As a leader at Peraton, I've guided major initiatives in cybersecurity, system maintenance, and project management. My role involves driving growth, innovating practices, and leading complex projects, contributing significantly to Peraton's industry standing.Key Responsibilities:Cybersecurity Practice Leadership: Transformed the cybersecurity practice by expanding services to include cloud security assessments, incident response exercises, and consulting. This expansion has established us as a leader in cybersecurity solutions.Maintenance and Operations Management: Managed and expanded operations across sectors such as child support enforcement and workforce development, focusing on service optimization and client satisfaction.Enterprise System Modernization Leadership: Led a major system modernization, transitioning from traditional to scaled agile methodologies. This shift improved efficiency and project quality, setting a standard in agile project management.Key Achievements:Agile Implementation: Successfully implemented scaled agile methodology in a major project, improving outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.Growth in Maintenance and Operations: Directed significant growth in maintenance and operations, enhancing service delivery in the public sector.Cybersecurity Practice Expansion: Drove the growth of the cybersecurity practice, increasing customer base and revenue, and expanding service offerings.

Since January 2010, I have been serving as the Vice President of the Northern Local Board of Education in Thornville, Ohio. My tenure of over 14 years is marked by a commitment to enhancing K-12 education in Perry County through collaborative leadership and strategic governance.Key Responsibilities:Educational Policy and Governance: Developed and implemented key educational policies, aligning them with the district's vision for excellence.Collaborative Leadership: Worked with parents, educators, and board members to improve learning outcomes, safety, and student well-being.Committee Involvement: Active in the Ohio School Board Association’s Audit and Student Achievement Committees, contributing insights and oversight.Strategic Planning: Focused on long-term district planning, emphasizing continuous improvement in educational standards.Achievements:Improvement in Education: Led initiatives that significantly improved learning outcomes, maintaining high educational standards and student success.Enhanced Student Safety and Well-Being: Developed programs emphasizing student safety and well-being, creating a supportive learning environment.Reelection and Community Trust: Re-elected for a fourth term in 2021, reflecting community confidence in my leadership in educational governance.Impact on State-Level Education: Influenced state-level educational policies and practices through active committee participation.

In my leadership role, I have been pivotal in transforming and elevating State Medicaid Program services, with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Managing a substantial team, I served as the primary contact for all technology operations aspects of the account.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Program Management: Managed a large-scale State Medicaid Program contract, leading a team of 5 direct reports and 95 team members. Responsibilities included complete oversight of program operations such as build, run, maintain, protect, and data integrity.Financial Management and Budgeting: Developed and managed a multi-million-dollar operating budget, focusing on resource efficiency and cost containment.Operational Excellence: Implemented PMI and ITIL standards to improve service management and operational governance, enhancing program organization and client service.Major Achievements:Enhanced Customer Service: Improved system reliability and reduced service disruptions by actively engaging with clients to implement technology innovations, leading to lower operational costs.Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Developed and executed disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring robust and resilient service delivery.System Improvements for Medicaid Initiatives: Key contributor to significant system modifications supporting Medicaid initiatives, achieved through effective performance management and adherence to milestones.Operational Challenge Resolution: Successfully developed and executed plans to resolve outstanding issues, boosting overall customer satisfaction and service quality.

At AT&T, I played a crucial role in guiding a significant IT outsourcing project within the Application and Hosting Services unit, characterized by deep client engagement and successful project delivery.Key Responsibilities:Client Relationship Management: Managed IT outsourcing for a high-profile client, focusing on building a strong relationship and precisely meeting their IT needs.Project Leadership: Led the entire project lifecycle, ensuring IT solutions were tailored to the client’s objectives.Team Leadership: Oversaw a diverse team of developers, DBAs, project managers, and infrastructure specialists, promoting collaboration and efficiency.Achievements:Effective IT Outsourcing Delivery: Ensured high client satisfaction by aligning IT outsourcing services closely with client goals and attentive management.IT Infrastructure Redesign and Innovation: Worked with the client to adapt and improve their IT infrastructure, demonstrating flexibility and innovation in response to evolving business needs.Governance and Quality Assurance: Established an Executive Governance process to maintain high standards in performance metrics and quality assurance.

In my role at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, I managed large-scale public sector IT projects, aligning technology initiatives with departmental goals and ensuring operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:IT Portfolio Management: Oversaw a diverse range of IT projects, aligning them with strategic agency goals and enhancing public service effectiveness.Strategy and Leadership: Developed and implemented IT strategies to improve project investment decisions, delivery, and customer service.Team and Relationship Management: Led a team of professionals, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Achievements:Project Leadership: Effectively managed a broad IT project portfolio, enhancing service delivery to Ohio residents.Innovative Public Services: Introduced innovative public-facing services, revolutionizing the delivery of essential services in Ohio.Operational Improvements: Executed technology and functional upgrades to boost department efficiency and effectiveness.Fiscal Management: Administered significant project budgets with a focus on fiscal responsibility and maximizing IT investment impacts.

I played a pivotal role in IT project management, delivering key technology solutions for the Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force. My responsibilities included leading Financial ERP system modules for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and managing financial systems for the Air Force Research and Laboratory (AFRL).Key Responsibilities:ERP System Leadership: Managed Financial ERP system modules for DFAS, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.Project Management: Oversaw financial system projects for AFRL from planning to execution.Team Management: Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.Client Relations and Analysis: Collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable project plans.Risk Management: Identified and addressed risks in financial system integrations.Achievements:ERP Implementation: Successfully deployed ERP modules, enhancing DFAS’s financial operations.AFRL System Enhancements: Improved efficiency and accuracy in AFRL's financial processes.Client Satisfaction: Recognized for delivering complex financial projects that exceeded client expectations.Innovation: Championed innovative approaches to financial system management and project methodologies.

As a Medical Services Corps Officer in the U.S. Army, I led and commanded medical units, playing a vital role in supporting Army units globally and ensuring the operational readiness and well-being of our forces.Key Responsibilities:Medical Unit Leadership and Command: Directed medical units in support of U.S. Army missions worldwide.Strategic Planning and Execution: Managed the planning and execution of medical operations, aligning with the goals of supported units.Operational Readiness and Support: Maintained the readiness of medical units to provide high-quality support in various conditions.Achievements:Global Medical Support: Led successful medical support operations in international locations, enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of supported units.Leadership in Diverse Environments: Showed exemplary leadership, guiding medical teams in high-pressure, dynamic situations.Operational Efficiency Improvement: Improved the efficiency and responsiveness of medical support through strategic management.