Brian Aker Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca

Metron solves challenging national security problems through rigorous innovationgrounded in first-principles, delivering creative, tailored solutions through advancedmathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Supporting the Department of Defense, employing simulation system products in support of real-time operations, experimentation, distributed simulation, war gaming, and the acquisition analysis process.

Waltham, Ma & Carlsbad, Ca

Operations Manager supporting the Humatics microlocation technology, offering centimeter- and millimeter-scale positioning that is faster, more precise, and affordable than any existing 3D positioning or location tracking technology on the market. Revolutionizing how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate in the connected world.

Carlsbad, California

• Managed day-to-day operations of 5D Robotics, reporting to CEO and CFO. Provided leadership and oversight of 24 personnel. Created supportive, team-oriented environment with a goal of maintaining project focus, enhanced employee morale and enthusiasm across multiple job sites.• Managed due diligence process to ensure successful acquisition of 5D Robotics by Humatics Corp.• Communicated and collaborated with engineering, sales and executive team to determine prioritization, technical direction, project design, resource allocation and implementation to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within cost parameters. • JAN 2018: 5D Robotics acquired by Humatics Corporation• AUG 2016 to JAN 2018: Chief of Staff• FEB 2016 to AUG 2016: Vice President of Operations• MAR 2015 to FEB 2016 - Director of Operations

Greater San Diego Area

• Hand-picked, Intelligence Subject Matter Expert. Principal Technical Advisor on all Intelligence and Cryptologic operations. Led 12-member technical team. Mentored, trained and evaluated more than 750 Information Dominance Corps personnel from six Pacific Fleet Carrier Strike Groups, five Amphibious Readiness Groups and Independent Deployers.• Developed Fleet-level exercises into in-depth intelligence-based scenario. Directed the research and analysis of Fifth and Seventh Fleet lines of operations. Synchronized the scenario across all warfare areas to improve comprehensive training and evaluation of Warfare Commanders and Intelligence and Cryptologic personnel during advanced phase training.• Managed review of organizational structure, modified organization from a Maritime Operations Center focus to a Subject Matter Expert training organization. Effort led to rapid and effective staff realignment, increased subject matter expertise and significantly enhanced the complexity of intermediate and advanced training for more than 120 warships.

Greater San Diego Area

• Led 18-member team responsible for planning and developing detailed Fleet and International exercises; two Carrier Strike Group Joint Task Force, Talisman Saber 2011, Terminal Fury 2011 and Rim of the Pacific 2012 exercises.• Increased coordination across the Information Dominance Corps to ensure five Carrier Strike Groups, four Amphibious Readiness Groups and Independent Deployers were properly manned, trained and equipped for successful operations in Third, Fifth and Seventh Fleets. Prepared Fleet level response for Carrier Strike Group post deployment intelligence reports. Investigated, analyzed trends, and redirected training or equipment to provide Fleet level solutions.• Third Fleet lead for Los Angeles Navy Days 2011. Developed robust schedule of events and ensured more than 50,000 visitors to USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Princeton, USS Chafee and USS Champion had highly favorable impression of the United States Navy.

Djibouti

• Principal Deputy and Intelligence Advisor on all deliberate and operational planning inside the Horn of Africa combined Joint Operations Area. Coordinated with partner nations, coalition forces, and other agencies to counter violent extremist organizations in Eastern Africa.• Hand selected to lead African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance mission to Nairobi, Kenya. Developed trust and respect across group of 20 senior leaders from Burundi, Kenya and Uganda. The positive relationships developed led to intelligence sharing and coordinated operations during the successful deployment of 2,500 Burundian, Kenyan and Ugandan soldiers to Somalia.• Decisive force behind Joint Task Force Horn of Africa support to special operations in national-level operation of high acclaim.

Greater San Diego Area

• Led team of 33 officers, enlisted, civil service, and contractors. Managed 15 intelligence training courses with annual throughput of more than 1,375 students. Responsible for a 78% increase in student throughput during tenure (774 students in 2007 to 1,377 students in 2010).• Managed organization’s annual $2.1 million general defense intelligence program budget.• Developed and maintained close waterfront partnerships to ensure courses were dynamic, timely, and relevant. Organized materials and instructors to provide the latest tactics, techniques and procedures for successful overseas contingency operations. Developed new training course that made an immediate impact on Maritime Domain Awareness.

Bremerton, Wa

• Led 75 Intelligence and Cryptologic professionals from USS John C. Stennis, Carrier Air Wing Nine and Destroyer Squadron Twenty-One. Provided predictive analysis during sustained combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.• Hand-selected as distinguished visitor escort for Vice President Cheney, United Arab Emirates Ambassador Michelle Sison, and numerous foreign dignitary visits to USS John C Stennis.• Managed Special Access Program with zero discrepancies, expertly balancing tight controls with operational requirements.

Bangor, Wa

• Principal Intelligence Advisor to Commander, Submarine Group Nine. Provided intelligence briefings and detailed reports on worldwide developments to the Commander, Staff, Submarine Wardrooms and other Bangor area leadership, ensuring all submarine crews were ready to deploy world-wide to support strategic missions.• Special Security Officer, managed 440 Sensitive Compartmented Information and 40 Special Access Program billets for all commands at Naval Base Kitsap.• Key member of U.S. and Canadian Navy working group responsible for developing operating procedures and safeguards for submarines operating in Pacific Northwest waters.

Pentagon

• Hand-picked daily intelligence briefer for the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations, provided daily desk-side and auditorium intelligence briefings to the Navy's executive leadership.• Led watch teams comprised of 30 officers, enlisted & civilian personnel, responsible for monitoring and providing predictive analysis across all political, military and transnational terrorism issues.• Managed budget, resources and IT requirements for a multi-million dollar watch floor.• Following the 9/11 attacks, instrumental in the recovery and reconstitution of the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Plot and ensured continuity of operations of critical alternate relocation site.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Whidbey Island, Wa

• Ensured EW department met all goals and pre-deployment requirements for USS Constellation Western Pacific / Arabian Sea deployment and subsequent VAQ-131 deployment to Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia. • Provided intelligence briefings to USS Constellation / Air Wing Two aircrews on critical threats and other worldwide developments.

Virgina Beach

Waianae, Hi

• Responsible for directing the administrative accountability efforts of 120 civilian contracting personnel for more than $485MM worth of ordance at Naval Magazine Lualualei.• Assisted in locating more than $100,000 worth of ordnance and materials previously reported as missing, lost or stolen during the 100% inventory of 310 weapons magazines.

Bremerton, Wa

• Assembly team member for Aft Special Weapons Storage Space. Assisted in assembly, disassembly, inspection, test, stowage and repair of special weapons and related equipment.• Performed routine corrective maintenance of magazines, magazine spriklers, bi-rail hoists and bridge cranes. • Team member of quality assurance service test. Ensured successful stock-pile to target sequence of special weapon via A-6 Intruder was completed without discrepancy.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Intelligence

Bachelor'S Degree, History And Political Science