DC Area Systems Architect

• May 2023 - Present

Space and Information Systems Integration Analyst

• Jun 2021 - Present

Active TS/SCI clearanceResponsibilities include:Serve as the N2N6 Coordinator for War Games. N2N6 Navy Capabilities Integrated Process Information Warfare (NCIP-IW) Lead. N2N6 Naval Integrated Targeting Capabilities (NITC) Deputy. Deputy Navy-National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Liaison.Accomplishments include:- Planned, organized, coordinated, and executed Global 16 Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance War Game and OPNAV N2N6 Agile Wave Tabletop Exercise/Game.- Planned, coordinated, and conducted 32 Key Leader Engagements and Mission Summits between the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations-Information Warfare, Director of Naval Information Warfare, and outside organizations for Space and Information Warfare related topics. Produced Read Books, facilitated correspondence, completed visitor access and escort requirements, and organized video teleconferences for all executive engagements resulting in the furthering of Naval Information Warfare programs and requirements.- Coordinated and facilitated the Naval-NRO and Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Summits resulting in the furthering of future Naval Space Capabilities in all orbitologies.- Synchronized tech baselines for 32 Information Warfare programs including future forward edge targeting systems, GPS/PNT, communications, and other Information Warfare programs for the NCIP-IW modeling process over two Program Object Memorandum cycles aiding in leadership program budgeting decisions. - Served as NITC Deputy. Organized and facilitated numerous meetings including NITC Workshop, Sensor to Shooter Summit, and NITC CONOP/COPNEMP Working Group in order to synchronize Tactical Edge Targeting program, Maritime Targeting Cell Afloat/Expeditionary programs, targeting fusion engines, and other future targeting and space technologies. Show less

Department Director - Aircraft Maintenance Officer

• Dec 2019 - May 2021

Responsibilities included:Perform the duties of an AH-1Z instructor and squadron pilot. Proper maintenance on 19 AH-1Z and 10 UH-1Y squadron aircraft. Legal and administrative management of 327 Maintenance Department Marines. Planning, management, and execution of aircraft maintenance in support of the squadron flight schedule. Advisor to the Commanding Officer (CO) on all matters and requirements pertaining to the squadron maintenance. Direct and oversee 51 maintenance programs within the squadron maintenance department. Key Accomplishments:- Flew 149.5 AH-1Z flight and instructor hours preparing and further developing flight leadership and tactics within the next generation of Marine Corps attack aviation pilots.- Directed, supervised, and oversaw the completion of 27,515 Maintenance Action Forms accounting for 55,015.5 man hours of work contributing to the successful completion of four training exercises, Marine Expeditionary Unit Detachment, and Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-21 support. Major maintenance activities supervised include: Replacing one aircraft tail-boom, 10 main rotor gear box top cases, three combining gearboxes and 15 phase inspections on 10 AH-1Z and five UH-1Y aircraft.- Advised the CO on AH-1Z APR 39D(V)2 and main gearbox mast corrosion issues on seven Lot 15aircraft leading to a Marine Corps wide issue identification and repair.- Trained, supervised, and oversaw the completion and certification of 21 Collateral Duty Inspectors,five Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representatives, and four Quality AssuranceRepresentatives leading to the highest qualified maintenance department within Marine Aviation Group 29 and the squadron having the highest aviation maintenance readiness within the Marine Corps for six consecutive months.- Directed the execution of six weeks of remain behind element flight schedules for seven AH-1Z and five UH-1Y aircraft resulting in the completion of 151 flight hours with zero failed missions. Show less

Planning Manager - Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve Fires Plans Officer

• Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

Responsibilities included:CJ34 Fires Plans Officer/Manager for all operations orders and operations planning evolutions. Serve as the Liaison Officer between Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) CJ34 Fires Directorate and the Navy Central Command Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Cell, Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force. Produce and staff Fragmentary Orders (FRAGO) in support of the CJTF.Key Accomplishments:- Lead Fires Plans Manager on a multi-national staff for OPORD 20-01, Operation Dragon Flex Diyala, Reliable Partnership, Deliberate Resolve II, and numerous other named combat operations, producing Fires Concepts, FRAGOs, and Fires Appendices in support of CJTF-OIR resulting in greater than 20 successful counter ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria.- Served as the joint fires subject matter expert and TLAM Plans Manager in over 100 forums and planning groups during all phases of the Joint Targeting Process for both Deliberate and Dynamic targets. Coordinated with the Combined Air Operations Center and ground units for asset allocation for target prosecution resulting in the reduction of ISIS operations by 90% within Iraq and Syria.- Continuously assessed 11 CJTF Operational Objectives resulting in six successful higher Campaign Assessment Reviews that refined and contributed to successful counter ISIS efforts.- Mentored seven junior officers, taking responsibility for their professional military education resulting in them seeking out and accepting additional responsibilities increasing CJTF battle readiness.- Synchronized the effects of space systems, Air Forces, Special Operations, and ground elements across five countries enhancing CJTF counter ISIS operations.- Planned, coordinated, and conducted 16 Belt Method War Games in support of Mission Order development contributing to numerous successful counter ISIS missions within Iraq and Syria. Show less

Manager of Operations - Future Operations Officer

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

Responsibilities included:Future Operations (FOPS) Officer for MAG-29. Responsible for the planning and coordination for the deployment and execution for MAG-29 during NATO Exercise Trident Juncture (TJE). Serve on 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW) Battle Staff for Mobilization Readiness Exercise (MRX) in order to assist in the preparation for TJE. Serve on the 2d MAW FWD Battle Staff during TJE as the Current Operations Officer and Senior Watch Officer (SWO) enabling the execution of the Air Tasking Order and operations related tasking. MAG-29 Remain Behind Element Officer in Charge (RBE OIC) for TJE ensuring the safe and successful turn-in of facilities, and the return of 24 MAG-29 RBE personnel and 127 pieces of equipment.Key Accomplishments:- Planned and coordinated the embarkation and execution of 2d MAW in support of TJE, consisting of over 1100 Marines, during the fall of 2018 in Norway. - Directed TJE planning by leading nine in person meetings with 24 MEU for on-load planning, five Confirmation Briefs for on-load and execution, site setup in Norway with 40 computer assets, three hangars, and one MAG office building facilitating the first major NATO exercise in over 20 years.- Served on 2d MAW FOPS Staff for MRX as the Assistant Future Operations Officer and RotaryWing Frag Order Writer. Oversaw the accurate and timely completion of 12 Air Tasking Orders (ATO)and was Senior Watch Officer (SWO) for the duration of the exercise.- Served on the 2d MAW FWD staff in Norway during TJE as the Current Operations Officer andonly SWO. Prepared 18 Commanders Update Briefs for the Wing Commander, and oversaw the daily execution of the ATO resulting in the safe completion of over 730.6 flight hours and 485 sorties.- MAG-29 RBE OIC for TJE, coordinated and oversaw the return of all MAG facilities and the agricultural certification of 51 sea containers, three engine crates, and six rotor blade boxes resulting in the safe return of all MAG-29 personnel and assets. Show less

Student - United States Army Command and General Staff College

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Completed detailed instruction on military planning methodologies, war gaming, military history, and leadership.

Chief Flight Instructor - Naval Aviation Rotorcraft Flight Instructor

• Dec 2013 - Jun 2017

Responsibilities included:Train, supervise, and mentor Advanced Helicopter Student Naval Aviators (SNA) for the United States Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Allied Services. Advise and mentor Student Naval Aviators (SNA) in their personal and professional development as military officers. Standardization Officer, acting as a Subject Matter Expert for the TH-57 Bravo, Instrument/Navigation, and Night Vision Stages of instruction for Helicopter Training Squadron-28 (HT-28). Squadron Senior Maintenance Representative, responsible for training HT-28 Maintenance Pilots and serve as the liaison between Maintenance and HT-28's Safety Department. Training Air Wing 5 Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) and Preflight Planning Instructor (PRF-1).Key Accomplishments:- Trained, supervised, and mentored SNAs by completing 1888.9 mishap free hours resulting in 914 student events complete resulting in the successful winging of 325 Naval Aviators.- Advised and mentored 115 HT-28 SNAs in their personal and professional development as military officers contributing to their success in the operating forces.- Served as the Standardization Officer acting as the Subject Matter Expert for all stages of instruction. Additional responsibilities included serving as TH-57B Contact and Tactics Standardization Pilot, Initial Progress Check (IPC),Final Progress Check (FPC), Assistant NATOPS Instructor (ANI) for HT-28, process Stan Gram, and process Stan Board Minutes resulting in higher quality instructor pilots.- Served as the Squadron's Senior Maintenance Representative, supervising three HT-28 Maintenance Pilots, served as a liaison between Maintenance and HT-28's Safety Department on 29 separate issues, and trained two additional Maintenance Pilots facilitating high tempo and pressure training evolutions.- Served as a Training Air Wing 5 JMPS and PRF-1 Instructor for Advanced HelicopterStudent Naval Aviators completing required training for 582 SNAs. Show less

Division Manager - Airframes and Quality Assurance Officer in Charge

• Feb 2012 - Dec 2013

Responsibilities included:Perform the duties of AH-1W pilot and instructor pilot. Quality Assurance Officer and Airframes Officer in Charge; Responsible for leadership, supervision, and management of divisions consisting of 254 Marines. Manage the Quality Assurance Audit Program, Support Equipment Misuse/Abuse Program, Aircraft Confined Space Program, Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program, Functional Check Pilot Program, and the Technical Directive Compliance Program. Ensure the 63 personnel assigned to perform Quality Assurance functions receive continuous training in inspecting, testing, and quality control methods specifically applicable to their area of assignment. Responsible for the creation and processing of awards, performance evaluations, general administration for Airframes and Quality Assurance Marines.Key Accomplishments:- Fully qualified as Instructor Pilot and Forward Air Controller Airborne. Served as a mission planner for named operations, strike and fires plans, and conducted all facets of Offensive Air Support by flying over 290 hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom April 2011-February 2012.- Directed and managed all assigned programs resulting in zero identified discrepancies during four major inspections.- Mentored and ensured personnel assigned to perform Quality Assurance functions received continuoustraining in inspecting, testing, and quality control methods specifically applicable to their area of assignment. Oversaw the completion of 16 work center audits, ensuring that squadron maintenance performed at the highest levels.- Tested and evaluated upgraded helmet sighting system for the AH-1W resulting in identification of three key issues with aircraft accelerometers and vibration sensors. Engineers corrected the findings and the system was fielded fleet wide improving aircraft lethality. Show less

Information Technology Manager - Adjutant and Communications Officer

• Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

Billet Description:AH-1W Attack Helicopter Pilot progress through Training and Readiness (T&R) syllabus to obtain higher aircraft qualifications. Manage and implement annual Information Assurance awareness, training, education, and professionalization for all military and civilian personnel. Enforce the security policies and safeguards and validate security clearances on all personnel having access to computer and communication systems. Act as the Squadron Data Transfer Agent ensuring appropriate transferring of documents between JWICS, SIPR, CENTRIX, and NIPR networks. Serve as Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer ensuring correctness of Naval documents, official communications, scheduling, and awards processing. Key Accomplishments:- Flew 444.2 hours achieving numerous flight leadership qualifications resulting in the squadron having a higher deployment readiness. - Managed, certified, and maintained 540 user account Information Assurance Awareness Certificates and System Authorization Access Requests resulting in the squadron having access to all required networks with zero processing delays on deployments and in garrison. - Maintained 120 Navy/Marine Corps Intranet computer systems, a six computer intranet of flight planning computers, and established a nine Joint Mission Planning Computer intranet facilitating mission and flight planning for squadron pilots and aircrews.- Processed 432 Trouble Tickets on computer assets/user accounts and completed secure data transfers of 43 items on multiple networks resulting in zero delays in mission and operational planning within the squadron.- Managed the Commanding Officer's Schedule and properly formatted official correspondence with zero identified deficiencies. Wrote and completed 62 individual awards resulting in higher performance and unit morale. Show less

Student

• Oct 2005 - Mar 2010

Officer Candidate School, Florida State University Bachelors, Naval Flight School, Fleet Replacement Squadron (AH-1W Training)

Operations Manager - Training Chief and Master Gunner

• Sep 1997 - Oct 2005

Billet Description:Plan, coordinate, and instruct all training evolutions to include live fire and classroom. Serve as Armory Custodian, Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS), Marine Corps Martial Arts (MCMAP) Instructor, Nuclear Biological Chemical (NCB) Defense Chief, Enhanced Marksmanship Instructor, and Master Gunner for 8th Tank Battalion. Instructor Camp Lemonier Security Systems Manager, maintain all security systems, audio visual communications systems, and plan/install new security zones for the perimeter of the camp. Key Accomplishments:- Managed the training and battle readiness of 56, 8th Tank Battalion tank crews resulting in the successful combat deployment of two tank companies to Operation Iraqi Freedom with minimal casualties. - Deployed to Djibouti, Africa with Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and served as the Training Chief, Platoon Sergeant, and Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS) systems engineer. Directly supported Commanding General CJTF-HOA by planning and executing over 22 high level engagements and briefs to the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other executives resulting in high level programmatic decisions on TASS systems implementation in Iraq and Afghanistan. - Served on the Company and Battalion Fires Support Team, coordinated fires from land and sea-based systems for numerous Combined Arms Exercises resulting in the company receiving full combat deployment readiness.- 2002 Tanker of the Year for the United States Marine Corps. Show less