Battle Tested Solutions is a Silicon Valley-based security services firm engaged in serving and protecting a wide range of private and public business entities, high net worth individuals, schools, places of worship, and a diverse mix of regional, national, and international businesses and non-profit organizations. Built a highly respected international security services firm from the ground up providing world-class solutions to the safety and security challenges faced by an extremely diverse and eclectic mix of client organizations.Engaged by companies, municipalities, public service organizations, non-profits, universities, schools, community and faith-based organizations to raise awareness, improve risk management, and dramatically improve readiness, protective measures, and threat mitigation plans associated with acts of violence.As a business principal, held full responsibility for developing new business, negotiating contracts, managing budgets, establishing policies, and procedures, hiring, training, and developing security professionals, assessing client needs, and ensuring professional services met or exceeded ambitious performance standards. Developed and delivered a wide range of security solutions to organizations throughout Northern California, across the U.S., and in Israel, Europe, Africa, and MexicoServed as Lead Security Advisor for an international mining company. Trained and deployed close protection and supply chain security teams. Set up policies, procedures, and intelligence operations o Set up security and executive protection service agreements with U.S. and international contractors Recognized as a leading authority in the Bay Area on protecting Jewish houses of worship. International Security Advisor for Chabad International, a faith-based Jewish organization with 5,200 sites worldwide

Lecturer and presenter on the following topics: How Terrorists Use Espionage to Recruit, Plan, and Conduct AttacksPropaganda & DisinformationHow to Get People to Spy for You

Leadership and management of an established boutique global protective services company. Delivering solutions to reduce risk to clientele while enhancing business continuity. Delivered armed security, special event, travel security, and workplace violence solutions for various clientele ranging from the biotech, financial services, education, and retail business sectors.

The Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security (previously Henley-Putnam University), is part of National American University, a private, for-profit university offering seven degree programs, over 150 courses, and 31 certificate programs focused on intelligence management, counterterrorism studies, and security protection management (Majority of faculty have real-world experience in the intelligence/defense industry)Physical Security Intelligence & Investigations Training & Development Travel Risk & Executive ProtectionFor Master and Bachelor degree students, created curriculum, coursework, and leaning progressions relating to anti-terrorism, intelligence operations, kidnapping, hostage recovery, and protection of employees abroadResponsible for conducting on-line courses. Evaluated and matriculated hundreds of students

Business Development and Account Manager. Procured $700K in Homeland Security Grant funding to enhance physical security measures for clientele.Managed over 1000 hours/week of protective services contracts.Skilled in identifying potential business opportunities and negotiating contracts for the implementation of comprehensive security management and facility physical security solutions.

Solely responsible for designing and developing a security consulting business from concept to execution for a private investigation firm. Provided counsel and guidance for numerous travel security and executive protection operations. Ran logistical planning and operational support of visiting domestic and foreign dignitaries/VIPs. Coordinated law enforcement support, travel and route reconnaissance, identification of safe havens, medical, fire, and emergency medical services. Facilitated multi-venue and multi-date advance travel planning, route and site surveys, logistical planning and all security and safety-related personal services. Liaised with law enforcement, private security, and other public safety professionals to ensure adequate site/facility surveys of primary and alternate routes, safe havens, medical facilities, hotels, airports, other public transportation facilities, restaurants, and business venues.

As an on-call security specialist assignments include, VIP security details, special event security, and as loss prevention officer for high end fashion retailers.

Combat veteran. Active duty and reserve assignments as an infantry specialist and squad leader. Coordinated security force deployments to protect vital facilities from acts of terrorism and sabotage. Selected for joint special operations assignment with Israeli Security Agency due to meritorious service and record of achievement toward national security objectives.

Led criminal investigations regarding the topics of construction fraud, public corruption, and white-collar crimes directed against the New York City Housing Authority.Oversaw the monitoring of due diligence, compliance, and the selection/vetting of contractors/vendors on multi-million-dollar contracts.Conducted numerous technical surveillance and undercover operations in support of criminal investigations. Collected, processed, and disseminated intelligence products.

Based in Israel, Managed intelligence collection and analysis of incidents of global terrorism. Coordinated briefings and conferences with military, security, and intelligence officials.