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Naples, It

Naples, Campania, Italy

• Led the planning and execution of 13 successful European/NATO defense training events across 32 countries, involving over 50,000 people to successfully implement new strategies and capabilities to enhance NATO’s power.• Managed an annual budget of $15 million unsupervised to improve US Integration within NATO, bringing together the largest coalition of countries ever in a NATO Naval Event in Jun 2024.• Managed a real-world crisis to rescope and replan projects to realign strategic US National Policy in a dynamic environment.• Orchestrated the first $2.5 million US Naval logistics movement from the Pacific to Europe to exercise/provide new capabilities.

Bangor Base, Washington, United States

• Youngest officer ever chosen to lead and direct tactical level operations for the $3.5 billion warship, leading to execution of novel processes to enhance operational efficiency by 30%.• Led a crew of 220 personnel in successfully executing 15 certification events and 23 complex tactical operations while managing the day-to-day schedule for the ship for 2 years without mishap.• Served as the overall manager of the ship's Communications and Navigation divisions and turned Navigation Division into one of the Top Performing Divisions within 6 months of taking over the managerial role.• Recognized by Various US Naval Organizations (Naval Reactors, US Pacific Fleet, US Submarine Command Pacific, and Submarine Development Squadron Five) for superior leadership, effective management of subordinates, and mission execution under intense pressure.

Bangor Base, Washington, United States

Managed the ship's Nuclear Reactor Controls requirements.Maintained the Reactor Controls Audit and Surveillance program and led the Division through inspections and repairs as well as conducting underway equipment maintenance to ensure mission completion.

Bangor Base, Washington, United States

Managed all the nuclear primary and secondary fluid systems and nuclear mechanics.Maintained the Machinery Division's Audit and Surveillance program and received high marks during the ships Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination (ORSE) in June 2021. As well as turned Machinery Division into one of the Top Performing Divisions within 6 months of taking over the managerial role.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Received professional Certificates in Digital Communications and Signal Processing.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Graduated with Merit

Joint Operations Maritime Planner, Maritime Staff Operators Course

Academic course structured to teach students the ability to lead a Multinational and Multicultural team for Military Operations.

Officer Advanced Nuclear Power Course, Nuclear Power Operations

The Naval Nuclear Power School trains officers and enlisted sailors in the operation and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion power.

High School Diploma