Develops sources, processes, and analytics that leverage Natural Language Processing (NLP, a type of AI/ML) of publicly available information to better understand Indo-Pacific strategic and security issues.

Emphasis on Natural Language Processing (NLP) for NatSec/Defense OSINT/PAI

Provide insights about PRC strategic perspective, priorities, decision making, and goals - the "why" behind its words & deeds - and resulting policy recommendations to 4-star Commander and other executive DoD/IC leaders. Direct a large DoD-IC Joint program of record that uses social science research methodology and a network of highly specialized China experts (across the government, academia, think tanks, and private industry) to elevate understanding of China and how best to compete when necessary.

Recruited by the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.Senior manager (2nd in charge - Executive Officer (XO)) responsible for execution of ~$1.8 million annual budget and 70 members delivering on average 3000 days of support/yr to the Strategy, Policy, Plans, and International Engagement for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) N3/N5 department.Strategic research and analysis, formulates policy recommendations, reports, and briefs for executive level leadership.Contributing author & editor & stand-in project lead of 3 classified strategic guidance products directed and approved by CNO. Managed coordination, collaboration, and alignment with Joint, Interagency, Intelligence Community, SOF, and academic partners. Asia Pacific expert for multiple Flag-level briefs & meetings, including invited to one-on-one exchanges with 3 of past 4 N3/N5 Flag Officers. Specialized support to high profile, innovative OPNAV N5 Asia-Pacific projects. Helped develop strategy aligning national security/defense goals with $80b in acquisition programs. (More details upon request)Navy Operations Center (NOC)/National Military Command Center (NMCC) Battle Watch Captain. Excerpts from performance reviews (FITREPs):"Unparalleled strategic thinker and planner. Absolute stellar performer!...Considered necessary at Flag-level briefs and meetings. Insatiable demand for his expertise...quintessential leader...a super star who outperforms expectations and seniors!" (APR16)"Outstanding Leader!...proven top performer and well regarded...for his impressive strategic insight...The brightest strategic mind in our unit!" (NOV15)

Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG)Projects include the DoD's Southeast Asia Maritime Security Initiative (MSI), 2016/2017 Nuclear Posture Review, Naval Strategy and Seapower for the 21st Century, developing the Naval Strategic Enterprise, cadre, and the CNO's LOE Purple (maximizing engagement with industry, academia, think tanks/research labs, and foreign institutions).

Frequently located at the spare single-wide trailer on my friend's 80-acre farm in remote, idyllic SW Colorado to work on various research and farm improvement projects. Responsibilities include:Nonintrusive Leader & Manager - Herd ~24 goats, ~20 chickens using a modified Lean Six Sigma model. Provide each with an individual mentorship, feedback, and development plan.Projects include building, electrifying, and maintaining ~2 miles of fencing to encourage self-guided exploration & development according to the needs and character of each goat while providing directive organizational structures and prudent force protection. Co-led strategic assessments and instituted policy & plans to maximize process efficiency. Allocated constrained resources (water, feed, arable land) and mitigated risks (weeds, mostly, but also the occasional bear or mountain lion). Plan and institute structural frameworks to improve methodologies and efficiency in support of operational requirements, including ditches, irrigation systems, a dairy, greenhouse, etc.Proven Technical Expertise & Safety Program Manager - Extensive experience operating & conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on mission equipment including L-series Kubota tractor, Husqvarna chainsaw, 1970-era New Holland hay rake & baler, bee hives, etc. 200 hours of operation with no injuries or mishaps (that could not be repaired used SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding techniques).Excerpts from subordinates:"Bleat! Bleat bleat bleat!"

US Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) Planners CourseLecture, “Geo-Political & Cultural Factors for US IndoPacific Operations & Plans.”Norfolk, VA. August 2018US Air Force Research Lab Science & Technology Conference (“Air Force 2030”)Academic Panels Facilitator, “Cyber Assurance Innovation.” University of Indiana - Bloomington. May 10-11, 2018 US Air Force Research Lab Science & Technology Conference (“Air Force 2030”)Academic Panels Facilitator, “Cyber and Digital Security Innovation.” University of Nebraska - Lincoln. March 22-23, 2018 Naval Special Warfare Conference Panelist (Topic Available Upon Request)Little Creek, VA. November 8th, 2017US Naval War College Naval Strategist Symposium/Current Strategy Forum Moderator, “Strategic Communication Themes for New Administration.” Newport, RI. June 13, 2016Naval Special Warfare Conference Panelist (Topic Available Upon Request)Little Creek, VA. May 10, 2016 Nanjing University “Sino-US Relations: Preventing Escalation & Conflict.” Nanjing, China Dec. 29, 2014Renmin University School of Law “The Relationship between Ethics and International Humanitarian Law/Laws of War.”Beijing, China. Mar 17-18, May 15, 2012Center for Security Forces, S.E.R.E. East “The Use of the Chinese Legal System to Manage Conflicts with Foreign Nationals.” Brunswick, ME. July 28, 2010Hong Kong Baptist University, Department of Religion and Philosophy Presented paper “Law, Confucianism, and Chinese Views on the Use of Force.”Hong Kong. Dec 15, 2009Zhejiang University Teaching Assistant, “Chinese Legal Concepts and Legal Evolution.” Hangzhou, China. Fall 2009

Primary Asia-Pacific Subject Matter Expert for all projects. Senior military lead for SOF Rebalance/Pivot to the Asia Pacific strategy, policy, and plan development team. Created & managed a SOCOM-wide and NSW-led community of effort and collaborative forum to support CDR PACOM priorities. Authoritative lead for coordinated planning and information sharing from dozens of DoD, Intelligence Community, academic, international, and Interagency partners.Only uniformed representative for US Naval Special Warfare Command at academic research project outreach events at universities such as the US Naval Postgraduate School. And at TRIDENT SPECTRE Special Operations technology demonstrator event (RDT&E oversight for industry and academic partners). Authored 2 reports, 3 assessments, 2 Intelligence Community requirements requests, co-authored 2 white papers, and 2 operational concepts translating & implementing senior strategic/operational guidance into executable actions while also identifying, assessing, and developing plans/policies to address resourcing, technological, and organizational challenges and opportunities. Advised and briefed to Flag/SES leadership. By-name panelist & moderator at multiple high-profile DoD/academic conferences. Departed when project completed.Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPs): "Unparalleled strategic thinker and planner, absolute stellar performer!..A super star...!" (APR16)"Indispensable Asia Pacific Expert, A Warrior-Scholar!..Unequaled breadth and depth of academic, military, and cultural knowledge on China and Pacific policy issues." (JUN16)

School of International RelationsPicked up where I left off from the prior year at Renmin U. Deepened existing relationships (guanxi) and created new ones with a wide range of very interesting people. A very productive year.

By name assignment for leadership/management role designated for higher ranked officer.Executed Command & Control of multiple units and their assets in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Represented command, created, briefed Flag Officers, and implemented new model for higher headquarters command and control reorganization.Directed implementation of two advanced capabilities in response to 4-star Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON).Hand-selected to be Component Director for complex & sensitive POTUS-approved deployment. Mentored, trained, and supervised seven military and two civilians. Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPs):"My #1 Top Performer!...Engaged Leader....Planning Wizard....Technical Expert." (MAR14)"Outperforms my O-5s!...Exceptional Battlefield Operations Manager." (OCT13)

By-name expert provided extended support to Maritime Advanced Warfighting School research project. Advised 3 faculty and 15 officer students from 4 branches of service on daily basis for project briefed to multiple Flag Officers, senior planners, senior intelligence personnel from Combatant Command and Fleet staffs.Performed rigorous multi-year review & qualitative analysis for the CNO's Strategic Studies Group.Planned, executed, conducted post-game analysis for multiple games, including Title X GLOBAL and DEGRE series. Also Red Team XO, White Cell adjudicator.Primary intermediary between multiple organizations in the Intelligence Community and NWC faculty & students.Unique regional & aviation expertise led to planning & executing operations, and conducting analysis & writing reports for ONI SPEAR missions.Used full spectrum of Intelligence Community resources to perform detailed analysis and to create intelligence products for faculty and student research products. Primarily in support of ONI NIMITZ Operational Intelligence Center and NWC Senior Officer course. Oversaw 425+ Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs).Mentored/Trained 6 junior Intelligence Officers, 2 ONI graduate student interns (both now work for ONI). Supervised ~80 reservists. Emphasis on intelligence product production, advanced research methodology. Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPs):"..an outstanding leader, the ideal operator to transform the planning process with Information Dominance effects...mastered nuances of Intelligence community...considered essential by Naval War College (NWC) military and civilian faculty as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across various research subjects/projects...considered the workhorse of the unit." (NOV14)"...an inspirational leader..unmatched superior intellect ad academic expertise...essential contributor to both ONI Reserve and Active NWC components." (OCT12)"...a "go to" expert on Eastern affairs..." (NOV11)

School of International RelationsAudited classes for Chinese Master's students and also those for international exchange Master's students taught by Chinese professors. Worked with Renmin U School of Law, the Int'l Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Beijing Delegation, and serving as a judge for the China national rounds of the Jessup (Feb 2012, 2014) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) (Nov 2009, 2011) moot courts. Conducted a full scale survey for PhD using the valuable lessons learned during the pilot study (2009-2010). I mostly stalked students at Peking U, Renmin U, Minzu U, Beijing Inst of Tech (BIT), Zhejiang U, and Xi'an Normal U. I collected ~5500 surveys but also suffered probably twice as much rejection. That was a valuable experience as well.

1 Year in Asia researching Chinese views on the role of ethics in international relations and the use of force as a tool for conflict resolution and its role in international affairs.Field research was rewarding, fun, uniquely insightful. The huge flexibility of the fellowship allowed me to be open to the many interesting opportunities that came my way. Conducted the Int'l Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 1999 "People on War" survey in China (translated to Mandarin). Report unpublished but available upon request.

Provided responsive logistics support to Navy and Combatant Command forces worldwide and detached intra-theater operations in support of Contingency Operations.

Provided operational support, including crisis action planning and execution for Joint Operations and Exercises in the EUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPs):"...a top notch officer and a highly enthusiastic and motivated leader. Exceptional leadership, mentored both eers and subordinates..." (MAR09)This was a great Reserve job with lots of exposure to new aspects of the Joint environment. I left this tour early as I was invited to apply for a position where I could resume flying aircraft.

Led sensitive reconnaissance operations to forward deployed, remote detachment sites in response to Joint Chiefs of Staff tasking.Pilot Training & Pilot Standardization (NATOPS) Officer - Direct management of training and standardization for all pilots, including senior officers and Commanding/Executive officer. ~$1 million annual training budget.Aircraft/Mission Commander - Lead aircrew, directed aircraft for safety and mission accomplishment for multiple combat detachments. Given positional authority over more senior officers. Also led extended detachments for operational testing and evaluation of new technologies.Acting department head for three shops concurrently. First 2nd tour (most junior) officer trusted to be forward deployed as LNO. Expertly balanced demanding training, operational, and scheduling requirements for ~$3 million annual operational budget.Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPs):"Brilliant organizer and leader." (MAY05)"Gifted pilot and natural leader..." (FEB06)"Performed flawlessly as Aircraft Commander on two combat zone detachments..." (FEB07)"...an indispensable resource..." (JUL07)I loved being a Navy pilot - adventure, travel, great view from the office, teamwork, etc. It was an amazing experience but also one that led my interest in the ethics of war. I was accepted to Harvard and the Navy wouldn't let me go while remaining on active duty.

Mission Commander - In charge of safe conduct of aircraft, leading multiple aircrew, ensuring training qualifications and mission accomplishment when operating in sensitive environments. Missions include worldwide Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (SRO); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) in combat zones; Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW); integrated participation in Joint & Foreign exercises & operations, other Global War on Terrorism missions.Pilot Training & Instructor Pilot - Oversaw pilot training program, tracked progress and instructed ~40 Navy officers and $1 million annual training budget.Flight Officer - Instituted new flight hour/mission/training tracking methodology for ~$5 million/annual operations budget program.Public Affairs Officer - Authored ~18 articles for two base papers and safety newsletter.Excerpts from professional reviews (FITREPS):"...#1 of 22 LTs. A charismatic leader, superb aviator, and gifted instructor. Unmatched operational effectiveness....exceptional wardroom leader and role model. Routinely mentors junior officers and enlisted personnel. A trusted advisor who represents the conscious of the wardroom." (JUL04)"Impeccable integrity." (JAN04)"..an outstanding naval officer and exceptional aviator. Intelligent, determined, aggressive and loyal. Performance to date has been absolutely superb....His performance consistently eclipses that of his peers." (MAY03)"Outstanding organizational skills and brilliant planner." (MAY02)