Greater Tampa Bay Area
Seasoned IT/Cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in executive leadership within the Department of War, specializing in cyber defense operations. Adept at strategizing and implementing comprehensive security protocols and adept at managing teams in high-stakes environments. Highly skilled in safeguarding sensitive information with an active top-secret security clearance, ensuring Presidential-level standards of operational security and efficiency.
I'm honored to be a Fellow in Group 129 at The Honor Foundation's campus in Tampa, Florida. The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. We provide a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career. There are no formal educational prerequisites, however, the educational experience is approximately 3 months/120 hours of intense executive style education, professional development, one-on-one career coaching, and has a strict attendance policy.
• Leads 151 IT/Cybersecurity members as the Senior Enlisted Leader for J64 and also serves as the primary communicator to the USSOCOM Commanding General. • Guarantees 24/7 Command and Control (C2) direction to special operation forces supporting 11 Combatant Commands. • Oversees cyber security laws for 3K global Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) assets. • Directs global communications support for 9 General Officers and 74 Headquarters (HQ) support staff personnel. • Develops operations plan, and acquisition strategies for HQ and global mobile C2 requirements.
• Managed daily IT/Cyber tasks for 180 personnel. • Directed cyber capabilities across 7 network enclaves for 143 geographically separated units across 7 continents, supporting Department of Defense's (DoD) sole nuclear treaty monitoring mission. • Provided direction and oversight enabling delivery of cyberspace operations, allowing the detection of adversary nuclear incidents across AF's largest sensor network.
• Served in a selectively manned joint service billet globally supporting POTUS, VPOTUS, FLOTUS, USSS and WH staff • Traveled worldwide as senior information systems lead overseeing training of 154 junior technicians on 352 missions • Provided/safeguarded secure voice/data communication allowing Emergency Action (EA) procedures for 24/7 availability • Directed orders with American embassies worldwide for telephone and data lines for no failure travel missions