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Alexandria, Va, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Manage new construction of Spearhead expeditionary fast transport vessels, a high-speed aluminum catamaran ferry.- Work with resource sponsors, industry, and other stakeholders to develop, plan, construct, test, and deliver the Expeditionary Medical Ship, a variant of the T-EPF.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

- Led design and planning of a successful functional test program for the Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). Developed a comprehensive test plan to assess the suitability, survivability, and effectiveness of a $200M+ defense program that includes innovative communications, automated driving, and anti-ship missile technologies. - Led the design of and planning of a successful functional test program for the USMC's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), which… Show more - Led design and planning of a successful functional test program for the Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). Developed a comprehensive test plan to assess the suitability, survivability, and effectiveness of a $200M+ defense program that includes innovative communications, automated driving, and anti-ship missile technologies. - Led the design of and planning of a successful functional test program for the USMC's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), which integrates a wide variety cutting edge communication systems, intelligence sensors, and unmanned air vehicle technologies on a ground vehicle program expected to exceed $500M.- Supported the successful execution of functional test of the Tactical Resupply Unmanned Air System (TRUAS) as the Assistant Operational Test Project Manager.- Integrated Operational Test objectives with Developmental Test events to maximize efficient use of testing budgets and test articles while still thoroughly evaluating systems for operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability. - Worked collaboratively with safety, regulatory, and other agencies to support broader programmatic efforts such as licensing and certification requirements. - Integrated robust cyber vulnerability testing into test programs to assess cyber suitability and survivability within operationally representative environments. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Skillbridge fellowship to facilitate transition from military service to civilian employment.

Okinawa, Japan

- Led multi-service, multi-national, multi-disciplinary teams through development of major military training exercises which integrated ground operations, fire support, deployments, logistics support, and aviation capabilities to experiment with USMC's Force Design and Expeditionary Advance Base concepts in Japan, Korea, and related areas.- Routinely represented executive-level leaders to Japanese and Korean military and civilian partners, bridging language and cultural boundaries… Show more - Led multi-service, multi-national, multi-disciplinary teams through development of major military training exercises which integrated ground operations, fire support, deployments, logistics support, and aviation capabilities to experiment with USMC's Force Design and Expeditionary Advance Base concepts in Japan, Korea, and related areas.- Routinely represented executive-level leaders to Japanese and Korean military and civilian partners, bridging language and cultural boundaries. Identified shared objectives and bridged gaps to meet strategic foreign policy objectives. - Directed execution of a $60M annual training budget across four countries; integrating operations, logistics, communications, public affairs, budget, contracting, land access, and foreign ally participation. Applied a campaign-style approach to achieve cumulative results that build on previous success. - Created and highlighted opportunities for executive-level leaders to forge and strengthen strategic relationships with key leaders of partner militaries which support national strategy objectives. - Led and shaped development of individual training exercises with budgets up to $40M, to train up to 4000 personnel. Managed execution of events that are distributed across multiple geographically isolated training sites. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Supported the Strategic & Theater Sealift Program Office (PMS-385) with planning, preparations, and execution of post-delivery shipyard availability periods which accomplished ordnance magazine modifications, combat and aviation system installations, life support upgrades, and habitability expansions to two Expeditionary Sea Base (ESBs) and three Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF). - Worked with government and vendor stakeholders to develop post-delivery and post-shakedown availability… Show more - Supported the Strategic & Theater Sealift Program Office (PMS-385) with planning, preparations, and execution of post-delivery shipyard availability periods which accomplished ordnance magazine modifications, combat and aviation system installations, life support upgrades, and habitability expansions to two Expeditionary Sea Base (ESBs) and three Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF). - Worked with government and vendor stakeholders to develop post-delivery and post-shakedown availability work packages which included Statement of Objectives (SOO), Technical Performance Requirements (TPRs), Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), and the Contract Statement of Work (CSOW).- Developed, revised, tracked, and forecasted over $34M in post-delivery and test budget for six ships to perform post-delivery modifications, tests, trials, and upgrades up to 8 years in the future, including PPBE budget inputs for New Construction (SCN) and R&D funding.- Assisted with builder, contract, and acceptance trials for four ships, inspecting the ships’ readiness for fleet acceptance and recording deficiencies for correction during subsequent shipyard availabilities. - Directly assisted with the successful execution of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation for the USS Lewis B. Puller class Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB).- Served as Marine Corps Liaison to US Navy Program Offices for PMS-385 and PMS-325 (Support Ships, Boats, and Craft program office) to ensure Marine Corps requirements were accurately represented on all Military Sealift Command operated vessels and US Navy small boats. - Work with USMC and USN customers, advising them on platform capabilities and soliciting feedback on delivered products. - Worked alongside resource sponsors at Chief of Naval Operations offices (OPNAV N95, N42) to ensure requirements are properly validated for inclusion as ship modifications and integrated into future vessels. Show less

- Commanded approximately 300 Marines as a Battery Commander. Directly supervised and lead the efforts of a wide range of specialties toward unit mission accomplishment. Mentored and led subordinate leaders toward mission accomplishment. Ensured integration of subordinate unit efforts into a unified effort.- As a Battalion Logistics Officer: Managed logistics and sustainment for a Marine Field Artillery Battalion of over 700 personnel including transportation, international deployment… Show more - Commanded approximately 300 Marines as a Battery Commander. Directly supervised and lead the efforts of a wide range of specialties toward unit mission accomplishment. Mentored and led subordinate leaders toward mission accomplishment. Ensured integration of subordinate unit efforts into a unified effort.- As a Battalion Logistics Officer: Managed logistics and sustainment for a Marine Field Artillery Battalion of over 700 personnel including transportation, international deployment, procurement, planning for major operations, and accountability and maintenance of over $500M in equipment.- Lead integration of experimental ground vehicle fuel sensors which measured fleet performance, track fuel consumption, and increase unit efficiency. Provided feedback which guided further development of the prototype system. Show less

Al Jaber, Kuwait

Hand-picked to deploy on short notice to augment the unit as Operation Inherent Resolve began and the unit was split across multiple locations to address multiple crises. - Managed daily operations of 1700 Marines conducting missions in five different countries simultaneously. - Oversaw operations of numerous concurrent efforts, including embassy security and evacuation, interoperability and security cooperation with foreign militaries, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, and… Show more Hand-picked to deploy on short notice to augment the unit as Operation Inherent Resolve began and the unit was split across multiple locations to address multiple crises. - Managed daily operations of 1700 Marines conducting missions in five different countries simultaneously. - Oversaw operations of numerous concurrent efforts, including embassy security and evacuation, interoperability and security cooperation with foreign militaries, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, and crisis response. Show less

Quantico

Resident student at Expeditionary Warfare School. Study collaborative staff planning of amphibious military operations, Marine Corps operations and supporting disciplines, and how the Marine Corps supports national and joint military and security strategy.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Senior fires planner and Marine Corps representative to a staff managing all US Navy amphibious ships on the East Coast. - Developed the amphibious naval fires plan for two of the two largest amphibious operations to occur in over a decade. - Supported execution of missions across the spectrum of military operations including humanitarian assistance missions, counter-piracy, crisis response, large scale amphibious exercises, and more. - Deployed to 4 countries in Europe and the… Show more Senior fires planner and Marine Corps representative to a staff managing all US Navy amphibious ships on the East Coast. - Developed the amphibious naval fires plan for two of the two largest amphibious operations to occur in over a decade. - Supported execution of missions across the spectrum of military operations including humanitarian assistance missions, counter-piracy, crisis response, large scale amphibious exercises, and more. - Deployed to 4 countries in Europe and the Middle East to further national Theater Security Cooperation and Building Partnership Capacity objectives. - Advocated for both the command and service equities at numerous planning conferences, service-level warfare improvement programs (WIPs), and more. - Assigned primary law enforcement liaison at 3 high-visibility fleet week events, requiring interface with local law enforcement, federal LE agencies, and community leadership to ensure safety and good relations with the hosting community. Show less

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

- Company Executive Officer responsible for operational employment and logistical support for 160 Marines conducting convoy security operations, escorting logistics, equipment, and personnel convoys throughout Iraq. - Provisional Infantry Platoon Leader responsible for leading, directing, and ensuring the well-being of a platoon of 40 Marines deployed to Iraq performing security and stability operations. - Guns Platoon Commander responsible for a team of 60 Marines conducting routine… Show more - Company Executive Officer responsible for operational employment and logistical support for 160 Marines conducting convoy security operations, escorting logistics, equipment, and personnel convoys throughout Iraq. - Provisional Infantry Platoon Leader responsible for leading, directing, and ensuring the well-being of a platoon of 40 Marines deployed to Iraq performing security and stability operations. - Guns Platoon Commander responsible for a team of 60 Marines conducting routine training and training to prepare for combat deployment. Show less

Various

Attended various schools in preparation for first duty station, including The Basic School and Field Artillery Officer Basic Course.

Master Of Science - Ms, Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science