Principal Test and Integration Engineer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Chief Information Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Modeling and Sim Principal Engineer for MDA Sim/Stim

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

• Integrate, test, improve, and troubleshoot multiple Simulation/Stimulation Open System Architecture Sensor Models (OSM) at both the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever Space force Base and AvMC (integration and management) representing AN/TPY2, UEWR, Cobra Dane, and SBX.• Wrote multiple scripts for TMUX and XPRA that helps our kill scripts check for issues and cleanup any residual that may cause issues with future tests. Also wrote attach and detach scripts for both programs.• Helped create and maintain a centralized content management and CM solution using Confluence and Jira. This includes the integration of JIRA tickets into easy to digest Confluence pages, checkout procedure development for model installation, testing, and deployment MDA Sim/Stim models, setting bug reporting standards, and troubleshooting guides.• Identified a process issue related to the test team disseminating issues (bugs, test anomalies, etc.) to model integrators. Documented observations over a few cases and created a Model Investigation Report for test to fill out. The result is integration troubleshooting time has reduced by about one-third.• CM own models and provided a CM strategy (informally) to the team. Developed file structures, Confluence layouts, and other things to support.• Found and corrected multiple model issues. Prior to this, test results seemed okay, but the resolution of the models were impacted. Corrected issues as found resulting in more realistic sims (from the models) in the MDIOC.

MDA Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

• Contributed to the development of a cybersecurity assessment model that defines the adversarial planning process and assesses how an adversary could leverage symmetric cyber-attack to achieve military objectives and outcomes. The output fed established engineering processes throughout the MDA organization and directly contributes to the acquisition of cybersecurity capabilities. • Coordinated with external stakeholders including Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), National Security Agency (NSA), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and internal Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organizations to solicit participation in planned Cyber Tabletop Exercises (CTTXs). This included briefing inter-agency officials on CTTX intent and objectives to reinforce the need for external participation and enhance the credibility of executed activity. • Led a database design team. The database captures goal, defensive, exploit, and attack data for the next cyber tabletop and allows users to generate cyber scenarios. Database output enables cyber data analysis and generates products that complete part of a final cyber tabletop report. • Led a team in the creation of the Cyber Security Test Objectives Memorandum (CTOM), a formal document used to help cyber test engineers consider real-world threats during different test phases by providing clear and concise objectives, tactical rationale, and other relevant data. Developed traceability matrices, a foundational component of all future CTOMs that map cybersecurity test objectives to systems engineering and cyber products such as the system spec, test planning documentation, RMF, and CNSSI-1253.

APNT Principal Systems Integrator

• May 2019 - Dec 2019

•Worked with PEOC3T to ensure APNT system/network architectures are represented in future Army tactical network plans.•Created sensor-to-shooter (S2S) threads for celestial and terrestrial assets used in USAR(EUR/PAC) tabletop exercises.•Successfully led an effort between APNT and the Next Generation Fighting Vehicle’s CFT in developing a joint multi-domain fires story depicting how each CFT plans to use future battlespace.•Provided tactical networking and system guidance to APNT and other organizations.•Helped plan and execute PNTAX 19. This included developing diagrams for test execution, test execution (observed tests, interviewed soldiers, and documented PNTAX S2S test results), event operations, and system troubleshooting.

Operating System Integrated Development Team (IDT) Lead & Systems and Network Integration Lead

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

• Successfully designed the test environment and directed the first system test for Mounted Computing Environment/ATAK (MTAK). Delivered software to Network Integration Evaluation (NIE 18.2) and supported the exercise until completion. • Leading a software integrated development team (developers, systems engineers, and test engineers) in the development of Mission Command Linux (MCL) and Mission Command Android (MCA), Break Glass Account, audio input integration, and other features. Help select L0 requirements from our RDP and assists with writing L1s and L2s. • Leading lab redesign efforts incorporating new networks, software, and network requirements future program needs.• Designated SME for the Tactical Messaging and Gateway (TMAG) IDT. Contribute to TMAG’s test plans, network understanding [SRW, BFT2, WIN-T (PM TN), TOCLAN, and other networks], and requirements.• Designed and implemented a cross-training program between integration, test, and lab teams. This includes setup (software and networks), troubleshooting, and software guides. Implemented a train-the-trainer approach.• Managed an excursion of integrating MTAK software onto a Dell ruggedized tabled integrating features such as pinch and zoom, DAGR (an ICD-GPS-153 compatible device), and other peripherals. Successfully demonstrated to the government lead and government branch manager. Will continue work when our next distribution of MCL and MCA is released in March. • SAIC reached out to me and asked me to return to JBC-P to assist with test and integration of MTAK. This brought new business to Dynetics.

MDAR-T – TEST DIRECTOR / SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

• Successfully directed the first formal test for MDAR-T and received praise from government leadership on the results. Set the standards for testing to include procedure generation, bug reporting, requirements generation for requirement gaps, formal test planning, and formal test reporting.• Established and maintain a database through Army approved online COTS utilities that houses test procedures, test plans, requirements, bugs, product change requests (PCRs), documentation, and other programmatic data. Setup macros to filter data from the database to feed project planning documentation, test reporting, requirements reporting (by component type and by system type), and other similar types of reports.• Chair an internal cybersecurity CCB that keeps track of current threats to include IAVAs and IAVBs, how they apply to our system, and how we either correct or mitigate the threat. Feed the information to PM UAS with our recommendation of what is risk acceptable.

SOFTWARE TEAM / CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER / ISSO for PM UAS

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

• Drove change in systems engineering processes by integrating cybersecurity principals into the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) which were accepted and approved by all government and contracting parties.• Designed robust test scenarios which included drawings and documentation for the integration of external systems to include Mission Command systems, performance testing mimicking realistic Army tactical network loads, and other similar scenarios. Worked with other PM groups and agencies to integrate scenarios as part of the program’s Development Tests. • Created and maintained diagrams and processes that defined the PEOAVN cybersecurity practices as they relate to PM UAS in order to help ISSOs and ISSMs easily understand and repeat complex practices while executing workflows more efficiently. Distributed diagrams and processes to other PMs.• Created common cybersecurity language that is used by PM MAE to ensure developer contracts include all items needed to either maintain or obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO). • Helped identify capability gaps and created contract language for UFRs.• Designed a concept for simulating RF and network conditions relating to Universal Satellite Ground Data Terminals (USGDTs), created requirements, and oversaw the execution of the development of the simulators. • Produced policies, plans, and procedures to address Risk Management Framework (RMF) Control Correlation Identifiers (CCI) and entered CCI answers and evidence into eMASS.

Systems/Cybersecurity Engineer for PM JBC-P

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

• Migrated Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) from the DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to Resource Management Framework (RMF) ensuring issuance of the Approval to Operate (ATO).• Examined new software capabilities for potential information security threats and present solutions to secure the new capability as well as the overarching JBC-P software. Also, assisted with system engineering design in both cyber and system engineering roles.• Executed Nessus scans (both SCAP and CVE) on the JBC-P Red Hat OS as well as running manual STIG checks to identify, document, and prioritize the remediation of software vulnerabilities. • Integrated Nessus scan data into SecurityCenter for report analysis and presented to leadership.

Integration Manager / Lab Manager / Test Conductor for PM JBC-P

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2016

• Key person responsible for the design and integration of the JBC-P labs encompassing physical and logical network and system diagrams replicating Army System of Systems architecture (TOCs, NOCs, BFT2), software integration, personnel and task management, and future planning. Integrated MACE (now MCEv3) into the greater JBC-P architecture that includes Android platforms, domain controllers, Exchange w/Android mail client, and other applications and servers. • Managed formal test events that included scheduling, test procedure planning, JBC-P coordination, test execution, technical problem resolution, requirements tracking, requirements application, and requirements grading.• Piloted Network Integrated Evaluation (NIE) and other external C4ISR related events by providing architectural evaluation, personnel management and training, Field Service Representative (FSR) and trail boss training, troubleshooting, and reporting (both status and bug).• Integrated and troubleshot JBC-P, PM MC, data collection/analysis tools, and other software [domain controllers, XMPP, UCB, C2I, DDS, TIGR, BTNS, KGV72 Sim, Exchange, vSphere (ESXi/vCenter), etc.] on Linux and Windows (server and client) operating systems. • Worked with developers to explain deficiencies in the software, provide potential solutions, as well as definition of the capability based off requirements and operational experience.• Helped the PM’s training team setup and troubleshoot training environments for NIEs that contributed to soldier’s successful execution of NIE as it pertains to JBC-P. Also taught trainers technical and user functions. • Created and managed VMs that simulate bulk vehicle SA loads and provides GPS simulation to JBC-P platforms.

Task Lead / C4ISR Systems Administrator for FORSCOM G6

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

• Coordinated with G6s and other unit staff members to determine units’ needs and developed a team plan accordingly.• Provided technical assistance and conducted system administration over-the-shoulder training to Division G6s and Brigade / BCT / BN S6s, in multiple C2 systems, which include BCS, CPOF, MCS, Active Directory, and SEP.• Trained other contractors and embedded personnel (DSEs) in system administration, integration, and usage of all ABCS server functions which include interconnectivity and related client functions.• Gave extensive end-user ABCS training to CDRs, XOs, Battle Captains, S6s, S2s, and other military personnel in war-fighter exercise environments. • Installed, tested, trained, and administered VM Virtual Centers, ESXi servers, and VM Workstations.• Designed and built a lab/training suite consisting of virtual server and clients and conducted extensive system administration, integration, and usage training to internal personnel on the complete ABCS suite.• Conducted training up to the General officer level concerning ABCS product support for all facets of military activity.

Assistant HICON Lead / Senior HICON Systems Administrator / Trainer / Helpdesk for JRTC

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

• Developed and conducted training exercises for HICON engineers and trainers that helped increase the technical strength and customer service of the overall team.• Managed and performed system integration and administration functions at the Army Division level for JRTC. The systems included CPOF (Databridge, Ventrilo, Remote Admin, Master, and Backup), BCS, IDMT, domain controllers, BATS, Exchange, MOSS, WIC, GCCS-A, C2PC GW, BCS, IWS, Wave, Adobe Connect, and Symantec Endpoint servers and clients. • Efficiently assigned duties based on technical knowhow and mission criticality.• Redesigned and maintained the 21st ID tactical website to provide increased functionality and benefit to the customer.• Designed and implemented network-monitoring maps with state of the art software providing our clients with real-time network status tracking down to the battalion level. • Provided 24-hour technical support to our local technical and divisional staff (our client), rotational units, and assisted rotational field service engineers with troubleshooting of system problems. • Supported exportable training packages that included the disassembly of the current infrastructure, inventory of equipment, system design, and reestablishment of infrastructure at remote locations. • Developed and conducted professional training programs to include system diagrams, SharePoint web pages, and technical documentation educating clients and contractors regarding the full functionality and integration of the ABCS suite.

Hardware Maintenance Manager for NTC

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

• Managed a technical team and maintained/troubleshot all servers, Sun / Windows workstations, and communications equipment at the Mission Support Training Facility (MSTF), Leadership Training Program (LTP), and Digital Battlestaff Sustainment Trainer (DBST) that included being the hand receipt holder for millions of dollars of equipment.• Designed and implemented hardware solutions that increased client productivity levels. These solutions saved the Army hundreds of thousands of dollars by finding efficient means to provide increased capability at less cost.• Planned, coordinated, and executed the procurement and installation of lifecycle software and equipment. • Established and implemented standard operating procedures for hardware maintenance, property, license management, and purchasing.• Created and executed a preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) plan.

Webmaster / Service Manager / Computer Technician

• Jan 2000 - Jun 2003

• Designed, developed, maintained, and marketed an online store Point of Sale store that grossed over $800,000 per year; managed other service technicians that resulted in a quick and efficient workflow that notably decreased the turnaround time for system repairs and builds. • Designed, developed, maintained, and marketed an online store Point of Sale store that grossed over $800,000 per year; managed other service technicians that resulted in a quick and efficient workflow that notably decreased the turnaround time for system repairs and builds.

Facility Manager for the Total Army Distance Learning Program (TADLP)

• Aug 2000 - Jan 2003

• Established, managed, and maintained a networked video conferencing center used for education, training, and long distance conferencing that included First Sergeant, EMT, and Battlestaff Courses.• Donated time to setup and manage video conference connections allowing deployed soldiers to visually and audibly contact their spouses. • Established, managed, and maintained a networked video conferencing center used for education, training, and long distance conferencing that included First Sergeant, EMT, and Battlestaff Courses.• Donated time to setup and manage video conference connections allowing deployed soldiers to visually and audibly contact their spouses.