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Results-oriented project, program and portfolio manager with 20 years of experience leading executive-level initiatives across multiple functional areas . Expertise in overseeing enterprise-wide programs, leading multi-functional teams, and managing multi-million dollar budgets. Develops and implements programs that align with business and customer requirements, optimize operations, and advance organizational objectives. Key accomplishments include:• Led USAF Make Every Dollar Count initiative, introducing process improvements, energy efficiencies, and other cost-reduction measures projected to save $8B over 5 years. • Directed a portfolio of 31 IT programs valued at over $500M and oversaw 4 of the largest advanced technology and security improvement initiatives in Air National Guard history, expanding end-user capabilities, improving service delivery, and reducing costs.• Led management of $36M IT system, providing sustainment for a critical network with 14,000+ users. Oversaw multi-functional team of 100+ in developing, testing, and fielding vital logistical capabilities.• Supervised 10-person team in researching, developing, testing, and evaluating technical solutions for secure, jam-resistant global positioning system antennas and receivers.• Negotiated plans for interoperability between current/future secure and nuclear survivable satellite systems, improving operations, control, and monitoring through cyber hardening and cryptology.

Listed skills include Program Management, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Team Leadership, and 32 others.