Cyber Security Analyst

• Apr 2022 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Cyber Security

• Jul 2020 - Present

Teach computer and network security topics with a focus on Comptia Security+ certification. Teach computer and network security topics with a focus on Comptia Security+ certification.

DoD Skillbridge Program

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

Obtaining first hand experience, knowledge, and insight into the operations of a successful Security Operations Center providing first-class cybersecurity services to multiple clients. Obtaining first hand experience, knowledge, and insight into the operations of a successful Security Operations Center providing first-class cybersecurity services to multiple clients.

Sr IT Manager

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

Lead a staff of 25 providing multiple communication capabilities to special operations personnel conducting global operations.• Managed training requirements and scoped mission objectives of newly formed cyber defense teams• Manage 5 major programs and assigned project managers. Delivers network extension and ground radio capabilities to multiple dispersed sites.• Manages $6M annual budget to include forecasting, expenditures, and accountability.• Prepares and delivers written and verbal briefs with recommendations to senior leadership and external parties on latest• Drives and directs quality work efforts. Serves as the primary resource for cross-functional team members on escalated issues of a unique nature• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled• Serves as a SME for business topics for multiple IT delivery functions• Developed training requirements and represented business needs for new cyber defense teams

Project Manager

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Planned and implemented Air Force ROTC annual field training events. Managed $2M budget providing keystone training and evaluation events for 1,500 cadets annually while coordinating and supporting 5 separate 40 person training teams in 2 simultaneous locations.• Planned and executed annual 3-month training event for 3K trainees spanning 2 states; trained and prepared 6 training staffs of 56 pers each• Provided all logistical and curriculum requirements; managed $7M annual budget• Provided curriculum and training support and oversight to military training programs at 145 universities• Developed custom SharePoint site and pages using REST, HTML, CSS, Javascript to input, track, and report on trainee evaluations and overall rankings

Cyberspace Operations Planner

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

Plan, coordinate, and oversee execution of cyberspace operations in support of Joint Force Air Component Commander objectives. Plan and coordinate Special Technical Operations in support of two geographic combatant commands.• Oversaw planning of defensive and offensive cyber operations to enhance the success of military operations • Leveraged knowledge of cyber attacker’s tools/tactics/procedures to brief senior leaders on threats systems• Analyzed military intelligence reports to identify targets with the best return-on-investment• Participated in military planning activities leading to COA Analysis Briefs and OPLANS

Student

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

Completed the following training:• Network Warfare Bridge Course• Intermediate Network Warfare Training• Air and Space Operations Center Initial Qualification Course• Information Operations Integration Course

IT Manager

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

Oversaw IT operations supporting 2K users located in multiple facilities. Primary business functions included network operations center (network area storage, authentication services, email, etc), infrastructure (switches, routers, cabling, etc), and customer service (call center, desktop support, etc). In addition, led maintenance of airfield radar systems, telephony services, land mobile radio, and UHF/VHF communication systems.• Led 122-strong staff providing network, enterprise services, help desk, and end-user device fielding and support to 3,000 customers. Ensured personnel were trained, motivated, and equipped to maintain and improve services.• Managed ongoing scans and reported on cyber security compliance and vulnerabilities• Managed IT help desk; set standards for problem resolution, developed metrics to validate compliance• Responsible for data center compliance with Federal and Dept of Defense information assurance controls• Coordinated with outside agencies to resolve WAN connectivity issues/concerns and upgrades

Active Directory Architect

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2011

Responsible for implementation design of Active Directory services supporting 100K personnel located globally.• Developed forest restoration plan; planned for disaster recovery.• Developed Sites and Services implementation plan and configuration.• Managed OU and GPO development, standards, and configurations.• Developed secure baseline for MS Windows Server OS.• Managed change management process for additions or alterations of AD environment

IT Manager

• Nov 2004 - Apr 2008

• Led software development team; created custom web-based services enabling critical organizational processes• Oversaw maintenance and improvements to telephone and LMR/UHF/VHF radio services