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Newport News

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Maintained network stability and performance by administering Force Propulsion Plant's Local Area Network to maintain network stability and performance.
• Managed internal site networks, including Active Directory, server and database backups, and server/client administration. Installed, configured, troubleshooted, and maintained PPLAN hardware and software.
• Enforced security policies, monitored for suspicious activity, implemented backup and disaster recovery procedures, and provided user support.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Performed regulatory inspections on 10 aircraft carriers impacting 4000+ personnel operating globally. Mentored and advised senior managers and trained junior managers on reactor control systems to set safe operating.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and representative for the division’s Executive Director providing guidance on all reactor control system operations impacting 10 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers; interfaced seamlessly and.
• Oversaw and monitored technical and administrative processes, daily operations, testing and personnel training for all phases of maintenance and nuclear propulsion plant operations across the Pacific/Atlantic fleet.
• Coordinated and prioritized materials, resources, maintenance, and training resulting in reactor department success and completion of the ship for planned incremental availability 1 month ahead of schedule.
• Identified inefficiencies in planning and operations; implemented new administrative products allowing for more efficient reactor controls maintenance, driving performance modifications on 10 national assets.
• Provided process improvements to senior department leadership rectifying all reactor control system issues with ZERO safety discrepancies.

CVN 76

Lead Sailors in the training, operation, maintenance and testing of all reactor controls spaces and equipment associated with 2 A4W Reactor Plants.

San Diego, California, United States

• Administered and maintained the Force Propulsion Plant's Local Area Network (PPLAN) to promote optimal network stability and security.
• Managed internal site networks, including Active Directory, server and database backups, and server/client administration.
• Provided technical support to PPLAN users, including resolving network problems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and offering user guidance.
• Assisted with a wide range of PPLAN data management tasks, such as sensor data collection, storage, and analysis.
• Accountable for monitoring network activity, executing backup and disaster recovery procedures, and enforcing security policies.

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Bremerton, Washington, United States

• Coordinated with teammates to monitor and maintain the reactor plan aboard the USS John C. Stennis to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Assisted with the maintenance and repair of reactor components, piping, and instrumentation.
• Performed preventative maintenance tasks and conducted tests to verify the functionality of shipboard reactor systems.
• Participated in drills and training for emergency reactor plant situations.
• Leveraged knowledge of reactor operations to troubleshoot malfunctions and support corrective actions.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

• Delivered a comprehensive curriculum on nuclear power plant design, operation, and maintenance principles for officer and enlisted students at the training command.
• Provided in-depth subject matter expertise and mentorship to diverse students.; and administered comprehensive examinations to measure mastery of course materials.
• Provided instructional leadership and guidance to new instructors to foster a collaborative learning environment across the training command.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Led a team of Sailors in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of two General Electric nuclear-pressurized water reactors type PWR A4W/A1G aboard CVN 77.
• Ensured adherence to all technical manuals, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented training for assigned sailors, spanning all aspects of reactor control systems, operation procedures, emergency response protocols, and maintenance practices.
• Supervised the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance for all reactor control spaces and equipment.
• Maintained a deep understanding of reactor physics principles and operational theory.
• Provided technical guidance and expertise on reactor control systems, troubleshooting malfunctions, and implementing corrective actions.

• Led and motivated a 65-person division of Sailors in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of two nuclear reactor plants aboard the USS John C. Stennis.
• Managed the completion of over 100 critical maintenance items for the reactor control systems.
• Developed and implemented effective maintenance schedules and procedures by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
• Directed maintenance teams in the inspection, repair, and refurbishment of reactor control systems to ensure they met stringent performance standards.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Networking And Cybersecurity

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Electronics

Associate Of Science - As, Computer Networking: Cyber Security