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Results-driven and relationship-focused former military officer with 16+ years of experience managing multimillion-dollar product development and process improvement projects. Highly skilled in leading cross-functional teams to strategize, plan and execute complex initiatives in matrix-based organizations. Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in across organizations and senior leadership.
Military Experiences
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Academic Instructor & Advisor (Graduate-Level)
Instructed 64 “cream-of-the-crop” US / international senior military and civilian leaders, leading three graduate-level strategy/operational planning courses and 65 seminars (150+ hours). Advised student research on critical command issues and emerging air, space and cyberspace power topics.
Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Deputy Chief Engineer
Pioneered technology leadership role in newly created Targeting and Geospatial Intelligence Systems Program Office, working with intelligence acquisitions. Led cross-organizational team of 15 military, civilian and contract personnel across diverse technologies, driving support contracts for critical intelligence and targeting worldwide. Served as engineering liaison to senior leadership; advocated and successfully defended $1 billion budget for three essential intelligence programs.
•Standardized and streamlined workflow, consistently saving time and reducing expenses.
•Consolidated five intelligence contracts, saving $4 million in redundant overhead cost.
•Authored four papers on new technology and defended position to senior management; resulted in additional $10 million in funding
Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
Deputy Chief of Technology Development
Spearheaded improvements to Distributed Common Ground System (advanced communication and intelligence-gathering). Analyzed client needs and solicited innovations from industry partners. Negotiated and implemented solutions. Concurrently, as acting Director of Operations (6/10-4/11), modernized the nation's largest distributed Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) system. Organized, trained and equipped 160+ military, civilians and contractors. Managed $2.1 billion portfolio.
•Created first Air Force DCGS System Integration Lab (SIL) at Hanscom, to test cutting-edge technology: Located and negotiated use of surplus equipment to minimize cost. Successfully built and furnished lab for less than $100,000, saving nearly $2 million compared to cost of similar lab at Langley AFB, VA
Sep 2006 - Oct 2009
Space Acquisitions Project Manager
Chosen for newly created supply-chain manager role with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), a critical next-generation satellite communication program. Oversaw five subcontract companies, tracking all activities (procurement, production, component delivery, etc.) for $2.6 billion Lockheed Martin contract.
•Ensured optimal technical performance, risk management, schedule and cost adherence.
Deployments
(1 year)Jun 2007 - May 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Administered vast Contingency Contract Administration Services (CCAS) program, overseeing quality of contract services for 50+ military bases in Iraq. Monitored multi-billion-dollar contract for Basic Life Support and Logistics/Transportation services. Conducted 500+ quality audits, collected and analyzed data to strengthen basic life and logistics
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
May 2012
APDP Test and Evaluation, Level II
Sep 2010
APDP Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Level III
Oct 2009
APDP Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Level II
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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