As the College Information Officer of the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, ON and Canadian Forces College in Toronto, a post-graduate school for senior officers with the Canadian Armed Forces, oversee and direct the provision of effective and efficient provision of information technology (IT) and communications and information systems (CIS) service management.Manage the Colleges' technological infrastructure, including networks and computer systems, mobile devices, telephones, and other voice and data communication methods to facilitate optimal performance. I also direct, schedule, and organize IT-related projects.Select projects and accomplishment include: ⇨ Lead the process of merging IT and CIS support across the Canadian Defence Academy's five academic institutions including RMC, CFC, Royal Military College in St. Jean, QC, and the two Canadian Forces Language School detachments in Gatineau and St Jean, QC being implemented over the next three years.⇨ Lead the support of six primary networks in four geographic locations which serve staff and faculty, along with nearly 1500 students both in residence and by distance learning. ⇨ Supervise 45 staff, including IT and AV staff, providing direction and coaching to team leaders to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. ⇨ Oversee the management of multiple complex IT and AV projects across the four sites ⇨ To ensure the security of data and networks, maintain awareness on the latest cyber security threats and plan and implement protective strategies across the organization.

While deployed overseas, as the Senior IT Director (J6) of CF Joint Task Force (JTF) - Iraq, managed the provision of communications and information systems to the Canadian JTF operating in and around Iraq.Ensured that mission-critical networks and command and control (C2) weapons systems were planned, built, sustained, protected, and extended to deployed forces. Liaised with allies and facilitated integration with allied networks.Select projects and accomplishments include:⇨ Oversaw a staff of 7 and indirectly directed more than 40 people to set up and manage multiple classified networks, several unclassified capabilities, satellite-radio-based systems, and related communications infrastructure.⇨ To improve video integration of reconnaissance feeds from aircraft into IT and CIS networks, and the subsequent push to our allies to enable operations, implemented system upgrades and improvements.⇨ As the mission evolved and needs changed, managed the continuous upgrade and maintenance of IT and communications networks.⇨ Led the provision of complex services to JTF members operating across three countries in five different physical locations, frequently requiring support to small mobile elements in remote, difficult to access locales.

As Deputy Director of IT led communications operations and planning for Regular and Reserve Force elements across the province of Ontario. I directed communications training, readiness, and capability enhancement programs, and provided IT and CIS support to two European operations, including operations in the Ukraine.Select projects and accomplishments include:⇨ Appointed as Division Information Systems Security Officer, ensuring network security across a user account base of 8,000 for the Army in Ontario by implementing the IS Security program and providing guidance and direction to regional and local security officers. ⇨ Ensuring minimal disruption to operations by providing alternate interim systems, managed and oversaw several equipment modernization projects, including the upgrade of radio systems to new Combat Net radio enhanced. ⇨ Managed interdisciplinary teams and maintained positive relationships with operations and equipment support.

On exchange in the USA with the National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptographic Modernization Program, represented the Canadian Armed Forces and liaised with US military and foreign partners on cryptographic modernization projects and initiatives.Select projects and accomplishments include:⇨ Chaired two Department of Defense (DoD) joint working groups to identify and transition legacy cryptographic capabilities across the department, while managing and advising on the development, testing, and evolution of current capabilities.⇨ To identify and prioritize cryptographic requirements and communicate system needs, and to ensure systems were developed with the appropriate capabilities, coordinated working group consulting and liaison with military partners and the vendor community.⇨ Led efforts to establish and assess the cost impacts of transitioning to future cryptographic capabilities.⇨ Also, applied communication, influencing, and facilitation skills to liaise and consult with DoD contacts, foreign partners including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and the vendor community.

As the Senior IT Manager or J6, Land Force Central Area/Joint Task Force Central, provided technical oversight and leadership in the provision of communications and information systems operations, planning, security, training, and physical networks, supporting approximately 10,000 Army personnel across more than 35 locations in Ontario. Selected projects and accomplishments include:⇨ Led the CAF communications and information systems planning, establishment and operation for the 2010 G8 and G20 summit security operations. Liaised and coordinated with the RCMP, OPP, Public Works, and Bell Canada to facilitate secure communications across of multiple sites in Huntsville, Barrie, and Toronto.⇨ Additionally, oversaw the exportation and extension of communications systems for a major Afghanistan training exercise to Fort Irwin, California in 2009-2010.

Assignments included:Reserve Force HR Manager, Land Force Central Area, Toronto, ON July - Dec 2007Plans Officer, Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston, ON Jul 2006 - Jul 2007Instructor, Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston ON May 2004 - Jul 2006Signals Officer, 4th Air Defence Regiment, Moncton, NB Mar 2002 - May 2004Squadron Second-in-Command, Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment, CFB Kingston, ON Nov 2000 - Feb 2002Duty Officer, Multi-National Division HQ SW, Bosnia May - Oct 2000Troop Commander, 1st Canadian Division Headquarters & Signal Regiment, CFB Kingston, ON Jan 1998 - May 2000Signal Officer Training, Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston, ON Jun - Dec 1997