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United States

Ft. Bragg, Nc

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Manages advanced and intermediate training program for the 361st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (ISRG) at three locations. Schedules and executes 35+ courses a year teaching advanced tactics, techniques and procedures on program of record and non-standard equipment for air and ground SIGINT operators. Leads team of eight instructors at two geographically separated locations. Researches next generation communications for inclusion into future courses. Liaise with unit training and operations offices for requirements. Reviews and approves new curriculum for inclusion in future training iterations. Liaise with local authorities for full mission profile execution during evaluation phase of advanced classes. Oversees multi-million dollar travel, equipment, and Other Direct Costs (ODC) budget. Maintains and tracks $20M+ Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventory.

Southern Pines, Nc

Leads team of 8 instructors at 2 geographic locations providing advanced/intermediate instruction to Air Force Special Operations airborne SIGINT operators supporting joint/coalition special operations. Utilizes depth of knowledge of world-wide communications systems to guide active duty leadership in operations and training requirements. Provides training and education on advanced SIGINT and EW concepts to multiple Air Force Special Operations Forces. Engages with industry to test and evaluate next gen sensors for possible inclusion into operational inventory and provide initial training.Oversees day-to-day operations of instructor cadre, liaises with government leads to refine course requirements and develops POIs for 3, 5, and 10 week courses.

Ft. Bragg, Nc

Collected/Analyzed PAI supporting world-wide CT targeting operations. Enhanced SOF F3EA cycle to shorten the kill chain and provide regional task-force (RTF) commanders time sensitive intelligence. Provided initial BDA and force-protection tippers to ground-force commanders operating in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. Assisted other agencies in processing/correlating captured enemy materials (CEM). Utilized IC tools to enhance open source collection.

361St Isr Group, Hurlburt Field, Florida

Supervised team of 4 airborne SIGINT SMEs (Direct Support Operators and Tactical System Operators) for acquisition and integration of collection equipment onboard Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) ISR, Mobility and Strike aircraft. Conduct ODT&E and EMI/EMC testing on traditional and non-standard aircraft to satisfy USSOCOM J8 requirements with Joint Threat Warning System Air Variant and non-standard systems. Liaise with HQ AFSOC staff and inter-agency for next-gen collection requirements. Participate in working groups to refine future requirements to generate capabilities-based material solutions for airborne ISR. Drafts training plans and schedules individuals for instruction to develop initial cadre on next gen systems. Consolidate National Mission Force, Theater Special Operations Command and component special operations commands requirements to codify next-gen sensor procurement. Provides inputs and drafts submissions for group Program Objective Memorandum (POM) contributing to Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) cycle. Assistant Contractor Officer Representative on $7M training simulator contract.

Air Force Cryptologic Office, Ft George G. Meade, Md

Acted as AF Airborne SIGINT SME to Director, National Security Agency (NSA). Liaised between regional SMEs and AF tactical collectors ensuring proper reporting and national data-base accesses. Procured authorities for AF SIGINT units to utilize next-gen communications collection equipment and exploitation devices. Managed entire AF SIGINT exercise program; reviewed S-CONOPS and other NSA required documentation for CONUS SIGINT exercises. Developed training requirements for Air Force SIGINT personnel as outlined by NSA policy for collection and analysis.

Ft George G. Meade, Md

Team lead and SIGINT SME for SOCOM advanced training unit. Supervised 43 contract and uniformed instructors developing advanced Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for joint and coalition SOF SIGINT forces. Trained and instructed over 700 operators on advanced collection and targeting efforts. Developed training plan for over 30 courses per year. Scheduled joint SOF intelligence professionals weekly via Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Reported attendance and accountability to the program executive agent, 6th BN, 1st Special Warfare Training Group. Evaluated next-gen ground and airborne sensors at the behest of SOCOM/J24 and Joint Threat Warning System (JTWS) program for inclusion into each service component basis-of-issue (BOI). Followed future trends in communications technology and global networks for industry and academic solution development. Planned multiple technical exchanges with inter-agency to advance collection on next-gen communication methods. Advised SOCOM directors on training trends and deficiencies among all SOF service components. Managed $7.5M Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget and $22M equipment account. Advised resource managers on applicable POM submissions to J2 for validation.

Data Masked Unit, Ft. Bragg, Nc

Stan-eval chief for 45 personnel & 240 augmentees, ensured oversight and compliance w/AFI and Joint requirements. Oversaw airborne SIGINT evaluations; audited training plans to guarantee high-quality SIGINT operators were mission ready for world-wide deployments. Performed ISR aircrew duties onboard unique aircraft moving elite response teams to a variety of nations across Global Combatant Commands. Deployed twice to CENTCOM and AFRICOM Area of Responsibility as airborne ISR operator supporting Joint Spec Ops Task Force (JSOTF); ID'd & located High Value Targets (HVT) for action. Maintained 1-Hr alert, advanced language proficiency & multiple airframe qualifications for operation worldwide requirements

Data Masked Unit, Ft. Bragg, Nc

Led 61 airborne/ground linguists and network analysts performing SECDEF-directed ISR & Direct Threat Warning missions. Oversaw squadron sensitive special mission development; ensured operational flexibility maintained for supported forces conducting low-vis operations semi-permissible and denied territory. Aided unit commander in planning/directing/managing special missions including budget, admin, assessment and selection of personnel. Deployed 4 times to CENTCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility as airborne SIGINT ISR operator supporting Joint Spec Ops Forces (JSOF); ID'd/located High Value Targets (HVT) for action

Data Masked Unit, Ft. Bragg, Nc

Managed 3 airborne ops branches supporting tactical air movement of SOF reaction teams into sensitive/denied areas. Equipped, trained, deployed 21 crypto linguists; regulated $170K training, $220K ops budget; drove requirements steering recruiting efforts. Executed squadron commander's response to short-notice SecDef tasked real-world/exercise missions; maintained 24/7 alert status. Deployed three times as airborne ISR targeting operator to CENTCOM and AFRICOM Area of Responsibility; identifies/locates High Value Targets/Individuals for direct action.

Monterey, Ca

338Th Combat Training Squadron, Offutt Afb, Ne

Designed, developed and executed academic and flight training programs covering requirements for cryptologic operator and airborne analyst positions on RC-135 V/W aircraft. Consulted with NSA TOPIs and IC Subject Matter Experts developing analytical methodology and reporting procedures for SIGINT serialized reports. Conducted modeling and simulation events on aircrew training devices. Deployed twice to CENTCOM AOR as airborne analyst writing tacreps and other SIGINT serialized reports from specialized collection onboard RC-135 missions. Wrote multiple training syllabi for Airborne Arabic Ground Forces/Air Defense Analysts

488Th Intelligence Squadron, Raf Mildenhall, Uk

Deployed to CENTCOM and AFRICOM AOR multiple times as Airborne Lead Arab Air Defense Analyst supporting Operation Southern/Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and various Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations in the Levant and Northern Africa. Instructed new Airborne Arabic Linguists for Mission Qualification on board RC-135 V/W aircraft. Drafted and reviewed training plans and aids for initial and upgrade training. Scheduled students for in unit and outside training events

488Th Intelligence Squadron, Raf Mildenhall, Uk

Deployed to CENTCOM and AFRICOM AOR multiple times as Airborne Lead Arab Air Defense Analyst supporting Operation Southern/Northern Watch and various Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations in the Levant and Northern Africa. Conducted collection, transcription and in depth analysis of priority intercepts for both tactical and strategic reporting and dissemination.

Monterey, Ca

Masters Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Intelligence Studies With Concentration On Analysis, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma Mu

French Language And Literature

Arabic Language And Literature

Associate'S Degree, Communications Technology Applications