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Huntsville, AL, US

Houston, Texas, US

• Professional leader in Systems Engineering reviewing Statement of Work, Performance Specifications, developing and verifying requirements in support of an operable system capable of meeting government client objectives.
• Developed testing objectives and criteria to address Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes for a $340M advanced radar system.
• Through ongoing analysis and review, decomposed over 18 separate test events into five holistic scenarios resulting in a six-month schedule gain and increased efficiency.
• Supports the preparation and administration of contracts and contract deliverables.
• Provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance and Systems Engineering and Integration to US Government client.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Led a 290-person military intelligence unit executing operational planning, administrative, security, maintenance, and logistical support to personnel and operations in the Republic of Korea, Hawaii, the Philippines.
• Managed an annual budget over $688k and maintained over $57 million in equipment and supplies with 100% accountability verified through routine audits.
• Created and implemented training programs that improved maintenance readiness rates from 84% to 99%.
• Managed a professional staff of over 28 personnel to enable swift identification of issues and provide agile solutions.
• Improved personnel onboarding process to reduce lag time from 15 to seven days and increased job role proficiency.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Led a 70-person, multi-national and inter-agency analytical team in a fast-paced, strategic, special operations organization to collect, analyze, and disseminate finished intelligence products to strategic customers.
• Authored and published over 200 analytical publications informing 70 senior directors and other strategic customers across Afghanistan and the national intelligence community.
• Developed future requirements and provided intelligence support to six geographically dispersed organizations reducing overall personnel requirements by 20% while maintaining current level of intelligence production.
• Informed executive-level leaders on current and future trends and provided recommendations to capitalize on current successes.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Managed day-to-day operations for a 50-person team executing network operations for US Combatant Commands and Army Cyber Command. Managed mission reports to the National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command. Led.
• Managed procurement of $300,000 of IT equipment and infrastructure and 2,000 square feet of workspace to enabled world-wide cyber operations.
• Led transfer of tasks, responsibilities, and reporting requirements to newly founded headquarters element; enabled establishment of the Army’s operational cyber component division within 3 months of inception, 3 months.
• Created and implemented certification process standards to focus and improve training; reduced training time by 25% while improving unique cyber capabilities by 30%.
• Led execution of 12 cyber operations; enabled success and continued Army dominance in cyberspace missions.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Conducted administrative, training, legal, supply, and logistical support for 120-person cyber unit. Accounted for $300,000 in assets. Managed and mitigated risk; managed $230,000 annual budget.
• Set conditions for the successful activation of the unit and subordinate directorates; tripled the size and proficiency of the organization 3 months ahead of schedule.
• Developed and led the reception and integration program; reduced time to enter National Security Agency facilities by 66%.
• Created over 12 standard operating procedures for over 120 cyber professionals to ensure consistency and quality control in operations.
• Developed and instituted a quarterly training plan for over 150 personnel; maximized military training and minimized precious time away from cyber operations.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Led a 50-person team supporting and enabling the intelligence requirements for Special Operations, Counter-Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare, and capabilities development in a dynamic, high-paced, and sometimes austere.
• Purchased and maintained over $6 million in equipment without incident or loss; validated by regular auditing.
• Supervised highly complex scenario development for 5 Unconventional Warfare training exercises spanning the United States; trained over 500 personnel increasing proficiency by 33%.
• Managed the clandestine and covert mobility, support, and protection options for a globally focused Special Operations unit; enabled unit to be operationally effective two months ahead of schedule.
• Planned six STOs to deliver unconventional solutions to operational leaders resulting in strategic needs being met and surpassed.
• Deployed five times to the Middle East; increased operational understanding and intelligence capabilities ten-fold over a six-year period.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Resourced and led an interactive display of the newest technology to executive leaders resulting in a 50% increase in operational efficiency and collection results.
• Developed the initial doctrine and combat standard operating procedures for the Army’s newest intelligence collection platforms; successful implementation raised capability to support battalion combat operations by 25%.
• Designed and managed execution of training on upgraded intelligence systems; certified 20-Soldier team within 90 days of fielding new asset; enabled 100% operational readiness for combat missions.
• Maintained accountability of 24 items valued in excess of $11 million without incident or loss.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Business, Supply Chain Management And Logistics

Certificate, Project Management Professional

Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government