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Executing Digital Engineering campaign strategy and delivery structure across General Dynamics to become GD's center of excellence & team recognized with GD manufacturing awardLeading portfolio of over $120M in programs, 200+ team spread across US (entirely remote) exceeding revenue, profit and direct labor goals with $600M+ in pipelineExecuting GDIT's space strategy combining digital engineering with network prowess, won $18M multi-level security program & over $400M in pipelineDeveloped & planned digital acquisition process from proposal through contract execution Delivered Digital Engineering solution from prototype through Initial Operational Capability spanning classification levels - $100M+ contract win

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Crafted first of its kind demonstration bringing satellite and ground sensor data into unified data library, exposed to data algorithms, prototyping multi-domain operations all within in 90 days Determined military space architecture, acquisition strategy and actionable execution plans Created center's data strategy implementation and governance structureContributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Led team of 230 government & 1300+ industry members to design and sustain $10B+ launch range, satellite control network, enterprise ground control, cyber protection and training systems Successfully tested $115M data sharing & distribution prototype for $21B missile warning architectureChartered IR&D on Multi-Mission Multi-Band radar & telemetry replacement for both range and Satellite Control Network operational requirementsDeveloped three Satellite Control Network scheduling solutions to bring 1980s tech into 21st centuryDelivered first ever cyber monitoring system across 3 operating locations bringing cyber capability to operations floor in less than three monthsChampioned and integrated the mod/sim based Standard Space Trainer into the Distributed Mission Operations construct and warfighting exercises.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Developed standards & processes for cybersecurity approval for $63B Weapons Portfolio Unraveled cybersecurity rule sets to create risk based analysis process for granting cyber authorities for weapons, reduced process time 74% and mitigated security concernsBuilt & delivered weaponeering mod/sim products to combatant commanders as Air Force lead for Joint Munitions Effects and providing accelerated damage assessments that allowed Hellfire missile to be used in theater within 24 hours

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Led 228 Military and government civilians Prepared and executed $500M annual budget, planning for $2B+ 5 year budget, and fielding $300M in system upgradesPrepared RFP for new systems engineering contract valued at $100M+

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Led 98 member government team and 1600 contractor engineering/operations/maintenance personnel to execute 80+ perfect launch range operations on Eastern Launch range Recommended software solutions, built custom software proposals, prepared supporting material and developed presentations, ultimately earning Team of Year honors

Pentagon

Directed 6 person team to manage $5B weapons portfolio through Corporate Air Force budget processes. Guided $2.4B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) Program through Congressional Review and crafted recovery strategy for nation's #1 deep strike weapon following several test failures to save troubled program from elimination.Re-engineered Special Operations Command organization while embedded with headquarters unit. Developed recommendations to “right-size” unit structure in 6 weeks versus 13 month original plan. Implemented and resolved Commanding General's #1 personnel issue.

Los Angeles Air Force Base, Ca

Led 45 person team implementing highest mission priorities for 3-star commander, deputy and vice commanderResponsible for providing real-time system anomaly and acquisition reporting for over 30 DoD space programsOrganizes & directs Center visits for international dignitaries, members of Congress, & senior DoD officials

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Led $1.3B development, modernization and sustainment efforts on space lift ranges providing assured access to space

Hill Air Force Base, Ut

Spearheaded 100 government and contractor personnel to deliver 51 initial production units and gained approval for full rate production on $2.4B replacement ICBM rocket booster program Cut overall booster refurbishment time 25% and contained systemic quality issue at contractor facility to avoid $330M cost and 3 year schedule slipCoached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals

Hill Afb, Ut

Principle assistant/advisor to SPO Director on technical, admin and personnel issuesPlanned, organized, and directed executive support activities for 900+ personnel

Hill Afb, Ut

Manages $7M/year program using ICBM rockets for space research missionsLed team of 9 civilian and military logisticians controlling assets over $950M

Fort Worth, Tx

Embedded officer within Defense Contractor (Lockheed Martin) building F-22s as part of the integrity group ensuring production quality

Dayton, Ohio

Developed and used advanced computer analysis tools to create aerodynamic models of threat missiles

Rome, New York

Master'S Degree

Master'S Degree, Systems Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Economics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering