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Honolulu, Hi, Us

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Principal advisor on all technical intelligence matters within the Command and the senior command advocate for 500th MIB-T Warrant Officers. Functions as the primary action officer for the 500th MIB-T comprised of over 1,800 Soldiers and Civilians distributed globally conducting 24/7 Multi-Domain operations, analysis, and critical time-sensitive intelligence information to senior and executive level decision-makers. Ensures intelligence collection and analysis operations abide by published law and policy, are synchronized to best enable the Theater Army, and are executed by trained and proficient intelligence professionals. Advises the Commander on Warrant Officer readiness to include accessions, training, professional development, and talent management in support of Title 10 and Title 50 operations. Direct and manage over 20 DA Civilians at the GG-14 grade and below. Conducts coordination of brigade intelligence priorities and resource requirements with US Department of the Army, USARPAC, USAINSCOM, USAICoE, HRC.Special Accomplishments: • Identified need for critical investment in the Theater Army’s dynamic forward posture; built a community of interest that galvanized intelligence experts from a broad spectrum of partners to build operational consensus, generate organizational commitment, and deliver tangible results to the USINDOPACOM Commander• Developed plan to deploy Army SIGINT systems in theater to validate effectiveness and identify gaps and capability requirements to support Army Readiness• Led the planning and coordination for three site surveys to validate and identify site readiness requirements for the future deployment of forward collection systems• Certified the 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (I Corps Warfighter Exercise 23-1) and 501st Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater (2nd Infantry Division’s Warfighter Exercise 24-02) to validate their capability/capacity to execute intelligence operations

Senior Intelligence Specialist with over 22 years of experience leading intelligence operations and managing full-spectrum intelligence transformation projects for the Army and Department of Defense. Seasoned professional with extensive interagency experience in cryptologic planning and operations coordination for Army units assigned, aligned, projected, and deployed throughout the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) region. Extensive experience leading mission system integration, operational modernization, and capability development projects; complemented with proven track record of performing beyond established goals and expectations. Consistent demonstration of the ability to develop vision, apply operational planning, and commit action to accomplish organizational goals. Well-established career in the Indo-Pacific Region engaging and collaborating with the National Cryptologic Representative (NCR), other NSA/CSS offices, and Combatant Command (COCOM) Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) elements.Provides technical oversight, and management of multi-intelligence activities displaying ability to supervise geographically dispersed teams and workforce elements. Standout performer in leading, directing, communicating, and providing organizational vision for large highly sensitive programs and leading organizational change in intelligence operations. Subject matter expert at analyzing, articulating, and implementing requirements for organizational programs, establishing performance standards, measuring compliance, and deriving policy for management governance. Extensive experience in developing, planning, synchronizing, executing and direct supervision of DA Civilians at the GG-0132-14 grade and below; adept at building lasting institutions through leadership, professional mentorship, training, exercise support, and development of joint, interagency, and coalition partnerships.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Collection Management Deputy Chief and Senior SIGINT advisor to the USARPAC G2. Advised on SIGINT capabilities and operations with an emphasis on collection posture, capabilities development, operational support, and Army readiness. Ensured operational focus by adjusting daily priorities and allocating collection resources as requirements dictate to satisfy the USARPAC CG’s Priority Intelligence Requirements. Provided vision and strategy to create and prioritize mission objectives and identify opportunities to establish joint interior lines in the USINDOPACOM AOR to gain positional advantage by placing collection capabilities forward. Led mission change and collection modernization to transform intelligence processes, training, force structure, and capabilities across the intelligence foundation and the terrestrial, aerial, and space layers. Managed collaboration efforts across the Army, Joint-service components, and intelligence community to establish a collection posture to win in competition and multi-domain operations. Advised and implemented policy guidance of operations and strategic planning.Special Accomplishments: • Oversaw the completion of two Army A-ISR modernization initiatives, integration of sensitive collection capabilities, and partnership with Department of the Army to support technology demonstrations to improve Army acquisition and modernization initiatives• Developed five Operational Needs Statements (ONS) and one Capability Needs Statement (CNS) for capabilities to enhance Army's collection posture and establish collection support in the USINDOPACOM AOR• Authored the USARPAC specific SIGINT Theater Entry Requirements to enhance Army tactical readiness• Developed and taught the curriculum for FORSCOM Army Foundry Platform Advanced Operations Course – SIGINT to improve the readiness of the Intelligence Warfighting Function and directly improve Digital Intelligence Systems and Army Mission Command systems integration

South Korea

Senior SIGINT advisor to the Eighth Army G2 Analysis and Control Element; advised on SIGINT capabilities and operations in theater with an emphasis on readiness and Reception, Staging, Onward movement, and Integration (RSO&I) for Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) units. Tailored daily operational priorities and resource allocation to satisfy the CG's Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs). Prepared executive-level briefs, talking points, and white papers for senior executives. Provided liaison, vision, and strategy to implement Army-wide SIGINT initiatives. Directed SIGINT technical activities associated with expanding the scope of analytic and production capabilities. Led mission focused change and analytic modernization through acquisition of cryptologic Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRCs) and application of expert-level intelligence analysis skills, knowledge, and abilities. Ensured compliance with the Intelligence Oversight Program.Special Accomplishments: • Established the first Eighth Army SIGINT Mission to provide Enemy Electronic Order of Battle, technical control, and coordination of SIGINT enterprise assets with robust SIGINT expertise capable of integrated SIGINT and EW against a peer or near-peer adversary• Deployed Army Ground SIGINT systems in coordination with national mission to validate effectiveness and identify gaps and grooming requirements necessary to RSO&I TPFDD units during contingency operations• Coordinated to train and execute tactical mobile systems in support of contingency operations and test the deployment and interoperability of a variety of Army Ground SIGINT systems• Authored and published AO specific SIGINT Theater Entry Requirements to enhance Army tactical SIGINT readiness• Initiated collaboration between SIGINT, EW, Cyber, and Space operations to more effectively implement strategies toward a converged strategic end state to reflect integrated implementation throughout the operations process in support of MDO

Seoul, South Korea

Chief of the Sensor and Data Operations (SDO) office in an echelon-above-corps in a cryptologic element providing direct intelligence support to the Commander, United States Forces Korea (USFK), Combined Forces Command (CFC); engaged in surveys in support of the cryptologic enterprise; oversaw the management of national level systems; identified intelligence gaps and provided subject matter expert advice to the Chief of Collection, Exploitation, and Cryptanalysis Operations (CECO) on systems deployment and integration; developed and maintained collaborative networks across the intelligence community and synchronized cryptologic efforts in support of national requirements; coordinated Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and exercises that enabled national/tactical integration; coordinated technical training for system operators in accordance with national guidance and policies; performed as the auditor and access manager for all personnel working the CECO mission.Special Accomplishments: • Identified intelligence gaps and developed capability requirements to enhance theater operations, keeping the national mission on the cutting edge of cryptologic capability to answer the requirements of the Commander of USFK/CFC• Performed mission planning on a series of highly sensitive operations with high political and strategic implications which led to zero compliance violations and no ill-informed escalations of tensions within a highly volatile location• Fielded multiple “go-to-war” intelligence systems in the case of escalated and sustained conflict• Spearheaded and enabled a “breakthrough” capability in the Pacific Theater now utilized throughout the Intelligence Community

South Korea

Principal SIGINT technical director to the Army Mission Center, comprised of over 300 Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Contractors. Directed and managed five DA Civilians at the GG-0132-14 grade and below. Provided vision and strategy to create and prioritize mission objectives and identify opportunities for proactive engagement to collaborate and synchronize efforts to achieve organizational goals. Led mission change and analytic modernization through acquisition and application of expert-level intelligence analysis skills, knowledge, and abilities. Oversaw and directed technical activities associated with expanding the scope of analytic and production capability. Managed collaboration efforts across the intelligence community. Ensured operational focus by adjusting daily priorities and allocating resources as requirements dictated to rapidly satisfy multi-agency and multi-national customers' strategic and time-sensitive intelligence needs. Coordinated and implemented policy guidance as it related to operations and strategic planning.Special Accomplishments: • Performed mission planning with external agencies to ensure that the military intelligence brigade mission remains ready and relevant in the midst of considerable force management and disposition changes within a multi-year Army Modernization Plan• Identified need to ensure national mission continuity and contributed to the Enterprise-wide effort to develop, document, and execute a mission devolution plan to deliberately and efficiently transition Mission Essential Functions to remote sites• Planned and executed two combined and joint exercises that demonstrated the National Intelligence mission’s capability to transfer operations to an alternate Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) site and operate under wartime conditions• Delivered a SIGINT threat presentation at the 2018 SIGINT Forum to inform, identify, and address challenges to the Army's SIGINT posture, and provide solutions to enhance readiness

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Warrant Officer Cryptologic Career ProgramJoint Duty with the National Security Agency (NSA) serving as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Operations Officer and Technician in the nominative program for the Warrant Officer Cryptologic Career Program (WOCCP) with emphasis in intelligence collection, collection management, and analysis and information operations. Applies leadership, decision-making and production expertise while serving as the focal point for national cryptologic planning, integration and execution directly supporting U.S. and Allied war-fighters and national policy makers. Directs collection of national and tactical SIGINT and provides immediate threat warning and situational awareness to high level policy makers, theater commanders and war-fighters. Trains to develop SIGINT operations, analysis and management skills. Develops professional expertise to assume senior technical advisory roles supporting Army SIGINT requirements.

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Senior Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) technical advisor for a division of the National Security Agency (NSA) comprised of 140 joint-service members and civilians. Leads and directs efforts on all aspects of SIGINT collection and analysis, operational focus, SIGINT accesses, and Computer Network Operations (CNO) to support U.S. policy makers, military commanders, and other Intelligence Community organizations to assist in Executive Branch decisions and actions. Operates to answer Intelligence Requirements, apprises senior decision makers of the SIGINT collection posture, and ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of targeting that is compliant with laws and policies. Manages and integrates national and tactical level SIGINT assets to optimize analysis and production. Serves as the liaison for multi-agency special projects. Provides language support to present the most complete and accurate SIGINT picture.

South Korea

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Associate Of Science - As, Intelligence Operations, Honors

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Korean Studies