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Ed Gawaran is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in the US Navy and various industry roles. He has held leadership positions, including Director of Major Program Management and Commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Ed has also managed global supply chains and inventory, and has a strong educational background from the Wharton School and Naval Postgraduate School.

Experience

  • US Navy
    • San Diego County
    • Director, Major Program Management
      • May 2021 - Present
      • San Diego County

    • Chief of Contracts
      • May 2019 - Apr 2021
      • San Diego, California

  • Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)
    • Washington, District Of Columbia
    • Logistics and Readiness Branch Head
      • Jul 2016 - May 2019
      • Washington, District Of Columbia

  • USS AMERICA (LHA-6)
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Supply Officer
      • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
      • Greater San Diego Area

      Provides a full-range of logistics and supply services to USS AMERICA, the first of its class and the fourth warship to bear the name. Prior to her commissioning on 11 October 2014, USS AMERICA completed her maiden Southern Command deployment around South America from July to September 2014. USS AMERICA provides the Navy and Marine Corps team with one of the largest, fastest, and most versatile ships in the history of the amphibious warfare, with an increased aviation capacity in comparison to other U.S. amphibious ships - to include an enlarged hangar deck, realignment and expansion of the aviation maintenance facilities, a significant increase in available stowage for parts and support equipment, increased aviation fuel capacity and reinforced flight deck to support the F-35B strike fighters.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Fleet Supply (N41) - Programs Manager
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

    • Current Operations (N42) - Readiness Officer
      • May 2012 - May 2013

  • DLA Aviation San Diego
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Commanding Officer
      • May 2009 - Apr 2012
      • Greater San Diego Area

      Commanding Officer of the Defense Logistics Agency industrial support activity in San Diego, responsible for the integrated logistics support for a world-class aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation. Manages a global supply chain and over $50 million in inventory to support a repair operation that generates more than $575 million in annual revenue.

    • Director of Aircraft Engines & Common Systems Contracts
      • Oct 2006 - Apr 2009
      • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Naval Postgraduate School
    • Monterey, California
    • Graduate Student
      • Jun 2004 - Sep 2006
      • Monterey, California

  • USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53)
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Supply Officer
      • Oct 2003 - May 2004
      • Greater San Diego Area

  • USS Higgins (DDG-76)
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Supply Officer
      • Apr 2003 - Sep 2003
      • Greater San Diego Area

  • USS Benfold (DDG-65)
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Supply Officer
      • Jan 2002 - Mar 2003
      • Greater San Diego Area

    • Contract Administration Officer
      • Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
      • Ewa Beach, Hawaii

  • USS Constellation (CV-64)
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Division Officer
      • Mar 1996 - Dec 1998
      • Greater San Diego Area

  • Naval Supply Corps School
    • Athens, Georgia Area
    • Student
      • Jul 1995 - Feb 1996
      • Athens, Georgia Area

Education

  • 2012 - 2012
    Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
    Executive Program
  • 2004 - 2006
    Naval Postgraduate School
    Master of Science (M.S.), Information Technology
  • 1992 - 1995
    University of California, San Diego
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 1989 - 1991
    Mira Mesa High School
    Diploma

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