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As a progressive leader with 24+ years’ experience in aligning Information Security Systems with Enterprise strategies and operations and goals, I have enjoyed matrix-managing cross-functional teams that collaborate as a focused unit to achieve aggressive business goals. I am well-versed in enterprise level security solutions from concept-to-design-to-implementation.
I am a seasoned and accomplished senior executive leader who has been instrumental in several key military IT and IS initiatives. The depth of my experience includes network architectures, operational systems management, information security systems and event mitigation, software development, application testing, integration, vendor evaluation, and program management.
Military Experiences
Jul 2009 - Aug 2011
COO / Chief, Operations Division
I had the privilege of directing a staff of eight direct reports and a 78 team members in all network communications, video teleconferencing, knowledge management, collaboration and security operations in support of 100,000 users across 12 primary and 100+ remote locations worldwide supporting AMC airlift and mobility operations. I was held accountable for managing 12 mobile / telecommunications programs valued over $18 million. Additionally, I built and led an 82-member Cyber Defense Working Group to fully evaluate cyber security threats, creating layered intrusion mitigation strategies and continuous audits to protect $10 million critical systems.
Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
Deputy CIO / Chief, Plans, Programs and Resources Division
• Managed $17M annual budget used to support IT operations across Europe and Africa. Led 18-person team to include the Chief Information Officer (CIO) branches. Established an IT Portfolio process which captured, tracked and analyzed IT requirements, funding and related costs. Integration of this process offered CIO the ability to comprehensive data on each initiative including; requirements, timeline, deliverables, expenses.
I garnered $1.6M for enterprise service desk furthering Air Force Network Operations transformation. Negotiated Network Operations agreement to establish an international communications plan & network for a 12-nation strategic consortium in Europe. Developed new IT Portfolio monitoring process which identified $8 million in unreported purchases.
Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
CIO / Commander
I oversaw the engineering, implementation and communications projects across Europe. I was responsible the training and mentoring of over 400 military and civilian personnel. Directly responsible for ensuring the Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) operational effectiveness and implemented the Air Force’s first IT Consolidated Help Desk (CHD) providing 24/7 support to over 44,000 users across Europe. I led consolidation of seven separate network control center help desks, delivered enhanced customer service by establishing 24/7support model. Consolidation of help desk’s created opportunity to improve training and introduce new technologies. Metrics showed that increased training for level one trouble tickets decreased by 27% over the first six months.
Jul 2004 - Jul 2006
Deputy CIO / Chief, Resources
I ensured that senior leadership (one-star general) was thoroughly cognizant of $72M budget. Reported current expenditures and proposed submissions on all DoD Services in Southwest Asia. Communicated new CIO requirements to ensure funding process was properly applied to support the warfighter in Southwest Asia along with aligning to the Quadrennial Defense Review for long term support for that region.
Deployments
(5 months)Oct 2005 - Feb 2006
Kuwait
Responsible for acting as liaison for the US CENTRAL COMMAND/J6 to the CFCC/J6 Forward on all IT challenges across the theater of operations to fight the war on terrorism.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jul 2010
SCOPE Eagle Senior Executive IT Course
Sep 2009
SCOPE Eagle Senior Executive IT Course
Jun 2008
SCOPE Eagle Senior Executive IT Course
Jul 2006
USAFE Commanders' Course
Certifications
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees