Employed with CAE as Project Manager for HCM ISS & DAB, and other miscellaneous projects. Assisting all other PMs as a Subject Matter Expert regarding on-going and future RCN projects and programs.

Employed with CAE, working at Lockheed Martin, and assigned as the Test Lead for the HALIFAX Class Modernization at-sea firing trials for the 57mm Gun, CIWS, and ESSM.Assisting all other members of the Above Water Warfare Enclave under the HALIFAX Class Modernization Project in the integration, testing and evaluation of the Combat Management System. Assisting CAE as a representative and Subject Matter Expert regarding on-going and future RCN projects and programs.

• Maritime Advanced Navigation Officer (Deep Draught) • Destroyer Navigation Officer• Navigation Instructor• Operations Room Officer (ORO)• ORO Instructor• Tactics and Team Training Division Commander at Canadian Forces Fleet School Halifax• Canadian Forces Command and Staff College Graduate• Surface Ship Command Qualified• Project Director for RCN Navigation and ASW procurements and projects • 2 years Foreign Service experience in San Diego (USN 3rd Fleet… Show more • Maritime Advanced Navigation Officer (Deep Draught) • Destroyer Navigation Officer• Navigation Instructor• Operations Room Officer (ORO)• ORO Instructor• Tactics and Team Training Division Commander at Canadian Forces Fleet School Halifax• Canadian Forces Command and Staff College Graduate• Surface Ship Command Qualified• Project Director for RCN Navigation and ASW procurements and projects • 2 years Foreign Service experience in San Diego (USN 3rd Fleet Headquarters)• 4 years Foreign Service experience in Colorado Springs (NORAD-USNORTHCOM)• 7 months Foreign Service as the Canadian Senior National Representative and Deputy Chief Future Operations for Combined Maritime Forces, NSA Bahrain, USNAVCENT HQ Show less

Responsible to the Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic in his capacity as the Maritime Component Commander, as the Battle Watch Commander, MARLANT HQ, responsible for all maritime assets conducting domestic, continental and international operations.

CMF Deputy Chief Future Operations, Canadian Senior National Representative, Counter-Piracy Shared Awareness Deconfliction (SHADE) Conference Coordinator and Deputy Commander CMF DOWNREP Coordinator.As coordinator for the CMF-hosted, quarterly SHADE conferences, organized two conferences of voluntary military/commercial attendees attended by up to 150 participants from over 32 countries. Acted as the Canadian Action Officer for Distinguished Visitors to USNAVCENT and CMF.

As per employment July 2012 – February 2013.

NORAD Maritime Domain Chief (July 2007 – December 2008), directing the Maritime Team to maintain situational awareness on behalf of the Commander, NORAD-USNORTHCOM.Maritime Working Group Chairman for NORAD-USNORTHCOM’s annual Tier One exercise, Vigilant Shield (with a WG membership of +50 persons), an exercise that includes liaison and cooperation between Canadian and U.S. military organizations, and various Canadian and U.S. government departments.Deputy Commander’s Canada Day… Show more NORAD Maritime Domain Chief (July 2007 – December 2008), directing the Maritime Team to maintain situational awareness on behalf of the Commander, NORAD-USNORTHCOM.Maritime Working Group Chairman for NORAD-USNORTHCOM’s annual Tier One exercise, Vigilant Shield (with a WG membership of +50 persons), an exercise that includes liaison and cooperation between Canadian and U.S. military organizations, and various Canadian and U.S. government departments.Deputy Commander’s Canada Day Garden Party Chairman, an annual event that recognized the support given to the Canadian population in Colorado Springs from the civilian and military communities. In this effort, I successfully solicited support from Mr. Rex Murphy and Senator Pamela Wallin to attend on separate occasions as guest speakers for the event.Received the Deputy Commander NORAD Command Commendation in recognition of deeds beyond the demand of normal duty throughout my tenure. Show less

Responsible to the Commander, U.S. Navy Third Fleet, for the coordination of numerous Fleet, Homeland Defence, Coalition and Multi-national operations. Established a clear operational path for over 30 Staff and 90 ships and submarines in the Third Fleet, USPACCOM, USSOUTHCOM and USCENTCOM Areas of Responsibility. Coordinator and chairman of the Third Fleet quarterly operations, training and scheduling conference. At the 2007 conference, introduced a new forum that streamlined the Fleet… Show more Responsible to the Commander, U.S. Navy Third Fleet, for the coordination of numerous Fleet, Homeland Defence, Coalition and Multi-national operations. Established a clear operational path for over 30 Staff and 90 ships and submarines in the Third Fleet, USPACCOM, USSOUTHCOM and USCENTCOM Areas of Responsibility. Coordinator and chairman of the Third Fleet quarterly operations, training and scheduling conference. At the 2007 conference, introduced a new forum that streamlined the Fleet scheduling process, setting the standard for future symposiums. As the Canadian representative to U.S. Third Fleet, determined opportunities for Canadian warships to deploy in U.S. Carrier Strike Groups, resulting in a seamless integration of HMCS OTTAWA into the USS BOXER Expeditionary Strike Group. Effectively supervised a highly capable team successfully balancing the requirements of U.S. Third Fleet operations within the framework of increasing fiscal restraints. Show less

Responsible for the semi-annual coordination of the largest, simulated, warfare training and qualification activity in the Canadian Navy, the Mega-Phase. Primarily responsible for the oversight of the assessment and certification of prospective OROs and warfare Director level aspirants. Lead officer in charge of a team of international Naval officers. Overall responsibility for the warfare training and certification of the Fleet’s Operations and Command Teams on both East and West… Show more Responsible for the semi-annual coordination of the largest, simulated, warfare training and qualification activity in the Canadian Navy, the Mega-Phase. Primarily responsible for the oversight of the assessment and certification of prospective OROs and warfare Director level aspirants. Lead officer in charge of a team of international Naval officers. Overall responsibility for the warfare training and certification of the Fleet’s Operations and Command Teams on both East and West Coast in both the IROQUOIS and HALIFAX Classes of ships. This included the extensive programme of Weapon’s Certification, Operations Tactical Team Training, and Missile Readiness Inspections. Show less

As the Senior CTG Watch Officer, was responsible for seeking out training opportunities for all watchkeepers prior to deployment, and for the establishment of the Battle Rhythm and Terms of Reference. Maintaining Situational Awareness on behalf of the Commodore, monitoring all aspects of the Gulf of Oman operations. Responsible for the organization of Task Group patrols, contact handovers, and all aspects of boarding operations.

OIC Operational Analysis at CFMWC leading and directing Naval and Air Force Officers and Engineering contractors; establishing and monitoring the team’s priorities and achievements in Operational Capability Analysis. Immediately assessed work schedules and plans of engineers and operators, and developed and implemented a logical way ahead to address the growing backlog of work in analysis and Lessons Learned. Reorganized Operational Capability Analysis (OCA) objectives, refocusing OCA… Show more OIC Operational Analysis at CFMWC leading and directing Naval and Air Force Officers and Engineering contractors; establishing and monitoring the team’s priorities and achievements in Operational Capability Analysis. Immediately assessed work schedules and plans of engineers and operators, and developed and implemented a logical way ahead to address the growing backlog of work in analysis and Lessons Learned. Reorganized Operational Capability Analysis (OCA) objectives, refocusing OCA activities towards addressing significant problem areas and accelerating report production. Show less

ASW Tactics Officer/UWW Coordinator at the CFMWC. Developed an organization within the Under Water Warfare section to better coordinate an understanding and way ahead with Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-ship Torpedo Defence. Coordinated CFMWC’s Operational Analysis Team, Fleet and Formation Staffs, both national and international, to develop a solution for the MK 46 (SW) torpedo setting deficiency and addressed the associated technical/engineering shortfalls.Led a team of engineers and… Show more ASW Tactics Officer/UWW Coordinator at the CFMWC. Developed an organization within the Under Water Warfare section to better coordinate an understanding and way ahead with Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-ship Torpedo Defence. Coordinated CFMWC’s Operational Analysis Team, Fleet and Formation Staffs, both national and international, to develop a solution for the MK 46 (SW) torpedo setting deficiency and addressed the associated technical/engineering shortfalls.Led a team of engineers and operators in the tactical development for HMAS COLLINS’ and for the German Heavyweight torpedo, dovetailing Fleet exercises with ASW Operational Capability Analysis objectives. Developed and produced a single Torpedo Counter Measure to defeat the anti-ship torpedo that was approved and accepted by the Navy, replacing a series of anti-torpedo manoeuvres and enhancing survivability. Show less

Student at the year-long Command and Staff College in preparation for Executive appointments within the Canadian Forces.

Project Director at Naval Headquarters for all Navigation and GIS projects to include both the M2764 SHINNADS and Mk 49Ring Laser Gyro projects for the HALIFAX Class ships, leading both to approval. Chairman of the Navigation Working Group, forging the way ahead for the Fleet’s transition to digital charting. Project Director at Naval Headquarters for all capital acquisition projects and activities related to towed arrays, multi-static/bi-static acoustics oceanographic support systems and noise… Show more Project Director at Naval Headquarters for all Navigation and GIS projects to include both the M2764 SHINNADS and Mk 49Ring Laser Gyro projects for the HALIFAX Class ships, leading both to approval. Chairman of the Navigation Working Group, forging the way ahead for the Fleet’s transition to digital charting. Project Director at Naval Headquarters for all capital acquisition projects and activities related to towed arrays, multi-static/bi-static acoustics oceanographic support systems and noise monitoring and reduction. Project Director for reassessment of the HALIFAX Class Prairie Masker system, leading the team of military and civilian engineers in system testing, resulting in the recommendation and subsequent deactivation when it was determined that the operating costs of this system outweighed the benefits. Project Director for noise reduction systems to include anechoic tiles, engine raft mounts and system mufflers. Developed undersea, towed array, oceanography and noise reduction projects. Advised operational, scientific and technical authorities on matters relating to undersea surveillance, towed arrays, oceanography and noise reduction. Drafted policy for GIS requirements and navigation-related issues. Member of the Maritime Research and Development Overview Group on naval tactical command and control information systems matters. Managed and coordinated the Naval Signature Management Committee. Liaison with internal and external authorities to establish acoustic signature requirements for present and future ships. Show less

Responsible for the operational effectiveness of the Combat Department at sea and for individual and team training. Required to conduct planning for all operational assignments and missions while acting as officer in charge of an Operations Watch team at sea. Conducted extensive international operations and exercises including a Western Pacific deployment and a RIMPAC exercise.

Year-long accreditation course focusing on leadership in operations and the theory, application, and management of Communications and Information Systems in the operational environment. Course curriculum is based on CCS 330 applications and weapons control and delivery processes of HALIFAX Class ships.

Responsible for the safe navigation of a Canadian AOR. As Senior Bridge-watchkeeper, Navigation Officer and ship handler, responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safety of the ship. Over the two-year period, conducted operations in Haiti, Somalia and in the Adriatic Sea in support of the Former Yugoslavia.