Program Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

4S - Silversword is a technology solutions, software development and systems integration firm specializing in federal consulting. Program Manager for two Joint Ventures. 4S - Silversword is a technology solutions, software development and systems integration firm specializing in federal consulting. Program Manager for two Joint Ventures.

President

• Mar 2020 - Present

Red Octopus Digital Services LLC is a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Red Octopus is a holistic information technology services and Business Analysis consulting provider targeting organizations that have Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) and Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle (eVTOL) portfolios and processes that are out of alignment with their business goals and vision. Red Octopus Digital Services LLC is a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Red Octopus is a holistic information technology services and Business Analysis consulting provider targeting organizations that have Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) and Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle (eVTOL) portfolios and processes that are out of alignment with their business goals and vision.

Director

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Segment Leader: Supervise PMs in service delivery for $17.1M in Navy and Marine Corps contractsBusiness Development Lead for Competitive OpportunitiesProduct Owner for Vintun Rapid To-Be (VR2B) 'Virtual BA' SaaS application

Senior Manager

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

Technology Solutions DirectorSenior Business Analyst on Vintun Rapid 'To-Be' (VR2B) process modeling teamProject Manager (PM) for various DoD contractsProduct Owner for Vintun Digital Analytics Exchange (VDAX)Product Owner for VR2B 'Virtual Business Analyst' SaaS application

Manager

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

'Skunkworks' Manager, prototype production, lead for disruptive technologySenior Business Analyst on Vintun Rapid 'To-Be' (VR2B) process modeling teamVintun Drone Services (VDaaS) Operations Manager/Chief Remote PilotProject Manager (PM) for various DoD contractsCyber Security Engineer for various DoD contracts

Director, Program and Budget, OASD Readiness

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

Member of the Pentagon Area CIO Board (PACB); PACB Cyber Security and Architecture Committee (CSAC); PACB Requirements and Resources Committee (RRC). Managed programming and budgeting for over $600 million annually to include the only DoD-wide joint training program that ensures the Combatant Commands and Services are able to train fully capable Joint/coalition forces to meet wartime requirements. Member of the Pentagon Area CIO Board (PACB); PACB Cyber Security and Architecture Committee (CSAC); PACB Requirements and Resources Committee (RRC). Managed programming and budgeting for over $600 million annually to include the only DoD-wide joint training program that ensures the Combatant Commands and Services are able to train fully capable Joint/coalition forces to meet wartime requirements.

Chief Information Officer/Director, Information Technology Division

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

Develop the Navy Reserve strategy and policy on the operation and protection of Navy Reserve information systems; providing oversight, management and ensuring investment and cost effectiveness of information system or solution sustainment. Ensure Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) compliance and reporting. Ensure proper and efficient IT budget execution in support of strategic mission goals. Provide collaborative insight and integration with DoD, Department of the Navy, and stakeholders as required to support the Navy Reserve mission. Show less

RPN Branch Head, OPNAV N0958C

• Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

Managed $1.9 billion in Reserve Personnel Navy (RPN) funding to support more than 57,000 Navy Reserve Sailors around the globe. This budgeting included all pay, allowances, and Annual Training/Active Duty for Training requirements of the Navy Reserve force. Integral member of the Secretary of the Navy/DoN CIO Navy Pay System Working Group charged with developing a single pay system solution for Navy and Marine Corps.

Director POM, CNRF N84

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

Special Operations Officer, Surface Warfare Officer, Supply Officer , Various Locations

• Aug 1990 - Jun 2009

- Director Operations, International Progams, Naval War College, Newport, RI- Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) Branch Head, Navy Personnel Command, Millington, TN- Director Budget, Commander Naval Reserve Forces Command, New Orleans, LA- Commanding Officer, Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, Battle Creek, MI- Operations/Plans/Communications Officer, Naval Coastal Warfare Group ONE, San Diego, CA- Diving Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TEN, Fort Story, VA- Supply Officer/Gunnery Officer, USS HAYLER DD 997, Norfolk, VA Show less