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Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led a cross-functional 50+ member team to manage a $2 billion IT architecture comprised of 230 network enclaves supporting 17,000 users across 190 locations and delivering mission-critical defense capabilities to warfighters. Analyzed emerging technologies to foster partnerships across the Department of Defense and ensure the defense of the U.S. and its allies against missile attacks.● Orchestrated adoption of agile project management methodologies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, iterative development, and accelerated project timelines. Saved an estimated $2 million per year in planning costs.● Leveraged cloud computing capabilities to save $20 million per year in hardware/facility costs and migrate on-premises MS Office to SaaS capability, delivering DoD-wide collaboration tools to 12,000 users and saving $3 million in storage and compute costs. Earned Agency level Technologist of the Year award, #1/430 IT personnel● Developed and executed an enterprise zero-trust cybersecurity implementation plan implementing strict access controls, microsegmentation, continuous monitoring, and multifactor authentication across 17,000 end-user devices● Stood up the first-ever robotic process automation Center of Excellence at MDA, streamlining business processes and innovatively eliminating approximately 300 annual person-hours by automating data extraction, form processing, and database queries ● Served as technical subject matter expert and key decision maker for the MDA Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States requests, reviewing international business transactions within the United States to identify potential IT/cyber compromises, supply chain risks, and hardware integrity concerns for components supporting Missile Defense System and enterprise IT capabilities● Managed the integration and adoption of a mobile secure telework solution; connected 25 executive level users to classified data during a global pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Oversaw a 46-person team of IT professionals to execute a $3 million budget, provide IT and cyber security services to 4,500 users, and maintain a $100 million infrastructure comprised of 6 networks and 10,000 end-user devices, supporting the safety and operations of a $2.1 billion nuclear weapon enterprise. Provided guidance to all levels within operations; developed capital improvement and short- and long-range plans; facilitated communication in the department, ensuring implementation of procedures for standard delivery of services. Scope of responsibility also included a $23 million intrusion detection physical security system.● Stood up COVID crisis response team to rapidly engineer and deploy remote secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure access solution for safe pandemic response planning; earned annual Unit and Team Awards, #1 of 13 organizations● Designed and managed a $1.7 million unified communications project; delivering real-time voice/911 emergency response communication capabilities to subscribers supporting the United States nuclear weapons program● Led the IT security audit team to implement 243 fix actions, eliminated 2,000 cyber threats, and earned an “Outstanding” rating on a high-level cyber security audit, the highest score seen across the Air Force in 2 years● Orchestrated a 16-member team to execute a $1.4 million IT project requiring the order, delivery, and installation of 250+ devices across 4 geographical locations. Delivered upgraded nuclear security mission capabilities 5 months ahead of schedule.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led a 32-member team to provide IT support services to 12,000 users across a $720 million enterprise, comprised of 17 multi-level secure networks, ensuring secure communications for intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination across the Pacific Region. Engineered, integrated, and sustained 240 communication links for users locally, internationally, and on 24 ships at sea.● Spearheaded executive communication support team to coordinate a no-notice “around the clock” video teleconference presence for the Secretary of Defense and resolve 94 trouble tickets for C-suite customers across a 3-day planning conference● Directed a quick response team to deploy and configure a tactical network suite within 2 hours notice to restore access to support a high-stakes cyber intelligence operation● Engineered a disaster recovery network utilizing government-owned data circuits to eliminate $60,000 per year in leased line costs and provided hot site continuity of operations and disaster recovery capability to 2,000 users● Designed and implemented a network monitoring tool rollout to provide 24/7 troubleshooting capability and provide high availability of critical intelligence-related data while exceeding the service level agreement standards (99.99% uptime)

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Plans & implements C4I systems supporting ISR processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) for multiple AORs- Liaises w/ multiple agencies to support $77M Distributed Ground System-4 (DGS-4) weapon system integration initiatives

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Maintains Distributed Ground Station-4 (DGS-4) multimillion dollar SIGINT sensors on U-2 & RPA platforms- Monitors equip status/directs maintenance from Maintenance/System Evaluation Module (M/SEM) during missions- Sustains mission protocol/Situational Awareness (SA); performs Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI)- Quality checks installs; prepares/submits Deficiency Reports; trains/qualifies DGS-4 crews via hands-on training

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Directs global network services supporting the Special United States Liaison Advisor, Korea (SUSLAK), a joint/combined activity supporting the Commander, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea- Manages troubleshooting and repair actions for cryptographic and data networking equipment totaling $13M- Provides technical support on 18 voice and data circuits connecting 1.3K users across the Korean peninsula

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Accomplishes scheduled/unscheduled Maintenance--analyzes computer system programs/performs system diagnostics- Completes computer system removal/repair/replacement/modification/upgrade/system component inspections - Provides computer support--assists radar/electronic warfare/communication/navigation/hydraulics technicians- Deploys to alternate locations--provides network infrastructure support for global AEF and E-3 commitments

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Cyber Security

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Electronic Systems Technology

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