Washington, District of Columbia, United States
As a dynamic and accomplished Cyber Professional, I bring a proven track record in Security, Network Security, and Systems Engineering. My career is marked by a series of successful mission completions, consistently recognized for my leadership and ability to swiftly resolve complex technical challenges. I excel in building and leading high-performance teams that achieve results ahead of schedule. My communication skills are a cornerstone of my approach, fostering strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. As a champion of operational cyberspace, I am dedicated to advancing our cyber capabilities and protecting our digital landscape. With a passion for innovation and excellence, I am committed to driving forward-thinking solutions and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. Let's work together to shape the future of cybersecurity and ensure a secure and resilient digital environment.
As the Strategic Operations Manager, I am responsible for analyzing and evaluating user business problems and developing system recommendations to meet requirements. My key responsibilities include: Systems Analysis: Analyzing current technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified business information processing systems. Coordination: Coordinating with business and technology teams to ascertain system requirements, including program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, execution of user acceptance, and coordination of testing and system controls. Impact: Leading the team in developing new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the project/family. Managing budget accountability for the work area or managing elements of the budget. Complex Problem Solving: Tackling complex and difficult problems requiring information gathering and analysis, typically involving multiple small projects, families, or customers. Communication: Communicating with internal and external parties, influencing policies, practices, and procedures. Leadership & Talent Management: Managing a large team of experienced professionals, leading, directing, and reviewing their work with significant latitude and independence. Having hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within my area, in accordance with manager review and approval. Knowledge Application: Utilizing broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams, with advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline and a broad understanding of other areas within the function.
As the Strategic Operations Manager at Headquarters Air Force, I led extensive efforts to enhance the Air Force's cyber defense capabilities. My responsibilities included: Leadership: Led the Air Force Cyber Defense Operations team, overseeing 30,000 IT & Cyber professionals. Readiness Management: Managed a career field ensuring readiness for 200 bases and 845,000 users & systems. Recruitment and Retention: Improved recruitment and retention by creating clear career paths, increasing retention from 60% to 85%. Collaborative Projects: Led collaborative projects involving 4,000 personnel to enhance cyber expertise across specialties. Incentive Programs: Implemented certification and incentive programs valued at over $60 million to attract and retain talent. Training Revamp: Revamped training, investing $43 million to prepare personnel for high-end cyber conflict. In this role, I was dedicated to advancing our cyber defense operations through strategic leadership, innovative programs, and a focus on readiness and talent development.
As the Senior Cyber Advisor for the Air Force District of Washington at Joint Base Andrews, I held a pivotal role in managing and directing cyber operations and IT services. My responsibilities included: Team Leadership: Managed a team of 1,800 IT & Cyber professionals across 44 organizations. Cyber Governance Expansion: Played a key role in expanding Cyber Governance and launching the Cyber Squadron Initiative. Data Governance: Introduced the first Data Officer program, enhancing data governance and maturity. Project Oversight: Provided oversight and direction on 19 IT projects and cyber acquisitions, totaling over $18M. Budget Management: Oversaw a $10.2M IT budget, ensuring agile IT services for classified networks. In this role, I was committed to advancing cyber capabilities and operational efficiency through strategic leadership, innovation, and meticulous management.
As the Executive Cyber Advisor for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), I played a critical role in advising and managing various aspects of cyber operations and IT services. My responsibilities included: Strategic Advising: Advised senior management on operations, subscription services, and budget execution. IT Operations Management: Managed IT operations, incident response, and workforce development. Leadership in IT Systems: Led IT system designs, engineering, and cyber acquisitions to enhance operations. Inter-Agency Collaboration: Worked with various agencies to reduce project expenses and optimize services and capabilities. In this role, I was dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness through strategic guidance, highly effective management, and collaborative efforts across multiple agencies.