Security Governance Officer

• Mar 2023 - Present

Director of C5I Readiness & Assessments / Senior Cyber Security Assessor

• 2006 - Mar 2023

AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP (ATG)San Diego, CALead C5I (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence) training, assessment, and readiness evaluations for all west coast units utilizing 5 specialized information warfare (IW) mission area teams: Intelligence, Cryptology, Electronic Warfare, Cyber Security, and Communications. Direct on-site mission area teams to utilize “assess-train-evaluate” instruction methodology to maximize impact of training, identify and address deficiencies, and measure training effectiveness.• Led mission area teams to train 632 sailors in 24 separate units. Oversaw 123 completed training events and certified the 24 units in all IW mission areas: Intelligence, Cryptology, Electronic Warfare, Cyber Security, and Communications.• Demonstrated proficiency in all mission areas, including Cyber Warfare. Evaluated training and readiness techniques for communications security, identifying issues and threats, implementing anti-malware, conducting vulnerability scanning, performing information cyber security, providing cyberspace defense, and monitoring network security. Show less

Chief Information Officer / Director of Information Technology

• 2020 - 2022

SEAL TEAM SEVEN & SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE THREECoronado, CA & Manama, BahrainOversee operations of Seal Team 7 and Tactical Communications Team 7 prior to deployment and assume role as director of technology of Special Operations Task Force 3 while teams are deployed as part of 2-year cycle. Guide technical team in supporting Seal Team’s deployment, establishing operations, communications systems, and networks nodes.• Leveraged National Security Agency (NSA)’s solution for classified information to enable Seal Team 7 to continue inter-deployment training cycle by maintaining secure access for 150+ users during height of global pandemic.• Ensured continuity of communications services to 600 personnel from 11 command units, enabling 11 complex mission completions that certified Seal Team 7’s deployment to several global commands. Show less

Officer in Charge / Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM)

• 2019 - 2020

COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCEEnsured maintenance of cybersecurity for operations across Africa, leading team of 12 in providing infrastructure and systems oversight for 5000 users across 25 tenant commands. Implemented detailed usage instructions for management infrastructure (KMI) processes; introduced policies based on best practices to optimize equipment management.• Successfully executed 20,000+ transactions for 7,900+ project line items and approximately 2,000 pieces of equipment valued at $27 in support of Operations Al Qaeda East Africa (AQEA). • Established division of high performers known for consistent professionalism and technical ability guiding their professional development and certification through leading US military and private sector organizations. Show less

Chief of Operations / Technical Advisor

• 2016 - 2019

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) JOINT SPECTRUM CENTEROversaw strategic planning, analysis, and enterprise functions for global DISA Joint Spectrum Center electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) operations across space, cyberspace, and maritime spheres. Led team of 37 in ensuring continuity of inter-unit communication and managed framework for dynamic spectrum response and planning supporting division operations. • Initiated creation of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) network, establishing program critical to spectrum management, electronic warfare, and intelligence integration; developed innovative dynamic spectrum response and planning network now implemented across high-level combatant commands; crafted and introduced spectrum manage curriculum to train thousands of users. Show less

Chief Information Security Officer / Special Security Officer

• 2013 - 2016

COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON TWENTY-ONEProvided strategic direction and IT/cybersecurity operational oversight to team of 148 communications officers and technicians managing systems serving 2,400 users. Monitored processes across cybersecurity, cryptography, IT, data management, vendor management, budget, disaster recovery planning, and labor. Spearheaded electronic KMI, ensuring robust security. • Introduced materials readiness compliance within 3 months by implementing risk analysis for current and planned information systems to identify risks intrinsic to materials design and develop appropriate countermeasures. • Created communication and spectrum management plan for critical flight test operation by enabling communications necessary for successful joint and inter-agency coordination and collaboration. Show less

C4I Dept Head / N6 Assistant Officer in Charge

• 2010 - 2013

SEAL Team TWO / Special Operations Task Force - Southeast

Information Security

• Nov 1995 - 2010

Joint Special Operations Command / US Forces Iraq