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DoD / DAF Strategic Advisor | Federal 100 Award WinnerLeading Digital Transformation and InnovationWith 20 years of technical program leadership experience in the United States Air Force, I am an advocate for data-driven decision making, innovation and user-centric design. Previously, I served as the Director of Data Capabilities at the Department of Air Force Chief Data Office, where I helped secure $282M for the DAF's first data layer; orchestrated agreement on the DAF's logistics data strategy; designed and led the DAF's first data investment review across Big Data platforms consulting with senior leaders on the strategic way ahead for data across the Air Force Enterprise; and I oversaw enterprise data analytic use cases. I was honored with the 2022 Federal 100 Award, recognizing my role in federal IT.Much of my career has been working with or for Air Force Material Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and Air Force Sustainment Center. I also have 7+ years in DC working Acquisition, Congressional and Data and 13+ years leveraging CPI at the Black Belt level.
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Director Of Federal Strategy And SolutionsStardogUnited States -
Head Of Dod & Federal PartnershipsDatalogz Jun 2024 - PresentNew York City, Us -
Dod & FederalThatdot Aug 2024 - PresentPortland, Oregon, Us -
FounderTrack-Record.Co Jun 2024 - Present -
Deputy Commander, 72Nd Mission Support GroupUnited States Department Of The Air Force Jun 2022 - Jun 2024Washington, D.C., UsLeading a 1600-member organization responsible for security, logistics, and force support of Tinker AFB and the 27k member workforce, to include support to a total of 90k military families and retirees. • Lead innovations, benchmarking, & CPIs, implementing advertising-based sales business development model to create new income streams to support base support activities for airmen and their families. • Lead for Digital Air Base Wing Transformation for creative development acting as a digital innovation consultant to bring IT solutions to Air Base Wing Commander utilizing ML/AI to predict wait-times at gate to save $5-7M per year in lost production time, working with Secretary of Transportation and his Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) team.• Secured $45M via Under Secretary of the Air Force for Child Development Center replacement. • Revamped Bowling Center Sales to bring back into the black, despite $15/hour minimum wage increase for all Federal employees.• Working with MidWest City Manager, Mayor, Chamber of Commerce, etc. on securing $$s for local YMCA renovation to provide further support activities for community and military families. -
Director Of Data Capabilites At Department Of Air Force Chief Data OfficeUnited States Air Force Jun 2020 - Jun 2022Randolph Afb, Tx, Us• 12 Direct team members / Impact to 473k Airmen & Civilians• Secured $282M in HQ budget for DAF's first data layer (DAF Data Fabric) by leading SECAF’s enterprise data investment review and unifying support of CSAF, CIO, CDO, CSO, CAO & USSF through glass-doors executive coordination resulting in initial DAF enterprise configuration control.• Led DAF's 1st ever data investment review consisting of a technical, future requirements, and budget review teams across all Major Commands, reviewing 13 enterprise data solutions and $100+ million in data & IT investments resulting in identification of 6 big data platforms.• Collaborated agreement between C-Suite CIO, CDO, and A4 3-Star Director on way ahead for DAF's logistics data resulting in clear HAF direction for the DAF’s enterprise data-layer logistics domain.- Oversaw Department of Air Force Data Use Case team, Air Force Enterprise Data Budget team, and Data & AI Congressional team- Secured $282M for Department of the Air Force (USAF & USSF) first data layer (DAF Data Fabric); securing support of CSAF, CIO, CTIO, CDO, CSO & CAO and driving DAF enterprise towards configuration control- Orchestrated agreement between CIO, CDO, and A4 3-Star on way ahead for DAF's logistics data- Designed, led, and out-briefed DAF's first ever data investment review directed by the Secretary of the Air Force reviewing 13 enterprise data solutions and hundreds of millions in planned investments -
Deputy Director Of Strategy (Cdo)Air Force Chief Data Office Jun 2019 - Jun 2020- First Active Duty officer in stand-up of new Department of Air Force Headquarters Chief Data Office, drafting first ever Mission Directives and DAF Policy Docs- Orchestrated one of first DAF Data Summits with participation from Office of Secretary of Defense, Army, and Navy
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Director Of Kc-10 Operations (Senior Program Manager)Usaf - Program Executive Office For Aerial Refueling Tankers Jul 2017 - Jun 2019• Led 44-member team of program managers, engineers, logisticians and trainers, overseeing FAA-certified modifications & sustainment for 59 KC-10 aircraft fleet with a $424M budget per year. • Negotiated international primary station of repair change for $1B engine maintenance contract & depot overhaul for 204 KC-10 engines resulting in higher quality repairs as seen in improved exhaust gas temperatures (EGT).• Employed analytic skills to resolve fleet-wide CSAF level slide-raft evacuation issue to restore full mission effectiveness & FAA certification restoring fleet from 50% failures and flight limitations to full operational capability.
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Director Of Logistics - Kc-135 FleetUsaf Program Executive Office For Aerial Refueling Tankers, Sep 2015 - Jun 2017• Led 38 personnel & managed $762M per year in depot overhauls executing the programmed depot maintenance plan for the USAF's 396 KC-135 tanker fleet to provide quick response to 33 customer field units across 5 Major Commands.• Reached record depot throughput levels for KC-135s. Increased capability from 69 to 76 aircraft yearly even faced with aging aircraft requiring 40k hour overhauls per aircraft.
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Lead Air Force Rdt&E Budget Programmer & Congressional LiaisonSaf/Aqxr Corporate Dec 2013 - Aug 2015• Created AF messaging for AF Executive C-Suite leaders on $40B in technology acquisitions for interaction w/ Congress; synchronized messaging for budget coordination on all AF major modernization programs providing an integrated investment message during sequestration (Budget Control Act). • Oversaw $12.3B AF efficiency & transparency reporting as primary AF lead with OSD to Congress.
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Contract Quality Oversight For Special Forces CampsDcma Afghanistan Apr 2013 - Nov 2013- DCMA quality lead, managed 6 mbr contracting rep team across 7 sites for $72M services during OEF- Provided base support services to Special Forces camps across the Kandahar region
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National Capital Region Operating Location ChiefAftac Sep 2011 - Nov 2012Liaison to Air Staff, Joint Staff, OSD, etc. on Nuclear Treaty Monitoring
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Director For Lean/Six Sigma & Lessons LearnedAir Force Technical Applications Center May 2010 - Jun 2011- Established and led Lean/Six Sigma Program and Lessons Learned Program for the Center- Developed metrics-based strategic plan with tactical alignment and flexibility
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Engineering Process DevelopmentAftac Jun 2008 - May 2010- Development of engineering and logistic processes for In-house design and development of small-scale seismic systems- Implemented IBM's Maximo Maintenance Resource Planning system for global seismic maintenance and repair coordination
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F-16 & F-22 Project Manager For Joint Mission Planning Software ProgramUsaf - Electronic Systems Center Jun 2006 - Jun 2008• Managed cost, schedule, and performance priorities utilizing risk management for a $50M+ USAF & European Partner Air Forces mission planning software system, translating Air Combat Command user requirements into the next generation mission planning software.• Led Acquisition Category 1D Mission Planning Software team of engineers, software developers, and testers for OSD approval of F-16 mission planning development, testing & fielding: lead $12M project gained acceptance for larger $300M portfolio.
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Computer EngineerAir Force Research Laboratory Jun 2004 - Jun 2006Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh, Us• Coded analog to digital data collection and hardware control software programs for material research in support of new substrate growth methodologies for GaN, GaAs, & AlN • Coachable. Worked with Army Senior Leader to create a National Fellows Forum bringing together Senior military officers from Tufts and Harvard Universities to mentor 40+ junior officers
Ron Synakowski Education Details
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Syracuse UniversityComputer Engineering -
Webster UniversityGeneral -
Defense Acquisition University
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Ron Synakowski's current role is Director of Federal Strategy and Solutions.
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Ron Synakowski attended Syracuse University, Webster University, Defense Acquisition University.
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