Currently leading MIU’s C5ISRT portfolio, aligning cybersecurity, communications, software engineering, and warfighting initiatives with USMC Force Design. Defining strategic objectives, managing portfolio engagements, and driving innovative solutions to address complex service-level challenges.

Shaped strategic direction for USMC information and communications systems by contributing to the MCEN 2030 Concept of Employment and driving Mission Partner Environment (MPE) and Federated Mission Network (FMN) integration. Led cross-functional working groups and represented USMC at Joint and Mission Partner conferences, advancing coalition interoperability and tactical C4 capabilities. Developed policies and operational frameworks to enhance C2, network integration, and IT efficiency across JIIM and coalition environments.

Led strategic security planning, AI/ML security initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration during pivotal years of organizational change at Dropbox. Delivered impactful results, including Zero Trust Program advancements, AI risk assessments shaping executive decisions, and security risk reduction strategies for new product launches, while championing team stability and innovation.

Led organizational transformation at CodeMettle by driving product software engineering practices, aligning strategy with value streams, and enabling teams of engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Established a DevSecOps team, accelerated risk reduction and delivery speed, and spearheaded initiatives for U.S. DoD and commercial customers in network operations and data management.

Established and led a new product management branch, aligning corporate strategy with product initiatives to prioritize customer value. Developed and integrated product management practices across development, service delivery, and sales, creating refined visions, roadmaps, and frameworks. Captured user needs from U.S. DoD and commercial customers, delivering impactful solutions through Proof-of-Concept implementations and cross-functional team leadership in Network Operations and Data Management.

Interfaced directly with U.S. DoD and commercial customers to identify needs, deliver technical demonstrations, and execute Proof-of-Concept exercises showcasing innovative solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical capabilities with customer requirements, ensuring successful outcomes in Network Operations and Data Management. Played a key role in bridging customer insights with product strategies to drive value and adoption.

Developed, implemented, and managed local information system security policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with U.S. DoD and USMC cyber security orders, directives, and frameworks. Balanced operational and exercise architecture requirements with associated risks and engineered appropriate security architecture and controls. Applied security oversight and management to MSTP configuration management, IT/IS lifecycle management, exercise architecture planning, and daily network or systems operations. Performed network security engineering and management for multiple unclassified and classified networks and system environments which included U.S. and coalition exercise, training and operational networks. Program Manager for all MSTP certification and accreditation (C&A) projects including multiple unclassified and classified networks, systems and software. Managed and directed all members of MSTP’s Cyber Security Workforce.

Supervised and managed elements of the Communication and Information System (CIS) Branch comprised of data center, network infrastructure and military information systems operations. Planned, engineered, and managed the installation of communications, network, and systems architectures in support of organizational requirements for network operations and large scale distributed exercises. Managed the hardware and software lifecycle of data center components and network infrastructure. Managed and delivered multiple IT projects, such as: software virtualization, operating system upgrades, and security controls. Managed and executed procurement of all organization hardware, software, maintenance support and network infrastructure. Served as technical representative to contracting or federal acquisitions representatives for all IT related services, equipment purchases and services contracts for MSTP.- Program Manager for MSTP's Joint Training & Experimentation Network (JTEN) node.- Program Manager for MSTP's Battle Staff Training Facility (BSTF) a Special Purpose Processing Node (SPPN) and Tier I USMC Data Center- Performed local technical review and surveillance for the MAGTF Training Systems Support (MTSS) service contract- Drafted or revised government performance of work statements (PWS) in support of various service contract request for proposal (RFP) efforts

- Technical Program Manager for dynamic technical architecture projects supporting large scale distributed USMC training exercises- Planned, engineered and executed network and C2 systems architectures for over 7 large scale USMC service level joint and coalition exercises- Conducted exercise network and C2 systems requirements analysis based upon functional business processes and information exchange procedures- Planned and integrated live, virtual and constructive training systems with USMC networks and C2 architectures: MAGTF Tactical Warfare Simulation (MTWS), Virtual Battle Space 3 (VBS3), C2 Weapon Systems Part Task Trainer (C2WSPTT)- Integrated USMC C2 systems and warfighting business processes (i.e., fires/targeting, C2, intelligence, etc.) into exercise architectures: AFATDS, JADOCS, TBMCS, C2PC, Intel Systems- Planned and integrated technical cyber assessment and training capabilities into large scale exercises supporting USMC operations in the Cyber Domain

Competitively selected by the USMC, through the Special Education Program (SEP), to attend the Naval Postgraduate School as a full time graduate student. - Completed course work and thesis research satisfying degree requirements for a M.S. in Information Technology Management and a M.B.A. in Information Management. - Graduate course work included topics, such as: enterprise architecture, network security, research methods, federal acquisitions, program management, corporate finance, managerial accounting, operations management, decision support tools, software engineering project management, business analysis, economic analysis strategic management, information warfare, database management, cyber security, and information system economics. - Interned with Facebook, Inc. Competitively selected by the NPS Foundation to participate in an accelerated Silicon Valley internship program

Served as the organization’s senior command, control, communications, and computers (C4) functional area manager and information assurance officer; served as a primary staff officer and department head to the organization’s commanding officer. Responsible for managing and planning military communications and security architectures supporting all aspects of military command and control (C2), decision making, and information sharing between geographically dispersed tactical aviation and ground units. Planned and engineered communication architecture solutions supporting business continuity and C2 during planned training exercises and limited notice rapid deployment of MAG-12 and subordinate units in multiple countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Supervised, managed, trained, and mentored a diverse team of professional communications Marines responsible for all aspects of network operations, systems engineering, administration of Aviation Logistics Information Management Systems (ALIMS), and C2 system integration. Managed and directed MAG-12’s Cyber Security Workforce. Implemented security controls and associated network security architecture to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and physical security of all classified and unclassified military information during all phases of garrison, exercise, and deployed operations. Developed and implemented information systems security policy as directed by MAG-12’s security manager and U.S. DoD or USMC cyber security orders, directives, and frameworks. Project manager responsible for the successful acquisition and implementation of tactical data link hardware and software supporting local tactical aviation training and command and control.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Aircraft_Group_12