Leads a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, program managers, information technology experts, and business development professionals solving complex problems for the Department of Defense, US Government Agencies, and various businesses.Runs several multimillion dollar contract vehicles with the DoD along the core competencies of Integrated Systems, Software Systems, Intelligent Systems, Space Systems, Mechanical Design, Rapid Prototyping and Talent Development.

Provides consulting services to Small Businesses and Venture Capital on working within the DoD innovation space.

Manages innovative solutions across a 4000-person organization to increase readiness, reduce cost within a $59 million budget, return time to Airmen, and enhance overall operations. Developed strategy re-aligning overall organizational priorities and ensuring innovation focus for MacDill Air Force Base.• Established strategic partnerships with public organizations and private corporations. Fostered idea incubation hub to develop, test, and scale ideas in both ecosystems.• Implemented Puckboard and Mattermost - new secure scheduling and workplace collaboration tools for controlled unclassified information sharing in lieu of commercial non-encrypted products. • Developed Virtual Reality pre-flight aircraft inspection. Aided youngest pilots with complex procedures and decreased time from arrival to mission ready from 90 days to 75 days.

Led 171-person organization with $7M payroll and $2.5M purchasing budget specializing in rapid airfield opening for combat and humanitarian operations to include all logistical infrastructure, communications, and security. • Launched 63-member airfield opening team within 14 hours of notification to recover Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, FL that had no power, water, or livable buildings in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Saved strategic base & $3.5B in aircraft• Prioritized professional development for staff to include overseas language immersions, commercial certifications, and collaboration with external partners. Highest employee satisfaction rate in 10 years.• Overhauled and integrated airfield defensive systems: first in the USAF to field Unmanned Aerial Systems, Infrared Surveillance, and Beyond Line-of-Sight data encrypted air to ground communication. Enabled future possible operations against China and Russia.

Directed operations for 183-person organization supporting rapid airfield opening during combat and humanitarian missions around the globe. Owned logistical processes for 94K sq ft warehouse with $55M in equipment designed for alerting and launching 150+ personnel within 12 hours of notification.• Hand selected from 6 peers to lead largest DoD team in 15 years to Saudi Arabia for onsite analysis of logistical infrastructure/throughput for 9 airfields. Enabled reestablishment of a US Airbase in Saudi Arabia in 2019 • Launched airfield opening teams in support of Mosul recapture and defeat of ISIS in Syria in 2016; launched recovery teams to 4 airfields in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.• Locked in $5M DoD development of new 30KW Generator using microturbine technology. Managed the RFP process decreasing size by 75%, increasing output, flexibility, and reliability.

Authored and implemented policy for 3,500 Air Force units to report their current readiness state. Briefed AF 4-Star leaders, Joint Staff, and Congress on Air Force Readiness shaping the $650B five-year defense plan.• Designed and implemented architecture for enterprise resource planning system combining 37 different systems to automate hours long monthly process into 15 min.• Transformed two complex AF regulations into one streamlined publication. Eliminated over 200 pages of superfluous instructions and compliance requirements.

Led 139-member quality assurance team evaluating compliance with directives, technical orders, and federal regulations. Shaped QA role following overhaul in requirements levied by the AF. Designed and evaluated exercises testing air force base’s mission capability to support presidential taskings.• Managed Six Sigma solutions for 9 key base functions and managed the resolution of over 300 discrepancies with Air Force instructions and Federal Regulations.• Re-wrote 25 emergency preparedness and war-time plans/reduced regulations by 21%.

Commanded and instructed air-refueling, cargo, airdrop and VIP flight missions throughout the world. Ensured safety of flight and compliance with international Civil Aviation Organization standards and regulations resulting in zero accidents or safety down days. • 2,800 Flight hours in KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules, and C-21A LearJet• Reformed on Royal Air Force aircraft over Iraq with complete navigation and weather systems failure. Escorted them to safe landing in Baghdad. • Organized the relocation of the National Airborne Operations Center and a division of the Florida Air National Guard and coordinated a $2.5M airfield closure in Tampa that ensured uninterrupted service and capability to the AF during the 2012 RNC.• Taught Peruvian, Royal Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force on tactics techniques and procedures that were validated in humanitarian relief and war time operations