Training Modernization Lead

• Jan 2022 - Present

Training Modernization Lead focused on identifying and facilitating the adoption of cutting-edge training delivery modalities to the U.S. Army intelligence Soldier. Duties in this position include: • Assist in the evaluation of existing Army and DoD Intelligence training programs. • Work with the client's requirements process and interface with the US Military requirement processes. • Provide assistance in training and testing activities including Program of Instruction (PoI)… Show more Training Modernization Lead focused on identifying and facilitating the adoption of cutting-edge training delivery modalities to the U.S. Army intelligence Soldier. Duties in this position include: • Assist in the evaluation of existing Army and DoD Intelligence training programs. • Work with the client's requirements process and interface with the US Military requirement processes. • Provide assistance in training and testing activities including Program of Instruction (PoI) development and implementation. • Provide informal on-the-job training (OJT) to familiarize civilian and military personnel about training shortages and improvements. • Assist in the timely evaluation and improvement to Army intelligence training. • Participate in weekly project meetings to review project progress and issues.

Independent Consultant

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

Independent Consultant for at Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions and Services Company providing 1099 services as required.

DoD SkillBridge Program Intern at Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions and Services Company

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

Remote internship with Darkblade Systems as part of the DoD SkillBridge Program. Focusing on the following areas: • Cyber / Electronic Warfare (EW) Convergence • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) • Cyber & Cybersecurity Expertise, Operations, and Training • SIGINT (Analysis, Operations, Surveys, Training) • Business Development / Recruiting / Industry Operations / Program Management

Senior OSINT & SIGINT Instructor / Course Developer

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

• Delivered over 1,200 hours of advanced face-to-face and virtual instruction in the areas of OSINT, SIGINT, Cyberspace Operations, Multi-Domain Operations, and Army Design Methodology. • Spearheaded the development of a new Multi-Domain Operations curriculum to support the 2028/2035 Total Army Modernization Strategy based on my collective experience. • Certified as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor by the Army OSINT Office for OS301 Basic Open Source Intelligence Course and delivered… Show more • Delivered over 1,200 hours of advanced face-to-face and virtual instruction in the areas of OSINT, SIGINT, Cyberspace Operations, Multi-Domain Operations, and Army Design Methodology. • Spearheaded the development of a new Multi-Domain Operations curriculum to support the 2028/2035 Total Army Modernization Strategy based on my collective experience. • Certified as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor by the Army OSINT Office for OS301 Basic Open Source Intelligence Course and delivered six 40-hour OS301 courses certifying 75 OSINT practitioners. • Redesigned a 40-hour Cyberspace Operations seminar to help Army Cyber Command instructors educate executive-level Military Intelligence Officers about their role in the Cyber Domain. Show less • Delivered over 1,200 hours of advanced face-to-face and virtual instruction in the areas of OSINT, SIGINT, Cyberspace Operations, Multi-Domain Operations, and Army Design Methodology. • Spearheaded the development of a new Multi-Domain Operations curriculum to support the 2028/2035 Total Army Modernization Strategy based on my collective experience. • Certified as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor by the Army OSINT Office for OS301 Basic Open Source Intelligence Course and delivered… Show more • Delivered over 1,200 hours of advanced face-to-face and virtual instruction in the areas of OSINT, SIGINT, Cyberspace Operations, Multi-Domain Operations, and Army Design Methodology. • Spearheaded the development of a new Multi-Domain Operations curriculum to support the 2028/2035 Total Army Modernization Strategy based on my collective experience. • Certified as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor by the Army OSINT Office for OS301 Basic Open Source Intelligence Course and delivered six 40-hour OS301 courses certifying 75 OSINT practitioners. • Redesigned a 40-hour Cyberspace Operations seminar to help Army Cyber Command instructors educate executive-level Military Intelligence Officers about their role in the Cyber Domain. Show less

Senior OSINT/SIGINT Advisor

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

• Advised 30-member civilian, military, and contractor OSINT and SIGINT element delivering timely and accurate support to global Cyberspace operations. • Represented a three-star command at 18 multi-Service and Multinational engagements to promote all aspects of OSINT policy, training, certification, capability acquisition, force structure, and funding. • Managed the Command Intelligence Oversight Program for a headquarters staff of 800+ employees in addition to four subordinate… Show more • Advised 30-member civilian, military, and contractor OSINT and SIGINT element delivering timely and accurate support to global Cyberspace operations. • Represented a three-star command at 18 multi-Service and Multinational engagements to promote all aspects of OSINT policy, training, certification, capability acquisition, force structure, and funding. • Managed the Command Intelligence Oversight Program for a headquarters staff of 800+ employees in addition to four subordinate organizations and five Regional Cyber Center elements. • Coordinated with Interagency partners and the Intelligence Community to advance policy pertaining to OSINT, Publicly Available Information, and Social Media. Show less • Advised 30-member civilian, military, and contractor OSINT and SIGINT element delivering timely and accurate support to global Cyberspace operations. • Represented a three-star command at 18 multi-Service and Multinational engagements to promote all aspects of OSINT policy, training, certification, capability acquisition, force structure, and funding. • Managed the Command Intelligence Oversight Program for a headquarters staff of 800+ employees in addition to four subordinate… Show more • Advised 30-member civilian, military, and contractor OSINT and SIGINT element delivering timely and accurate support to global Cyberspace operations. • Represented a three-star command at 18 multi-Service and Multinational engagements to promote all aspects of OSINT policy, training, certification, capability acquisition, force structure, and funding. • Managed the Command Intelligence Oversight Program for a headquarters staff of 800+ employees in addition to four subordinate organizations and five Regional Cyber Center elements. • Coordinated with Interagency partners and the Intelligence Community to advance policy pertaining to OSINT, Publicly Available Information, and Social Media. Show less

Program Manager, SOF Advanced Intelligence Training Team

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2017

• Managed a team of 28 civilian, military, and contract instructors in the delivery of advanced training curriculum to a joint operational support force of more than 1700 intelligence professionals. • Provided contract oversight with an annual budget of $10 million resulting in the execution of 20-25 courses spanning 49 weeks each year. • Directly oversaw the inventory and movement of more than $22 million of sensitive training equipment between facilities during two separate contract… Show more • Managed a team of 28 civilian, military, and contract instructors in the delivery of advanced training curriculum to a joint operational support force of more than 1700 intelligence professionals. • Provided contract oversight with an annual budget of $10 million resulting in the execution of 20-25 courses spanning 49 weeks each year. • Directly oversaw the inventory and movement of more than $22 million of sensitive training equipment between facilities during two separate contract transition periods. • Chaired a critical task review board to codify and align command training requirements with organizational objectives; board validation yielded annual graduation rates of close to 300 students. Show less • Managed a team of 28 civilian, military, and contract instructors in the delivery of advanced training curriculum to a joint operational support force of more than 1700 intelligence professionals. • Provided contract oversight with an annual budget of $10 million resulting in the execution of 20-25 courses spanning 49 weeks each year. • Directly oversaw the inventory and movement of more than $22 million of sensitive training equipment between facilities during two separate contract… Show more • Managed a team of 28 civilian, military, and contract instructors in the delivery of advanced training curriculum to a joint operational support force of more than 1700 intelligence professionals. • Provided contract oversight with an annual budget of $10 million resulting in the execution of 20-25 courses spanning 49 weeks each year. • Directly oversaw the inventory and movement of more than $22 million of sensitive training equipment between facilities during two separate contract transition periods. • Chaired a critical task review board to codify and align command training requirements with organizational objectives; board validation yielded annual graduation rates of close to 300 students. Show less

Senior SIGINT Advisor

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

• Advised leadership in all aspects of Signals Intelligence training, certification, force structure, procurement, oversight, and reporting to support intelligence operations. • Supervised daily operations of 36-member intelligence section during real-world deployment preparation efforts. • Directed the employment of 17 expeditionary intelligence support teams to support overseas real-world operations during a nine-month deployment. • Oversaw the distribution and refit of… Show more • Advised leadership in all aspects of Signals Intelligence training, certification, force structure, procurement, oversight, and reporting to support intelligence operations. • Supervised daily operations of 36-member intelligence section during real-world deployment preparation efforts. • Directed the employment of 17 expeditionary intelligence support teams to support overseas real-world operations during a nine-month deployment. • Oversaw the distribution and refit of more than $24 million worth of theater procured equipment and the turn-in of close to $5 million worth of lifecycle equipment to support retrograde operations. • Delivered the advancement of newly developed Department of the Army G2 Program of Record systems during their initial operational testing and fielding in Afghanistan. Show less • Advised leadership in all aspects of Signals Intelligence training, certification, force structure, procurement, oversight, and reporting to support intelligence operations. • Supervised daily operations of 36-member intelligence section during real-world deployment preparation efforts. • Directed the employment of 17 expeditionary intelligence support teams to support overseas real-world operations during a nine-month deployment. • Oversaw the distribution and refit of… Show more • Advised leadership in all aspects of Signals Intelligence training, certification, force structure, procurement, oversight, and reporting to support intelligence operations. • Supervised daily operations of 36-member intelligence section during real-world deployment preparation efforts. • Directed the employment of 17 expeditionary intelligence support teams to support overseas real-world operations during a nine-month deployment. • Oversaw the distribution and refit of more than $24 million worth of theater procured equipment and the turn-in of close to $5 million worth of lifecycle equipment to support retrograde operations. • Delivered the advancement of newly developed Department of the Army G2 Program of Record systems during their initial operational testing and fielding in Afghanistan. Show less

Senior SIGINT Advisor

• Dec 2008 - Sep 2011

• Managed the Command Inspection Program for SIGINT overseeing seven subordinate elements. • Served as the Special Security Official for the G2 Directorate ensuring the continuity of Intelligence Operations while enforcing both physical and information security requirements. • Spearheaded a force modernization effort valued at more than $23 million to equip 65 globally aligned special operations intelligence support teams with mission critical equipment. • Enforced the Command… Show more • Managed the Command Inspection Program for SIGINT overseeing seven subordinate elements. • Served as the Special Security Official for the G2 Directorate ensuring the continuity of Intelligence Operations while enforcing both physical and information security requirements. • Spearheaded a force modernization effort valued at more than $23 million to equip 65 globally aligned special operations intelligence support teams with mission critical equipment. • Enforced the Command training program during multi-year inspections resulting in streamlined training expenditures and budget accountability across six separate organizations. Show less • Managed the Command Inspection Program for SIGINT overseeing seven subordinate elements. • Served as the Special Security Official for the G2 Directorate ensuring the continuity of Intelligence Operations while enforcing both physical and information security requirements. • Spearheaded a force modernization effort valued at more than $23 million to equip 65 globally aligned special operations intelligence support teams with mission critical equipment. • Enforced the Command… Show more • Managed the Command Inspection Program for SIGINT overseeing seven subordinate elements. • Served as the Special Security Official for the G2 Directorate ensuring the continuity of Intelligence Operations while enforcing both physical and information security requirements. • Spearheaded a force modernization effort valued at more than $23 million to equip 65 globally aligned special operations intelligence support teams with mission critical equipment. • Enforced the Command training program during multi-year inspections resulting in streamlined training expenditures and budget accountability across six separate organizations. Show less

Small Team Leader & Cryptologic Linguist (SOT-A)

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2008

• Tested and certified on emerging SIGINT capability from national-level agency becoming one of only eight certified operators in 3rd SFG (A) during the operational deployment. • Led two of the three deployed SOT-A teams due to manning shortages; efforts provided enough time for organization to train and field additional personnel without loss in mission. • Supplied real-time intelligence during real-world missions resulting in the successful targeting and capture of enemy… Show more • Tested and certified on emerging SIGINT capability from national-level agency becoming one of only eight certified operators in 3rd SFG (A) during the operational deployment. • Led two of the three deployed SOT-A teams due to manning shortages; efforts provided enough time for organization to train and field additional personnel without loss in mission. • Supplied real-time intelligence during real-world missions resulting in the successful targeting and capture of enemy personnel as well as improved situational awareness for Coalition Forces. • Conducted classes on weapons, communications, and basic Radio Frequency systems with Forward Operation Base Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) supported teams to increase battlefield effectiveness. Show less • Tested and certified on emerging SIGINT capability from national-level agency becoming one of only eight certified operators in 3rd SFG (A) during the operational deployment. • Led two of the three deployed SOT-A teams due to manning shortages; efforts provided enough time for organization to train and field additional personnel without loss in mission. • Supplied real-time intelligence during real-world missions resulting in the successful targeting and capture of enemy… Show more • Tested and certified on emerging SIGINT capability from national-level agency becoming one of only eight certified operators in 3rd SFG (A) during the operational deployment. • Led two of the three deployed SOT-A teams due to manning shortages; efforts provided enough time for organization to train and field additional personnel without loss in mission. • Supplied real-time intelligence during real-world missions resulting in the successful targeting and capture of enemy personnel as well as improved situational awareness for Coalition Forces. • Conducted classes on weapons, communications, and basic Radio Frequency systems with Forward Operation Base Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) supported teams to increase battlefield effectiveness. Show less

Linguist, Special Operations Team Alpha Member

• 2004 - 2006