• Provides engineering perspective and guidance to program management• Evaluates the development of portable (rapidly deployable) doppler weather radar systems• Research and analyze technology trends that could improve products used by U.S. Air Force • Provides engineering feedback on adherence to technology-related laws, standards, and guidance

Strategic leader guiding companies to sustainable information technology security based on business needs and return on investment. Leads companies through MSP selection and 3rd-party vendor assessments based on industry-required compliance structures. Well versed in ISO 9001, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, -82 (industrial controls), -161, -171, and CMMC requirements.

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Reviews federally-funded, university-developed courses on cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, and cyber threats. Provides feedback to course development organizations and makes suggestions to improve course delivery, specifically towards identifying areas to make material more meaningful to a wider audience.

Responsible for the long-range direction of the Garrett Group’s technology operations and commercial cybersecurity business. A proven leader with a record of managing multiple departments and complex projects. Enjoys leading information technology professionals and guiding strategic initiatives to solve business challenges.

• Provided subject matter expertise on design, integration, documentation, and training of U. S. Strategic Command efforts• Conducted full life-cycle analysis of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) requirements, activities, and design• Performed research on NC2 and NC3 systems to determine “current state” and assist in verifying existing documentation• Developed analysis and reporting capabilities; monitored performance and quality control plans to identify improvements• Used qualitative and quantitative methods to provide in-depth analysis of data source security and generate reports• Examined models to depict trends in customer database and identify specific data needs for analysis projects• Reviewed architecture designs for potential security vulnerabilities and gave suggestions to customer on how to mitigate

Focused on enhancing technical skills to defend Industrial Control System (ICS) networks from cyber risks. Worked with the degree program’s Chair on the cybersecurity aspects of control system devices from Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Schneider Electronics. Researched best tools to capture and analyze cloud-based threat-data on federal hybrid-cloud networks; studied non-traditional IT, industrial control system (ICS) devices; authored and presented reports on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SNMP vulnerabilities.The Master's in Cybersecurity program at UNO is maintained by the Nebraska University Center for Information Assurance (NUCIA). In 2017, the National Security Agency (NSA) announced NUCIA as being only the 16th Academic Center of Excellence for Cyber Operations in the country. The staff at NUCIA includes terminal degreed information security experts with the experience, expertise, and industry background to provide a strong program.

• Member of senior management team; reported to Executive Director; Led the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of all Test & Development Environment (TDE) projects and communicated plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders; consulted with customers on NERC/FERC security-related compliance• Engaged customers to obtain all necessary information to complete the audit, design, construction, commission, and operational processes; drafted detailed reports and recommendations, and ensured complete customer understanding • Applied engineering principles and techniques; conducted R&D on emerging methods of protecting cyber-physical systems

• Technical consultant reporting to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of United States Strategic Command• Responsible for integrating cybersecurity into Facility-Related Control Systems and establishing the risk/vulnerability matrix within the common Risk Management Framework (RMF) for a new 912,000 sq. ft. Command and Control Facility• Referenced the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-06, NIST, and DoD requirements to develop ways to cyber-secure the various control systems: electrical control, generator fuel, lighting control, fire alarm, and building management systems • Developed the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for six (6) different platform enclaves within the Facility-Related Control Systems, and provided recommendations to executive leadership on operational cybersecurity issues• Provided cybersecurity advice to primary stakeholders on developing, integrating testing, and transitioning to new facility• Applied guidance from NIST documents, and consulted with experts from industry and academia to secure industrial controls

• Senior manager of 10 offices with 180 people; controlled office assignments & travel. Reviewed all annual evaluations. • Balanced sections to meet global missions; interfaced with senior leadership daily to help drive change initiatives.• Responsible to recruit, develop, and mentor a top-notch team capable of supporting current and future operations.• Inspired team using full-spectrum leadership skills: oversaw offices for scheduling, training, mobilization, flight management, recognition, certification, and HR of 170 aviators supporting world-wide airborne operations. • Built relationships with all levels of employees, management, and community leaders; diverse network helped to compare, contrast, and prioritize among alternative approaches to meet the organization’s operational objectives.

• Supervised four sections with a total of 41 people; balanced authorized positions with available personnel.• Project manager for IT hardware, policy, and functional projects; collaborated with various Air Force organizations.• Advised the Group staff on health and welfare. Facilitated the effective employment of assigned personnel.• Ensured proper security authorizations for 54-person Operations Group staff in charge of 2,500 personnel.

• Managed security programs for various orgs: small teams to 200-person sections, and 90-person executive group.• Business continuity & recovery: coordinate with inter- and intra-company organizations to clear security incidence.• Use Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to monitor and control issuance of restricted area badges.• Administered and tracked security training; Scheduled investigations to maintain cleared workforce.

• Assisted the superintendent in overseeing 1,200 enlisted Airmen by managing Operations Group allocations for wing tasks, exercises and real world contingencies. POC for facility incident response & disaster response exercises.• Managed administrative projects; coordinated with multiple levels of executive-level leadership up to Air Force HQ.• Kept executive leadership informed and on-time; filled-in for Superintendent as needed.

• Provided Information Security and IT support to executive staff of the largest Operations Group in the US Air Force.• Ensured compliance with Personal Privacy, Records Management, and HIPAA requirements on 2 classification levels.• Used industry tools to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information resources.• Led refresh of outdated video conferencing room; allowed secure meetings with global partners across 3 continents.

• Worked with other team leaders during re-organization of a 150-person squadron; no gap in global support.• Led a 30-person team composed of two Air Force career-fields, encompassing nine specialties.• One of four teams assigned to support the National Airborne Operations Center; provided persistent airborne communications in case of natural disasters or attacks on ground-based command centers.• Facilitated uninterrupted military command and control to the Secretary of Defense and the President.

• Senior leader entrenched with Department of Defense industry partners; provided system expertise and feedback.• Guided development of mission systems; ensured integration into enterprise-wide information security architecture.• Provided government oversight of $350M+ in modification contracts on multiple & varied aircraft platforms.• Inspected contractor deliverables (CDRLs) including Technical Volume Proposals, Interface Control Documents, Lifecycle Management Plans, Integrated Master Plans/Schedules, & System Engineering reports.• Led teams of up to 15 people as senior flight test director for test events for 20+ specially modified aircraft.

• Project manager for systems upgrades on six different aircraft platforms, including three for international customers through the Department of State. Managed multiple, complex projects that involved various customers and goals.• Provided subject matter expertise during technical evaluation of contractor-support and system upgrade proposals.• Performed site inspections at facilities for five defense contractors at seven locations in Texas, Utah and Colorado.• Ensured quality assurance (QA/QC) compliance in all phases of production and software development life cycles.• Reviewed technical manuals and flight-test acceptance procedures for specialized electronic & network equipment.• Flight Test Director: evaluated performance of network/computer system upgrades from multiple vendors.

Trained students how to correctly complete pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operational checklists on aircraft electronic systems. Developed, proofread, and validated detailed training plans and courseware on over 1000 training tasks with minimal resources on a rapidly changing platform.

Operated and maintained specialized computers via local and networked-booted software. Monitored and maintained network quality (fiber, coax, & Cat-5+). Skilled in the use of portable and integrated Radio Frequency (RF) test equipment to ensure communications systems operated within engineering specifications. Monitored system status during flight. Ran maintenance scripts and patched software as required.

Performed diagnostics and repaired electronic counter-measures pods designed to protect fighter pilots from enemy radar-guided weapons. Used various test equipment to trouble-shoot, and reprogramed electronics as needed to provide optimal performance.