Experience

Silotech Group, Inc

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present



USAF

• Deputy Director (Policy Manager), International Training and Education (AETC)

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Coordinated and implemented DoD and Air Force International Training and Education policies for over 12,000 instructors and international students. Prioritized and synchronized efforts of Active Duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units to optimize training and enhance international engagements. Managed international security assistance training programs, resources, and administrative policies valued at $14B, and tracked key performance trends -- Supervised all aspects of case training management as senior representative on team to key Middle East ally -- Led team through comprehensive analysis of country training needs, including recommended methods to utilize -- First of seven organizations to complete new security/vetting requirements through collaboration w/ 17 teams -- Aligned efforts for key int’l partner relocation and standup of int’l F-35 training by leading cross-functional team -- Focal point and subject matter expert representing AETC to SAF/IA, DSCA and OSD on a weekly basis -- Created guidance and set into action for safer training venues as AETC lead on four SECDEF working groups -- Revamped international training processes & bolstered strategic partnerships by collaborating w/ SAF & OSD



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer

  • May 1993 - Aug 2022



USAF

• Commander (Senior Operations Manager), 380 Expeditionary Operations Group

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Led USAF’s most diverse group; 900+ US and international personnel, 10 locations, 8 squadrons, 60+ fighter/bomber, command and control, mobility/refueling, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance aircraft and the world’s largest control and reporting center, with total value of $10.9B. Coordinated with multiple HHQ staffs and international partners directing contingency plans, combat tactics, techniques and procedures and regional training -- Drove 1st adaptive basing concept; KC-10/F-22 relocated, executed mission, returned—increased flexibility -- Led the inaugural bed down and combat employment of the Air Force and Marine F-35 aircraft -- Achieved Mission Effective rate >95% by teaming w/ Maintenance Group on best approach to better sortie rates -- Shaped the groundwork for the $1.1B US Development Area project, advancing the strategic partnership between US and UAE by leveraging relationships with host nation, US Embassy and AFCENT



USPACOM

• Director (Senior Operations Manager), USINDOPACOM Joint Operations Center (JOC)

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Provided Commander USINDOPACOM eyes/ears for all theater ground, naval, marine, air, joint recon and special operations forces in 24-hr JOC. Supervised 60+ JOC Action Officers and a watch team of operational and intelligence specialist from all Services, and managed varied crisis response, emergency actions and sensitive events of the highest level of international attention -- Reorganized and executed improved training program for 11 JOC Directors—improved shared knowledge -- Educated international Fellows Program members on JOC capabilities—synergy for combating terrorism -- Led recovery effort of US citizen & two internationals from a hostile situation, teaming w/ JS/US Embassy/USN -- Coordinated with DoS/US Embassy for approval to legally support New Zealand earthquake relief efforts -- Recovered downed pilot <24 hrs by managing critical coordination between Japan Jnt Staff, USMC & rescue cell



National War College

• Student

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Studied National Security Strategy. Studied National Security Strategy.



USAF

• Deputy Chief (Operations Manager), Combat Operations Division

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Led 7-team division of 109 personnel, overseeing execution of USEUCOM/AFRICOM air and space operations, directed combat operations execution of multiple mission sets for Joint Force Air Component Commander campaigns in two theaters/100+ nations, trained international NATO and COCOM personnel on air power processes, and led joint and combined large force training exercises -- Chaired a SECDEF-directed special airspace working group to provide a key international ally with an alternate approach to set the framework for future peace negotiations—briefed SECSTATE and ally Air Chief -- Led first-ever international coalition air planning operations by integrating three key communication nodes for seamless command and control through a synchronized effort between multiple organizations -- Forged key international relationships with French and NATO liaisons in response to Libya crisis



USAF

• Commander (Senior Operations Manager), 963 Airborne Air Control Squadron

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Led operational E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) squadron, 300+ US and international personnel, and six E-3 aircraft valued at $1.9B. Established and executed policies for administration, operations and training supporting combatant commander tasks, and responsible for unit aircrew readiness through a $31M, 2,200 annual flying hour program and a $115K unit budget -- Improved defense of Arabian Gulf by leading first-ever E-3 integration w/ UAE assets in large training scenario -- Targeted international engagement, created key partnership; first USAF presence in UAE facility during ops -- Prepared Dominican Republic to secure their borders through organized training w/ their A-29 Tucano fighters -- David C. Schilling Award ’12 (#1/16 orgs)—most outstanding contribution to National Defense in field of flight

• Director of Operations (Training Program Manager), 966 Airborne Air Control Squadron

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Led/managed 164 US and international instructors/evaluators; directed operations/training in command’s largest Formal Training Unit, directed initial qualification and upgrade training for 17 aircrew positions in 33 syllabi, graduating 600+ aircrew/year, supervised scheduling, standardization, tactics, and readiness -- Directed annual fly surge eliminating 3-yr backlog of students utilizing Instructional Systems Design principles -- Shaped future Australian training by hosting team to discuss their training needs on new Wedgetail aircraft -- Prepared multiple teams for five-nation training exercise; bolstered security assistance–100% objectives met



USAF

• Student, Air Command and Staff College

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

• Chief (Program Manager), Air Battle Manager (ABM) Assignments

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

  • USAF single resource manager for all operational Air Battle Manager (ABM) manning. Responsible for maintaining unit operational capability and professional development of over 1,300 officers, to include nine flying units at 6 CONUS and overseas wings, 9 air defense units, 6 ground theater air control system units and four schoolhouses. Responsible for the nomination and selection of ABMs to key operational, staff and policy-making positions -- Oversaw execution of $30M Programmed Flying Training (PFT) program by maximizing production efforts -- Saved over $500K by authoring new manning plan that allowed members to stay in place for a longer period

• Various Crew Member/Leadership Positions

  • Jan 1994 - Jul 2004

  • Improved security assistance/cooperation by integrating international partners into E-3 AWACS training (1994-1999)• Brought on new US weapons system, valued at $4.5M, through coordination with South Korean Air Staff (2003-2004)