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San Antonio, Texas, US

Currently managing ongoing operations in areas such as penetration testing, security auditing, and training as well as developing strategic business partnerships.

Reston, VA, US

• Identified, researched, and evaluated current and emerging technologies associated with military and other security operations including telecommunications, computer software, collection tools, simulation software, and.
• Conducted requirements and performance analysis on multiple, advanced technologies including capabilities analysis, system interoperability, and conceptual use including modification and improvement relating to.
• Supported the research and analytical development of white papers, test and evaluation assessments, employment recommendations and development proposals.
• Utilized technical tools to support program requirements including online portals, software tools, and other technical resources.

Global, US

• Integrated ArmA gaming software into military training exercises and provided periods of instruction using Virtual Battlespace (VBS) simulations.
• Analyzed unit performance during gaming environment exercises and provided subject matter expertise for military doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, tactical planning, and strategic operations using the After.
• Conducted outreach with partner organizations to enhance VBS quality and interoperability
• Trained units preparing for deployment on IED-defeat skills to ensure combat readiness
• Developed scenarios and modifications to VBS to support unit identified training objectives
• Collaborated with military units to capture and virtualize real world scenarios.

Washington, DC, US

• Documented, compiled, and analyzed ground intelligence TTPs from throughout the MCISRE in garrison and deployed operations.
• Created ground intelligence TTPs and operational architectures of varying warfare models for all Marine echelons.
• Conducted gap-analysis of TTPs and mission architectures to brief senior leaders on recommended models.
• Conducted ground TTP outreach with partner nations and sister services to expand breadth of MCISRE TTP quality and interoperability within a coalition framework.
• Conducted outreach with partner nations and sister services to increase MCISRE TTP quality and interoperability.
• Evaluated effectiveness of training plans for preparing intelligence analysts for deployment.

Washington, DC, US

• Provided periods of instruction, proficiency assessments, and exercise support spanning three regiments, eight battalions, 26 junior Intelligence Analysts, and 47 senior Intelligence Officer/Chief students.
• Subject matter expert for instructional design relating to conducting company and tactical level intelligence analysis.
• Developed training aids, student guides, and instructor reference materials to meet local/remote training requirements.
• Implemented intelligence and operations integration curriculum utilizing the USMC’s Systems Approach to Training.
• Assisted in the drafting of the intelligence section of a battalion tactical standard operating procedure publication to be used Marine Corps wide.

Washington, DC, US

• Participated in a mobile training teams to provide intelligence training for fleet Marine forces.
• Developed social science-based methods of intelligence analysis for military operations to include: elite analysis, organizational & underground network analysis, economic and fiscal analysis, and threat finance.

Washington, DC, US

• Developed lethal/non-lethal target packages and tracked HVI’s/HVT’s utilizing various intelligence disciplines and cross-service capabilities.
• Produced collections plans and interfaced with assets for counter-narcotic and detainee operations.
• Conducted human terrain mapping and social network analysis to support Counter-Intelligence/HUMINT efforts.
• Supervised counter-terrorism missions through debriefings, UAV’s, forensics, SIGINT, site exploitation and biometric data.
• Created and maintained a large scale electronic intelligence database allowing for more effective analysis and easier dissemination to all levels.

Washington, DC, US

• Developed products in support of Coalition Forces operating within the Horn of Africa and Latin America.

• Created content for and maintained business’s storefront website.
• Consulted with business owners and associates on effective web marketing which significantly increased patronage.
• Led the design, development, and implementation of a newsletter system received by over 650 customers per month.
• Managed daily updates, blog entries, photographs, system upgrades and customer correspondence.

Program For Leadership Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology