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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Air and Space Defense Consulting

Los Angeles, California, United States

Directed $2B portfolio diversified across Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (Weather) and Tactical ISR mission areas. Accountable for long-term strategic planning, execution, financial oversight, developing joint and interagency partnerships and balancing stakeholder requirements and priorities. Led over 80 members including a portion matrixed from other organizations. 2nd Level Supervisor to 3 branches. Regularly developed, managed and executed courses of action to balance cost, schedule… Show more Directed $2B portfolio diversified across Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (Weather) and Tactical ISR mission areas. Accountable for long-term strategic planning, execution, financial oversight, developing joint and interagency partnerships and balancing stakeholder requirements and priorities. Led over 80 members including a portion matrixed from other organizations. 2nd Level Supervisor to 3 branches. Regularly developed, managed and executed courses of action to balance cost, schedule, performance and risk for technology investments, modifications and capability delivery to the customer (DOD warfighters). Interacted regularly with leadership from the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NOAA, NASA, JPL, National Reconnaissance Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Space Development Agency, Pentagon, Congressional staffers, Space Systems Command, Space Operations Command and Combatant Commands for the Pacific and Europe regions. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Directed $2.2B/50 program portfolio focused on developing and demonstrating missile warning, satellite comms, ISR, position, navigation and timing, space domain awareness, space-based data transport, and weather mission capabilities at the system level with a focus on EO, IR and RF payloads. Led 150 members across 2 geographically separated locations including a portion matrixed from other organizations. 2nd Level Supervisor to 6 branches. Regularly developed, managed and executed courses of… Show more Directed $2.2B/50 program portfolio focused on developing and demonstrating missile warning, satellite comms, ISR, position, navigation and timing, space domain awareness, space-based data transport, and weather mission capabilities at the system level with a focus on EO, IR and RF payloads. Led 150 members across 2 geographically separated locations including a portion matrixed from other organizations. 2nd Level Supervisor to 6 branches. Regularly developed, managed and executed courses of action to balance cost, schedule, performance and risk for technology investments, modifications and capability delivery to the customer (DOD warfighters). Interacted regularly with leadership from the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NOAA, NASA, JPL, National Reconnaissance Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Space Development Agency, Pentagon, Congressional staffers, Space Systems Command, Space Operations Command and Combatant Commands for the Pacific and Europe regions. Show less

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Md

Dual hatted to lead the $2.5B highly classified Space Development and Cyber Development portfolios at SAF/AQL, Air Force Special Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (AT&L). Advised the Secretaries of Defense and Air Force, the Joint Chiefs, their staffs, and Congress on program content, budget and security. Regularly collected, managed and reported the status of cost, schedule, performance and risk of highly technical and complex programs to C-suite level leadership in the USAF… Show more Dual hatted to lead the $2.5B highly classified Space Development and Cyber Development portfolios at SAF/AQL, Air Force Special Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (AT&L). Advised the Secretaries of Defense and Air Force, the Joint Chiefs, their staffs, and Congress on program content, budget and security. Regularly collected, managed and reported the status of cost, schedule, performance and risk of highly technical and complex programs to C-suite level leadership in the USAF, USSF, Secretary of the Air Force and Department of Defense. Led 235 diverse staff across the Defense Department. Show less

Maxwell Afb, Al

Masters Degree - Strategic StudiesRegional Studies Delegation to China & South Korea

Wright Patterson Afb, Oh

Leads a team of 37 government & 200 contractor personnel charged with managing fleet modernization of 20 aircraft, over 6 contracts. Responsible for a $2.1B Low Observable portfolio consisting of 6 ACAT programs to ensure B-2 survivability & mission success. Delivers urgent national need Low Observable capabilities crucial for B-2 survivability and mission success in enemy airspace. Formulates & staffs program plans, directives and key acquisition reports to AFPEO Fighter-Bomber, SAF/AQ &… Show more Leads a team of 37 government & 200 contractor personnel charged with managing fleet modernization of 20 aircraft, over 6 contracts. Responsible for a $2.1B Low Observable portfolio consisting of 6 ACAT programs to ensure B-2 survivability & mission success. Delivers urgent national need Low Observable capabilities crucial for B-2 survivability and mission success in enemy airspace. Formulates & staffs program plans, directives and key acquisition reports to AFPEO Fighter-Bomber, SAF/AQ & USD(AT&L). Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performs planning, programming, budgeting and acquisition management of major Air Force and Department of Defense Advanced Electronic Systems.Advise Secretary of the Air Force, DoD CIO, and USD(I) on investment strategies while interfacing with Air Force Major Commands, Combatant Commands, and Congressional Staff.

Fort Belvoir, Va

Missile Defense Agency liaison to OSD-Comptroller, OSD-Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, as well as to House and Senate Appropriation Committees on all matters pertaining to missile defense. Responded to legislative inquires, questions for the record, and requests for information concerning program management, funding, and execution of an $8 billion budget. Advised and prepared the MDA Director and Senior leaders for Congressional hearings and meetings with Congress and Executive branch… Show more Missile Defense Agency liaison to OSD-Comptroller, OSD-Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, as well as to House and Senate Appropriation Committees on all matters pertaining to missile defense. Responded to legislative inquires, questions for the record, and requests for information concerning program management, funding, and execution of an $8 billion budget. Advised and prepared the MDA Director and Senior leaders for Congressional hearings and meetings with Congress and Executive branch officials. Show less

Maxwell Afb, Al

Masters Degree - Military Operational Art & SciencePolitical Affairs Strategist Track

Wright Patterson Afb, Oh

Led 18 members and daily operations of an $80M newly constructed Outdoor ISR Range and Facility, which utilized C, S, and X-band radars for RF sensor research.

Wright Patterson Afb, Oh

Led daily laboratory operations of 188-person, 6-branch division at two geographically separated locations (Wright Patterson AFB, OH and Rome Labs, NY). Directed, planned, programmed and executed over $500M in Air Force Research Laboratory Radio Frequency, Electro-Optical, Infrared/Infrared Countermeasures, and GPS/NAVWAR development and transition efforts.

Wright Patterson Afb, Oh

Led 30 researchers in Electronic Attack, Defense, and Support related development. Executed and Managed over 23 programs and executed $3.2million in internal programs and $10million in external programs relating to interference mitigation, signal detection and identification, as well as classified techniques.

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Masters Degree - Electrical Engineering/Digital Signals Processing

Nellis Afb, Nv

Led a 5-person team that was responsible for all aspects of operational test and evaluation for the F-22A Avionics including Radar, Communications, Navigation, Identification, GPS/INS, Electronic Warfare and data fusion. Developed test plans, directed test missions, analyzed results and made fielding recommendations for operational flight programs, mission data optimization and weapons integration testing for the F-22A, F-117, B-2, and B-1. Acted as the primary 53rd Electronic Warfare Group… Show more Led a 5-person team that was responsible for all aspects of operational test and evaluation for the F-22A Avionics including Radar, Communications, Navigation, Identification, GPS/INS, Electronic Warfare and data fusion. Developed test plans, directed test missions, analyzed results and made fielding recommendations for operational flight programs, mission data optimization and weapons integration testing for the F-22A, F-117, B-2, and B-1. Acted as the primary 53rd Electronic Warfare Group liaison to the Nevada Test and Training Range, 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron, Air Force Flight Test Center, the F-22A Combined Test Force, AFOTEC, ACC, and the F-22A System Program Office. Also, provided test support to RED FLAG, the USAF Weapons School, and to Advanced Special Programs. Show less

Edwards Afb, Ca

Responsible for integrating, planning, testing, analyzing and conducting all developmental test and evaluation of the F-22A’s Electronic Warfare suite, to include the radar warning receiver, missile launch detectors, and the chaff and flare countermeasures systems. Provided control room support to over 90 EW, Avionics and missile shot missions, across multiple ranges including those at Edwards, China Lake, Nellis, Point Magu, Utah, and White Sands.

Fort Meade, Md

Managed $15million in tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies across 40 programs for 5 multiservice laboratories. Developed and transitioned advanced communications and SIGINT technology to joint tactical platforms. Served as Flight Commander for 29 officer/enlisted personnel.

Master Of Strategic Studies

Joint And Combined Warfighting School, Class 14-2, Seminar 1 (Jpme Ii)

Activities and Societies: National Intelligence Community Elective

Master Of Operational Art And Science

Activities and Societies: Political Affairs Strategy Flight Commander for 12 Joint and International Officers

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering/Digital Signal Processing

Activities and Societies: Eta Kappa Nu Section Leader for 25 Civilian and USAF/Turkish Officers.

Education record

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: AFROTC, Arnold Air Society

Education record