Dexter Stevens Email & Phone Number

Maryland, United States

Currently enrolled in the esteemed HKPO Veterans Academy Fellowship, I am on a path to elevate my expertise in the field of project management, specifically within the IT domain. My journey includes acquiring critical certifications in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP).This rigorous educational journey is fine-tuning my.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA MASTER STATION ATLANTICEnterprise Messaging Services Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer:
• Spearheaded the management of critical IT projects, overseeing network operations for high-priority communications, ensuring robust security, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Directed the implementation of an $11M project, coordinating a 6-month transition of two key infrastructure systems servicing 300,000 global users, maintaining a remarkable 99.999% uptime, exemplifying flawless project.
• Trained, led, and evaluated a cross-functional team of 110 personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and servant leadership.
• Managed the project implementation of 14 complex IT systems and network upgrades, significantly improving operational efficiency and security compliance.
• Successfully facilitated stakeholder communications across multiple organizations, enhancing project alignment, which attained a 20% increased project completion efficiency.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55)
• Communications Division Leading Chief Petty Officer
• Directed IT security protocols for communications systems, effectively managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Successfully headed a team of 27 IT technicians, maintaining a $20M communications and IT network suite servicing 440 clients.
• Developed and implemented a robust bandwidth management strategy, maintaining 100% system functionality during major communication path losses and setting a new fleet-wide standard for operational communications.
• Coordinated and executed a $1.5 million upgrade to the ship’s cryptographic hardware suite, resulting in installation two months ahead of schedule and training and qualification of 15 new operators.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

• NAVY NETWORK WARFARE COMMAND
• Section Leading Chief Petty Officer
• Supervised an eight-person team in managing the network security and operations of 700K assets across multiple platforms, implementing cutting-edge security measures and ensuring system integrity.
• Pivotal in developing the Navy's centralized firewall and Enterprise Management System, achieving a 25% boost in network resiliency, directly aligning with IT project goals for enhanced cybersecurity and operational.
• Spearheaded disaster preparedness and risk mitigation strategies across 14 command programs, boosting IT project compliance by 35% and ensuring project management aligned with client and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitated providing and analyzing 250+ critical reports, achieving a 35% increase in decision-making effectiveness for senior leaders and key stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

• USS DEFENDER (MCM 2) / USS CHIEF (MCM 14)
• Communications Division Leading Petty Officer
• Led a team of 10 in managing the communication suite and IT networks aboard Avenger Class ships, ensuring resilient and secure communications, including satellite, voice, data, and encryption systems.
• Directed the strategic disposition of $750k in equipment and successfully transferred a $3 million communication suite. Oversaw the upgrade of a 90-client network and the installation of an advanced cryptographic.
• Orchestrated a comprehensive preparation project for a cybersecurity inspection, surpassing average scores by 20%. Strengthened client relationships and stakeholder trust through continuous, detailed updates and.
• Developed a team of 12, notably improving the maintenance and morale of a 90-person unit. Achieved a 50% increase in workspace cleanliness and a 33% rise in leadership approval, revitalizing an awards and recognition.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

NATO COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AGENCY SECTOR NORFOLKResponsible for Mass Communications, Video Teleconferencing, IT Services, Help Desk operations and Customer Services Management

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE - HORN OF AFRICAStand-up and execution of a year-long deployment to Djibouti, Africa. Responsible for three personnel, information services for 37 personnel, international relations with host nation and national partners, and morale, welfare, and recreation for 850 personnel.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)Responsible for five personnel overseeing messaging systems, mass communication, network routing and switching, satellite communications, and radio frequency management.

St. Mawgan, England, United Kingdom

JOINT MARITIME FACILITY, ST MAWGAN, UKResponsible for two personnel, directing the operations of communications equipment, communications security, and the maintenance of terrestrial/celestial data and voice circuit connectivity.

Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

RECRUIT TRAINING COMMANDReceived training on leadership, development, basic network concepts, network management, radio frequency management, communications equipment maintenance, and advanced cryptography.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Associate Of Science - As, Information Technology