Mario Garcia, MBA, MDiv

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(386) 825-5501
Location
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, DE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency

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Brian Carter

Mario gets things done. While working with Mario in Afghanistan, he repeatedly accomplished tasks considered impossible. He was like a real "MacGyver" because he could take a hodgepodge of spare parts and create mission essential equipment. He facilitated legitimate, above-board trades, allowing multiple units to utilize wasted stockpiles in exchange for critical components. His communication skills are very impressive: he was able to explain complex technical issues to non-technical individuals in a way they understood and which directly addressed their greatest needs. He directly saved our program hundreds of thousands of dollars and allowed us to accomplish twice as many tasks in half the time. He is personable, trustworthy, and reliable.

Greg Hawkins, PMP, PMI-ACP, CISSP

Mario is a problem solver, able to interpret customer requirements and develop solutions which are above-and-beyond expectations - delighting the customers with the addition of clear, instructive documentation. A subject matter expert in multiple specialized military systems.

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Credentials

  • Licensed Minister
    International Ministerial Fellowship
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • MBA
    University of Maryland University College
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Super Mario
    • Japan
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Personal Strengths
      • Feb 1983 - Present

      •Diplomatic leader able to build consensus in contentious and complex environments with multiple variables to align organizations, technology and processes in the most productive and profitable configuration possible•Comfortable in dynamic situations with high degrees of uncertainty, able to confront unexpected challenges and jump into the confusion, devise different options, forge alternative paths, and build new partnerships to achieve the best outcomes•Effective communicator able to discuss and relate complex technical issues to practical business solutions in clear and simple terms•Natural curiosity and resourcefulness with a passion to provide relevant and tangible help which adds values and yields meaningful results, able to keep a group, team and organization on the cutting edge to gain and maintain a competitive advantage•Self-starter able to motivate teams to learn, grow and improve in a way that generates greater confidence, competence, and cohesion•Positive person with high emotional intelligence, infectious energy and enthusiasm that can set the tone and tenor with a generous attitude, light-hearted conversation and easy-going humor•Optimistic and encouraging able to stimulate others to be more productive and hopeful through couching, counseling, and consulting•Team oriented with an ability generate excitement towards challenging goals while celebrating team success and individual achievement•Thought leader able to bring creative anticipation, imagination, and persistence to groups and projects through teaching and mentoring•Strategic thinker with unique problem-solving perspective able to envision alternative scenarios, see patterns in complexity, sort through the clutter and find the best route to plan and prepare for future environments and situations•Trusted adviser to senior executives and leaders, able to build rapport as a credible confidant, ally, and expert through active listening, genuine interest, and reliable solutions

  • U.S. Army Cyber Command
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Plans Training and Exercises (PLEX) Chief
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Serve as the Plans Training and Exercises (PLEX) Chief with the ARCYBER Cyberspace Operations Integrated Planning Element (CO-IPE) in support of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). Provide for the strategic direction, planning, programing, budgeting, coordination, integration, & synchronization of operations, training, & exercise to secure, operate, defend, & protect information networks & systems. Support USAFRICOM to plan, coordinate, integrate, & synchronize offensive & defensive cyberspace operations with interagency and international partners. Seamlessly navigated a COVID degraded environment to tackle challenging requirements across three continents & develop strategies to train & educate an international cyber workforce. Lead cross-organizational teams to bring about fundamental change & improvement in strategy, process, & outcomes for the establishment of new organization achieving initial operating capacity in 6 months.

  • U.S. European Command
    • Germany
    • Armed Forces
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Joint Cyber Center Defensive Cyber Operations Chief
      • Dec 2015 - Mar 2020

      Served as the Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Chief) for the United States European Command (USEUCOM) Joint Cyber Center (JCC) with full responsibility for planning & management of military cyber defense operations, activities, & investments in Europe. Established, lead & directed a team of over 40 people consisting of cyber planners, cyber analysts, & cyber protection teams to identify, prioritize, assess, secure, & defend critical infrastructure & assets. Managed multimillion-dollar portfolio of projects & contracts. Lead cyber defense initiatives to train, advise, & assist NATO allies & European partners engaging directly with senior government officials & executives. Developed near-term & long-term strategy to inform emerging capability requirements. Authored cyber information papers, reports & correspondence for military, political, & diplomatic leaders. Negotiated inter-government policies for information sharing and operational support.

  • KBR Careers - Gov Solutions
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cyber Exercise Liaison
      • Feb 2013 - Dec 2015

      Served as Director of Operational Testing & Evaluation (DOT&E) Cyber Liaison Officer to USCYBERCOM. Provided direct support, advising, consulting & coordination to senior government officials & executives. Lead initiatives to support the development & transformation of a 6000-person cyber workforce training & education program. Lead the Integration of multimillion-dollar cybersecurity assessments into training & exercises, ensuring that threat assessments, vulnerability evaluations, risk management, cybersecurity inspections, & adversarial test operations were performed to provide a holistic view of the cybersecurity posture of organizations, technologies, processes, policies & people. Conducted war gaming & strategic simulations centered on creating tailored experiential-learning events to prepare for emerging cyber challenges.

  • US Army
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

      Served as USCYBERCOM Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Chief. Lead cross-functional team of malware analyst, countermeasure analysts, host-based analysts, & research analysts to conduct defensive cyber operations. Served as an expert advisor on DCO to government officials & executives. Directed assessments of cyber threats to US Government networks & information systems while coordinating research & mission analysis of cyber vulnerabilities to recommend mitigation strategies & defend against adversarial actors. Directed analysis, reporting, & incident response to threats, risks, & exposures of networks & systems. Co-lead in collaboration with other team members to develop technical strategies & procedures to identify, reduce & eliminate risk. Wrote executive summaries and reports for senior government official to inform strategic decision making. Supported the establishment of the Joint Operations Center to achieve initial & final operating capacity.

    • Senior Systems Administrator & Network Manager
      • Sep 2007 - Dec 2010

      Served as Senior Systems Administrator & Network Manager of mobile satellite communication systems for US & international military organizations including NATO. Mentored & trained 70-person multi-national team conducting computer networking, communications, & cyber security missions across Europe, Africa, & Afghanistan. Lead communications teams deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan to install & upgrade network, satellite, & wireless infrastructure to military bases.

    • Network Operations Center Watch Officer
      • Sep 2005 - Sep 2007

      Network Operations Center Watch Officer providing situational awareness of critical systems, nodes, circuits and infrastructure; Human Resources IT & training specialist.

    • Information Systems and Radio Operator
      • Jan 2004 - Aug 2005

      Information Systems and Radio Operator providing network communication capabilities and military force protection/security.

Education

  • University of Maryland University College
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management
    2017 - 2018
  • Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School
    Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Biblical and Theological Studies, Leadership Studies, Ministry, Counseling and Discipleship
    2013 - 2015
  • Lancaster Bible College
    Bachelor's degree, Biblical Studies
    2011 - 2012
  • James Logan High School
    High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
    1997 - 2001

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