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Christopher Sjolie is a seasoned program and project management professional with extensive experience in the defense and information technology sectors. He has held various leadership positions, including Technology Program Manager and Director, Mission and Strategy & Project Manager, with expertise in logistics, defense, and military operations. He has also managed large-scale IT projects and has a strong background in information assurance and process improvement. Christopher holds multiple certifications, including Project Management Professional and DAWIA Level 1 and 2 certifications.

Credentials

  • Diesel Engine Certtification
    American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
    Mar, 2018
    - Jun, 2026
  • Gasoline Engine Certification
    American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
    Mar, 2018
    - Jun, 2026
  • Hamilton Jet Small Jet Maintenance Training
    HamiltonJet
    Jan, 2018
    - Jun, 2026
  • Project Management Professional
    Project Management Institute
    Jul, 2014
    - Jun, 2026
  • DAWIA Level 1, Program Management
    Defense Acquisition University
    Jun, 2009
    - Jun, 2026
  • DAWIA Level 2, IT Acquisitions (Level 3 IT Acquisitions prerequisites met)
    Defense Acquisition University
    Jun, 2009
    - Jun, 2026
  • Certified Master Technician, Marine Electrical, Systems, AC-Refrigeration
    American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
    Oct, 2016
    - Jun, 2026
  • CompTIA Security+
    CompTIA
    Feb, 2014
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

    • Business Owner
      • Jan 2021 - Present
      • Annapolis, md

      Yacht System installs and repairs

    • Business Owner
      • Jul 2018 - Present
      • Annnapolis, Md
    • Team Lead
      • Nov 2016 - Aug 2018
      • Annapolis, Md
  • CSRA
    • Annapolis Junction, Md
    • Technology Program Manager
      • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Annapolis Junction, Md

      - Oversees and directs 8 project managers and 60 engineers and up to 30 simultaneous projects- Coordinates proposal development and responses- Guides PMs in gathering and validating information and requirements to develop Project Charters - Structured / manages organization to reinforce, develop ...

  • Leidos
    • Ft. Meade, Md
    • Information Systems Security Engineer
      • Feb 2014 - Nov 2014
      • Ft. Meade, Md

      - Identified / managed vulnerability mitigations, waivers and plans of action and milestones (POA&M)- Provided project and acquisition management best practices to Senior Engineer and Technical Leads- Identified, coordinated and disseminated Information Assurance solutions for DoD’s fielded s...

    • Director, Mission and Strategy & Project Manager
      • Jul 2009 - Sep 2013
      • Ft Meade, Md

      - Led team of 28+, developed and established mission and reporting requirements and deliverables- Established a professional, efficient and effective operational performance culture; within 3 years 4 members decorated for real world operation support, 2 member’s annual awards, 8 early promotions ...

    • Communication and Information Systems Officer
      • Jan 2002 - Aug 2013

      Information ManagementFinancial/Resource ManagerAcquisitions ManagerProgram ManagerExercise Communications PlannerIntel & Operations Development and LeadProgram and Project Management

    • IT Commnications Planner & Deputy Program Manager
      • 2005 - 2009

      - Deputy Program Manager, Theater Deployable Communications Office- Directed 20+ team in a $540M ACAT lAC MAIS world-wide deployable communications equipment program - Oversaw IT Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification, enabled Net-Ready certification- Guided 30+ team through DITSCAP program to DIACAP Certification and Accreditation (C&A) - Led 10+ team; coordinated DoD / coalition network and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) certifications- Communication's Configuration Manager (CM) on Change Control Board (CCB), managed control and authorization of Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)- Coordinated, collaborated with DISA and 60+ personnel to design and secure ATOs for experiment’s LAN / WAN spanning 4 primary, 9 secondary and mobile IP nodes

    • Communications and Information/Cyber Support Officer
      • Mar 2002 - Jul 2005

      - Established a $1.5M budget to ensure viable 5-year IT refresh / Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP) - Designated Approval Authority (DAA) Representative (DAAR), drafted comprehensive SSAA; eliminated reliance on Interim ATOs (lATO) to maintain network connectivity- Oversaw fiber installation to centralize base's Network Center, project completed on-time / on-budget

  • NORTHCOM--Joint Task Force Civil Support
    • Joint Base Langley Eustis, VA
    • Officer in Charge, Joint Communication Control Center
      • May 2011 - Nov 2011
      • Joint Base Langley Eustis, VA

      - Directed Communication Coordination Center (JCCC) with link to units commanding/controlling +5400 Defense Chemical Response Forces- Revamped Headquarters Deployed Communications Concept of Operations (CONOP), Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) plan and Continuity of Operations Pl...

    • Aircraft Avionics Specialist
      • Nov 1988 - Jan 2002

Education

  • 2000 - 2003
    University of Maryland University College
  • 1996 - 1999
    University of Maryland University College
  • 1996 - 1997
    Univerity of Maryland University College

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