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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Tysons Corner, Va

Bethesda, Maryland

Combat Support Systems, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Robotics, Autonomous, Semi-Autonomous, and other systems and components addressing US Department of Defense and Law Enforcement gaps. In-house manufacturing as well as making approved foreign products and capabilities available to the US market by working through appropriate channels (e.g. DoS, ATF). US Company, Small Business, Woman Owned.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develop plan to reorganize Congressionally directed program potentially resulting in $100M+ annual savings if adopted. Gain audiences to present plans and projects to senior political appointees and to brief Army senior leaders. Champion innovative approaches to boost U.S Forces fieldwork. Oversee science and technology project prototyping efforts. Achieve buy-in to strategies for meeting combat needs at least cost. Select Accomplishments:• Eliminated $12M+ in redundant projects by influencing disparate command entities to collaborate on critical technology transitions to advanced development strategies. • Created full coordination for all service and combatant command users to directly influence defense programs, resulting in $55M+ cost avoidance by termination or reduction of two unsustainable programs.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Directed and integrated science and technology team to support defense program. Managed 150+ military, civilian and contract personnel. Provided oversight of $380M+ annual basic, applied and advanced research portfolio. Coordinated strategy, policy, doctrine, program and budgetary matters with service and partner counterparts. Developed and implemented communication strategy to inform Congressional oversight committees.Select Accomplishments:• Reduced by $20M annual costs by terminating program and creating division from ground up and implementing two-way communication between scientists and warfighters. • Selected to serve as Principal Director to office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical & Biological Defense. • Recognized by leadership as “top 1% caliber officer” for ability to form cohesive team and knowledge of biology, chemistry, detection and advanced materials with ability to put into layman’s terms. • Published comprehensive science and technology plan to coordinate investment and future budget planning, resulting in direct feedback to system developers, eliminating incalculable wasted resources.

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Directed four subordinate branches with 200+ military, government and contract personnel to develop capability requirements for equipment for all Engineer, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and Military Police Forces. Served as senior user representative in all test, evaluation and hardware development decisions for programs. Advised commanding general on system requirements driving $10B operations portfolio.Select Accomplishments:• Devised new tool for clear communication of warfighter requirements to defense industry and participated in acquisition reform team, resulting in lower-priced solutions due to reflecting user intent. • Saved $60M+ in costs for sustaining outdated systems by gaining approval for 12+ capabilities development and production documents for shaping future hardware solutions, including faster replacement.

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo

Managed hardware acquisition and life cycle. Developed equipment training and fielding plan. Directed 32 civilians, officers and contractors in planning, programming, training and budgeting. Oversaw execution of 50+ hardware systems with $10B value. Coordinated activities with stakeholders. Identified operational requirements. Handled program costs, schedules and performance to ensure operations’ needs met. Wrote cooperation charter. Select Accomplishments:• Targeted investments more effectively by reducing and eliminating nonproductive programs and upgrades, resulting in redirection of $89M+ proposed funding and reducing overall risk by ensuring effective communication in hardware development processes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw hardware and equipment plan and program coordination between all services with $7B five-year budget. Led development of investment and resourcing strategies coordinated with Army and joint services and defense funding agencies to support program capabilities. Represented Army's role as Executive Agent for defense programs. Served as subject matter expert. Managed two officers, two government civilians and two contractors. Wrote issue paper, resulting in directive to Office of Secretary of Defense to perform program strategy assessment.Select Accomplishments:• Saved $90M and shaved three years off planned delivery schedule for equipment by negotiating with and gaining other services’ buy-in to prioritize Army first.• Received recognition for performance: “My #1 Lieutenant Colonel and one of the top 1% of officers in the CBRN Regiment” and “Possesses the leadership, acumen, physical presence, technical competence, and communication skills to achieve results interacting with any level of leadership.”

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