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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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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+.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Applied Science