Experience

Riptide Software, Inc

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Test Engineeer/SME

  • May 2018 - Present

  Test simulation software (CACCTUS) for military, provide military analysis to enhance the manner in which the software is used, developed to match military procedures and doctrine. Provide training to users on new software versions as they are released. Provide some analysis to Riptide on the ways other software systems are used (MTWS and VBS-CAN) and assist in new contract RIPTIDE won in 2018 (SAVT) Test simulation software (CACCTUS) for military, provide military analysis to enhance the manner in which the software is used, developed to match military procedures and doctrine. Provide training to users on new software versions as they are released. Provide some analysis to Riptide on the ways other software systems are used (MTWS and VBS-CAN) and assist in new contract RIPTIDE won in 2018 (SAVT)



Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Defense Analyst

  • Nov 2017 - May 2018

  Fire Support Analyst. Teach Marines basic and advanced call for fire procedures, fire support planning and de-confliction using CACCTUS and ISMT-E simulation systems. Act and instructor controller for MTWS (MAGTF Tactical Warfare System) for large scale military exercises. Lead planner for MARFOREURAF exercise in Morocco ( African Lion 2015-17) Fire Support Analyst. Teach Marines basic and advanced call for fire procedures, fire support planning and de-confliction using CACCTUS and ISMT-E simulation systems. Act and instructor controller for MTWS (MAGTF Tactical Warfare System) for large scale military exercises. Lead planner for MARFOREURAF exercise in Morocco ( African Lion 2015-17)



Mobius Industries USA, Inc.

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Defense Analyst

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2017



Riptide Software, Inc

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• II MEF Fires Analyst

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

   Instructed on how to utilize and develop training scenarios using MTWS software.  Instructed others and led CFLCC personnel in numerous MEB level exercises held at Camp Lejeune (Atlantic Response), Morocco (African Lion) and Republic of Georgia (Agile Spirit)  Lead planner for 2015 African Lion exercise developing task organization and simulation layout for exercise.  Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process and Marine Corps, MAGTF doctrine and tactical level TTPs related to fire support coordination associated with Marine Corps artillery units.  Conducts tactical level CAST event planning at the conceptual, functional and detailed levels in support of CAST events as it pertains to fire support coordination and safety measures. Performs research and analysis to extract factual data, concepts and plans to develop products in support of CAST scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions.  Lead instructor for all indirect fire support training that includes instruction on basic call for fire procedures, fire support planning, fire support team duties and responsibilities, aircraft de-confliction.  Develops scenarios using the CACCTUS system, implement CAST event planning at the conceptual, functional and detailed levels in support of CAST events as it pertains to fire support coordination and safety measures. Advises and/or performs the functional responsibilities of event billets that may include but are not limited to higher and adjacent headquarters sections as dictated by CAST training participants. Examples include but are not limited to FSC, FSCC, FO and FAC duties.  Provides program specific improvements for Combined Arms Command and Control Training Upgrade System (CACCTUS) in order to improve on the development of the program..



Mobius Industries, LLC

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fire Support Analyst

  • Jul 2007 - Nov 2013

  1)Conducts tactical level CAST event planning at the conceptual, functional and detailed levels in support of CAST events as it pertains to fire support coordination and safety measures. 2)Advises and/or performs the functional responsibilities of event billets that may include but are not limited to higher and adjacent headquarters sections as dictated by CAST training participants. Examples include but are not limited to FSC, FSCC, FO and FAC duties. Performs research and analysis to extract factual data, concepts and plans to develop products in support of CAST scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters function 3)Lead instructor for all indirect fire support training that includes instruction on basic call for fire procedures, advanced call for fire (Coordinated Illumination, Quick Smoke and SEAD), fire support planning, fire support team duties and responsibilities, aircraft de-confliction in coordination with active gun target lines in association with SEAD 4)Develops scenarios using the CACCTUS system, implement CAST event planning at the conceptual, functional and detailed levels in support of CAST events as it pertains to fire support coordination and safety measures. Advises and/or performs the functional responsibilities of event billets that may include but are not limited to higher and adjacent headquarters sections as dictated by CAST training participants. Examples include but are not limited to FSC, FSCC, FO and FAC duties.



II Marine Expeditionary Force

• Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

• Targeting and Force Fires Officer

  • May 2004 - Jul 2007

  1) Responsible for oversight, planning, administration and operation of highly classified programs for implementation in the operating forces within II MEF. 2) Responsible for developing standard operating procedures; drafting, editing and delivering executive level decision briefs; analyzing threats, conducting estimates of collateral damage and determining the most appropriate means to eliminate the threat. 3) Targeting and Current Fires and Plans officer while deployed in support of OIF 4-06 to Camp Fallujah, Iraq



10th Marines 2d Marine Division

• Camp Lejeune

• Asst Div FSCC/Asst Regt OPSO/Battery Cmdr/Battalion LNO

  • Mar 2002 - May 2004

  1) Managed the ammunition allocation, distribution and expenditure reporting for four artillery battalions and development of operation orders for deployment. 2) Assisted in coordinating the operations for over 3000 personnel in support of numerous operations and deployments within the artillery regiment 3) Established operating procedures to effectively employ personnel and equipment associated with conducting fire support. 4) Managed and employed over 110 personnel, 25 vehicles and communication equipment valued at over $16 million and other heavy equipment in execution of mission of providing fire support to ground maneuver



Joint Task Force Guantanamo

• Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

• Security Watch Officer

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2004

  1) Supervised the implementation and overall base security for Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. 2) Responsible for maintaining constant coordination with USSOUTHCOM in Tampa, Florida on a daily basis. 3) Developed standard operating procedures to streamline and more effectively employ assets to eliminate threats to the base and the security of the detainees. 1) Supervised the implementation and overall base security for Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. 2) Responsible for maintaining constant coordination with USSOUTHCOM in Tampa, Florida on a daily basis. 3) Developed standard operating procedures to streamline and more effectively employ assets to eliminate threats to the base and the security of the detainees.



Training and Education Command

• Quantico, Virginia

• Program Manager, Training Programs Branch

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2001

  1) Assisted in developing entry level training curriculum for new Marine recruits, USMC swim qualification standards, physical fitness standards and the Marine Corps martial arts program. 2) Managed school quotas for the entire USMC for evasive driving, swim school and Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses 1) Assisted in developing entry level training curriculum for new Marine recruits, USMC swim qualification standards, physical fitness standards and the Marine Corps martial arts program. 2) Managed school quotas for the entire USMC for evasive driving, swim school and Martial Arts Instructor Trainer courses



Recruiting Station Dallas

• Dallas, Texas

• Operations/Executive Officer

  • Feb 1997 - Sep 1999

  Interviewed and wrote waivers for applicants entry into USMC Analyzed and managed recruiting operations for RS Dallas and 60 recruiters covering over 500 sq miles Attended Recruit Managers Course at Leesburg, VA in 1997 Interviewed and wrote waivers for applicants entry into USMC Analyzed and managed recruiting operations for RS Dallas and 60 recruiters covering over 500 sq miles Attended Recruit Managers Course at Leesburg, VA in 1997



United States Marine Corps

• Camp Lejeune, NC

• Enlisted - Infantry/Sniper/Coxswain

  • Oct 1987 - Mar 1994