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Leads 5-member team performing test and evaluation for advanced intelligence systems in support of DIA/agency partners operations. Directs planning, analysis, and reporting for $135M Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance portfolio.

Developed Command’s IADS simulation model supporting US strategic deterrence mission and POTUS Decision Handbook update. Corrected 15+ year planning shortcoming. Led simulation software test campaign, overseeing 10 engineers running 13 stress cases; confirmed EADSIM upgrade's suitability and fidelity

17Th Test Squadron, Schriever Sfb

Led day-to-day operations for ninety-six government and contractor personnel, executing a 3.5 million dollar budget, and eighteen successful test campaigns.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Served as Command budget policy lead, providing financial guidance and interpretation to the HQ, and subordinate units. Administered major budget exercises to ensure effective planning & execution of AFSPC $3.4B annual O&M budget. Oversaw spending for 13 units, resulting in best Command obligations rate ever. Crafted cashflow strategy to combat $531M shortfall.

Space And Missiles Systems Center, Los Angeles, Ca

Led 17-member launch checkout team, resolving 162 issues in 3 days and delivering 1st launch of $518M weather satellite in 15 years. Stepped up as acting Branch Chief for 5 weeks; led daily activity of 49 personnel--kept 3 key parallel launch efforts on track.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Led 42 personnel, spread over 74 facilities, overseeing three contracts totaling over one billion dollars supporting the training of 1,100 Afghan leaders and maintainers. Secured maintenance for 58K+ Afghan National Army/Police vehicles, delivered 98% readiness rate.

Space And Missiles Systems Center, Los Angeles, Ca

Supervised ten-member hardware engineering team developing, manufacturing and launching the $6B Atlas V launch vehicle program. Oversaw cost, schedule and performance and served as program's main interface to the contractor for structural issues. Retired top program risk: a 3 year, two thousand mile rocket factory relocation enabling 20% cost savings.

Dayton, Ohio

Led 25 engineers and intelligence specialists producing all-source ballistic missile intelligence products in Center’s top per-capita production squadron (#1/17). Oversaw production of 5 Presidential Daily briefs, directly influencing US security priorities. Built training plan for 54 individuals; 5 direct reports received Director of National Intelligence National Intel Meritorious Unit Citation.

Dayton, Ohio

Thesis: “Design of a LOX Turbine for a Dual-Expander Cycle Rocket Engine”; awarded “Best Technical Presentation in Propulsion” at 2008 Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Symposium.

Airborne Laser System Program Office, Kirtland Afb, Nm

Led team of seven in chemical analysis for laser tests, preventing contamination and allowing first ever real time monitoring of laser fuel composition; key to eleven successful tests. Identified turbopump failure mechanism/debris source in less than 24 hours, assessed damage and proved integrity of damaged impeller. Drove laser plumbing redesign, resolving in-flight stress concerns and kept aircraft modification on schedule.

Various

Including kilogram scale pharmaceutical process development, oilfield pumping services and Air Force Officer Training.

Master Of Science - Ms, Aeronautical Engineering, 3.5

Thesis: "Design of an Oxygen Turbopump for a Dual Expander Cycle Rocket Engine"

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering