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Reston, Va, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

Military Technology Analyst with Alion Science and Technology supporting the Army Future Command’s outreach to entrepreneurs. My expertise spanning a wide spectrum of technologies proved a key asset in the valuations of nontraditional companies with latent solutions for AFC CFT hard problems. Similarly, my diverse background better enabled my liaison between the Army Application Laboratory and AFC’s Directorate of System Integration to best communicate needs and opportunities.

Executive Officer and System Integration Lead for the Capability Package Directorate with responsibility for establishing and baselining future capability sets network and vehicle designs. Primarily focus on the network verification/validation and system support during Network Integration Evaluations (NIE), Joint WarFighting Assessments (JWA) and Army Rapid Capability Office (RCO) test activities. Provides primary direction for the military personnel in CPD supporting the NIEs, JWAs and Army RCO efforts. Serves as the primary SOSE&I interface between JMC, ATEC, and multiple PMO/PEOs, and the evaluation BDE in the coordination, development and execution of a Network Validation Integrated Master Plan, Integrated Master Schedule and evaluation support plans. Lead a multi-disciplinary team consisting of military acquisition officers, network/system engineers, logicians, drafters and planners that work directly with the industry technical/engineering community to provide technical direction and programmatic analysis of the network.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Developer for electronics and special developments which is responsible for maintaining and increasing materiel overmatch against potential enemies to ensure battlefield dominance. Responsible for concept development, analysis, operational requirements, change requirements and supports the testing, procurement and fielding of Soldier-borne sensors and lasers. Programs include FWS, ENVG, LTLM, TWS, STORM, STTW, and NEST. Developed, authored, staffed and defended materiel requirement documents across the Department of the Army and Joint services to shape technology development. Integrate and synchronize electronics systems, concepts and programs, to ensure unity of effort across Warfighting Functional Areas for MCoE. Supervise a branch with ten personnel including DA civilians, military personnel and contractors.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Chief Integrator and Executive Officer for the Soldier Division, CDID, MCoE consisting of 15 Officers, 6 NCOs, 10 DA Civilians and 47 Support Contractors. Takes lead as the senior Acquisition Officer in the division and mentors junior Acquisition Officers and supports career management of all military and civilian personnel in Soldier Division. Fosters a positive command climate that develops resilient, agile and adaptive leaders best able to promote development of everything worn, employed, or consumed by Soldiers in combat. Continue the team building process for the Soldier Requirements Division and TCM-Soldier to form a more a cohesive unit while reaching out to other divisions within CDID, MCoE training battalions and partners in the DoD Acquisition Community to support integration of DOTmLPF into the development, production, and fielding of Soldier Systems.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Provides advice to the Director, METC, as the military deputy, senior Army officer and Uniformed Scientist. METC is a multi-faceted armaments R&D organization under the U.S Army Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) which provides lifecycle engineering and scientific support for all current and future Army and Joint munitions. Provides a military viewpoint in current and future engineering initiatives and mentors other military personnel assigned to METC. Supports efforts to operationalize METC, ARDEC and RDECOM during a time of enduring conflict by maintaining dialogs with counterparts in the materiel enterprise, Army components of combatant commands, deployed ARDEC personnel and the Joint Services.

Assigned as a Uniformed Science and Technology (S&T) Advisor. Represents the US Military in all coalition S&T meetings and work groups within Regional Command South (RC(S)). Provides Operational Commanders immediate access to laboratories and centers within the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), linking Warfighters with the Army R&D community. Assists the Division, Brigade and Separate Battalion Commanders with prioritizing S&T issues. Coordinates and manages the Operational Needs Statements (ONS) and Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statements (JUONS) for RC(S) and USFOR-A (S/SW). Coordinates for the issue and assessment of multi-million dollar initiatives, ensures equipment is supported and accounted for, and gathers feedback in a fluid environment under combat conditions.

Support management of 10 directorates/offices, including over 570 civilians, 55 contractors and 7 military personnel at 10 locations, and a budget of $420M to conduct research and technology development to provide lethality (armament systems and munitions) (advanced armaments, energetics and warheads) solutions today and for the future. Support over 500 research and development programs, and lifecycle engineering and support for all Army direct and indirect fire systems and ammunition (small arms through 155mm howitzer cannons). Support the armaments technical base plan of $234M, including non-lethal weapons, force protection, remote weapon stations, and network munitions for the Army. Serve as Chief of the Quick Reaction Cell which is the bridge between the ARDEC and the RDECOM Forward Deployed Science and Technology Soldiers and Civilians in theater.

Uniformed Army Scientist. Focal lead charged with Armament Systems Integration of the Non-Line of Sight Cannon, Non-Line of Sight Mortar, Mounted Combat System, Infantry Carrier Vehicle, Reconnaissance & Surveillance Vehicle, Command & Control Vehicle, Future Recovery Maintenance Vehicle, and Armed Robotic Vehicle-Assault (Light). Integration includes the uninstalled performance of each primary and/or secondary weapon system for each vehicle. Assists the PM in monitoring costs, technical development, schedules, execution, and critical path progress of the Integrated Master Plan. Represents Director in Integrated Baseline Reviews, working groups, quarterly meetings, and action items as directed. Heads team consisting of up to 13 government and contract personnel.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Uniformed Army Scientist and Engineer. Managed the rapid prototyping of key technologies into weapons and streamlines their introduction to the war fighters. Used acquisition & operational experience to interface between the operational communities of TRADOC and warfighting units and the technical community of ARDEC. Exploited such technologies as weapons systems explosives and warheads gun propellants and pyrotechnics armor and armament materials, fuse sensor and seeker technology, aeroballistics area denial and unmanned platforms and directed energy weaponry. Ensured end-user feedback is incorporated into future technology concepts and prototypes. Served on IPTs with TRADOC and other users PMs and RDECs. Led a small ad hoc team of scientists, engineers, machinists, and technicians that modified Canadian Engineering-variant M113 APCs to meet an operational urgent need. This team's effort, prototypes called the Rapid Entry Vehicle, was selected by a Soldier Jury as one of ten Army's Greatest Inventions of 2006.

Led a team providing program management, contract oversight, logistics and training for an operational element in the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) which conducted critical national GWOT and OIF missions. Developed and managed spend plans and provided overall management of the budget to meet mission objectives. Ensured that operational team support capabilities, including logistics, training, and development were optimized so that operational and target planning assets supported combatant commanders and national requirements. Served as the primary contracting officer’s representative (COR) for contracts with a total value over $25M. Mentored junior CORs on all aspects of contract preparation, execution, and oversight. Maintained awareness of future requirements, support requests and contingency plans to ensure that the Directorate counterproliferation capabilities responded in a timely manner to validated requirements.

Research Scientist in the Acoustics Branch and Assistant Operations Officer for ARL's Operations Element and its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Mobilized as a result of the 14 September 2001 Presidential Executive Order to support the ARL EOC for Operation Noble Eagle. Served as EOC OIC for several months during personnel rotations. Acted for ARL Chief of Staff as installation OIC during EOC Shift Leader assignments on non-duty hours. Help develop, document, and organize standard and emergency operating procedures for the EOC and Army National Guard Security Augmentation Force assigned to ARL. Provide technical research support to the Acoustics Branch and served as military liaison to support field tests of mortar detection equipment.

Assigned to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee. Independently developed a proposal for a Proof of Concept Demonstration for the June 2001 Annual Training which is designed to explore and document a process for measuring weapon zero retention utilizing laser interferometry. Developed a database of medium caliber ammunition for the September 1999 Annual Training project at the Propulsion Branch of the Weapons and Material Research Division.

Various roles as a support contractor for the Test and Experimentation Command (TEXCOM), Operational Evaluation Command (OEC), and the Army Evaluation Center (AEC) at Fort Hood, Texas and in Arlington, VA. These roles include Test Plans Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Document Control Manager, Test Engineer, and Systems Engineer.

Commander of a Headquarters Troop in a Divisional Cavalry Squadron. Managed resources to maintain the support capability for a Divisional Cavalry Squadron consisting of M3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicles, M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and Attack Helicopters. Commanded the Squadron Field Trains when tactically deployed. Provided counseling on professional development for officers and senior non-commissioned officers. Supervise resource planning and use for an organization of 170 personnel. Provide direction and guidance and act as final decision authority for disciplinary actions, promotions and awards. Special Projects Officer (Public Affairs Chairman) for the 1998 NGAT Conference. Successfully commanded a two week Bradley Gunnery held during Annual Training March 1998 for Bradley crews from two cavalry troops.

Squadron Maintenance Officer for a Divisional Cavalry Squadron. Supervise the surface maintenance team which supported three cavalry ground troops and one troop of attack helicopters. Maintain current resource status to provide the capability of conducting realistic operational planning and execution. Provide leadership and tactical expertise in employment of the maintenance team in a field environment. Coordinated with the Forward Support Battalion Assets to augment organic support capabilities.

Executive Officer of an M1 tank company consisting of 60 officers and enlisted men. Supervised maintenance and logistics necessary to maintain a combat-ready unit. Maintained a working dialog with logistics and maintenance support. Supervised the company maintenance team and the attached food services section. Regulated maintenance status, repair parts supply status, and ration accountability. Facilitated the transition from an M60A3 to M1 Abrams tank unit. Facilitated the transition from a tank company to a divisional cavalry troop.

Support Platoon Leader for an M60A3 Tank Battalion. Supervised the food, fuel and resupply operations to support 58 main battle tanks plus supporting equipment and attachments. Provided management supervision of ammunition and fuel accounting.

Waco, Texas, Us

Developed and managed the testing phase of self paced algebra program in support of five math teachers. Developed a testing program that provided daily progress reports on individual students to their teacher, immediate feedback on performance to the teacher, and a well-disciplined testing environment for the students. Maintained a record of all tests conducted, which exceeded 3,000 tests by the end of the eight months of operation. Also taught mathematics, algebra, chemistry, science, English and history in Waco and Temple Independent School Districts.

Served as Executive Officer for HHC 3rd Infantry Division. Second in command of the headquarters company and in charge of the motor pool and maintenance section and communications section supporting the division headquarters. Specific projects included acquisition of portable buildings for storage of staff section maintenance equipment from bases drawing down in Europe, transitioned from an M1008/M1009/M1010 wheeled vehicle fleet to a HMMWV fleet while maintaining a high state of readiness and development of a logistics support package for the Future Command and Control Vehicle (FCCV later known as the CCV).

Served as Training Officer, Liaison Officer and Assistant S-3 Air for a forward deployed tank battalion. Gained extensive experience in the development and execution of operational plans and near and far term training plans for an armor battalion. Provided the focus for maintenance support within the Operations Shop. Also gained additional experience and expertise with MSE and the MCS.

In charge of the training and maintenance of a 16 man M1A1 Tank Platoon valued at over $6 million dollars. Demonstrated proficiency with armor and combined arms tactics and equipment. Worked in both armor-pure and task force environments where an in-depth grasp of Bradley and TOW integration was vital to fire and attack planning. Successfully completed the assigned duties with no serious injuries and no reports of survey.

Gained extensive knowledge of tactical situations and scenarios, and the ability to effectively implement this knowledge. Special emphasis was placed on use and integration of combined arms, such as tactical use of armor and infantry forces and deployment of TOW missile systems. Exercised personal extensive knowledge of mathematics and statistics to predict the outcome of events and produce analytical reports of unit progress.

Platoon Leader in a TOW/Dragon Missile Repair Company. Furnished direct support and general support to combat units within the 49th Armored Division. Supervised training and operational management of the platoon, consisting of a Technical Supply Section and Contact Support Section. Gained familiarity with direct and general support maintenance on the ground mount and Improved TOW Vehicle systems. Served as Executive Officer in the absence of another officer serving in that capacity.

College Station, Tx, Us

Planned, designed, built, tested and mathematically modeled a prototype high energy particle detection instrument, a Very Forward Hadron Calorimeter. Toward that end, gained hands-on knowledge in applied numerical analysis, modeling, probability, and statistics. Utilized available tools such as VAX/VMS mainframes, FORTRAN programming, and statistical analysis software in the analysis of data from personal graduate research projects. Produced significant, original research using expertise in high energy physics, materials, electronics and statistical analysis. This research provided a possible low cost solution using readily available technology for a background noise problem observed at the Collider Detector Facility at Fermilab (CDF). Used a working knowledge of design and graphics to produce working drawings for the Instrument Shop Foreman for articles fabricated on site and for outside vendors when necessary. Produced working drawings and illustrations using manual and computer aided graphics for the Physics Department. These drawings were included in technical reports, professional articles, and test designs.Managed laboratory and stock inventory for the Physics Department Instrumentation Shop at Texas A&M University. Developed and implemented a system to track and maintain all tools loaned by the shop and of bench stock and materiel purchased from it.

College Station, Tx, Us

Worked three semesters as a laboratory technician in the High Energy Physics Research Group under the Cooperative Education Program as an Electrical Engineering and Physics student. Assembled complex discriminator and Analog to Digital Converter Electronics. Worked on a scintillator based cosmic ray telescope magnetic monopole search conducted 1500 feet below ground in a salt mine near Hockley, Texas. Also worked on conductive plastic-based and metal-based proportional counter arrays for hadron calorimeter prototypes for the CDF.

Master'S Degree, Physics

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics