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New York, New York, Us

Reno, Nevada, Us

A traditional startup. Nimble. Focused on disrupting the industrial complex. Specialize in software design and development by being agile, intuitive and resourceful. Crushing "formal requirements" by the branch and sequel of "real requirements". Driven at building useful, enduser applications with an eye on aggregate data creation.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Former Commander 29th Combat Aviation Brigade. Qualified and current flight Instructor for the UH60 Blackhawk Helicopter. Commanded at the Detachment, Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels. Attended the US Army’s War College (Fellowship), Intermediate level Education (ILE), Advanced Operations Course (AOC) and Brigade level pre-command course; deployed on three overseas mobilizations (Panama, Operation Joint Guardian; Kosovo, Operations Enduring Freedom; Afghanistan); qualified as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO). Earned two Sikorsky "rescue" awards 2001, 2010.

Sparks, Nv, Us

The lead on all innovation and technological aspects to one of the oldest companies in the US. Built a software development team focused on SecDevOps and product improvement. Was additionally responsible for worldwide Information Technology delivery, improvement and support to International Offices. Reduced IT budget by 40% while improving service delivery.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Selected and participated in a highly competitive 13 month National Security Fellowship program at Harvard University. I conducted detailed research in cyber operations for senior leadership within the Department of Defense.

Us

The agency’s lead on all communications and technical operations. Reported directly to the agency head on specific IT metrics, plans, budget execution and Presidential initiatives. Led the first full, all open-source public website and CMS system by a Government agency. Designed and developed an agency-wide upgrade of network, telecommunications and server infrastructure. Refreshed 85% of the agency's hardware and migrated over 50% of the server infrastructure utilizing VMWare virtualization products. Designed and led the DEVOPS for the agencies main application to a SaaS (Cloud) framework. In addition, was directly accountable to the Office of Management and Budget for reporting on agency FISMA and capital investments. Was the first small agency to provide data elements for data.gov. Sat on the Federal Government CIO Council. Obtained the VCP4 Certification

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for the design, development and deployment of innovative solutions on all new initiatives for the world's most important Chief Executive. Accountable for gathering both specified and implied requirements to ensure the design of technological solutions met user and organization needs simultaneously. Managed the agencies most senior IT administrators and engineers with the mission to enhance data center operational stability and leverage IT solutions seamlessly to the end-user. Required to implement technologies consistent with FISMA provisions. Further responsible for enterprise test and release readiness as well as tier III support to the organization. Obtained the PMP certification

Washington, Dc, Us

Planned, implemented and led the largest transfer of White House and other Presidential component records to the National Archives while maintaining the continuity and stability of a large and complex data enterprise. Required to ensure absolutely no data from one administration transcended to the next and that all electronic records were preserved in a record copy and transmitted to the National Archives Records Administration no later than 12:01 on January 20th 2009.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Worked directly with the US Senate Majority Leader and his senior staff. Focused on Department of Defense appropriations and emerging technology issues. Managed issues pertaining to legislative, policies, products and business practices. Worked on landmark legislation like the 2004 NDAA with Veterans Administration Cuncurent Receipt and the E-Government act of 2006 which drove the new FISMA requirements for Federal agencies. Was required to meet with influential constituents, analyzed specific issues, and developed legislative courses of action to solve problems. Briefed Senator on various issues and made recommendations regarding national policy and legislative initiatives. Obtained an in-depth knowledge of Congressional appropriations and the legislative process. Planned and implemented the first ever US Senate appropriations web application - assisting the management of billions of dollars of Congressional funds.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for round-the-clock operations and stability of extremely large data enterprise extending to 28 locations within the state of Nevada and over 3,000 users; accountable to the CIO for trained and proficient staff of over 14 gained extensive experience planning and coordinating branch staff on all major technological improvements including web development, telephony enhancements, security implementations, and enterprise-wide operating system upgrades; responsible for the development of new technologies and enhancements to existing technologies; additionally required to plan, implement, and exercise an effective budget execution with several large capital accounts. Required to plan and implement IT risk management procedures during concurrent IT operations as well as infrastructure enhancements and executed budget expenditures to enable system stability. Planned and implemented an intranet that tightly integrated with LDAP and IPTel enterprises as well as other legacy databases.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Managed the 24 hours / 7days a week operational environment of a large, fast paced data network operations center; advised the CIO on new technologies and enhancements to existing systems; was required to provide status reports and solutions to the senior management on quality of service and network infrastructure problems; gained a deep understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, remote access, network telephony, as well as network troubleshooting and best practices; became intimately familiar with network and client operating systems including Windows, Windows AD, and HP OpenView NMS; obtained the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I) and Microsoft Certified Professional for Exchange (MCP) certifications.

National Security Fellow, National Security

Masters Of Business, Leadership

Certificate, Senior Executive Leadership

Education record

Education record

Instruction

Army Aviation Safety Officer Qualification, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis

Army Aviation

Bs, Biology

Certificate, Chief Information Officer

Masters Of Leadrship, Business Leadership