Experience

North Carolina National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Brigade Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Militry Intelligence Company BISE/ICP Platoon Leader

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

• Battalion Assistant Intelligence Officer (AS2)

  • May 2019 - Aug 2021

• Cyber Threat Analyst

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Support North Carolina Joint Cyber Security Task Force’s mission to provide incident coordination, resource support and technical assistance to reduce impact to the affected organizations and mitigate vulnerabilities. • Developed and implemented proactive cyber defense strategies, leveraging industry best practices and intelligence-driven methodologies to detect and prevent cyber-attacks targeting critical systems and networks for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) organizations across North Carolina. • Stayed abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and provided timely advisories and briefings to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders to guide decision-making processes. • Collaborated with internal and external partners to share threat intelligence and participate in information-sharing initiatives, enhancing overall situational awareness and enabling timely response to evolving threats. • Participated in tabletop exercises and simulated cyber-attack scenarios to test incident response capabilities, identify gaps, and refine response procedures. • Cooperate with State and National level partners in response to cyber threats to State and National critical infrastructure. Show less

• Personnel Security Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Managed and conducted personnel security clearance processes for over 7,500 North Carolina National Guardsmen, including initial applications, investigations, adjudications, and periodic reinvestigations, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.• Collaborated with government agencies, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to coordinate and facilitate security clearance processes and resolve complex personnel security issues. • Monitored and maintained accurate records and databases related to personnel security clearances, ensuring data integrity and adherence to recordkeeping standards. • Stayed current on evolving personnel security policies, practices, and regulations, and provided recommendations for process improvements and compliance enhancements. • Advise Leaders in the North Carolina National Guard on sensitive matters impacting security clearance eligibility for Guardsmen throughout North Carolina. • Verify clearances of soldiers and civilians to gain access to various state systems. • Support G2 in response to COVID-19 Pandemic by producing briefs for The Adjutant General and North Carolina Director of Emergency Management • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive personnel and security-related information, ensuring the integrity and reputation of the organization. Show less



North Carolina Department of Public Safety

• United States
• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Critical Infrastructure Intelligence Analyst

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Developed intelligence assessments on threats to critical infrastructure for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) and federal government officials and stakeholders. • Worked jointly with SLTT and federal agencies to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation to address local and national level threats to critical infrastructure. • Served as a task force analyst within the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NC ISAAC). • Assisted in the development of intelligence strategies and policies to support statewide initiatives, most notably threats to schools in North Carolina. • Conducted extensive open source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis to gather information from publicly available sources, utilizing various tools and tradecraft. o Leveraged OSINT tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Recorded Future, Dataminr, Cobwebs, OSINT Framework, and many other open-source tools to collect and analyze data from online sources, social media platforms, and other public repositories. • Employed data visualization tools like IBM i2 Analyst Notebook to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner. • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including law enforcement agencies, intelligence agencies, and private sector organizations, to provide OSINT support and intelligence fusion. • Participated in tabletop exercises and simulated threats to critical infrastructure scenarios to test incident response capabilities, identify gaps, and refine response procedures. • Assisted in the management and allocation of grant funding to support statewide projects and initiatives. Show less



BAE Systems

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

• Full Motion Video Analyst

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Analyzed full motion video (FMV) feeds and exploited various intelligence sources to extract actionable intelligence and provide real-time support to ongoing operations. • Utilized advanced geospatial and imagery analysis tools to identify and track key targets, provide situational awareness, and support mission planning and execution. • Conducted detailed pattern-of-life analysis on enemy forces, identifying trends, activities, and potential threats to mission objectives. • Worked closely with program leadership and other stakeholders to understand intelligence requirements and priorities, tailoring FMV analysis and reporting to meet specific operational needs. • Communicated directly with Air Force Pilots to ensure optimal positioning of assets. Show less



Maryland Army National Guard

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Utilized geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) tools, software, and databases such as Arc GIS and Socet GXP to collect, analyze, and interpret geospatial data, satellite imagery, and other intelligence sources to produce accurate and timely intelligence products. • Conducted advanced geospatial analysis, including imagery exploitation, terrain analysis, and geospatial modeling, to identify and assess potential threats, patterns, and trends in support of mission planning and operational decision-making. • Applied remote sensing techniques and imagery analysis methodologies to identify and assess changes in the physical environment, including land cover, vegetation, and man-made structures. • Provided geospatial support to route planning and navigation, evaluating terrain features, obstacles, and potential threats to enhance force protection and operational effectiveness. Show less