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Herndon, Va

Lead Large scale 3D data production and oversee 3D Reconstruction training, support, and quality control. Perform 3D image reconstruction for 3D modeling of urban scenes, geospatial data analysis, creation of various maps and other visualization projectsManage the Skyline Atlas production portfolio, serving multiple clients within the private sector and DoD. Conduct client software and project support related to all company projects Interface with critical customers and accounts for processing and delivery requirements. Manage R&D projects with the Skyline Atlas testing and roll-out. Built solutions to track R&D progress and live status updates. Assist the software development team with Beta Testing of new Skyline software updates. Worked directly with the Development Lead to coordinate testing tasks. Perform automated geospatial processes using a variety of software toolsets.

Fairfax, Virginia

Responsible for managing the geospatial/photogrammetric operations for all projects with focus on clients, subcontractors, and personnel, to complete projects on-time and within budget. Mentor Icaros personnel in development of geospatial/photogrammetric skills and techniques.Key responsibilities include:Responsible for project management during entire life cycle of project.Responsible for staff management, from hiring to training.Ensure projects meet delivery time constraints and within budget.Experience in project planning, coordination, and execution of flight operations.Communicate with flight vendors, project managers, and contractors during life cycle of projects.Conduct research and development to ensure all production equipment and processes are efficient, and are able to meet the high accuracy standards required by our clients.Work side by side with the Icaros GS Director to develop and lead new programs / initiatives.Ensure rapid and accurate delivery of aerial photogrammetric products.Responsible for implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 certification.Technical writing of production and workflow procedures.Represent Icaros at various venues, with the intent of building strategic partners within the Geospatial Intelligence and Photogrammetry communities.

Coordinated airspace and operational schedules with outside agencies, DOD leadership, and partnered contractor organizations in providing support for various C2ISR performance systems. Developed organizational processes, and products to synchronize efforts, conducted liaisons with local military personnel, and led meetings with senior DOD executives and engineers to provide guidance on programs and capabilities. Executed administrative functions, logistics, acquisition, operational budgets, and ensured preparation for third-party audits at all times. Engaged/coordinated with Sandia National Labs (SNL), Department of Energy (DOE), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Labs, and Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) engineers in support of tactical sensor operations. Integral project team manager for MIT engineer support during R & D cradle to grave life cycle testing and system configurations. Defined sensor applications, risk management, and scope of operations. Worked hand-in-hand with senior organizational program managers, ensured best mission support sustainment. Lead C2ISR Mission Planning teams, aircrew coordination/management operations, IJC/JIEDDO evaluations and processing matrix, sensor exploitation, logistical support planner and core competencies matrix. Exceeded evaluation time-line by 25%, met evaluation and fielding goals as presented by contractual guidelines. Performed AGIG/PRC-112/mIRC/data-forwarding communications, FMV support, higher headquarters coordination, Tactical Operations Program Analysis, engineering coordination/support actions, SOCET GXP operations, and Imagery Analyst Management.Training/development manager, battle space/air space control management, and systems upgrade coordination on continued or as needed basis. Lauded personally by Task Force Observe, Detect, Identify, and Neutralize (ODIN) command for exceeding operations expectations and performance.

Worked in a fast paced geospatial environment, spanning multiple departments for BAE Systems. While serving as a Geospatial Technician III, I was responsible for: Multi-Sensor triangulation, orthophoto generation and analysis, photogrammetry, imagery enhancements, high resolution terrain elevation data extraction, and feature data extraction. I was a mentor and provided leadership to my fellow team members and was routinely given higher levels of responsibilities on numerous occasions such as: Developing project setup procedures and checklists, writing technical documents and manuals, training new members, and was appointed as a departmental point of contact (POC) for the second shift team members.Key responsibilities include:Responsible for mult-sensor triangulation for the commercial and intelligence imagery in support of multiple departments and operations.Ensured the imagery passed geo-accuracy tests and was enhanced in accordance to contract specifications.Developed High Resolution Elevation Data products.Proficient with maintaining and building Feature Data Extraction (FDE) products of various scales and sizes.Provided mentorship and leadership to peers while appointed as the imagery/FDE point of contact.Developed setup procedures, technical manuals, and checklists for multiple departments.Tasked with providing imagery analysis to the commercial photogrammetry department on numerous occasions.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Fast-track GEOINT career progression through a series of increasingly responsible management positions, leading large scale GEOINT analysis in combat operations, during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2007, I received an Honorable Discharge and honored with numerous commendations and awards for outstanding leadership, general management, and field operations. In 1998 I transferred from the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard to active duty, and was assigned to the First Calvary Division. In 2000 I changed my Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) from 13B Artillery Crewman to 81T Geospatial Analyst, and was assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade (Airborne), 30th Engineer Battalion (Topographic), 100th Engineer Company and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Responsible for management, ordering, and distribution of ADRG, CADRG, CIB, IKONIS, LANDSAT, DTED, ITD, SID, shapefiles, and various data collection points for CENTCOM's areas of operation.Direct and decisive leadership qualifications with strengths in organizing, performance improvement, quality improvement, and productivity gain.Experienced in running and managing map servers for storing of digital geospatial data, imagery, and map products.Produced over 5,000 geospatial products during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. These products included, but not limited to: River analysis, water and power infrastructures, transportation and route analysis, terrain elevation maps, digitizing of cities / areas of interest, and reference maps of various scales.