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Deputy Director for Solutions Architecture, HQ Air Mobility Command Commander’s Initiative GroupExecuted risk reduction experiments for prototype aircraft mission system to narrow highest operational gapsOrchestrated military and industry engagements with data collection, user‐centered design, interviews, and feedback to effectively communicate requirementsDemonstrated successful data exchange architecture in communications‐denied and degraded environments—informed Model‐Based Systems Engineering using digital capability development to secure future fundingHelped establish agile software development pipeline, delivering software updates at the tactical edge, to create foundation for future automationPlanned logistics, operations, and experiment design for large Air Force air mobility exercise

Defense Ventures Program Fellowship; 8-week internship at Refinery Ventures; learned private sector strategies to advise senior leaders on acquisition reform, investments, talent management, tech modernization, and public‐private partnerships2x AWS software certifications after beta‐testing DoD cloud engineering courses; informed learning path creationAFWERX COVID‐19 logistics team; evaluated small business tech for future contract awardsTechnology scout for AFWERX innovation proposals team that evaluated national security solutions to award small business grants and follow‐on government contractsCompleted Air Force Air University Project Mercury innovation education cohort; awarded University of Michigan Certified Professional Innovator

Facilitated Army & Air Force Chiefs of Staff Summit to establish Joint All‐Domain Command & Control (JADC2) foundation with signed collaboration agreementFused national security guidance and priorities; planned foreign military visits to enhance relationships and alliances; tracked action items to completion, including key personnel exchanges and operations participationAdvised Air Force senior leaders as Air Staff focal point to lead, plan, execute and coordinate Operator Engagement Talks with 15 foreign nations’ militaries across six regions for worldwide engagements to build future strategic partnershipsOrganized senior leaders' Warfighter Talks to address cyber talent management, force design & budget

Launched innovation center for idea incubation, industry collaboration, and operations/training growth; advised 20 senior leaders on emerging tech & process improvements; executed $285K budget solving operations & training issuesPushed innovation strategy in 3 separate locations to leverage $2M+ outside investment for training enterprise redesignProgram manager for T‐7A aircraft basing; advised on syllabi and training changes alongside $35M construction planForged software development pipeline with industry experts; created internal capability to deliver next‐generation flight training solutions; saved thousands of dollars and reduced time from outsourced developmentDesigned modern pilot training academics with virtual reality, 360-degree video content, and student self-study; decreased instructor requirements and accelerated pipeline while still increasing qualityTaught instructor pilot candidates how to teach pilot training, both inflight and for ground academics. Leveraged years of experience in undergraduate pilot training to share best practices and evaluate instruction during flight checkride sorties.

Maximized $350K budget (50% reduction) for 2017 San Antonio Air Show, ranked #2 airshow and #4 recruiting event; led 36‐member Air Operations Team for 250K attendees, $2.4B of performer & display assets

Defense Ventures Program Fellowship; 8-week upskilling internship at Refinery Ventures; learned private sector strategies to advise acquisition reform, talent management, and tech modernization and author public‐private partnerships approachesDVP Fellowship identifies emerging innovators from the US military and facilitates immersive tech industry experiences at venture capital firms, incubators, and startups across the United States

Integrated scheduling, administrative, and talent management tasks across several headquarters’ staffsStreamlined and authored senior director communications to synchronize staff actionsDrafted briefings on strategic deterrence, nuclear treaties, and inspection responsibilitiesCoordinated and improved policy guidance for joint mission partners

Air Mobility/Logistics Chief for Africa; synchronized commander requirements to increase efficiency, reutilize supplies, and streamline operationsLed interagency team fulfilling vital resupply to validate and control missions; supported national security objectives by coordinating movement of cargo and passengers

Commanded Wing’s largest flight of 200+ student pilots during periods before pilot training or after eliminationMentored student pilot officers on leadership, career options, finance, and disciplineInstructed pilot training academics and 800+ hours of flight training to brand new US Air Force and international pilot training students

Aircraft Commander and Instructor Pilot responsible for $35M aircraft and six‐member crewSupervised 26 personnel for readiness, discipline, morale and safety