Nathaniel Drost, Mba, Pmp® - Program Manager Email & Phone Number

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Coordinated and conducted weekly project meetings on cybersecurity and software development projects to support small and medium-sized businesses in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem. Produced meeting minutes and project reports and distributed them for company-wide use. Implemented Agile techniques for software development and introduced sprint cycles and story point estimating techniques to better coordinate with the master schedule, configuration management build cycles, and tasks/bug tracking aligned with requirements within JIRA. Formed the company's Project Management Office, established standard operating procedures for the project management lifecycle to track projects from inception through completion, and developed a project intake form to capture project objectives and identify integration requirements with existing company software (based on NIST and DoD standards). Member of the Change Management Board to review and assess the impact of new projects on extant systems. Facilitated company shift to adopt a change management board to help protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the configuration of information systems (based on NIST standards)

Brunssum, Limburg, Netherlands

Oversee radio frequency spectrum management plans and procedures, and develop operational plans supporting national security interests. Design and develop databases, governing documents, and conduct training courses in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Harmonize radio frequency spectrum with host nation administration agencies in accordance with operational planning and international law. Work closely with specialists from multiple divisions, managing Information Technology for 30 Nations.

Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Led 9 person cross-functional section of executive officers, finance, Human Resources, and operations. The Chief Executive’s trusted advisor to implement and draft policies, standard operating procedures, and Higher Headquarters coordination. Directed departmental action for 11 divisions with 225 personnel. Interacted with a vast array of international partners through a wide geographical area.

Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Managed 22 person team providing satellite communication and wireless networks supporting 1,200 users with $4.6M assets under care. Developed administrative standard operating procedures for rapid employment of resources. Coordinated maintenance on specialized network communications equipment. Established training program to on-board new team members. Employed small teams to deliver communication capabilities tailored to customer needs.

Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Managed maintenance and training effectiveness of 82 personnel sustaining $18 million worth of Information Technology equipment. Delivered secure and rapid command, control, computers, and intelligence in support of 1,200 personnel. Performed deficiency trend analysis and evaluations on all equipment and personnel. Analyzed risk and developed mitigation processes.

Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Managed 5 person cross-functional team providing robust and secure information technology capabilities and ensure employee professional growth. Administered work order system and assigned resources to carry out trouble tickets. Engaged with senior leadership on project status. Coordinated with external agencies to provide training for new employees on health and safety regulations. Acquired new communication technologies and conduct initial testing to ensure product is fit for purpose.

Ghedi, Lombardy, Italy

Oversaw 7 employees and maintained $121 million weapon storage and security system. Administered and safeguarded key documentation including active records management and historical records. Planned, scheduled, and implemented installation and maintenance functions associated with security systems and satellite communications. Controlled, managed, and monitored project milestones from inception to completion. Served as advisor for communications programs. Provided service to end-users for operation, restoration, and configuration of Information and communications systems

Ghedi, Lombardy, Italy

Evaluated employee performance and directed improvements for $9 million in equipment and seven personnel. Performed upgrades and maintenance actions on highly sensitive weapons storage & security system, and strategic satellite communications link.

Various Locations

Operated and maintained $4.2 million in electronic communications equipment and associated test equipment. Installed, maintained, repaired and modified satellite communications terminals. Completed maintenance data collection for repairs and initiate supply requisitions. Utilized schematic drawings, tables, and technical orders to determine repair actions.