I have a passion for digging into customer problems that can be solved with modern IT solutions. I initiate modernization efforts that deliver cost and efficiency savings to my business partners. To achieve this, I work closely with teams to define root cause business problems, critically analyze how they can be solved with a modern solution, and aggressively seek the obvious and hidden benefits of the effort so the program can articulate a clear value message to executive sponsorship.Background:IT Program/Project management professional & military leader with 15+ years in the information technology and telecommunications fields, I have been leading teams to accomplish projects across the world. I take advantage of being a big picture thinker, creating innovative solutions to existing problems. I am constantly looking at ways to implement process improvement because I have an insatiable appetite for personal and professional growth. Career Highlights• 15+ Years of international IT project management in multiple disciplines• Awarded Air Education and Training Command Master Instructor and 737th Training Group Master Military Training Instructor for developing over 82,000 personnel - Top 10% of Military Training Instructor Corps• Trained at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management under the Executive Education for Blockchain Innovation and Strategy - Final project: Designed a solution for a blockchain architecture to expedite background checks.• Awards: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Commendation Medal (2x), Achievement Medal (3x), Air and Space Defense Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Medal, Good Conduct Medal (4x), Major Command 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year (2012), General Jumper Information Dominance Award (2012, 2018), Lance P. Sijan Leadership Excellence Award (2017, 2018), Non-commissioned Officer of the Year (2012, 2018), Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter (2012, 2016, 2017, 2018), Airman of the Year (2008, 2009)