Experience

HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Aviation Mission Planner - EUCOM Team Lead

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

• Aviation Mission Planner

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2022

  - Deliver accurate, on-time, pre-mission plans in accordance with contracts established in SPINS, CONOPS, as well as written agreements between the MPC external actors/agencies within the ISR value chain.



Triton Ventures LLC

• Managing Partner

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Real Estate investment Real Estate investment



Team Rubicon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  I was fortunate enough to help Jake during one of the first operations TR performed in 2010. After that, I was sold. I volunteered with Team Rubicon in various roles, most notably as a digital analyst, through a joint venture with HaloDrop. Together, our teams have performed humanitarian work in direct support of Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and earthquake relief efforts (search and rescue, damage assessments) in Nepal. I was fortunate enough to help Jake during one of the first operations TR performed in 2010. After that, I was sold. I volunteered with Team Rubicon in various roles, most notably as a digital analyst, through a joint venture with HaloDrop. Together, our teams have performed humanitarian work in direct support of Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and earthquake relief efforts (search and rescue, damage assessments) in Nepal.



U.S. Air Force Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief, Mission Planning Cell

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Dan’s Drones

• CEO

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

  Provide professional aerial imagery and video for natural disasters, critical infrastructure, and the evolving needs of our community. Provide professional aerial imagery and video for natural disasters, critical infrastructure, and the evolving needs of our community.



United States Air Force

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

• NCOIC, Mission Planning Cell

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Manage a dynamic team of 17 Air Force and Contracting personnel through daily operations, six weekly missions• Develop and execute flight plan for the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron to ensure safe and efficient flight plans • Plot all sensor collection locations based on Essential Elements of Information, sensor capabilities, and customer intent• Lead cross cue planning between the Pilot, Mission Operation Commander, and Correlation Analyst• Communicate directly with pilots to ensure high priority targets are collected in a timely manner

• Unit Deployment Manager

  • Nov 2014 - May 2016

  • Led Squadron readiness and logistics programs including $20M worth of equipment and databases for 194 positions• Coordinated Group deployments/exercises with Squadron leadership; managed personnel training/issues deployment cycle• Tracked Squadron individual medical/dental readiness statistics for 194 personnel• Developed innovative procedures to decrease reporting time; earned “2016 Outstanding Practices” award winner

• Expeditionary Operations Training Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Developed, implemented, and instructed course curriculum with utilizing the latest insurgent tactics found down range• Educated, prepared, and evaluated analysts on their proficiency to function in a deployed environment• Provided live analytical support for Project Liberty aircrew during their check rides, which enabled crewmembers to perform real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations thereby increasing overall effectiveness downrange.

• Forensic Video Analyst

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Briefed all cross-cue opportunities, up-to-date weather for the mission, and current intelligence relating to mission impact• Sought and found insurgent networks through forensic backtracking of known compounds of interest• Cross-cued multiple source-intelligence (SIGINT/COMINT/IMINT), which maximized ground operations support • Developed products to provide situational awareness to war-fighters in deployed areas for 25+ high-value targets • Collaborated with Army counterparts in an Aerial Reconnaissance Support Teams to provide fused/synergized intelligence • Liaison between the 495th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron and Beale AFB for Project Liberty reach-back

• Geospatial Analyst

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Interpreted, compared, and evaluated synthetic aperture radar, infrared, electro-optical, and full-motion video to determine number, type, dimensions, location, and significance of insurgent activities• Analyzed 1,000+ hours of Predator and Reaper Full Motion Video and over 3,000 still image/photographic targets.• Produced high altitude and national imagery products in relation to Helicopter Landing Zones, Home Made Explosives production sites, Narcotic labs, environmental concerns, Battle damage assessments and improvised explosive device exploitation



HaloDrop

• Research Services

• Assistant Director of Operations

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Supported Dept of Homeland Security/Alameda County Sheriff with innovative drone start up during biggest annual exercise• Partnered with Team Rubicon to offer Intelligence support during the Nepal Earthquake in 2015• Led reach back operations during Nepal crisis response; created imagery database for Team Rubicon • United HaloDrop and Caltrans for the first ever proof of concept aerial inspection of the new Oakland Bay Bridge • Supported Dept of Homeland Security/Alameda County Sheriff with innovative drone start up during biggest annual exercise• Partnered with Team Rubicon to offer Intelligence support during the Nepal Earthquake in 2015• Led reach back operations during Nepal crisis response; created imagery database for Team Rubicon • United HaloDrop and Caltrans for the first ever proof of concept aerial inspection of the new Oakland Bay Bridge



Naples Bath and Tennis Club

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Executive Chef

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

  Created and maintained Naples Bath & Tennis' menu and identity. From recipe development to execution, we took the lead to ensure that food was prepared properly, safely, and tastily. Created and maintained Naples Bath & Tennis' menu and identity. From recipe development to execution, we took the lead to ensure that food was prepared properly, safely, and tastily.



Midtown Athletic Clubs

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head Chef

  • Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  I led a wonderful cafe inside a healthclub. This was my first role as a leader inside a kitchen, and I loved every minute of it. I was able to create menus, plan events, host pop-up dinners, and develop healthy meal choices for members who wanted to get their weight under control. I credit this role with boosting me to where I'm at today. I led a wonderful cafe inside a healthclub. This was my first role as a leader inside a kitchen, and I loved every minute of it. I was able to create menus, plan events, host pop-up dinners, and develop healthy meal choices for members who wanted to get their weight under control. I credit this role with boosting me to where I'm at today.