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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 within the MDA - Leads collaborative efforts with IA, CERT, ISSOs and ISSMs while providing subject matter expert (SME) knowledge and leadership to architect the ACAS solution to improve and integrate new technologies IAW DoD cyber landscapes and policies for a globally operational network spanning multinational boundaries. - Provides expertise for the engineering and operational phases of the application lifecycle to include the architecture, installation/configuration, operational maintenance, examinations of upgrades in a development lab and decommissioning of obsolete systems. - Supervises battle rhythm activities including: monitor system/application logs, monitor server status, system upgrades, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, personnel scheduling, and performance reviews. - Provides technical advice and answers questions for the entire DoD ACAS community via the DISA Working Group * Led redesign efforts for new ACAS platform to meet changing government requirements; saved $3M in hardware costs * Awarded for exceptional performance; provided innovative fix to credentialed access issues between ACAS and RHEL systems; supplied comprehensive solution to MDA, vendors and DoD

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 Vulnerability Scanning Platform - Responsibilities include: Initial installation and configuration, routine updates, management of vendor releases and testing upgrades in a lab environment prior to deployment. - Coordinates with DISA representatives on the use and troubleshooting of DoD approved automated validation and remediation tools. - Manage operations, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) platform for 15,000+ Endpoints within the MDA - Additional duties include assisting with HBSS, ArcSight, and other Cyber Security tools, their infrastructure servers and systems. * Engineered new MDA ACAS solution. Upgrades and improvements will reduce scanning times by at least 50%. * Maintains/supports 610 ACAS servers, providing vulnerability/compliance awareness of over 120 separate networks across the MDA to senior leadership

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, HBSS, operating systems and applications. - Coordinates with HBSS, Back Office, Asset Management and other levels of Customer Service to ensure timely resolution of problems on critical, mission essential IT systems. * Utilized IT management and technical knowledge to create a standard operating procedures for McAfee HBSS, resulting in the increase response and ticket resolution by 90% efficiency. * Maintained 19,000 computer systems supporting 10,000 customers within the Missile Defense Agency.

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. Subject matter expert for 500+ personnel on information/industrial/personnel security programs and facility support.• 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 allocation. • 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 installation that produces $2.17B impact on Arizona.

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 executive and senior leaders. • 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 full motion video systems with inter-agency intelligence capabilities and initiated Video Teleconferencing training program—allowed decision makers to make real time decisions utilizing the most current data from 30+ agencies around the world. This helped streamline the coalition’s efforts to build 2 new training camps from the ground up.• 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 internal and external agencies; oversaw development of technical solutions and maintenance resolutions.• 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 courses taught simultaneously. • 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 to USAF by allowing Guard unit to deactivate. • 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 schedule.

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 communication-computer systems via Active Directory. Investigated suspected classified compromise incidents on network systems utilizing root level data mining tools and provided interpretation of the results.• 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 purchases.• 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 secure location.• 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 the primary military advisor to the President had critical network connectivity while at Kandahar Air Base. Coined by the 4 star general.• Decorated with Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious service during combat operations

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 statistics--validated deployment taskings• 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 requirements• 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 Wing. Approved equipment modification designs; conducted acceptance inspections--established/assured requirements met. Qualified/evaluated 130 members operating base network & $458M comm segment of AF Satellite Control Network.• 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%• Member of DISA inspection prep team; authenticated 94 network checklists--no major findings/#2 GIG facility in DoD• Managed $86K IT equipment acct; eliminated unnecessary stored equipment/recapitalized 44 items--saved AF $43K• Managed installation of 105 phones--enabled transition of $1M in SOCCENT HQ assets to new facility

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). Coordinated & directed system control activities for 1,304 long-haul comm circuits, links and trunks. Serviced photo-reconnaissance data links for National Reconnaissance Office and Secretary of Defense. Performed AFSCN comm monitoring, troubleshooting, equipment fault isolation and path restoration.• 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 Reporting Agency Information Processing Management System database. Approved all IT equipment purchases in Automated Business Services System for all Keesler resource advisors. Received and delivered all IT shipments from vendors, processed all shipping documents, updated receiving database, matched shipments to solicitation, contract or order for purchased IT commercial items by base contracting. Loaded suite of software with a predetermined image for all desktop computer systems. • 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