Experience

HQDA Strategic Operations

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Chief

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Serves as the Branch Chief for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Branch. Manages the day-to-day personnel and mission requirements. Communicates instructions, orders, and directives to Staff of one Officer and five contractors. Creates shared understanding and keeps members informed of goals, actions, and results. Develop and facilitate the publication of HQDA Executive Orders (EXORDS) and FRAGOs related to Electromagnetic Warfare. Perform duties as staff action officer; track and report information; respond to tasks; draft and provide written reports and briefings; synchronize, coordinate, and collaborate across the Army to ensure mission requirements are met. Maintains expert knowledge on a wide range of electromagnetic warfare technologies including examination of current trends, emerging concepts, threats, and impacts. Key Contributions: • Lead HQDA G-3/5/7 Army Staff integrator for DoD Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy implementation. • Serves as the primary liaison to other senior officials within the Army and other federal agencies, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure effective communication and coordination on matters related to the EMSEPP mission and the EMS3 Strategy. • Works closely with other senior officials within the DoD and other federal agencies to ensure effective collaboration and coordination on key initiatives and programs related to achieving the goals of the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy. • Communicates Army input to the EMSEPP staff and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Senior Steering Group. • Conducting special projects including all fact-finding and analysis of courses of action to support conclusions. • Analyzing electromagnetic warfare capabilities. • Analyzing electromagnetic protection capabilities. • Assisting with the integration of electromagnetic warfare capabilities into larger operations. • Analyzing new electromagnetic warfare technologies for integration into current concepts. Show less



Total Solutions, Inc. (TSI)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronic Warfare (EW)/Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Instructor

  • Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Provide support services for the Army Cyber Center of Excellence in its mission to develop and produce training strategies, doctrine, concepts, instructions, and products for the current and future force; through courseware refinement and instructional services in a learner-centric environment as an Electronic Warfare (EW) / Cyber-Electromagnetic activities (CEMA) Instructor; for the 28-week 17E Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Key Contributions: • Performed analysis of MOS in order to design and develop complete, full-length courses instructors use in a technical service school. • Produced training products (courses, aids, methods, training plans, etc.) for Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs), Area of Concentrations (AOCs), and Functional Area (FA). • Consulted with other educational and subject-matter experts (SME) to resolve encountered problems and differences of opinion concerning ongoing design and development of Army training and evaluation materials. • Designed and developed Soldier learning products and materials. • Determined instructional strategies and prepared instructional material using available subject matter expertise. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

  Served as Supervisor for executive Staff of 55 personnel within the telecommunications directorate, responsible for achievement of the division Information Management and Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) programs and goals.Key Contributions:• Project manager for project to procure $600,000 worth of spectrum analysis equipment for the organization to ensure maximum operational efficiency. Conducted extensive research to define the scope and objectives, defined the deliverables, and ensured all stakeholders understood the requirements. Project completed ahead of schedule and under budget, lessons learned documented and shared with other organizations for implementation.• Led a team of 67 information technology professionals during military training event supporting over 5000 personnel. Provided 17,000+ combined hours to the organization across 5 separate locations by delegating work duties to junior staff leaders.• Served as Senior Board Member for 2021 Critical Task Site Selection Board Military Occupational Specialty: 25E - Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager. Performed training analysis and needs assessment of MOS to design and develop complete, full-length courses instructors use in a technical service school. Modernized institutional training plan to meet emerging operational requirements.• Established the first sustainable mentorship in organization for 32 Electromagnetic Spectrum Managers (ESMs), drafted and published a comprehensive training plan to educate personnel and develop expertise to support large-scale operations. Drove an 800% increase in the awareness utilization of Spectrum Management Specialists.• Prepared written status reports, letters, and memoranda, as required to deliver formal briefings. Scheduled project review sessions with internal and external stakeholders; consistently consulted with unique problems, crossing functional areas of the organization. Show less

• • Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

  Enabled CEO Top 5 priorities through coordination, procurement, and management of over 100,000 resources across 51 nations. Planned and executed Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) for multiple Top Tier level training events and over 300 operations and training events across the military services; resulted in proven concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO).Key Contributions:• Managed project to collect spectrum requirements and sequence activities in support of $1.3 billion system deployment. Utilized expert judgement and data gathering to consolidate requirements during planning phase. During execution, directly engaged stakeholders to manage work. Monitored and controlled work to ensure customer transition to assigned resources at appropriate time. Captured lessons learned throughout project and compiled into knowledge management at close of project.• Led project to establish team to improve operational efficiency and interoperability of tactical command and control procedural standards. Developed and managed a combined program to ensure the interfaces in use, or to be used, by the armed forces of the multiple nations, satisfied stakeholder requirements. Resulted in accepted business case by project sponsor and official establishment of an electromagnetic spectrum operations subcommittee. Project handed off to successfully.• Project manager for spectrum operations supporting multinational military training, consisting of 15 nations. Demonstrated skilled data analysis and expert judgement in the defining of activities, identification of risks, and acquisition of resources. Seamlessly implemented risk responses minimizing customer interruptions. Managed and controlled work of project team to minimize conflict and enhance effectiveness. Captured lessons learned for knowledge management repository. Show less

• • Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Managed telecommunication resources for over 25,000 Army forces in Europe and 40,000 European Rotational Forces in both operational base and expeditionary environments to include theater operations Kosovo Forces (KFOR) and Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR). Enabled Electronic Warfare and Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) across multiple organizations; increased USAREUR Headquarters and subordinate element’s ability to coordinate and communicate through 51 countries of operations.Key Contributions:• Initiated, planned, and executed project to define requirements for United States Army spectrum requirements to NATO Enhanced Forward Presence mission. Defined activities and activity resources required to host nations to acquire spectrum resources. Consistently engaged stakeholders to validate scope and provided finalized resource package to customer. Lessons learned captured and project handed off to customer for implementation.• Led project to minimize risk to European US Army Forces freedom of maneuver throughout the EUCOM AOR. Leveraged expert judgement and interpersonal skills to acquire spectrum resources and increase military training capability by 80%. Monitored and controlled processes through completion. Resources transitioned to customer control and lessons learned archived.• Led project to collect requirements, identify risks, and acquire spectrum resources for U.S. Army Europe’s Regionally Aligned Forces deployments. Consistently engaged stakeholders during execution to establish baseline procedures for change requests, milestones, and product quality assurance. Project resources turned over to customer and lessons learned captured..• Consistently sought opportunities to coach and mentor youth within the community by volunteering over 300 hours as a Coach with the Child and Youth Services program. Emphasized safety, skills development, and perseverance through adversity while implementing modern instructional strategies for youth development. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  Served as the Telecommunication Manager for the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan (CJSOTF-A); resourced and managed over 3,500 telecommunication resources from a combat zone, spanning three separate geographical locations. Provided oversight of organization telecommunication program; coordinated signal training and standardized organization communications plans and spectrum requirements. Key Contributions: • Led procurement project portfolio in excess of $400k. Planned and estimated cost for acquisition of land mobile radios to expand base security capabilities and saved the unit over $30,000. Managed 89 contracts with local vendors; displayed expert judgment, interpersonal skills, and cultural awareness. Procured over $360k worth of essential items for communications and operations. Project closed with zero discrepancies due to excellent record keeping and project documents. • Led project to provide dedicated spectrum support to Special Operations Forces in deployed combat zone. Utilized expert judgement, data gathering, and data analysis to direct and manage over 2,000 frequency assignments for SOF forces, while conforming to OPA and EEF standards. Monitored and controlled resources throughout the project to implement risk response as needed. Consistently updated knowledge management database with lessons learned. • Developed outlined training plan for 15 personnel to conduct telecommunication activities throughout combat zone; empowered personnel to align program outcomes and results with organizational goals and objectives. • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for telecommunications operations for 7th SFG; procured dedicated resources for home station training, enabling the unit to save $250,000 annually by not traveling to remote locations. • Demonstrated aggressive cost management capabilities managing a portfolio totaling over $10 million; expertly negotiated contracts saved the organization over $25,000 annually. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

  Taught theory, operation and maintenance concepts of multiplexing and microwave communications systems and circuits to an average annual student load of 350 Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers within the strategic microwave branch. Instructed the use of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) circulars and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to test, align and troubleshoot microwave communications systems and equipment. Assisted in writing and developing resident training material.Key Contributions:• Selected over eight peers to lead Integrated Communications Training Systems training for over 350 trainees; considered the needs of students and instructors when implementing alternative or diverse instructional methods, material, and media into challenging training scenarios that produced an academic average of 99% with a 0% failure rate.• Designed and delivered a train the trainer course for 22 Supervisor level Staff on new TMDE fielded to the unit. Created proposals to support procedures for completion of complex training design or redesign projects.• Recognized student exhibiting difficulties with course material, dedicated personal time to design experiential activities to enhance the learning environment and conduct remedial training program to ensure success.• Utilized technical expertise to troubleshoot three system level outages, circumvented costly training delays that would have affected 25 students.• Partnered with content developer to build innovative learning solutions for highly technical audiences. Identified capabilities overlap to reduce functional areas by ten and ensure more focus-oriented training that enables mission command in an expeditionary, multi-domain, full- spectrum, and large-scale combat operational environment.• Streamlined processes for implementing current training materials to reflect changes in doctrine, policy, or procedures into lesson plans. Captured lessons learned for further development. Show less

• • Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

  Team Chief of a Deployable Communications Module (DCM); tasked with providing reliable and robust C2/C4 communications to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Commander, Multinational warfighting Commanders and their staffs during ongoing real-world missions throughout NATO's area of operation; responsible for the leadership, discipline, safety, training, combat readiness, professional development, and morale of eight Soldiers; accountable for NATO Computer Information Systems (CIS) equipment valued at over $5,000,000. Show less