Ben Larew

Battalion Commander, 113th Special Troops Battalion at North Carolina National Guard
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Credentials

  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
    Microsoft
    Jul, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 7
    Microsoft
    Mar, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • A+
    CompTIA
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Network+
    CompTIA
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Security+
    CompTIA
    Aug, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Battalion Commander, 113th Special Troops Battalion
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Defensive Cyberspace Operations Element (DCOE) - Chief
      • Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

    • Network Operations OIC
      • Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

      Network Operations Officer in Charge for an Armored Brigade Combat Team.

    • BDE S6
      • Oct 2014 - Feb 2019

      BDE S6 for a Troop Command

    • BN S6
      • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

      Communications Officer of a Field Artillery Battalion consisting of 539 Soldiers and two artillery batteries. Serves as the senior advisor to the Battalion Commander in the Command, Control, Communicate and Computer Intelligence (C4I) spectrum of war fighting. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of one Command Post Node (CPN) and ancillary signal equipment in excess of $4,000,000. Responsible for the health, morale, and welfare of five non-commissioned officers and nine Soldiers.

    • BDE S6
      • Jul 2010 - Sep 2012

      Brigade S6 for a reserve component, Heavy Brigade Combat Team. Personally responsible for the communications support of the Brigade Commander, primary staff, and subordinate battalions. Primarily responsible for the planning, coordination, and publishing of Annex H of all Brigade missions. Directly responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of distributed operating and data base systems, teleprocessing systems, and data communications supporting Battlefield Automated Systems (BAS). Additionally, responsible for the training, readiness, and tactical employment of six Officers, NCOs, and Soldiers.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Professional Services Consultant
      • Apr 2018 - Present

    • Professional Services Engineer
      • May 2016 - Apr 2018

    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Computer Support Analyst
      • Mar 2014 - May 2016

      ... ...

    • Secure Networks Program Manager
      • Dec 2010 - Aug 2013

      Directly responsible for all vendor, contractor, and integrator relationships within the program. Seeks out potential vendors that bring the newest, most current technology solutions. Assess the value of adding a potential new solution/vendor to the program based on competitive analysis, current trends in technology, and ability to meet Department of Defense approval, if applicable. Reviews and coordinates all required contractor certification training for each vendor solution through the program. Personally responsible for support to sales force by coordinating and assisting on all training, certification, and demonstrations in their area of responsibility.

    • Captain, Information Technology Acquisitions and Contracts Officer
      • Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

      • Prepared annual and multi-year IT plans for assigned organization. This included reviewing, editing, and consolidating budget estimates. Prepared detailed narrative justifications for numerous IT projects and served as the Contracting Officer Representative for multiple IT service contracts that were reviewed on an annual basis. • Seamlessly planned and executed the XVIII Airborne Corps reconstitution of servers, computers, and critical software during the Corps redeployment from Operation Iraqi Freedom. This required establishing a solid working relationship with a number of agencies to facilitate commercialization and tactical projects. The result was over $56 million in project funding being committed for communications and infrastructure projects in direct support of the warfighter.• As the Network Operations Manager for the XVIII ABN Corps G6 during recovery and relief efforts after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, was directly responsible for ensuring all communication requirements were monitored. This included ensuring status of all network nodes, VHF and HF radios, and running a help desk for all C2 systems in operations. During this time we maintained a constant communication rate of 99% while in all communication assets were in system. • Service Desk Manager for 12 help desk technicians that served all 2000 members of XVIII Corps Staff for multiple training exercises. • Log and process all user issues through Remedy Ticketing System for documentation.• Successfully purchased, managed, and inventoried over $40 million in equipment shipped to location with no loss to the organization.

    • 1LT, Assault Command Post Platoon Leader
      • Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

      • Led 80 soldiers and managed 46 vehicles, 36 single channel tactical satellite systems (TACSAT), 11 Secure Enroute Communications Packages (SECOMPS), 8 communication shelters and 11 power generation units. • Accounted for over $35 million in communications and transportation equipment with 100% accountability.• Selected as platoon leader for the most difficult and challenging platoon leader job in the battalion with only two years experience.• Platoon successfully conducted ten Assault Command Post missions with a 99% communications rate supporting the 82nd Airborne Division. Entire platoon recognized and received awards from the 82nd Airborne Division Commander and Command Sergeant Major for communications excellence.

    • 2LT, Node Center Platoon Leader
      • Jun 2004 - Aug 2006

      • Led 47 soldiers in a forward deployed combat zone while managing 22 vehicles, 12 communication shelters, and 11 power generation units.• Accounted for over $21 million in equipment with 100% accountability. • Served as acting company commander for two months before the unit’s inactivation. During this time was responsible for over 400 pieces of communications equipment that was laterally transferred both internally and externally to the Brigade.• Redesigned and implemented a maintenance strategy which established a 96% operational readiness rate, earning the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.• Assigned to lead a platoon in combat right after the platoon sergeant was relieved and platoon leader sent back home to the states for being unaccountable. Within one month, the platoon was able to provide critical voice and data links to the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment’s combat operations in the Baghdad area with a 98% communications rate.

Education

  • Radford University
    Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
    2000 - 2004
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Center
    Systems Administrator
    2013 - 2014
  • Signal Captains Career Course
    Distinguished Honor Graduate
    2013 - 2014
  • Signal Officer Basic Course
    2004 - 2005

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