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Revamped InfoSec program, scaling team from 9 to 17 members, along with an 11-member agile “Big 4” contractor sprint team, successfully safeguarding agency information assets, technology, applications, systems, and infrastructure. Collaborated proactively with 38 divisions and 117 offices across Texas, partnering with stakeholders and vendors to implement effective solutions aligned with InfoSec policies and standards. Managed an annual budget of over $2.8M. • Directed Splunk SIEM migration to the cloud, enhancing auditing compliance and alerting of security incidents. Drove automation to increase efficiency and reduce manual efforts resulting in improved incident response and business continuity.• Completely revitalized Proofpoint e-mail defense delivering AI/ML capabilities, resulting in a more resilient, automated system that catches more threats in real-time. Significantly reduced Tier 1 analyst review of reported incidents by over 90%.• Expanded CrowdStrike Endpoint Detection & Response capabilities by extending to mobile devices and procuring intel capabilities. Developed a cost-effective solution by partnering with the state to fund core licenses, resulting in an annual savings of over $400K for the agency. Migrated to the more secure Gov Cloud to improve overall security and compliance.• Embedded security architecture into the application development process, playing a key role in transforming from a waterfall DevOps model to an agile DevSecOps sprint model. Jointly delivered the agency's first cloud application, and followed it up with six additional cloud apps (AWS, Salesforce, Snowflake) and a new shared services portal, serving over 29M citizens.• Built a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Team to manage IT and vendor risk. Procured OneTrust IT Risk Management tool, integrating with Tenable scanning and ServiceNow ticketing to automate vulnerability management and enable risk assessments resulting an 85% reduction in vulnerabilities.

Led 250+ staff members providing 24/7 combat support to six 4-Star Combatant Commands. Synchronized 14K personnel across 85 global locations and helped oversee an average annual budget of over $715M. Served as Chief of Staff for 5 months.• Led staff through 2+ yr establishment of 16th Air Force; merged 24th (Cyber)/25th (Intel) Air Forces unifying 45K personnel• Orchestrated staff to increase defensive posture ahead of the 2018 mid-terms to preserve the integrity of the U.S. democratic process, part of a whole-of-government effort to protect election infrastructure and prevent adversary influence operations.• Drove a $1.6B Cyber/ISR Campus Development Plan, which included 14 major military construction projects, such as building 4 HQ buildings, utility plants, data centers, new roads, and fitness center improvements.• Oversaw $225M Cyber Mission Force build; delivered 1,700 combat-ready cyber operators (offensive, defensive, & support) to U.S. Cyber Command ahead of schedule by 4 months, across 39 teams.• Coordinated multiple IT audits and assessments, including those by Congressional GAO, DoD, and other external entities. Briefed audit results to the C-Suite and led remediation efforts by coordinating and submitting corrective action plans.• Improved Air Force cyber defenses through “Hack the AF,” enabling 272 global security researchers to test over 300 critical Air Force websites, resulting in hundreds of immediate fixes to improve overall security of Air Force systems.

Directed 768 personnel in Offensive Cyberspace Operations across 6 global sites, overseeing 24/7 operations, 5K operations, and 12K hours in foreign networks. Spearheaded $93M in facilities projects at 5 global sites, securing investments for the United States' cyber strike force. Managed average annual budgets exceeding $13M.• Accelerated delivery of the Air Force's offensive Cyber Mission Force, delivering 8 Joint Teams months ahead of schedule.• Aligned leading-edge innovation, including agile software development lifecycle, with Cyber Mission Force team missions by defining 45 requirements and guiding tool/capability procurement.• Developed the first-ever offensive cyber force presentation model, creating crews, schedules, and battle rhythms to enhance operational efficiency.• Implemented NIST-based Risk Management Framework to ensure the cybersecurity of offensive cyber weapon systems, resulting in enhanced protection against cyber threats and increased confidence in the security of the systems.

Directed a team of 221 personnel to sustain and maintain intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) communications support for U.S. and coalition forces in South Korea, while also managing $500M+ in facilities and equipment maintenance. Skillfully coordinated an average annual budget of over $2M to ensure all mission objectives were successfully achieved. • Led a $35M joint Republic of Korea/U.S. ops floor renovation, resulting in a 40% increase in capabilities, including the migration of three national missions with zero downtime. Oversaw the innovative design/build of the new space, which facilitated the processing of 1,000 aerial missions and 2 million intelligence reports for U.S. Forces-Korea.• Masterfully led organization through 3 HQ inspections in 2 years, resulting in exemplary 'Highly Effective' ratings each time.• Drove 25+ year C4ISR plan for 7th Air Force’s $1.2B Korea Air Ops Center design/build; ensured new HQ is cyber-ready• Overhauled a $26M weapon system’s run-to-fail architecture within 6 months of arrival, prolonging the mission for years• Chartered Multi-band Integrated Satellite Terminal antenna vulnerability study, identified threats & options—secured a third antenna, lofting Pacific Command’s critical asset resiliency 50%; vital link to peninsula security• Conducted a vulnerability study for the Multi-band Integrated Satellite Terminal antenna, identifying potential threats and options, resulting in the acquisition of a third antenna which increased Pacific Command's critical asset resiliency by 50%.

Developed and resourced Air Force-wide offensive cyberspace force application requirements, leading a 6-person branch, overseeing an average annual budget of over $140M, and directing the annual Special Program Review Group Rack & Stack.• Managed the Air Force's classified offensive cyberspace budget portfolio, resulting in the closure of critical operational gaps by aligning 47 programs with warfighter needs, ensuring over $200M in offensive cyberspace ops requirements were met.• Executed $145M Pentagon funding drill in 3 days rallying Offensive Cyber Ops key stakeholders to prioritize requirements.• Spearheaded the Air Force’s first-ever designation of an Offensive Cyber Weapon System, the Network Attack System, propelling $36M in upgrades and extending the mission critical system’s service life for years.

As part of a selectively hired Air Force Major Command Inspector General Team, led a 9-person branch in directing IT risk audit compliance assessments for 300+ cyberspace units globally, including no-notice focused inspections.• Conducted unit efficiency, effectiveness, and combat readiness assessments and provided recommendations to the Air Force’s most senior leadership. Tracked and drove corrective action plans for Space and Cyberspace units worldwide.• Pioneered a virtual inspection plan, reducing inspector on-site time 35% and enabling the team to inspect more units.• Planned and executed the first inspections of Air Force Cyberspace Wings, overseeing teams of 25+ to validate cybersecurity readiness, resulting in 10K personnel meeting command objectives, and ensuring accountability of $323M assets.

Led 15 personnel, 5 sections responsible for delivering full-spectrum IT capabilities to U.S. forces during the 30K+ troop surge. Oversaw IT budget $150M+; helped oversee a $1.5B+ overall budget. Responsible for IT infrastructure of $1B+.• Built the largest Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) computer network ever; increased bandwidth by 1,600%• Launched $25M Army Signal University contract; 84 instructors, leading-edge IT training to 3.5K soldiers & Airmen • Voting member on the Acquisitions & Facilities Boards; coordinated communications planning, resourcing, & maintenance for the build-out of Kandahar Air Field (population over 40K) & 177 forward operating bases• Led the employment of a specialized Afghanistan Theater classified network; executed over $20M & assured secure communications among 87 coalition nations for over 50K users.

• Immediately responded to the events of 9/11 by building a secret network to support senior Air Force leadership and relocate the Air Force Ops Center, meeting full voice and data requirements in just 8 hours.• Engineered a $3.2M secure ops center in the 3 months following 9/11 to support Air Force senior leaders for contingency operations, establishing Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret/SCI networks, as well as secure and non-secure voice and video teleconference capabilities, by working with rapid engineering and multifunctional experts to swiftly construct multiple SCIFs in less than 3 months.• Led US Strategic Command's Nuclear Command & Control Communications (NC3) team's preparation for its annual Joint Staff assessment, resulting in praise from both the Joint Staff and the USSTRATCOM Commander. Continuously focused on Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government.• Tested safe escape procedures for the USSTRATCOM commander, ensuring the survivability of National NC3 leadership and seamless COOP.• Handpicked to test and certify USSTRATCOM's Distributed Command & Control Nodes' communications, critical to COOP planning and the validation of the command's NC3 mission.• Identified worldwide Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) architecture flaws, then led an integrated global team to restore NC3 options, driving solutions between DRSN, MILSTAR satellites, and other national conferencing capabilities.• Demonstrated peer leadership as a base Company Grade Officer Council President (180+ officers) and the inaugural Pacific Region President (advisor to 9 base Councils), resulting in the National Council still going strong.• Recognized crisis expert as a charter Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, training Pacific Air Force's senior leaders and commanders and serving survivors at multiple bases. Hand-picked as Air Combat Command's sole Squadron Commander Representative at the Secretary of the AF's Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Summit.