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Minneapolis, Mn

Lead organizational change management efforts focused on talent initiatives, AI fluency programs, AI brand identity, and organizational harmonization of AI product development processes.

Brooklyn Center, Mn

Executed strategic capital growth projects and managed multi-million-dollar budgets while fostering organizational relationships to develop and deliver complex medical devices to market. Engineering mindset with rare ability to credibly translate technical ideas to impact and influence broad audiences.

Pentagon, D.C.

Influenced and transformed interagency relationships as Pentagon policy executive. Built and implemented comprehensive initiatives between DoD, NASA, NOAA, and the US Congress with direct national security and budget outcomes. Led senior team of government and contract employees managing federal and congressional programs and policy in a matrixed organization. Established and ensured interagency equities and implementation of $5 billion annually.

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md

Senior instructor, programs lead, and mentor to future leaders at the U.S. Naval Academy. Advanced programs for recruitment, education, internships, and international science/tech outreach. Instructed 11 courses in calculus, oceanography, and programming curriculums. Administered $50K leading an international science and technology excursion bolstering academic and NATO alliances.

Naval Special Warfare, Coronado, Ca

Developed strategy, business, and budget plans as Naval Special Warfare’s applied science program manager and Deputy Director for Technical Programs. Advised leadership and eight dispersed companies, providing environmental intelligence in remote areas. Served as development technical liaison to external vendors and government agencies, such as DARPA.Concurrently, served as Director of Operations, managing supply chain, acquisitions, and execution of $1.5M annually. Secured critical resources and funding while managing 66 employees trained to support worldwide operations.

Carrier Strike Group 3, Bremerton, Wa

Principal Adviser and 10-person manager for subsurface, surface, and air cyber intelligence effects as a C-Suite division element for an aircraft carrier group. Certified as quality and systems shift supervisor, instructing daily movements of eight defense assets. Developed and executed schedule, budget, and logistics in wartime environment. Presented daily executive briefs to prepare and integrate intelligence, people, and equipment conducting operations.

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Ca

Earned a Master of Science from the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Ne

Built and maintained global targeting database utilizing GIS systems to ensure quality compliance and operational agility. Managed standalone end-to-end technical projects meeting strict timelines with national security implications. Trusted as public-facing voice for organization - presented company credentials to policymakers.

Uss Nevada, Bangor, Wa

Operations lead and certified Navy Nuclear Engineer managing highly regulated systems. Led three divisions and thirty nuclear-trained employees managing operational programs in a physically and mentally demanding environment. Handpicked to oversee sensitive nuclear systems and control teams adhering to quality assurance regulations.

Master Of Science (Ms)

Master Of Science (Ms)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)