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England

Analyze Russian doctrine and strategy, including escalation control and threat perceptions. Assess Russian reactions to US and allied operations, activities, and investments (OAIs), provide intelligence inputs to Joint Operations (J3) and Joint Plans (J5) staff to include supporting development of planning documents such as the Theater Campaign Order.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, United States

Entrusted to stand up a new team analyzing US actions through the lens of the region, provided intelligence insights directly into joint operations and planning teams including intel support to messaging. Key achievements include changing the timing and location of US operations, activities, and investments to maximize benefits while minimizing risks. Participated in Pacific Sentry exercise.The first defense economist at INDO-PACIFIC command. As an all-source intelligence analyst with an economic focus, I examined trends that include Chinese economic influence, defense budgets, sanctions, and economic contributions to unrest.During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I volunteered on the Russia crisis team to keep senior leaders informed of tactical developments.

United Kingdom

Leveraged my experience as an intelligence officer, mentor, and public speaker, I educated defense analysts from the U.S. and Europe in analytic skills and foreign area expertise. In the process I traveled extensively and communicate across cultures. Courses taught included: • Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis: An introduction into logic, biases, and techniques to improve the quality of thinking• Executive Writing: Concise writing to maximize decision advantage for senior leaders• Executive Briefing: How to structure and deliver effective briefings• Regional Studies classes: A review of historical context and the current political, economic, and military situations in Russia and Eastern Europe.• Introduction to Great Power Competition: An overview of Russian and Chinese goals and strategies for competing with America.

England

Branch Chief – European Command (01/2014 – 06/2017)RAF Molesworth, UK• Grew 3 analysts into a 15 person branch with annual production of 460 intelligence reports. Oversaw two direct report team chiefs and their subordinates. Prioritized and managed multiple simultaneous projects, enforced quality standards, led coordination with partners, set and enforced timelines, and was the primary customer point of contact. • Created new collection requirements and intelligence products to support operational planning • Increased production over 500% in two years and became a recognized center of expertise in the community while supporting strategic intelligence plans that directed agency wide resources and priorities• Supported two Command-wide military exercises• Shift lead for the Ukraine Crisis Team following Russia’s 2014 seizure of Crimea, overseeing 5 analysts producing daily intelligence reports to the National Security Council, Combatant Commander, and senior leaders in the Pentagon.Defense Economist – European Command (03/2012 – 01/2014)RAF Molesworth, UK• Lead economic analyst informing the command on security implications of economic developments including the effectiveness of sanctions, defense budgets, oil prices, and second order effects of macro-economic trends.Analyst – Technology and Long-Range Assessments Division (8/2007 – 3/2012)• Identified long-term threats and opportunities in the economic, energy, and environmental domains . Applied analytic methodologies including: Alternative futures; Scenarios; Backcasting; Indicators & Warning • Final products included written reports and briefings for senior leaders across the U.S. Federal government including the offices of: Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, National Security Council, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Combatant Commands• Represented DIA and military intelligence services on a National Intelligence Estimate, briefed key findings to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

Washington D.C.

Supported Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies pursuing initiatives with long term consequences ranging from cultural change, positioning new products for market, joint ventures, and innovation investments.• Advised a top Aerospace and Defense client seeking to bring a developmental directed energy weapon to market. Conducted voice-of-the-customer, market segmentation, and research & development prioritization assessments to identify target offerings.• Supported a top 5 global defense contractor in analysing a potential joint venture and market entry points in the homeland security sector. Conducted market segmentation analysis and competitive intelligence on anticipated global competitors.• Oversaw a budget of $1 million and staff of 4 to support the DIA’s Innovation Lab in soliciting and implementing new ideas from the workforce.• Managed a team of 5 with a $500,000 budget to update the FBI’s threat assessment. • Guided investments in technological innovation within the Office of Naval Research.

Arlington, Va

Provided qualitative and quantitative analytic support to Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security customers planning multi-billion dollar investments.• Utilized an alternative futures methodology to develop requirements for the future aircraft carrier that guided capability development by the Navy.• Drafted long-term DOD Planning Scenarios that shaped development of the joint force.• Supported the Department of Homeland Security in examining the Threat Advisory System for potential unintended consequences of changes to the terrorist alert level.

Master'S Of Business Administration - Emba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ma, National Security

I specialized in U.S. national security and excelled at Net Assessment and Strategy Planning

Ba, Political Science, Economics, History

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association - Speaker

Master Of Arts - Ma, National Security Policy Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, National Security Policy Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, National Security Policy Studies