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As a former US Army officer responsible for developing cutting edge weapon systems, I understand how the federal acquisition process works. I can help your business break into the multi-billion dollar defense industry. Hourly rate $150.I understand the vast number of stakeholders in the military to include actual soldiers, research and development people, law & contracting, project managers, developmental & operational testing, training, doctrine and logistics centers. I can point you in the right direction for where to look for military and federal contracting opportunities. I can bring you open federal contracts you can bid on. If you are thinking about expanding your company into federal contracts, I can help.

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PROJECT MANAGER Project Manager responsible for cost, schedule and performance of the Army's Advanced Miniaturized Data Acquisition System (AMDAS), a highly classified intelligence system with a lifecycle cost of $45M. Responsible for: -life cycle planning (cradle to grave) -requirements development / refinement -research and development -budget planning / execution -contracting strategy -system integration / development -test / evaluation -fielding -training -maintenance / sustainment TEAM LEADER Led and mentored a cross-functional team of eleven government, military and contractor personnel. Built partnerships and collaborated with external stakeholders including the National Reconnaissance Office, National Security Agency and Army Intelligence Command. Led a team of four engineers with expertise in the fields of orbital mechanics, satellite design, intelligence networks, systems engineering and software coding. INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULEConsolidated the development of 11 projects into one Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the AMDAS program. Identified the critical path within the IMS and instituted a measure to quicken the program's schedule. Worked the testing and materiel development paths in parallel, shortening the overall fielding schedule by six months. RESULTSRated in evaluation report as an exceptional leader, team builder and problem solver with sound judgment and critical thinking skills. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for enabling timely requests for resources to support changes to national intelligence architecture ensuring schedule risk was mitigated. Led team to ensure the AMDAS system passed all of the contracting, development, testing and certifications of net-worthiness on schedule. Fully prepared four AMDAS systems for fielding to units, greatly increasing the army's intelligence capabilities.

PROGRAM MANAGERDirectly responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of 100+ rapid acquisition projects under contract and valued in excess $104M. Planned, budgeted for and developed systems in order to counter urgent emerging asymmetric battlefield threats. Directly responsible for managing nine project managers and one contracting specialist. INTEGRATED BASE DEFENSE PROJECTResponsible for the cost, schedule and performance of the Integrated Base Defense base effort at the Rapid Equipping Force, a $45M system. The project included the engineering and scheduling needed to integrate a FLIR Star SAFIRE sensor, remote ground sensors, three different types of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs), the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), water purification, hybrid (solar) energy and biometric scanners. Worked closely with engineers and contractors to ensure development was realistic given the Rapid Equipping Force’s fast paced acquisition mission. Identified risks to timelines and took measures to mitigate schedule risk as required. Demonstrated system to Army G-3 (Operations). Deployed system to Iraq within 11 months of being assigned the project. RESULTSPlanned and managed the scheduling, cost and performance of the largest number (100+) and most complex projects at the Rapid Equipping Force. Praised as the best acquisition officer at the Rapid Equipping Force. Rated in the top 5% of all officers for outstanding mission focus, support to Soldiers, maturity and professional acumen. Spearheaded rapid integration of 33 systems into one coherent Integrated Base Defense system. Demonstrated Integrated Base Defense system at Network Integration Exercise 13.1 ensuring all milestones and schedule deadlines were synchronized for event. Recommend for promotion below the zone by senior rater. By making realistic schedules and fielding systems to deployed forces, vastly increased capabilities of US Army. Awarded Army Staff Identification badge.

SYSTEM MANAGER Served as System Manager for Ground Mobility Requirements for US Army Special Operations Command. Worked directly with US Special Operations Command to develop realistic, feasible, material solutions for identified capability gaps. Prepared Joint Capability Integration Documents (JCID) and submitted budget requests for program responsibilities in excess of $382M. LIGHT-WEIGHT ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (LTATV)Wrote requirement document for development of LTATV for use by SOF forces in rugged terrain, capable of transport by CH-47 and MV-22 Osprey. Facilitated design of add on weapons mounts and a casualty litter carrier.MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLE (MRAP) PROJECT Developed requirement documents for four MRAP variants ensuring solutions would meet SOF requirements. Monitored numerous engineering meetings to ensure that engineering solutions would meet Special Operations Forces (SOF) requirements. Worked with SOF units in order to develop fielding and new equipment training schedules for vehicles to be used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fielding of these vehicles saved Soldiers' lives.NON-STANDARD COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROJECT (NSCV)Wrote JCIDS document for this unique SOF requirement, a Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle (looks like a civilian truck, functionality is military in nature). Developed concept of operations, number of vehicles required and operational / system architecture. Fielded rapid prototype in order to test materiel solution feasibility and mitigate overall project risk. RESULTSLauded by senior rater for completely and selflessly ensuring that the best vehicles and associated sub-systems made it into the hands of SOF Soldiers. Praised in evaluation report for knowledge in all aspects of SOF acquisition as demonstrated by ability to manage complex, controversial and high profile programs such as the USASOC Mine Resistant Ambush Protected combat vehicle.

STRYKER COMPANY COMMANDERDirectly responsible for all aspects of preparing 177 Soldiers for a combat deployment to Iraq. Duties included ensuring combat readiness, weapons training, physical fitness, combat vehicle operations and operating command and control systems. Responsible for the welfare and morale of 177 Soldiers and their families. Accountable for equipment valued in excess of $40M. Successfully conducted two Company live fire exercises; 177 Soldiers firing live ammunition during tactical maneuvers. Trained as a combined arms team, coordinating efforts with: snipers, infantry, anti-tank, mortars, artillery and helicopter support. Training including mounted and dismounted operations in all types of conditions: day, night, urban and desert terrain. ASSISTANT BATTALION OPERATIONS OFFICERServed as assistant operations officer, responsible for the operations of a 665 Soldier Battalion. Assisted operations officer in planning, coordinating and executing tactical operations in training and combat environments. Ensured training was realistic, safe, challenging and battle focused. Tracked and coordinated 50 company missions in Iraq resulting in the capture of high value targets and large enemy weapons caches.MILITARY TRANSITION TEAM OPERATIONS OFFICEROperations officer of a small 12 Soldier team charged with the large responsibility of training, assisting and advising an Iraqi brigade of 3,000+ Soldiers. As the officer with the most combat experience, ensured all operations were conducted effectively and safely resulting in zero casualties. Supervised the Iraqi brigade execution of two large scale operations resulting in numerous enemy and weapons being captured. BATTALION PERSONNEL OFFICERResponsible for all administration activities for a 665 Soldier battalion. Duties included: awards, promotions, evaluation reports, strength management, finance, legal, absentee voting, mail and family outreach.

RIFLE COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICERAwarded Bronze Star for leadership role in Afghanistan. Executive officer of a 131 Soldier company. Responsible for the logistical planning and management for all company training and combat missions. Coordinated a relief in place with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in Pakistan. Planned and executed movement of 60 soldiers during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Coordinated all logistical resupply for missions in Afghanistan. RIFLE PLATOON LEADERResponsible for all aspects of preparing 39 Soldiers for war to include: combat training, live fire exercises, training as a combined arms team, physical fitness and morale. Conducted peace keeping operations in Kosovo: traffic control points, cordon and search and presence patrols. Quelled two riots through the use of tear gas, warning shots and bringing in rotary wing support. Responded to five separate mortar attacks. Resulted in overall decrease in the amount violence in Kosovo. Assisted in decreasing the overall murder rate in Kosovo from 40 per month to 4 per month.

CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESERVED OFFICER TRAINING CORPSAttended Cornell ROTC program, learning small unit leadership skills and combat tactics. Attained officer commission as a second lieutenant in army.NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARDServed in New York National Guard as a team leader in a mechanized anti-tank company. Awarded army achievement medal for leadership and training execution.

7th INFANTRY DIVISIONServed as a M-60 machine gunner in Fort Ord, California. Led one assistant gunner in the employment of the weapon system in support of platoon missions. 2nd INFANTRY DIVISIONServed as anti-tank gunner and designated marksman in Camp Casey, South Korea. Patrolled De-Militarized (DMZ) along South Korean border.