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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Business Unit (B/U) Director for all MTSI contractor support to OSD and DARPA customers. Responsible for P&L and day-to-day operations for existing contracts as well as business development, capture, and execution of all future contracts. Leads team of 150+ contractors and subcontractors. Develops growth strategy and identifies collaboration opportunities across company divisions and business units. Continuously striving to live by MTSI's Core Values and encourage co-workers to do the same.

Northern Virginia

Lead a team of 60+ engineers and analysts conducting mission engineering studies for OUSD R&E's Mission Integration Directorate. Manage staffing, budget, deliverables, and day-to-day interface with SES leadership on >$10M/yr government-services contract. Ensure team has resources (facilities, software, hardware, personnel, etc.) to properly model emerging technologies, mission threads and mission engineering threads and to analyze how they address the department's most pressing capability gaps. Results of our Mission Engineering studies are briefed throughout the department to inform future investment decisions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Managed stakeholder integration for Missile Defense Agency's Defense Against Hypersonics team. Developed stakeholder map, authored engagement strategy, and maintained list of talking points on all topics related to Hypersonic Defense. Engaged with stakeholders across the DoD, Interagency and Industry. Developed and staffed briefings used by MDA senior leaders as they engaged peers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led 47-person faculty training military attaches, staff, & spouses for service in 140 US embassies worldwide. Managed personnel, $7.2M budget, schedule, and facilities to support 3 courses 3x/yr, training over 450 students/yr. Developed/implemented strategic plan for curriculum improvement and expansion aligned with agency, department and national priorities. Ensured school met COE, IACET and ACE accreditation/reaccreditation criteria. Chaired review boards when students failed to demonstrate suitability for international pol-mil diplomatic service.- Led 5-man team to Kabul for 3 wks to train Afghan Attaché candidates; overcame language, facility, and security challenges; 26 military diplomats now representing Afghanistan in key countries worldwide- Took charge of under-resourced schoolhouse with increasing production demands; lobbied for increase of faculty, redistributed team’s workload; 16% increase in students despite 11% budget decrease• In response to unbudgeted $5,200/student security training requirement, developed an equivalent program for $2,700/student. When certifying agency refused equivalency, leveraged our course to negotiate price reduction on their course, saving $1.25M/year.- Transitioned 5% of curriculum from lecture to eLearning, role play and case studies, utilizing adult learning model; efficient delivery freed time for additions to curriculum, higher student retention - Founded quarterly Board of Governors/Training Review Boards; integrated external stakeholders and SMEs into school governance; validated curriculum, boosted budget/resource advocacy at agency-level- Established management culture recognizing soft skills role in team dynamics and diplomacy; integrated emotional intelligence coaching into curriculum; improved interpersonal skills of graduates and faculty

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw daily operations of 1,200 military diplomats serving in 140 US Defense Attaché Offices worldwide. Managed military manning; logistical, administrative and financial support; crisis management; and military evaluations and awards. Advised Director for Operations on all matters pertaining to all assigned AF members, including promotion recommendations, evaluations, awards, assignments, and nomination for selective assignments.- Mentored 225 Air Force personnel serving overseas; provided career counseling, edited/authored 500+ performance reports and promotion recommendations; promotion rate 10% higher than AF average- Drafted DIA’s Congressional Notifications for DAS personnel returned early from post; detailed events leading to dismissal and actions taken; ensured lessons learned captured; training program updated- Reviewed Interagency policy updates; assessed impact on DAS operations; participated in interagency working groups; ensured DAS compliance with new policies while minimizing impact to operations

Budapest, Hungary

Accredited US Diplomat; DoD representative to the Hungarian government and armed forces; military advisor to the Ambassador and embassy country team; DoD’s expert on Hungarian military affairs, providing advice to US policy and decision makers. Furthered US engagement plan with Hungary by building partner capacity, coordinating participation in international coalitions, and strengthening the military-to-military relationship. Managed scheduling, training and safety program for embassy’s C-12 VIP transport aircraft and crew. Provided VIP transportation supporting embassies throughout Europe. Served as Treasurer for Budapest Military Attaché Corps.- Planned and piloted over 150 VIP transport missions throughout Europe; arranged for parking, fuel, and other support functions with host nation officials; furthered US diplomacy with European partners- Authored 400 information reports, 40% above DAS average; reports read at highest levels, incl POTUS daily brief; information used by regional/subject matter experts, policy makers, and CCMD planners- Hosted 15 US DVs; planned schedule/meetings with Hungarian government and embassy personnel; arranged security, transportation; accommodations, and protocol; furthered US-Hungarian relations- Advised Hungarian military on key roles they play in international engagements including their PRT in Afghanistan, Baltic Air Policing, operations in Libya, and the Hungarian-hosted C-17 Heavy Airlift Wing

Washington Dc

Completed 48-week one-on-one Hungarian language course, 13-week attaché training program, 12-week C-12 pilot initial qualification course, and varied other personal safety and security courses in preparation for assignment as a military attaché.

Darmstadt, Germany

Led 9-person team conducting arms control inspections in former Soviet republics and escorting teams from those countries as they inspected US European bases. Argued for protections provided in the treaty in defense of US position and security, while utilizing authorities granted by the treaty to ensure other nations' compliance. As Chief of Training, responsible for all initial and recurring training for office’s 65 inspectors. As Deputy Operations Chief, oversaw training, scheduling, logistics and standardization for all European-based treaty inspections and escorts. Subject Matter Expert on Conventional Forces Europe Treaty, Vienna Document of 1999 Treaty, and Dayton Peace Accords.- Headed first teams into Bulgaria and Hungary to oversee destruction of portable air-to-air missiles; liaised with embassy and foreign contractors; documented elimination of over 5,000 surplus weapons- Organized and led six multinational 9-man teams into former-Soviet countries to conduct contentious arms control inspections; argued treaty nuances through interpreters; confirmed treaty compliance- Overhauled 2-wk Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) inspector training; refocused course on base treaty & timeline; formerly disjointed program streamlined for more intuitive training, improved inspections- Escorted 8 former-Soviet CFE or Vienna Document inspection teams to US bases; defended US position/treaty rights; liaised with base personnel, explaining treaty requirements; protected OPSEC

Edwards Afb, Ca

Director for all Air Force Flight Test Center space and hypersonic testing, leading a 13-person civilian and military team of aerodynamics, rocket propulsion, and advanced heat-resistant materials engineers. Developed hypersonic and space vehicle test and evaluation strategies, business plans, and requirements. Provided test and evaluation expertise to AF Space Command and Air Combat Command space-launch/global-strike plans. Liaison between Air Force and NASA on B-52 operations and Hypersonic testing. Maintained oversight of mothballed X-33 launch site.- Conducted initial planning for both X-43 and X-51 testing, including: test range/airspace, telemetry, chase aircraft/photography; flight safety/command destruct; aircraft mating/ground testing- Trained cadre of NASA pilots transitioning from B-52B to B-52H; 8 pilots ready for NASA test missions- Selected as AFMC’s Chief B-52 pilot, established command standards and evaluation criteria.

Edwards Afb, Ca

Led team of 8 test pilots, test navigators and test engineers conducting low/medium-risk experimental test sorties; chief test pilot for weapons certification of JSOW, JASSM, and penetrator-warhead CALCM; B-52 Avionics Midlife Improvement (glass cockpit, solid-state data transfer cartridges, upgraded processors and ring-laser gyros); and Scramjet Engine Demonstration/X-51 planning. Conducted pre-mission operational and safety planning. Gathered qualitative and quantitative flight data, and led post-mission debriefs. Authored test reports, provided recommendations to developers. Squadron safety officer; chaired Safety Review Board for medium and high-risk CV-22 and C-130 test programs.- Accelerated program to certify cruise missile penetrating warhead following 9/11; fast-tracked schedule and surged resources to complete 6-month test in 6 weeks; weapon used against Iraqi hard targets- Led 20+ B-52 avionics and weapons development low/medium risk test flights; authored test reports- Led SME panel discussing next generation bomber; provided recommendations to SAF/AQ and AFMC. - Completed Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course; certified to conduct accident safety investigations

Edwards Afb, Ca

Completed 48-week course, including graduate level study of aircraft performance; aerodynamics; control systems/handling qualities; structural testing; optics, radar and other sensor systems testing. Conducted 6-sortie, 30 hr drag evaluation of C-130E Compass Call, authored 30-page test report.

Barksdale Afb, La

Led 5-person crew conducting both nuclear and conventional training and operations sorties; maintained nuclear surety certification of aircrew and aircraft; trained new crewmembers on flight operations, emergency procedures, and mission planning. Led 5-person ground scheduling shop; scheduled and tracked completion of over 105 separated ground training events; briefed squadron leadership on aircrew readiness.- Commanded B-52 on 13 combat sorties dropping over 250k lbs of munitions on Serbia and Kosovo; successfully destroyed enemy airfields, munitions and POL storage depots, massing troops- Upgraded to Aircraft Commander in under 1000 hrs, 60% faster than squadron average; DG (top 10%) pilot upgrade course; rapidly upgraded to instructor at 1500 hrs; selected for Test Pilot School- 2x superior performer during Nuclear Surety Inspection; 3x pilot of the quarter- Forward deployed in support of Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Allied Force; Chief of Scheduling for deployed squadron; maintained aircrew flight/ground currencies; crews remained 100% mission ready

Reese Afb, Tx

Graduated from 48 wk pilot training, including T-37 and T-38 qualifications in acrobatics, instrument flying, formation flying, and low-level operations. Completed Introduction to Bomber Fundamentals.

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Mission Commander onboard EC-18B and EC-135E Airborne Range Instrumentation Aircraft (ARIA) telemetry gathering aircraft, supporting space launch, reentry vehicle and cruise missile testing. Directed 23 crew members to ensure coverage and real-time relay of critical payload, warhead and launch vehicle telemetry. Designed/authored test support plan by gathering and analyzing user requirements, conducting antenna link analysis, designing onboard equipment configuration for data processing, recording, and relay, performed pre-mission ground tests and system verifications.- Flew over 800 hours, supporting 23 separate launches with 100% telemetry coverage; information relayed supported launch, orbit-insertion, and lifetime support operations and/or operation testing- Manned operations center during 27 launch support missions; maintained operational control of aircraft, relayed critical information via HF radio between a/c and launch operations center- Authored 15 test support plans for space launch on Western Test Range; developed A/C configuration, conducted ground test; ensured support met customer requirements; briefed crew prior to operations- When antenna azimuth drive motor failed, developed/implemented plan to restage aircraft within strict range safety constraints—prevented costly abort/delay of Trident II launch

Master'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Specialty in digital signal processing

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

European and Eurasia Regional Specialty

Test Pilot, Aeronautics, Developmental And Operational Test And Evaluation

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

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