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Lorton, Va, Us

Hand-selected to restore performance and balance within the DISA Command Center. Led all operations, providing decisive leadership and technical expertise to ensure robust Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) operations. Served 4,300+ global sites that included 27 globally dispersed DISA Field Elements, an aggregate of 17,000 circuits, 870 applications, 1.7M email accounts, 9,500 TB of data, and 1,500 pilot mobility devices. Synchronized the efforts of 23 multi-service, major… Show more Hand-selected to restore performance and balance within the DISA Command Center. Led all operations, providing decisive leadership and technical expertise to ensure robust Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) operations. Served 4,300+ global sites that included 27 globally dispersed DISA Field Elements, an aggregate of 17,000 circuits, 870 applications, 1.7M email accounts, 9,500 TB of data, and 1,500 pilot mobility devices. Synchronized the efforts of 23 multi-service, major command senior military officers (O-6) and civilians (GS-15) to unify performance in cyber operations.- Developed a high-performing team to analyze and prioritize operational requirements for 39 DODIN stakeholders: military services, major commands, and federal agencies. Mapped a matrixed staffing model that underpinned a Secretary of Defense mandated Concept of Operations to lead DODIN operations and defense within the Cyber C2 structure.- Rebuilt performance. Reenergized and groomed a cross-functional civilian/military team. Established a culture of mutual respect and resolved challenges to restore operational effectiveness and bolster morale.- Led restructuring and transition of DISA Command Center support contract, replacing the 22-year incumbent contract with a leaner and more agile vehicle; reduced workforce 37% and generated 47% cost savings with no mission impact. Show less

Directed operations and performance of 12 DISA Field Commands and 7 HQ divisions. Led the organization's 3,000+ civilian, military, and contractor employees in enabling the Nation's information dominance. Allocated and managed information resources to sustain DoD organizations and senior government decision makers, including Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commanders, Military Services, and federal agencies.- Reshaped DISA Strategic Plan to buttress enterprise network capabilities and… Show more Directed operations and performance of 12 DISA Field Commands and 7 HQ divisions. Led the organization's 3,000+ civilian, military, and contractor employees in enabling the Nation's information dominance. Allocated and managed information resources to sustain DoD organizations and senior government decision makers, including Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commanders, Military Services, and federal agencies.- Reshaped DISA Strategic Plan to buttress enterprise network capabilities and assist military personnel worldwide.- Implemented IT Service Management practices. Engineered procedures to prepare DISA for transition to an Enterprise Service orientation, shaping IT governance to enable modular expansion in line with escalating workloads.- Realigned $536M annual budget & spending that anticipated and accommodated DISA's rapidly changing mission priorities.- Provided 100% availability of DODIN via codified global processes to improve workplace efficiencies and performance. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Led a directorate of 57 personnel providing 24/7 operational readiness and availability of 9 Maritime HQ networks, Flag Communications systems, and Message Center for US Navy Atlantic Fleet Strike Groups. Coordinated Coalition communications with partner nations. Executed the C4I operations budget of $750K.- Championed institutional change in US Navy's information exchange protocols, abandoning failing communications infrastructure and transitioning messaging to leverage state-of-the-art… Show more Led a directorate of 57 personnel providing 24/7 operational readiness and availability of 9 Maritime HQ networks, Flag Communications systems, and Message Center for US Navy Atlantic Fleet Strike Groups. Coordinated Coalition communications with partner nations. Executed the C4I operations budget of $750K.- Championed institutional change in US Navy's information exchange protocols, abandoning failing communications infrastructure and transitioning messaging to leverage state-of-the-art technologies ahead of all other Navy commands.- Trained and directed all assigned Norfolk ships and personnel to reverse years of atrophy in Nuclear Command & Control mission performance. Boosted mission performance to over 90%.- Implemented visionary design to the Maritime Operations Center's C2 infrastructure. Transitioned systems-centric concept to application-centric approach; later implemented across all Navy fleet Operations Centers. Show less

Pentagon

A trusted agent and technical expert; advised the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Communication Networks on all Navy IT policies, systems, and issues. Directed 18 military and government civilians; managed $26M annual budget.- Facilitated development of the Navy's IT vision with Secretariat, Joint service, subordinate, and external partners; performing at a higher level of responsibility than more senior officers on the OPNAV staff. Provided long-range planning expertise while executing… Show more A trusted agent and technical expert; advised the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Communication Networks on all Navy IT policies, systems, and issues. Directed 18 military and government civilians; managed $26M annual budget.- Facilitated development of the Navy's IT vision with Secretariat, Joint service, subordinate, and external partners; performing at a higher level of responsibility than more senior officers on the OPNAV staff. Provided long-range planning expertise while executing oversight of day-to-day IT operations in a high-visibility organization.- Recognized complex issues surrounding Navy's legacy applications, systems, and networks. Mobilized Navy Department IT transformation effort, supporting development of secure, robust architectures that enhanced enterprise security posture.- Defined inputs for the 2010 federal budgeting process, overseeing exhaustive reviews of prior year's IT transformation to shape future IT investments and program direction. Show less

Pentagon

Advised Director of Navy Staff on all IT systems employed across OPNAV. Led 12 military and government civilians; managed $32M annual budget. Served 2,000 high-visibility users on unclassified & classified networks and 15 essential software suites. Enabled 100% continuous critical communications in all operations.- Directed crisis response during 3 catastrophic failures within the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). Protected senior leaders from negative impacts and crafted follow-on… Show more Advised Director of Navy Staff on all IT systems employed across OPNAV. Led 12 military and government civilians; managed $32M annual budget. Served 2,000 high-visibility users on unclassified & classified networks and 15 essential software suites. Enabled 100% continuous critical communications in all operations.- Directed crisis response during 3 catastrophic failures within the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). Protected senior leaders from negative impacts and crafted follow-on processes to prevent future failures.- Reduced legacy networks and consolidated servers during a major migration, trimming costs by 10% and freeing $100K later reinvested into improved Navy HQ capabilities. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Synchronized and coordinated broad communications resources, including satellite networks (INMARSAT, Defense Satellite Communications System) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) elements, to support aircraft carrier Strike Group operations. Unified diverse team elements, including international contributors, to produce high performance during six at-sea engagements and four external exercises.- Conceived, developed, and implemented a metrics collection plan for international exercise… Show more Synchronized and coordinated broad communications resources, including satellite networks (INMARSAT, Defense Satellite Communications System) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) elements, to support aircraft carrier Strike Group operations. Unified diverse team elements, including international contributors, to produce high performance during six at-sea engagements and four external exercises.- Conceived, developed, and implemented a metrics collection plan for international exercise, BALTOPS 2004. Coordinated inputs from 32 ships assigned from 13 U.N. member nations for collaborative training exercises. Multiplied efficiencies by adroit analysis, strategic integration, and synchronization of efforts.- Established a process to dynamically shape carrier bandwidth during deployed missions. Maximized the organization's operational agility and stabilized systems availability.- Integrated the Automated Identification System, multi-level chat, and Information Workspace applications among other advances to enhance C4I capabilities. Show less

Master'S Degree, National Resource Strategy

Master'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Master'S Degree, Computer Resources & Information Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering Operations