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Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Lead a team of six DevSecOps engineers building a DoD Impact Level (IL4) AWS GovCloud service offering managed via Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Developed, deployed, and maintained containerized Software Factory tools. Responsible for personnel and material resources totaling $3 million. Consulted and developed modern DevSecOps infrastructures for the.

Pembroke, New Hampshire, United States

Responsible for leading a cyber security force of 25 made up two maneuver teams. Collaborated with higher leadership in coordinating and planning an array of missions and goals. Led engagements with Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Secret Service.

Concord, New Hampshire

Principal leader responsible for network defense of both classified and unclassified production networks mitigating endpoint compromise, blackmail, phishing, and spillage incidents. Developed and implemented enterprise strategy consisting of integrated elements of NIST risk management and cybersecurity frameworks, ISO 27001/27002 standards, and Defense.

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Developed New Hampshire's cyber state active-duty program allowing military to provide support to local government and directly lead engagements with the NH Department of Information Technology, the Department of Transportation, and Department of Revenue. One of five who represented the United States Military at an overseas combined cyber training exercise.

Manchester, New Hampshire

Responsible for commanding and controlling a 14 person signal unit. Effectively delegated tasks to subordinate leaders in order to accomplish simultaneous objectives. Collaborated with higher leadership in coordinating and planning an array of missions and goals. Planned and led training based on the commander’s intent. Evaluated and counseled subordinates.

Concord, NH

Managed and configured a communication network of 17 different physical locations throughout the state. Researched new systems for future implementation. Worked with line of sight microwave radios to bridge IP networks between distant physical locations. Installed and centrally configured both Cisco and Ubiquiti infrastructure over an interconnected.

Manchester, NH

Provided field level maintenance on IP network systems, networked radios, and auxiliary communications equipment connected via wireless line of sight and satellite links. Maintained encrypted communications devices and enforced proper security practices on government devices according to DoD standards. Performed system/network operations and corrected.

Doha, Qatar

Served in a joint task force as the forward-deployed cyberspace operations lead responsible for effects support to Special Operations Command-Central subordinate elements in 13 countries, ensuring the delivery of cyber effects across the Middle East. Successfully leveraged Cyber Command assets in coordination with several other information warfare.

New Haven, Connecticut

Worked with end users, resolving their software and hardware issues in an efficient manner by locating root causes of technical errors and implementing prompt solutions. Filmed television for live news and advised faculty, staff, and students on the use of Crestron, Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, and Zoom technology. Responsible for maintaining and updating.

Keene, New Hampshire

Video Director/Technical Director on all productions. Streamed productions in real-time over the internet. Effectively managed and trained a team of 9. Scheduled employees, directed cameras, provided audio equipment for ESPN radio broadcasters. Prepared all media equipment prior to games and operated video cameras and camera switching gear.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Certificate, Captains Career Course

Certificate, Cyber Officer

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Tecnology

Activities and Societies: Reserve Officer Training Corps, Cyber Security Club - Lead Networker

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Animation And Graphic Game Programming

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant