Ed Drose

Senior Partner at Force99 Technologies
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Project Management Professional
    Project Management Institute

Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Partner
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      Force99 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing leading-edge engineering, communications, networking, cyber-security, Audio/Visual and Information Technology services and solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and others at home and abroad. Force99 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing leading-edge engineering, communications, networking, cyber-security, Audio/Visual and Information Technology services and solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and others at home and abroad.

    • Senior Program Manager
      • Dec 2012 - Jun 2017

      Lead and manage multiple telecommunications, IT, Knowledge Management, counter-IED, and Cyber programs supporting SOCAFRICA, SOCEUR, the ADF, and the USMC. Lead and manage multiple telecommunications, IT, Knowledge Management, counter-IED, and Cyber programs supporting SOCAFRICA, SOCEUR, the ADF, and the USMC.

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • UAE Military IT Consultant
      • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

      G6/IT Consultant executing comprehensive capabilities based assessment and training needs analysis resulting in a roadmap for transformation. Program management processes developed, IT needs and analysis, coaching, teaching, and mentoring of UAE counterparts. G6/IT Consultant executing comprehensive capabilities based assessment and training needs analysis resulting in a roadmap for transformation. Program management processes developed, IT needs and analysis, coaching, teaching, and mentoring of UAE counterparts.

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • G6, UAE Military Transformation Study
      • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

      G6/IT Consultant executing comprehensive capabilities based assessment and training needs analysis resulting in a roadmap for transformation. Program management processes developed, IT needs and analysis, coaching, teaching, and mentoring of UAE counterparts. G6/IT Consultant executing comprehensive capabilities based assessment and training needs analysis resulting in a roadmap for transformation. Program management processes developed, IT needs and analysis, coaching, teaching, and mentoring of UAE counterparts.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Special Assistant to CG
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

      Responsible to assist the I Corps Commanding General on projects and assessments as directed. Specifically to assist in looking to close gaps and seams between the Commanding General and his supporting staff elements as the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Senior Commander, and as the Commanding General of I Corps. Assigned to act as the leader of Task Force Soldier RESET to look at holistic recommendations across Behavioral Health, Soldier RESET and Restoration in order to better serve our Soldiers and Families. Show less

    • I Corps G6 / Multi-National Corps - Iraq C6 (CIO)
      • Jul 2008 - Sep 2010

      Managed and controled all information technology systems for I (US) Corps and Multi-National Corps-Iraq. Led the planning, installation, operations, maintenance, and defense of tactical, operational, and strategic information systems that enabled battle command functions required for full spectrum operations of I (US) Corps and MNC-I Headquarters. Served as the Commanding General's senior IT advisor. Led over 350 personnel in the following C6 Directorates; Joint NETOPS Coordination Center-Iraq; Plans and Operations; Information Assurance; Signal Systems Integration Office; and the Iraqi Security Force Cell. Was responsible for the management and oversight of the garrison lifecycle replacement and C6 Validation Board programs (over $36M), C6 Contracts (over $105M), and the C6 responsibility for ONS, JUONS, and JFARB processes. Show less

    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Commanding Officer, 22nd Signal Brigade
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

      Deputy Commanding Officer of the 2400 person task force. Responsible for the complete readiness of an organization with 2400 personnel, 1300 vehicles, and 400 pieces of communications equipment. Recognized as an expert in joint/combined operations, budget management, maintenance, administration, and team-building.

    • Commanding Officer (CEO), 440th Signal Battalion
      • Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

    • Chief of J6 Plans & Exercises, Pacific Command
      • Jan 2001 - May 2003

Education

  • US Army War College
    MS, Strategic Studies
    2007 - 2008
  • Central Michigan University
    MS, Administration
    1998 - 2001
  • Clemson University
    Electrical Engr & Technology, Engineering
    1980 - 1985

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