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-Steering small team of Information Systems Security Managers to fulfill cybersecurity accreditation of new $59M facilities. -Leveraging Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and configuring ports to bring over 250 new workstations online, enabling the stand-up of operations for 2 flying squadrons.-Managing accountability of 500+ IT assets across 3 accounts and 4 facilities, totaling over $800K in value.

-Conducted monthly inspections and reports of 40 various organizational programs to ensure regulation compliance.-Assisted unit commander in identifying areas of undetected risk to mission, personnel, and resources.-Advised unit commander on risk-mitigation, communication, and acceptance at appropriate levels.

-Flew over 950 hours as pilot-in-command, executing high priority intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in support of US national security interests.-Gained significant knowledge and experience in flight planning, weather, mission-enhancing software programs, and executing user tasks on a Linux-based aircraft system.

-Led 6-member team for 6+ months while primary flight commander was deployed.-Ensured effective execution of exercises and data collection efforts for a 1,000+ member organization.

-Led data collection and analysis efforts for a 1,000+ member organization, utilizing Palantir Foundry and Microsoft Excel.-Calculated 33 different metrics to analyze training program health and briefed status to organizational leadership on a monthly basis.

-Managed squadron flight operations for an 8-hour shift, 5 aircraft, 3 simulators, and 30+ aircrew to enable 24/7/365 operations in support of national security objectives.-Built aircrew schedule, communicated and coordinated with internal and external agencies to ensure safe and effective operation of up to five MQ-9 Reaper UAVs.

-Ensured uninterrupted and secure communications, datalinks, and networks for a combat squadron of 200+ members.-Led a 10-member team to accomplish acquiring, maintaining, and routinely destroying encryption material and equipment. -Ensured 0 violations and passed 2 higher-headquarter inspections with 0 discrepancies.

-Ensured 100+ aircrew members are in compliance with monthly testing, periodic flight evaluations, and up-to-date with governing publications and flight crew information files (FCIFs).

As a special security representative, I was responsible for assisting my squadron in acquiring and maintaining the security clearances for approximately 200 squadron members. Additionally, I was responsible for testing and maintaining the physical security measures of our secure facilities.

As a remotely piloted aircraft pilot trainee, I underwent extensive flight training and academics to learn how to ultimately fly the MQ-9 Reaper. I accumulated approximately 40 live flight hours in the single engine Diamond DA-20 Katana and 40 hours in the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II flight simulator.