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Suffolk, Va, Us

Suffolk, Va

Suffolk, Va

Suffolk, Virginia Area

Executed tactical level command and control of Navy enterprise networks through the direct leadership of five supervisors and over 240 civilian and military Information Technology specialists in support of over 750,000 users. Directly involved in every major cyber operation and multiple fleet level exercises over the last four years, providing timely command level decisions in the execution of maneuvering operations and hardening efforts across the global enterprise. Hand-picked to lead the Integrated Project Team in the transition of Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) into the $3.5 billion Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) contract, validating vendor performance against contractual requirements and aggressively working with the Program Office (PMW-205) and the vendor to ensure services met expectations. Credited with maintaining positive command and control (C2) of the network through proper planning and execution of the transition, coordinating and consolidating lines of effort across multiple commands within the global domain.Excelled as the Incident Management Process owner improving the process Capability Maturity Model Index (CMMI) from level 1 to level 3, managing the transition from Incident Management to Problem Management, and analyzing trends to identify and report to Event Management. Personally advocated professional development of employees under Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and endorsed a progressive training program to achieve command goals.Strongly advocated for improving Knowledge Management and Continuous Service Improvement processes to better support global customers and retain corporate lessons learned across the domain.

Uss Bataan (Lhd 5)

Recognized for expertly coordinating ship's operations, training and tactical planning while supporting National Tasking in the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility. Deftly managed embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Squadron, and shipboard requirements against time and tasking constraints to meet mission while maintaining readiness.Demonstrated superior innovation and initiative in developing and executing an operational maneuver that provided significant intelligence and cryptologic products to Combatant Commanders increasing their level of situational awareness and ability to make decisions quickly with positive results. Evaluated and disseminated operational information, advising command and embarked staffs on required tactics and ship movements to include innovative solutions to organic systems in support of intelligence requirements. Efficiently managed manpower and scheduling constraints during a CNO directed Maintenance Availability through cross departmental coordination, working shift management, and optimal use of Tiger Teams. Personally recognized by the Commanding Officer for being pivotal to completing the maintenance period on time and within budget.Oversaw the installation of the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) to include the declassification and recertification of the Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), maintaining positive control of all classified material and no security violations. Regional Special Security Officer (SSO) praised the Department for the effective management and control of the SCIF.Effectively led Operations Department consisting of eight officer and over 105 Enlisted personnel responsible for every aspect of the Combat Information Center (CIC), Air Traffic Control Center, Meteorology, Joint Intelligence Center, and Public Affairs. Supervised electronic equipment repair to include secure solutions.

Second in command tasked with administering the organization, ensuring performance of duty and enforcing good order and discipline across the organization. Acted as the direct representative of the commanding officer, enforcing command orders and policies, assisting in command operations, and commanding in his absence. Coordinated with five department heads for command administration, schedules and inspections, and personnel performance, training, welfare, and morale of over 180 crew members.Led from the front during the first piracy attack on a US Naval Warship in over 140 years inspiring the crew to defend the ship while returning fire from the signal bridge. Exceptional performance personally recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents assigned to the case and the Federal Prosecutor. Testimony during the trial ensured five Somali pirates were convicted.Proven in depth cultural knowledge and broad experience ensured Africa Partnership Station was a success. Provided training and mentoring to over fifty African Partners and embarked staff members representing eight different countries and credited with improving State Department Theater Security Cooperation with these countries.Specifically recognized for mature judgment, superb leadership and motivation during the basic and intermediate phases of the training cycle resulting in meeting deployment certification early. Lead the Integrated Training Team (ITT) and Damage Control Training Teams (DCTT) through an incredibly compressed training cycle to include back to back Shipboard Training Team (SBTT) phases followed by Unit Level Training Assessment-Certification (ULTRA-C) with outstanding results and ultimately Independent Deployer (ID) certification.

Second in command of the Navy’s first High Speed Vessel (HSV), responsible for administering the organization, ensuring performance of duty and enforcing good order and discipline of the ship. Acted as a direct representative of the commanding officer, enforcing command orders and policies, assisting in command operations, and commanding in his absence. Coordinated with four department heads for command administration, schedules and inspections, and personnel performance, training, welfare, and morale of a crew of 45.Tight focus on quality, dedicated training as the Integrate Training Team (ITT) leader prepared the crew for a highly successful crew certification. Ensured all crewmembers were cross trained on Damage Control, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, and Ship handling enabling the development of hybrid sailors well ahead of formalized corporate Navy initiatives.Planned and executed multiple Distinguished Visitor receptions to include Heads of State, and media events resulting in Local, National, and International news coverage ensuring the most positive representation of the United States Navy and SWIFT throughout Central America and the Caribbean, and setting the stage for future diplomatic engagements.Orchestrated a Professional Development port visit to the United States Naval Academy involving assets from Naval Expeditionary Combat Command and Special Warfare Group Two prior to service selection allowing Midshipmen to be exposed to non-traditional Surface Warfare skill set and opportunities. Coordinated the flawless execution of an extensive tour plan that allowed over seven thousand military and civilian guests about promoting the Navy recruiting on a national scale.

Served as the South Asia and Oceania Political/Military and Exercise Officer supporting the Fleet Admiral by coordinating and scheduling of Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) events with, and being the country expert on twenty-two partner and allied nations within the 7th Fleet Area of Operations. Coordinated and evaluated bilateral and multinational exercises as the Admiral's representative during conferences as the lead planner. Proven management and planning in support of Flag Officer engagement and National Tasking.Recognized Exercise Planner credited with vastly evolving the Malabar Exercise series from a basic Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Passing Exercise (PASSEX) into a major, multinational exercise including carrier strike groups with increased complexity and constant evolution. Planned and executed the first Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) exercise with Russia in Guam further developing our relationship with our former cold war enemy.Praised for making remarkable strides in the TSC and Management Information System (MIS) programs with South Asia by integrating diverse and complex requirements into coherent operational exercise plans and actions. Specifically for leading the development of exhaustive SOEs for four major exercises with India (SAREX 06, SALVEX 06, HABU NAG, and MALABAR 06) .Fully qualified Watch Captain recognized for superior performance during multiple Fleet Level Exercises to include TERMINAL FURY, ULCHI FOCUS LENSE and TALISMEN SABER. One of two fully qualified Ballistic Missile Defense Watch Officers during the real-world Korean Missile Crisis of 2006 coordinating Joint communications and multinational maneuver in preparation for the Tae Po Dong 3 missile launch.Recognized for superior diplomatic skills in the coordination of two Annual Indian-US Naval Executive Steering Group, Flag visits to Sri Lanka and India, and Flag Ship visits to Australia, New Caledonia, Guam, and India.

Directed staff material activities involving repair, preservation, maintenance and activation programs for multiple amphibious ships assigned to the squadron. Supported squadron ships throughout training cycles as the Commodores representative, coordinating evolutions with the Afloat Training Group and validating readiness for certifications through Underway Demonstration in accordance with the Surface Force Training Manual.Acting Commodore providing Immediate Senior In Command (ISIC) oversight during war time operations in Iraq, leading the squadron ships through their maintenance and training phases to include two Inspection and Survey (INSURV) events with outstanding results while the Commodore was deployed with the Amphibious Group Staff.Performed as the operational liaison with embarked staffs and higher headquarters during overseas deployments to include acting as the Amphibious Operational Planner for Joint Special Operations Task Force Crisis Response Element (JSOTF-CRE) in Djibouti.Worked with the comptroller to procure funds to purchase embark network for the staff to include NIPR and SIPR servers, 25 workstations, and printers well before NMCI solutions had been identified. Efforts resulted in Squadron Staff being ready to rapidly deploy from shore site with native IT capability.Supervised staff work concerned with upkeep and preservation of hull, engineering, electrical, electronic and ordnance materials. Prepared budget estimates and requested funds for staff and supported units. Directed allocation of funds as required.Recommended priority of ships for overhaul. Maintained liaison with staff supply activities, systems commands, shipyards, naval bases and stations and other commands. Conducted inspections, developed plans and policies, and served as technical advisor to the Commodore.

Succeeded as the Engineering Officer on a 22 year old Frigate by leveraging Nuclear Propulsion Training, and prior engineering experience to mature the department’s level of knowledge and motivate the crew to be better than the day before. Efforts resulted in early qualification and being recognized during the Mid-Cycle Assessment for the outstanding condition of the engineering plant and superb level of training and qualification of the watch standers.Completed nine week Intermediate Maintenance Availability (IMAV) two weeks early through proactive management of maintenance schedule, prioritization of system maintenance completion, and a well coordinated testing plan. Praised for complex understanding of the intricacies of the propulsion and auxiliary equipment that drove successful completion as "the best Engineer on the waterfront".Recognized for aggressive review of intelligence reports and taking decisive action contributing to the successful capture of two tons of cocaine during a counter-narcotics deployment.Administered the ship's engineering department, directing operation and maintenance of main propulsion, auxiliary machinery and electric power equipment. Directed maintenance of boat machinery, control of damage, repair of hull and appurtenances and repairs not specifically assigned to other departments ensuring the ship was mission ready at all times.Directed procurement and use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other engineering equipage while carefully managing maintenance funds. Maintained a comprehensive maintenance program and directed preparation of required engineering records and reports.

Hand-picked by the Command General to be the first Senior Operations Officer for the Maritime Sector of the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) tasked with training Bangladeshi boat crews and United Nations Military Observers (UNMOs) in small boat operations and safety. Scheduled rotation of personnel between Umm Qasr, Iraq, the Al Faw Peninsula Patrol Base, and the Warbah Island Patrol base to include the movement of logistics and supplies between sites.Enforced United Nations Economic Sanctions on Iraqi water ways, identifying and tracking up to 100 vessels per day leaving or entering the port of Umm Qasr. Worked closely with UN port representatives to validate ships in port and report any violations to UN Headquarters (UNHQ)Supported the Commanding General by administering the operations within the 240 kilometer De-Militarized Zone between Iraq and Kuwait to include acting as Liaison with Iraq and Kuwait border police. Responsible for the conduct of operations within the Maritime Sector from the Kwar Abdullah to the Arabian Gulf. Tasked with monitoring and reporting violations of UN mandates, and supporting refugee/asylum requests through the UN High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR). Successfully moved an Iraqi family from the border to Kuwait City to be interviewed the UNHCR.

Ma, Strategy

Graduate studies designed to educate senior leadership in strategic decision making across a full range of environments including global.

Bs, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Eagle Scout Association, BoxingUndergraduate studies resulting in a BS in Aerospace Engineering