Robert Houck Email & Phone Number

United States

Augusta, Ga

Oversaw the analysis of terabytes of data from global sources to identify and report data gaps, validate security measures, identify poor security practices, and hunt adversaries.Architected and implemented scalable and dynamic analytic solutions enabling quick identification of indicators of compromise from text fields.Developed and lead a three month skill up program for cyber security analysts increasing analyst capabilities and enabling better tool integration.Played… Show more Oversaw the analysis of terabytes of data from global sources to identify and report data gaps, validate security measures, identify poor security practices, and hunt adversaries.Architected and implemented scalable and dynamic analytic solutions enabling quick identification of indicators of compromise from text fields.Developed and lead a three month skill up program for cyber security analysts increasing analyst capabilities and enabling better tool integration.Played a key role in shaping the future of Army's cloud security operations and Analytic Support Officer training through working groups, engaging key leaders, and providing critiques to processes and procedures. Show less

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Standardizing training for HUNT, intelligence, and cloud personnel building initial and progressive training paths for all skill levels.Developing data lake capabilities for multi-platform cyber security operations.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Conducted cyber training on Linux, networking, exploitation, threat methodologies, and cyber threat intelligence analysis for internal and external customers.Modified machine learning inference pipelines for the AWS environment utilizing a modular approach enabling cross platform usage.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Provided cyber instruction and training on Linux, networking, exploitation, and tradecraft. Created custom training material to include slides, quizzes, hands-on labs, and instructor guides.

San Antonio, Tx

Developed and executed data manipulation attacks against multiple embedded systems to include LIDAR, RADAR, and Ultrasonic sensors. This was accomplished by researching previously reported attacks, emulating them, and devising new attacks. Exploited the embedded servers and performed man-in-the-middle/replay attacks against transmitted data. Documented the test plan, results, and generated summaries for the final product presented to the customer.Conducted integration testing for new… Show more Developed and executed data manipulation attacks against multiple embedded systems to include LIDAR, RADAR, and Ultrasonic sensors. This was accomplished by researching previously reported attacks, emulating them, and devising new attacks. Exploited the embedded servers and performed man-in-the-middle/replay attacks against transmitted data. Documented the test plan, results, and generated summaries for the final product presented to the customer.Conducted integration testing for new features added to standard verification software provided to the U.S. Army. Documented and recreated issues found and provided detailed reports to developers for efficient handling of the issues. Worked with developers to identify network or system issues that were not program related.Developed an import/export module increasing functionality of a network management software. Imported and exported XML documents to a persistent database with no XSD comparability. Developed a dynamic system through C#'s Reflection framework to meet the high complexity of the XML schema. Show less

Fort Sam Huston, Tx

Liaised between Army North G2 and Army South G2. Facilitated the exchange of ideas and intelligence enabling greater situational awareness of trans-regional issues that affect both commands. Coordinated VIP meetings to each organization increasing cooperation, sharing of ideas, and increased understanding of individual missions. Identified areas to enable greater efficiency in one organization while identifying efficient processes in the other as possible replacements.Provided detailed… Show more Liaised between Army North G2 and Army South G2. Facilitated the exchange of ideas and intelligence enabling greater situational awareness of trans-regional issues that affect both commands. Coordinated VIP meetings to each organization increasing cooperation, sharing of ideas, and increased understanding of individual missions. Identified areas to enable greater efficiency in one organization while identifying efficient processes in the other as possible replacements.Provided detailed research and development support to counter drug and counter narcotic teams. Conducted in-depth analysis of target personas combining HUMINT, SIGINT and GEOINT to develop robust targets enabling collection from multiple approaches. Advised junior analysts on tried and tested methodologies while identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Provided alternative methods for analysis and data mining to cover the weaknesses.Participated in meeting, planning, and administrative actions for a detachment of over 40 people. Worked with the commander and senior leaders to ensure employees were properly taken care of and that policies and procedures were correctly followed. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Lead software tester for satellite component. Responsible for ensuring testing scripts covered all requirements provided by customer and were robust to prevent failure, a costly affair for space travel. Reengineered provided test suite to reduce redundancy, increase readability, and enable an easier transition to the maintenance phase of production.Managed a research and development project with an outside company. Lead the development of the research plan incorporating input from… Show more Lead software tester for satellite component. Responsible for ensuring testing scripts covered all requirements provided by customer and were robust to prevent failure, a costly affair for space travel. Reengineered provided test suite to reduce redundancy, increase readability, and enable an easier transition to the maintenance phase of production.Managed a research and development project with an outside company. Lead the development of the research plan incorporating input from experienced scientists and analysts to provide an expected time frame for the project. Calculated the proposed cost estimate based on the research plan identifying required funding goals. Efficiently used personnel expertise and limited resources to conduct preliminary testing. Worked with senior managers and scientists in opening internal and external funding opportunities. Made the call to cut the project when required funding could not be roused.Drove production of a risk assessment tool prototype for a major industry. Wrote initial prototype code to enable basic testing of ideas when team was paralyzed by uncertainty of continuation. Participated in brainstorming sessions to iron out algorithm concepts, data input expectations, and designing useful output. Customers were impressed with the prototype and requested further development.Provided standards validation feedback enabling changes to the standard making it viable upon release. Developed test plans to test standard compliance of software and hardware. Conducted test plans and provided feedback used to enable needed changes to the proposed standard. Participated in discussion of the standard wording to ensure proper intent of the standard was implied. Implemented open source solutions for automated testing of user experience. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

Lead a squad of SIGINT analysts to ensure they are trained and ready to deploy in support of U.S. interests.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for devising a test plan for custom hardware and software. Conducted software testing on both 32 and 64-bit versions of proprietary software designed for video and audio capture. Ensured 24 hour testing cycles were devised and implemented. Analyzed test results reporting over 50 software issues and identifying potential features for customers.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Provided customer support to USSOUTHCOM as a representative of NSA. Took in customer requirements while streamlining wording, ensuring intent, and validating ability to meet requirements. Educated customers on available intelligence products and capabilities allowing better use of NSA assets for customers. Continued to be educated on upcoming products and capabilities to assist in planning of the future use. Used expertise to review and enhance briefings for senior leadership. Coordinated with… Show more Provided customer support to USSOUTHCOM as a representative of NSA. Took in customer requirements while streamlining wording, ensuring intent, and validating ability to meet requirements. Educated customers on available intelligence products and capabilities allowing better use of NSA assets for customers. Continued to be educated on upcoming products and capabilities to assist in planning of the future use. Used expertise to review and enhance briefings for senior leadership. Coordinated with multiple government agencies to ensure better use of limited resources and increasing productivity. Organized airborne and overhead assets in support of ground and sea operations increasing the success rate of missions. Proposed targets to DHS No Fly lists, DEA operations, and for INTERPOL warrants. Show less

Fort Bragg, Nc

Senior technical adviser for SIGINT to a brigade element consisting of over 1,800 soldiers. Oversaw a team of over 10 individual in 3, sometimes 4, locations in a war zone with limited communications and alternating schedules. Provided command with timely and actionable fused intelligence resulting in operation changes, often saving lives. Responsible for research, integration, and execution of kinetic operations and report writing. Ensured remote locations were properly manned, equipped, and… Show more Senior technical adviser for SIGINT to a brigade element consisting of over 1,800 soldiers. Oversaw a team of over 10 individual in 3, sometimes 4, locations in a war zone with limited communications and alternating schedules. Provided command with timely and actionable fused intelligence resulting in operation changes, often saving lives. Responsible for research, integration, and execution of kinetic operations and report writing. Ensured remote locations were properly manned, equipped, and mission capable despite volatile and hazardous work environment. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Provided Indications and Warnings (I&W) for politically volatile geographic regions. Analyzed hundreds of reports from two geographically diverse regions. Wrote daily reports on target activities including predictive analysis on intended outcomes using historic data and current events in the analysis. Lead a squad of over 10 individuals in drafting serialized reporting on target region. Provided vast historical evidence for pattern generation and backing of predictive analysis. Dynamically… Show more Provided Indications and Warnings (I&W) for politically volatile geographic regions. Analyzed hundreds of reports from two geographically diverse regions. Wrote daily reports on target activities including predictive analysis on intended outcomes using historic data and current events in the analysis. Lead a squad of over 10 individuals in drafting serialized reporting on target region. Provided vast historical evidence for pattern generation and backing of predictive analysis. Dynamically directed multiple collectors to enable efficient reporting of near real time events. Show less

Korea

Focal point for SIGINT analytics for target area. Responded to information requests from senior leadership in thorough and timely manner. Provided daily reports to theater level elements enabling informed operational changes as needed. Produced daily requirements for assets in theater to focus limited resources for greatest impact.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science, 3.2

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Student Veterans Association Concentrations in Software Engineering and Computer Security.

Associates, Intelligence Studies With A Focus On Sigint, 4.0