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United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Subject matter expert and strategic visionary for national and international enterprise, government infrastructure, and customer support initiatives engaged to drive digital transformations, cloud computing, and automation technologies. Directed a broad range of cross-functional, globally distributed teams and navigated complex organizational structures to ensure cohesive, tactical operations.Key contracts included:

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Quantico, Virginia, United States

As Director of Client Operations with ECS Federal I managed a portfolio of government IT contracts generating over $30M annually. I met with senior government IT representatives to assess technology infrastructures, determined service requirements, established KPIs and performance metrics, and negotiated contracts. I built corporate relationships, defined and communicated organizational vision relative to client goals, and aligned client objectives with right-fit personnel, technologies, and methodologies to meet current, near- and long-term requirements. I prepared budgets, prioritized financial planning, and led 120 Tier II service and support personnel and contractors nationwide.Key highlights of the value I brought to ECS Federal included...• Spearheaded new business development and proposal efforts.• Increased internal customer service ratings and expedited mission critical support across 16 facilities in four states.• Staffed and implemented walk-up IT solution center.• Improved response times by strategically collocating technicians to sites hosting mission critical activities and services.

Reston, Virginia, United States

As Operations Planner at Northrop Grumman, spearheaded development of the National Cyber Center Exercise Planning Program for the Department of Homeland Security. I interfaced with local, state, and federal cyber operation agencies to gather complex cyber security requirements and developed scenarios designed to verify and support emergency preparedness objectives of the national emergency management framework. Planned and hosted conferences, workgroups, seminars, workshops, and video-teleconferences and ran full-scale, multiagency cyber, functional, and operational tabletop exercises. Collected, analyzed, and organized program data, conducted progress reviews, assessed impact, certified compliance directives, and presented conclusions in briefings, reports, and executive dashboards.• Delivered effective, efficient cyber defensive and emergency operations training exercise and management system to National Cyber Security and Communications Integration Center.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

As Senior Project Manager with DXC Technology, I partnered with government engineers, architects, and project managers to collect requirements and created project roadmaps for a wide range of operational change management initiatives. I directed over 160 geographically distributed engineers, network architects, managers, and technicians in multiple concurrent project life cycles. I defined scope, determined tools and technologies, allocated resources, scheduled timelines, monitored performance, presented status reports to senior executives, and ensured on time and budget delivery of quality deliverables. • Resolved over 1.2K delayed and open projects within the first three months.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

As Information Technology expert for the Office of Army Chief Information Officer Infrastructure and Integration Division, planned and coordinated the international deployment and implementation of a $720M US Army CIO network infrastructure, data management, cyber security, and desktop equipment modernization effort.• Designed integrated, equitable infrastructure and implementation roadmap of global cloud-based network.• Audited three years of expenditures and reported status of equipment deployed worldwide.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

As Cyber Security Liaison for Lockheed Martin, planned and oversaw migration of US Army email service supporting 400K users to new email domain. Participated in Executive Working Groups, as the higher headquarters front line point of contact and facilitated escalation of policy compliance, doctrine and resources. • Resolved gaps impacting senior and executive users and supported cyber professionals with network threat management, detection, and response solutions.• Coordinated Cyber Security mitigation efforts between front line users and Domain Host resources.• Facilitated the coordination of strategic Cyber defenses between vendors and service providers.

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

As Site Lead with Craig Technologies, prepared and presented strategic course-of-action plans and managed implementation of the Defense Information Systems Agency international network operations optimization roadmap. Gathered and analyzed existing performance metrics and data, IT infrastructure, computing systems, and support services, scoped project plans, and deployed solutions aligned with critical cyber mission requirements. • Devised means and methods of communication between DISA, Cyber Operations, Integration Center, and Department of the Army Information Technology Agency.• Implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, and techniques to monitor worldwide network operations and detect, analyze, mitigate, resolve, and report technical issues.• Developed global service management and transition processes based on ITIL planning and support framework best practices.

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Served as a Protective Services SME responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with all aspects of security programs (personnel, physical, operational, industrial, and information security [non-cyber and cyber]); with primary focus on development and delivery of a broad spectrum of security related training and policy development.* Coordinated and monitored the comprehensive Higher Headquarters assessment and self assessment programs (to include monitoring, tracking, and entering assessments into the Core Vulnerability Assessment Management Program (CVAMP). * Led the development and execution of protection plans for Antiterrorist Operations and other aspects of Security related operations. Developed and implemented policies, standards and procedures for administration and management of the programs involving the release of classified information.* Conducted security surveys, inspections, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Presidential Directives, Executives Orders, interagency directives, and DHS and bureau policies.* Coordinated and Chairs the execution of protection executive committees and working groups. * Maintained the center digital reference repository for a technical program. Developed, facilitated, presented, and evaluated curriculum and training covering a wide range of security specializations. * Provided protection-related assistance to subordinate commands and developed/tracked exercise and training programs.

Assists in the performance of reconnaissance operations. Employs, fires, and recovers anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Locates and neutralizes mines. Operates, mounts/dismounts, zeros, and engages targets using night vision sight. Operates and maintains communications equipment and operates in a radio net. Operates in a NBC contaminated area. Constructs field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons. Performs as a member of a fire team during a movement to contact, reconnaissance, and security, an attack, defense, situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills. Processes prisoners of war and captured documents.Leads an infantry team in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties. Leads, supervises, and trains subordinate personnel. Calls for and adjusts indirect fire. Evaluates terrain and selects weapon emplacement. Controls organic fires. Installs and recovers anti-handing devices on anti-tank mines and electrical and non-electrical demolition charges. Supervises construction of hasty fortifications and re ceipt, storage, and issue of ammunition. Records operational information on maps. Receives and implements combat orders, di rects deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retro grade operations. Requests, observes, and adjusts direct supporting fire. Evaluates terrain and supervises the emplacement of sighting and firing all assigned weapons. Uses maps and map overlays, performs intersection and resection, and determines elevation and grid azimuths. Leads a fire team during a movement to contact, reconnaissance and security, an attack, defense, situational training exercises, and all infantry dismounted battle drills.11B- -InfantrymanBy Rod Powers, About.com Guide

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Security Assistance Training Management Organization (USSATMO)Held accountable for advising, managing, and supervising advanced infantry program comprised of counter-terrorism tactics, techniques, and operations, enhancing Saudi Arabia's national sovereignty and the international relations of the United States.Managed a team of senior multi-occupational instructors teaching explosives, small arms, and complex battalion and lower-level tactics, as well as administered the usage and accountability of a multimillion dollar international weapons inventory.* Developed and maintained relations with the host nation and contractual personnel regarding force protection and compound security measures.* Served as Senior Enlisted Adviser for a multimillion dollar foreign sales contract which maximized the monetary investment of a critical partner in the international community.

Assumed full responsibility for facilitating and coordinating crisis/emergency management between the HDQA, National Military Command Center, Major Army Commands, FBI, CIA, DHS, FEMA, and other agencies for Continuity of Operations, Continuity of Government, and the Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan.* Developed strategic/operational plans, executed/oversees COOP, COG, and JEEP alerts and exercises, tracked and managed worldwide communications for senior Army officials, and monitored events/crises worldwide.* Managed data analysis and status reports, provided recommendations to crisis event procedures/operations, organized operations and contingency status reports, and implemented strategies to improve notification procedures for Army crisis response.

Fort Myer, Virginia, United States

Responsible for managing daily operations, including logistics, training, and personal development to enable mission success and lifestyle improvement for soldiers and their families.* Monitored data, developed strategies to improve communications/team building, and conducted contingency and humanitarian aid operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while in the Horn of Africa.* Supervised security, infrastructure construction, and logistic operations including personnel replacement, provision, ammunition, construction/security equipment resupply, and ground and air transportation.* Directed international host-nation training in support of border control/counter-terrorism operations.* Organized and managed security teams in support of U.S. Central Command’s mission and coordinated with the Navy, Air Force, and engineering units to improve communities by constructing clinic and school facilities.

Military Training Mission (USMTM)Directed and applied force protection measures for Americans residing and traveling in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with no collateral property damage or loss of personnel.* Supervised a critical Joint Detachment to the Royal Saudi Air Force including military personnel, foreign expatriates, and local nationals, as well as managed all detachment monetary assets, contracts, acquisitions, and properties, maximizing investment returns.

Led the management team responsible for the battalion's daily operations, as well as analyzed/reported unit status, managed the unit's special qualifications and tasks, and developed and disseminated reports.* Implemented a program which led to the battalion's school individual qualifications increasing from 30% to 95%.* Maximized the usage of available funds for schooling and tasks while ensuring budget goals were met.

Master Of Science (Ms), Information Technology Systems Management

Military And Strategic Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts, Homeland Security

General Studies (First Sergeants Course)

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