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Supporting CDAO

Supporting DISA

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Organized two 250+ person conferences focusing on AI Development, which includedindustry, academia, government, and FFRDCs and one 1,600+ person conference● Created a phased-based timeline approach for future outside events and speaking engagements● Developed a 3 day a week battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication to thePrincipal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff● Implemented the development of an organizational file system NIPR and SIPR, whichstreamlined productivity by 15%● Designed and tracked 4 quantitative metrics showing process improvement, personnelstatistics and timeline infographics on formal taskers received● Coached 2 Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software andIntegrated Network Systems of Systems● Collaborated on an internal team of 3 government clients, 6 SMEs, 3 support staff, andan external cross-functional team of over 120 not limited to military, government, industry, andforeign nationals● Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly reports for the client and the contract

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Organized conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence development, which included industry, academia, and government.Developed a weekly battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication, including meetings, reports, and communication to the Principal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff.Expedited the response time of formal taskers on CATMS and front office actions to an average of 2 hours for tasks requiring memos, comments, or signatures.Oversaw the preparation of a successful completion of periodic training, review, and compliance requirements.Implemented a new process for onboarding government and contractor staff supporting the PD of TAI&A.Mentored two new Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software and Integrated Network Systems of Systems.Served as the liaison between the PD TAI&A team and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, not limited to correspondence, travel projections, MIPR status, and congressional inquiries.Gathered and analyzed information to present possible solutions and provided decision support to the PD of TAI&A in regard to speaking engagements, TDY, and organizing conferences to align and achieve mission goals.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Organized conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence development, which included industry, academia, and government.Developed a weekly battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication, including meetings, reports, and communication to the Principal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff.Expedited the response time of formal taskers on CATMS and front office actions to an average of 2 hours for tasks requiring memos, comments, or signatures.Oversaw the preparation of a successful completion of periodic training, review, and compliance requirements.Implemented a new process for onboarding government and contractor staff supporting the PD of TAI&A.Mentored two new Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software and Integrated Network Systems of Systems.Served as the liaison between the PD TAI&A team and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, not limited to correspondence, travel projections, MIPR status, and congressional inquiries.Gathered and analyzed information to present possible solutions and provided decision support to the PD of TAI&A in regard to speaking engagements, TDY, and organizing conferences to align and achieve mission goals.

Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Organized conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence development, which included industry, academia, and government.Developed a weekly battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication, including meetings, reports, and communication to the Principal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff.Expedited the response time of formal taskers on CATMS and front office actions to an average of 2 hours for tasks requiring memos, comments, or signatures.Oversaw the preparation of a successful completion of periodic training, review, and compliance requirements.Implemented a new process for onboarding government and contractor staff supporting the PD of TAI&A.Mentored two new Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software and Integrated Network Systems of Systems.Served as the liaison between the PD TAI&A team and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, not limited to correspondence, travel projections, MIPR status, and congressional inquiries.Gathered and analyzed information to present possible solutions and provided decision support to the PD of TAI&A in regard to speaking engagements, TDY, and organizing conferences to align and achieve mission goals.

Rome, Latium, Italy

Organized conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence development, which included industry, academia, and government.Developed a weekly battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication, including meetings, reports, and communication to the Principal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff.Expedited the response time of formal taskers on CATMS and front office actions to an average of 2 hours for tasks requiring memos, comments, or signatures.Oversaw the preparation of a successful completion of periodic training, review, and compliance requirements.Implemented a new process for onboarding government and contractor staff supporting the PD of TAI&A.Mentored two new Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software and Integrated Network Systems of Systems.Served as the liaison between the PD TAI&A team and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, not limited to correspondence, travel projections, MIPR status, and congressional inquiries.Gathered and analyzed information to present possible solutions and provided decision support to the PD of TAI&A in regard to speaking engagements, TDY, and organizing conferences to align and achieve mission goals.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Organized conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence development, which included industry, academia, and government.Developed a weekly battle rhythm for internal reporting and communication, including meetings, reports, and communication to the Principal Director (PD) of Trusted AI & Autonomy (TAI&A) and her support staff.Expedited the response time of formal taskers on CATMS and front office actions to an average of 2 hours for tasks requiring memos, comments, or signatures.Oversaw the preparation of a successful completion of periodic training, review, and compliance requirements.Implemented a new process for onboarding government and contractor staff supporting the PD of TAI&A.Mentored two new Action Officers supporting PDs in Advanced Computing and Software and Integrated Network Systems of Systems.Served as the liaison between the PD TAI&A team and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, not limited to correspondence, travel projections, MIPR status, and congressional inquiries.Gathered and analyzed information to present possible solutions and provided decision support to the PD of TAI&A in regard to speaking engagements, TDY, and organizing conferences to align and achieve mission goals.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology And Business Administration