Experience

GeoYeti

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytic Modeler

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Responsible for providing unique, tailored intelligence and semi- to fully-automated solutions by way of mathematical and logic-based techniques for spatiotemporal analysis to solve complex military and intelligence problems in support of national security. Utilize a variety of analytic methodologies covering the spectrum of multi-intelligence fusion, data visualization, modeling, systems analysis, comparative analysis, and database development. Responsible for providing unique, tailored intelligence and semi- to fully-automated solutions by way of mathematical and logic-based techniques for spatiotemporal analysis to solve complex military and intelligence problems in support of national security. Utilize a variety of analytic methodologies covering the spectrum of multi-intelligence fusion, data visualization, modeling, systems analysis, comparative analysis, and database development.



ECS

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Geospatial Analyst

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Responsible for supporting NGA’s Source Directorate’s CADRG Team with process improvement, workflow enhancement and automation via customized tool/script creation to be incorporated as part of the greater modernization initiative. Operated with minimal supervision and implemented unique and creatives solutions to resolve years-long issues/discrepancies in data integrity or tedious, manual processes wherein automation could be implemented. • Within less than a year, have created and implemented 7 customized tools to automate/semi-automate data querying and identification requirements for expurgation. • Implemented a custom ArcTool that enables comparison and deconfliction of multiple CADRG libraries in order to assist with data validation and integrity, through which the average process has been shortened from nearly 35-45 minutes of manual querying, joining, formatting, and exportation, to roughly 3 minutes, an efficiency improvement of nearly 92.5%. • Researched and wrote a custom model to correlate monthly ADRG data pushes to current CADRG holdings in order to identify producing countries and releasability of said data. This tool has been implemented into a monthly QA/QC for ADRG data receipt and has reduced the number of unknown producers (per monthly delivery) from an average of 93,000 to less than 10,000, a decrease of nearly 89% unknown producing countries. • Researched, tested, and wrote proposal recommendations for the implementation of multiple commercial software that would improve efficacy across the Source Directorate’s primary production initiatives. • Researched and implemented a combination of ArcTools and Visual Basic Macros (within Excel) to semi-automate and assist the Source Directorate’s initiative to bring the CADRG team’s nearly 10.2 million data files into compliance with the new NMF standard. Show less



Xcellent Technology Solutions (XTS)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior GEOINT Analyst

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for deploying to austere environments as the sole GEOINT Analyst providing analytical support to tactical military operations. Operated on a self-sufficient level to integrate a concept of geospatial awareness throughout multiple Combined Joint Operational Areas (CJOAs) supported in order to enable the Ground Forces Commander (GFC) to make timely, coordinated, and planned decisions for force allocation and movement through a questionable and hostile environment. • Incorporated multiple semi-/fully automated workflows and tools enabling for the ingestion and creation of analytic tables for daily Battle Update Briefs (BUBs) and weekly situational report (SITREP) metrics. • Utilized Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) and predictive analytic techniques to produce detailed spatio-temporal intelligence reports identifying key enemy personnel and/or enemy actor’s movement/disposition as well as their impact on the supported region of the CJOA. • Identified the lines of communications utilized to smuggle nearly 70% of the manpower, weapons, and equipment (MWE) into Afghanistan; as well as made recommendations to the Command Group of where the friendly forces could emplace border checkpoints to deny or disrupt this movement resulting in the denial of over 40 tons of Human Made Explosives (HME) from crossing the border and being used against friendly and partnered forces. • Coordinated for the deployment of multiple emerging technologies to support Special Operations Command (SOCOM) ground forces across East Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan. These technologies better enabled the disjointed outstations to maintain a common intelligence/operational picture (CIP/COP) and share vital, near real-time imagery and data. Show less



BULLETT CONSULTING LLC

• United States
• Human Resources

• Deployer Analytics Readiness Training and Asymmetric Warfare Instructor

  • May 2016 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for the instruction of NGA analysts on intermediate and advanced geospatial and imagery analysis techniques. Implemented more current and relevant points of instruction into the course material that promoted higher levels of analytical efficacy for the deploying analysts. • Received Instructor certification within two weeks of hiring and an overall rating of Excellent. • Trained over 240 analysts with an average rating from students of 4.89 out of 5 on end of course critiques. • Created 13 custom scripts (in Python) and tools (in Model Builder), based on deploying personnel requests and feedback, which better enabled interoperability of analytics across software. Examples are: Exporting lossless images to .kmz format (ArcMap to Google Earth); and integration of sound propagation analysis into ArcMap (SPEBE to ArcMap). Show less



Apex Expert Solutions

• Senior Geospatial Analyst

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  Responsible for providing operational and tactical GEOINT support to over 1,950 forward deployed SOCOM personnel specifically focused on the Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze and Disseminate (F3EAD) targeting cycle. Provided hands-on instruction on the utilization of GEOINT to organic personnel while concurrently providing leadership with analytical decision aids that directly enhanced the Operational Environment and fused intelligence in support of over 130 indirect strikes and 60 ground operations. • Created an average of 400 TDA’s per month, while forward-deployed, in direct support of Find/Fix efforts including Line of Sight (LOS) analysis, Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) analysis, detailed infil/exfil analysis, detailed terrain analysis, tactical compound analysis, and detailed start-point analytics used to drive ISR collection efforts. • Collaborated with Signal Intelligence, Technical Intelligence, Command Intelligence (J2) and Operations (J3) leadership, as well as Quick Reaction Team leadership in order to identify intelligence gaps that GEOINT could be used to fill. This included the utilization of new collection methods and data-types such as 3D Passive Point Clouds and allowed for more current coverage and timely collection in ISR-barren regions. • Wrote custom-tailored scripts and tools that allowed for new dissemination methodologies to better assist All-Source Analysts to visualize and utilize GEOINT analysis in conjunction with their F3EAD efforts. Show less



Urban Robotics Incorporated

• Afghanistan

• Field Site Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for providing operational and tactical guidance to a small team of highly skilled field service representatives supporting both conventional and unconventional military forces deployed to Afghanistan. Required to complete the mission planning for as well as collection and processing of high-resolution aerial imagery supporting both wide-area mapping and point target reconnaissance missions on a non-interference basis. • Troubleshot current software applications and corrected long-standing deficiencies which improved accuracy of imagery by over 500%. • Implemented new scripting and search methodologies that increased the program’s ability to satisfy requests for imagery by over 2,000%. • Created multiple step-by-step technical documents used in the training of new Field Service Representatives as well as assisted the Engineering department in implementing corrections to the current configuration that will further streamline functionality and turn-key production. Show less



Radiance Technologies

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tactical Operational (TACOP) LiDAR PED Lead/Senior LiDAR Analyst

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  Responsible for the direction, management and mentorship of personnel divided across three separate sites. Required to collect, process and produce highly accurate, point reconnaissance intelligence through the exploitation of high resolution, 3D GEOINT imaging technology. • Streamlined PED functionality by eliminating unnecessary procedures resulting in a reduction in production time by nearly 40%. • Expanded operational reach and support capability by establishing an expeditionary detachment for the TACOP program better enabling integration with requestors and faster collection, exploitation and dissemination of high value targets. • Created current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by all analysts supporting the TACOP mission which enabled consistency in templating of products and analytical practices. Show less



New Century U.S.

• Afghanistan

• Ministry of Defense Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  Advised, trained and mentored the Afghan National Army (ANA) GSG2 GEOINT staff of 46 personnel on the exploitation of imagery-based products acquired from both space-borne and airborne platforms. • Created a GEOINT-specific Military Occupational Specialty course focusing on counter-insurgency (COIN) operations. • Established geospatial core tasks for the ANA and developed Programs of Instruction (POIs) for each identified core task. • Established a dedicated line of communication between the GSG2 GEOINT staff and other Intelligence Directorates to better enhance visualization of the operational environment via Afghan Intelligence Reports. Show less



CAE

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Database Technical Lead

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

  Responsible for a team focusing on the generation and manipulation of vector and raster datasets used to design and construct cartographic outputs in 3D simulation environments. • Supported the Production Manager by correcting dataset conflicts, answering questions concerning dataset procedures and techniques, while continuing to complete assigned tasks at an above average pace and quality. • Trained 12 new production team personnel. • Implemented work-flow changes to the previous SOP that facilitated in the reduction of average database completion times by nearly 30%. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Geospatial Engineer

  • Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

  Responsible for interfacing with all echelons of military commands (to include Coalition Forces) located throughout the CENTCOM AOR. Promoted GEOINT support to operations through instruction and training to U.S. military and coalition personnel. Instruction allowed for the proper execution of the acquisition, implementation, exploitation, and dissemination of commercial satellite imagery. • Fielded one Digital Topographic Support System (DTSS) and employed numerous pieces of equipment valued at more than $1.5M, ensuring 100% equipment accountability. • Maintained the 72-terabyte archival storage system with approximately 80,000 high-resolution images. • Analyzed and disseminated over 93,000 Requests for Information (RFIs) over a 1 year span, averaging 7,750 RFIs per month with a 24-48 hour completion time. • Conducted over 30 IED Analysis specific training sessions for NGA Support Teams (NSTs), and military terrain teams to further analyze and assess potential threat locations along convoy routes. Show less



United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)

• Intelligence/Topographic Sergeant

  • Apr 2006 - Dec 2008

  Responsible for ensuring team personnel possess a thorough understanding of remote sensing, spatial and temporal analysis and how to fuse that intelligence with other assets to provide a full-spectrum operational picture to the supported commands. • Created SOPs that streamlined the creation of imagery based products which increased production throughput of time-sensitive requirements at the strategic and operational level.• Introduced new opportunities for the Battalion to procure current commercial satellite imagery at a free to near-free cost margin enabling the Battalion to utilize funding on additional mission essential equipment.• Qualified Battalion personnel via hands-on training implemented to test their knowledge and capability to fulfill the imagery inclusive portion of missions/exercises. Show less

• GEOINT/Topographic Analyst

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2006

  Premier Commercial Exploitation Team GEOINT/Topographic Analyst providing commercial imagery support to the CENTCOM AOR and military operations in Horn of Africa. Responsible for the production of geospatial, imagery, and terrain visualization products supporting theater-level customers. Successfully provided information and products for over 900 time sensitive Requests for Information in a single 12-month period. • Completed airfield to embassy and consulate evasion route studies for major cities in the CENTCOM AOR to include Iraq, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. The resulting products were instituted into the non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) plans for each country.• Conducted a $.5 million multispectral Moisture Content Analysis for the Hawr Al Hawizah Marshland, near the Iraq/Iran Border; assisting in planning environmental restoration of one of the world’s largest marshlands. • Supplied spectral analysis and high-resolution imagery products supporting Horn of Africa famine relief efforts, resulting in 129 villages being furnished with improved living quarters and daily necessities.• Provided enhanced GEOINT products to military units supporting Pakistan Earthquake relief efforts. The use of these unclassified products proved instrumental in coalition force rescue and recovery mission planning efforts and assisted in saving a countless number of lives.• Created a 12,000-scene commercial high-resolution imagery archive database valued at more than $3.5 Million. Show less