Transitioning US Air Force Veteran with Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance. Proven expertise leading IT operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise programs strengthening infrastructure security for high-profile government architecture and information systems. Inspires cross-functional IT, cyber, and network operations teams to achieve high productivity in maintaining classified communication platforms while optimizing system performance, sustainability, and scalability.EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science (BS) in CybersecurityAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Systems ManagementCompTIA Security+ (Sec+)CompTIA Security Analyst (CySA+) TrainingCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) TrainingCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Project Management CourseworkHIGHLIGHTS•Supervised 2 direct reports and 64-person cross-functional team in executing IT operations and cybersecurity protocols supporting $3.4B enterprise program, remote platforms, and information systems providing intelligence gathering/data collection across global regions.•Held strategic oversight of $70M IT/satellite communication portfolio and $50M contract ensuring system operability, scalability, and compliance enabling secured data exchanges supporting DoD operations across 4 international territories.•Synchronized data communications, cybersecurity framework, and risk mitigation strategy enabling deployment of 8 systems and safeguards for $248M infrastructure.•Championed process improvement/led 5-person team in completing IT project repositioning $41K classified equipment accelerating data transfers for high-profile operations; earned recognition as Outstanding Cyber Systems Manager of the Year.•Hand-selected by executive leadership to fill high-visibility role leading 2 departments and 24-person team maintaining $1.2B network infrastructure, protecting 129 systems, and supporting classified program providing secured communications across 92 locations.•Led 30-person team in cybersecurity operations and information system management of $34M IT architecture comprised of fixed-based/mobile platforms, satellite communications, and classified network for 70+ facilities.