Experience

U.S. Army PEO STRI

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Management Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Orlando, Florida, United States Project Synchronization Lead providing programmatic and strategic communications across multiple programs with the PEO to Headquarters Department of the Army. Support the planning, programming, budgeting and execution of programs within the Synthetic Training Environment (STE).



Project Transition USA

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIn ♦ Supporting Transitioning Military & Vets

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Tampa, Florida, United States As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our… Show more As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal. In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country. We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity! Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less



U.S. Army PEO STRI

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Orlando, Florida, United States Responsible to the Army Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Officer, and Project Manager for providing virtual and mixed reality simulation training system enablers and equipment at U.S. Army home stations, Centers of Excellence and deployed locations. Leads, directs, manages and inspires a workforce of military officers, government civilians and contractor personnel. Directly responsible for acquisition life-cycle management and execution of 43 training enabler products and four… Show more Responsible to the Army Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Officer, and Project Manager for providing virtual and mixed reality simulation training system enablers and equipment at U.S. Army home stations, Centers of Excellence and deployed locations. Leads, directs, manages and inspires a workforce of military officers, government civilians and contractor personnel. Directly responsible for acquisition life-cycle management and execution of 43 training enabler products and four ACAT II-IV programs. I manage all aspects of cost, schedule, performance and risk management for $503M of major weapon system training devices and $5.9B in ACAT programs. Key efforts include the Army Futures Command (AFC) Cross Functional Team (CFT) Synthetic Training Environment Emerging Requirements and modernization initiatives. Responsible for collaborating with multiple weapon system Project Managers across ASA/ALT to provide tech refresh/concurrency upgrades for training devices at all major centers of excellence. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department of the Army System Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - May 2022

  Served as the HQDA Systems Coordinator (DASC) for two ACAT III and nine ACAT IV programs Defensive Cyber Operations valued in excess of $4B. Responsible to the ASA (ALT) as the focal point and subject matter expert for leading and executing Army-level oversight of cost, schedule, performance, systems integration, interoperability, modernization efforts, requirements validation, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support.



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Training With Industry (TWI)

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Herndon, VA Served as a TWI fellow at Cisco within the Advanced Services and Advanced Security Initiatives groups providing expert leadership and program management counsel.



U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Army Test and Evaluation Command System Team (AST) Chair

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Army Test and Evaluation System Team (AST) Chair and military evaluator responsible for assessing next generation Army Tactical Radios and network management tools. Focused on evaluating effectiveness, suitability and survivability of Acquisition Category I Defense systems (ACAT 1D) with Department of Defense (DoD), Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) oversight. Responsibilities include critical assessment inputs in support of Major Defense… Show more Army Test and Evaluation System Team (AST) Chair and military evaluator responsible for assessing next generation Army Tactical Radios and network management tools. Focused on evaluating effectiveness, suitability and survivability of Acquisition Category I Defense systems (ACAT 1D) with Department of Defense (DoD), Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) oversight. Responsibilities include critical assessment inputs in support of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and providing operational evaluations reports to leadership for action by senior DoD acquisition professionals. Show less



PEO C3T

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Product Manager

  • May 2010 - May 2014

  Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Assistant Product Manager and Liaison Officer responsible for developing, procuring, training, fielding, and sustaining multiple systems CONUS and deployed. Leads a direct reporting organization while deployed with a team of 12 government and over 272 contract personnel in support of combat operations. Manages cost, schedule and performance for Program of Record (POR) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) radios in support of the Army's Capability Set (CS) fielding strategy. Responsible for the… Show more Assistant Product Manager and Liaison Officer responsible for developing, procuring, training, fielding, and sustaining multiple systems CONUS and deployed. Leads a direct reporting organization while deployed with a team of 12 government and over 272 contract personnel in support of combat operations. Manages cost, schedule and performance for Program of Record (POR) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) radios in support of the Army's Capability Set (CS) fielding strategy. Responsible for the planning and execution of an Army budget in excess of 200 million and fielding of Army systems in excess of $1.0 billion. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Apr 2008 - May 2009

  US Military Posts in Europe Lead and managed the largest Army Company in United States Army Europe. Responsible for the unit’s operations and logistics support to over 600+ Soldiers geographically dispersed throughout Central Europe. Provided leadership on issues that improved the morale and welfare of the Soldiers and the family members of the command. Managed a yearly budget of over $120,000 as the unit billing official and the unit’s property valued in excess of $1 million.



U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Company Commander

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2008

  Mannheim Area, Germany Lead and managed a Signal Detachment Company in U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) that provided Theater Level Direct/General Support for Communications Security (COMSEC) material and equipment. Implemented training, vehicle fleet maintenance, logistics, leader development and people-caring programs that supported the Warfighter mission, Soldiers, and family members. Responsible for property accountability of COMSEC equipment, vehicle, maintenance shelters, trailers, and generator sets valued at more… Show more Lead and managed a Signal Detachment Company in U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) that provided Theater Level Direct/General Support for Communications Security (COMSEC) material and equipment. Implemented training, vehicle fleet maintenance, logistics, leader development and people-caring programs that supported the Warfighter mission, Soldiers, and family members. Responsible for property accountability of COMSEC equipment, vehicle, maintenance shelters, trailers, and generator sets valued at more than $4 million.

• Task Manager

  • Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Mannheim Area, Germany Responsible for preparing, processing, and tracking official tasking orders distributed throughout the command to brigade elements; coordinated with appropriate staff agencies and subordinate commands to ensure combatant and garrison commanders received installation and operational support for current and future Global War on Terror (GWOT) missions.

• Assistant Operations Officer

  • Dec 2004 - Sep 2005

  Mannheim Area, Germany Assistant Brigade Operations Officer and Network Operations and Security Center Officer In Charge (OIC) for a tactical signal brigade supporting two major commands. Responsible for tracking the preparation, deployment, operation and maintenance, and redeployment of subordinate units. Manage network operations, information dissemination management, information assurance, network engineering, satellite engineering, and frequency management in a combat zone.

• Platoon Leader/Company Executive Officer/Training Officer

  • Mar 2003 - Nov 2004

  Mannheim Area, Germany Lead, planned, and managed at platoon, company and battalion level in an echelon above corps signal unit.