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Information Technology Manager with over 25 years experience managing Information Systems, Telecommunications projects, and personnel. Proven track record leading and mentoring cross-functional teams resulting in superior performance. Excellent communicator, with emphasis on building strong relationships.
Currently working in the Cyber Security domain of Information Systems/Telecommunications.
Military Experiences
Sep 2003 - Nov 2005
Departmental LCPO
Managed the operation of the Unified Atlantic Region Area Network (UARNOC); providing IP services (NIPR/SIPR/SCI) for over 250 Atlantic Fleet customers in direct support of the Global War on Terrorism. Management of the UARNOC included a technical control facility, which provided C4I connectivity services, RF, network encryption, IP routing/tunneling, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall protection, Intrusion detection/prevention, as well as Video Teleconferences (VTC). I promoted proactive training and employee development for over 200 military and civilian personnel, as well as providing guidance and mentorship to over 200 military personnel through informative training, formal presentations, and command assessments.
Sep 1999 - Sep 2003
Division LCPO
Managed the operation of all Navy shipboard communications (C4I), interior and exterior, as well as managing Integrated Shipboard Networking Systems (ISNS) in an extremely high tempo environment; providing IP services (NIPR/SIPR/SCI). I supervised the initial site network installation and configuration including six servers, 28 routers, and over 100 workstations. Managed all client installations, system upgrades, accreditations, security, application support, plus network connectivity for over 300 users. Managed and controlled an inventory of over 2,500 cryptographic items for 4 divisions.
Sep 1996 - Sep 1999
Division Chief
Managed the operation of all Navy shore communications (C4I) to achieve organizational and operational objectives; providing automated messaging support for over 200 sites throughout the Northwestern United States and Eastern Pacific Region. I supervised the initial site network installation for the Defense Messaging System (DMS), system upgrades, accreditations, security, as well as initializing the help desk to provide customer support as a Regional Control Center (RCC). I promoted proactive training and employee development for 50+ military and civilian personnel at a major Naval Communications Station.
Sep 1994 - Sep 1996
Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
Supervised the operation of all Navy shipboard communications (C4I), interior and exterior, in an extremely high tempo environment. Engineered communication circuits IAW Battle Group requirements to establish and maintain end-to-end C4I connectivity with the War fighter. Expert level of experience on a multitude of communications equipment and systems to include: transmitters, receivers, transceivers, multiplexers (time division/frequency division) and cryptographic equipment. Responsible for conducting quality control checks utilizing various spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to ensure proper frequency and bandwidth alignment.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
May 2011
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Oct 2010
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Oct 2010
Fully Qualified Navy Validator
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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