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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Taught Python, C, Assembler, Agile development principles to inbound cyber capability developersWindows and Unix environments, using Git repos in a CI/CD workflow in Docker containersDeveloped curriculum on networking, (TCP/IP, v4&6, Wireshark, tcpdump, client/server dev)Developed, maintained and taught CCD curriculum (in class 374 hours)

San Antonio

Developed Detailed Process Framework for CVA/H weapon system for operator tactical guidanceDeveloped training for multiple AF cyber tools. Developed content on docker management, executed procedures, voiced sound track, and edited for on-line deliveryLed team of engineers to evaluate innovative products for inclusion in all AF cyber weapon systems

Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Researched and developed techniques for protection of Linux systems in all phases of the attack cycleDeveloped sensitive software solutions for 90th Cyber Operations Squadron Created, evaluated and published cyber tactics for AF operational use

Led and organized the Cellular on Patrol (COP) program for neighborhood and participated in governance of Home Owner's Association.

67th Network Warfare Wing, Inspections

Prepared 67 Cyber Wing for its ORE, conducting Emergency drills, and coordinating wing preparation Wing received Excellent rating across the board

RAF Mildenhall, UK

• Supervised operation of IG program supporting 16,800 base personnel and dependents. Directed IG complaint analyses and resolution. Monitored case load and trained commanders and base personnel.
• Quickly resolved all complaints and allowed base leadership to focus on the mission
• Led command reprisal investigation, tracked process through DoD-IG

Provided assistance and oversight to Boy Scout troops in East Anglia, UK.

• Planned and oversaw deployment of combat aviation and all strategic ISR for US in Afghanistan.
• Coordinated project to increase positioning accuracy of an international sensor by 90%
• Identified ISR basing shortfalls and created a cross-command working group for phasing and resources
• Worked with ISR programs and comm providers to overcome PED SATCOM shortfalls
• Led basing plan for Secretary of Defense directed ISR surge

Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Led 45 personnel in the ops of all DoD telephonic and video networks in Europe and to Middle-East. Supervised ops and management of over 14,000 voice elements, switches and trunks, valued over $2B.
• Consolidated European services portion of a global plan saving $5.8M annually and 23 positions
• Restructured voice backbone to save 30% recurring costs of $10M+ budgeted funds
• Negotiated fiber link requirements for sensitive missile defense sensor sites in Czech Republic
• Hosted global communications conference to highlight and propagate successes in Europe
• Saved $400K annually by analyzing traffic flow and transitioning circuits to government-owned fiber

Camp Smith, Honolulu, HI

• Led 15 member staff and managed budget of $3.5M to improve command processes through IT and IRM. Coordinated $54M software-intense combat decision support project and led introduction of privatization of networks.
• Guided $12M/year HQ IT support contract; resolved key project issues before deploying it to 1,300 staff
• Drafted policy on IT lifecycle management, electronic records and implementation strategies
• Created IM team for JOC processes--justified, worked contract, hired personnel and freed 12 officers
• Unified collaboration efforts across the Pacific, eliminated barriers in immediate comm systems
• Saved lives in Asian tsunami relief efforts as focal point for info exchange between military and UN

Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX

• Commanded largest and most complex information systems flight of training command’s 12 bases, consisting of 112 personnel. Provided leadership and guidance for Randolph’s 24-hour Network Control Center. Supported over.
• Led base server consolidation; first in Training Command to install $1M base-wide storage device
• Completed high-speed network which increased reliability, increased speed 400% and cut cost by 70%
• Engineered VPN to support AF personnel center, saving over $650K over vendor designs
• First in command to distribute video over IP, expanded training while eliminating cable costs

Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

• Led team of 32 highly skilled instructors using $5.5M in training equipment to provide 71 advanced secure comm system maintenance and TEMPEST courses. Provided emanation security training for all of DoD.
• Personally taught most challenging engineering-level classes at the National Security Agency
• Led squadron inspection preparation efforts amidst deep-cutting group reorganization effort
• Taught Intel Community secure facility inspectors the details of securing comm and data centers
• Trained site personnel to secure communications facilities with a 96% student satisfaction rate

Tinker AFB, OK

• Supervised 29 personnel and all squadron project management, quality assurance, configuration management, and process improvement for software projects supporting the $7.5B AWACS E-3 aircraft and 3,500 personnel.
• Improved software productivity by 276% and improved quality of software by 42%
• Revitalized struggling project to perform post-mission processing off flightline, freeing airframes
• Chaired first multinational software quality symposium with French and English counterparts, laid foundation for international sharing of software changes, saving $3.5M in development costs

Midwest City, OK

Instructed a class of 23 students the principles of object-oriented software development using C++.

Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH

Completed 74 credit hours with a grade point average of 3.73 on a 4.00 scale in the area of software engineering with specialization in visual modeling and simulation. Produced thesis titled “Dynamic Transfer of Control Between Manned and Unmanned Simulation Actors.” Research supported AF Chief of Staff’s direction for AF involvement in modeling and.

Scott AFB, OH

Top engineer and officer of 45. Led teams of engineers and technicians in analyzing communications-computer technology for application to Air Force and DoD mission needs. Responsible for the design and implementation of test procedures for evaluation of worldwide command and control communication systems. Led Air Force technical evaluation of desktop video.

Scott AFB, OH

Team chief and supervisor of three to five person evaluation teams. Supervised complex diagnostic equipment evaluations of 91 weather radar systems worldwide. Authored and evaluated comprehensive technical reports used by DoD and Air Weather Service for policy, equipment acquisition and improvements. Discovered and resolved multiple system issues at each.

Ms, Software Engineering, 3.71

Bs, Electrical Engineering