Control and Communication services support for nine Joint Directorates, 53 Liaison Offices and the HQ Chief of Staff. Sustained networked.
• Personally closed 85 VIP/300+ total help desk service tickets and managed 1,000+ others—ensured maximum availability of U.S. and NATO classified systems to HQ staff.
• Planned/processed $285K in IT purchases—enabled opening of two new facilities 30 days ahead of schedule. Provided sensitive equipment enhanced environmental protection from both weather and rocket/mortar attack.
• Built a joint accountability team which oversaw the proper disposition, distribution, and accountability of $1M in communication equipment for the 150+ person joint headquarters thus maximizing the RoI on hardware.
• Identified 100+ network expansion requirements and implemented plan, which increased HQ computer and communications capacity by 40% allowing consolidation of personnel from less protected outlying areas to a more.
• Rapidly developed/implemented alternate communications solution when the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s computers went down. Imaged and installed new classified computer work stations in under 2 hours. Ensured.

Schriever AFB, CO.

• Ensured readiness of group staff/squadron members--annually validated the Unit Type Code (UTC) capability database- Reviewed medical/training status for four units/group staff; ensured up-to-date ART.
• Established, maintained, and managed unit Personnel Readiness Folders (PRF)--conducted semi-annual reviews- Briefed group/squadron commanders and staff on readiness assessment of mobility personnel and equipment.
• Security Forces augmentee manager; coordinated 12 Airman rotation plan--assured 1.1K hours defense of $50B in base resources

Schriever AFB, CO.

• Provided comm-electronics ops/maintenance guidance/oversight for $42B assets of the 50 Space Wing. Researched tech data; analyzed global sustainment trends--provided guidance/developed maintenance policy for 50 Space.
• Supervised maintenance of $20M site; updated network diagrams--enabled accurate planning/support of 2.5K devices
• Filled Engineering & Installation team shortfall; installed 3 miles of cables--conveyed close-air-support mission tasks/data to 25 A-10s/F-15s
• Implemented security measures; configured 65 routers/switches--secured network against seven new threats
• Oversaw 500 Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) maintenance actions--99.9% up-time
• Coordinated $3.2K interior wall installation project; removed long-standing safety issue/reduced noise hazard 90%

Schriever AFB, CO.

• Led 15 operating Schriever AFB's Communications Control Center (CCC) network infrastructure assets while maintaining the $458M network segment supporting the $8.2B Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN)..
• Directed restoration of 250 outages--achieved 99.98% AFSCN network reliability
• Coordinated 200 authorized outages; ensured end user notifications/set up alternate route options--minimized mission impact
• Managed daily crypto loads; ensured data integrity to 60K OIF/OEF warfighters--safeguarded classified information
• Performed Help Desk duties; created/reset classified network accounts--allocated Schriever users access to the network
• Led 10-man crew; completed five voice checks--provided support for historic NASA $750M Pluto launch

Keesler AFB, MS

• Responsible for the management of 197 Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, controlling accountability of 21,416 IT assets valued at $41M to support the 81st Training Wing. Managed second largest Defense.
• Coordinated with 140 equipment custodians to correct 150 delinquent items on over 80 ADPE accounts
• Led shipment of $280K worth of IT equipment to the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office; reduce two year backlog
• Transferred 2K excess computers and augmented 18 local schools/churches with network resources
• Processed 350 IT requirements; researched/utilized multiple contractors and vendors--saved $51K in acquisition costs
• Evaluated/tracked IT equipment damaged by Hurricane Katrina; identified 1,500 systems for replacement and saved $5K in purchase costs

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Operations Technology, 3.94 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Associate’S Degree, Electronic Systems Technology