About me

I bring two decades of experience at the intersection of defense and technology, with a strong foundation in system administration, cybersecurity, and program management. My career spans mission-critical roles across the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy, where I led global IT operations, built high-performing teams, and drove compliance with security frameworks. I combine hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership to deliver secure, resilient systems in demanding environments.

My Skills

🖥️ SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Managed and maintained complex enterprise IT environments, ensuring uptime, security, and performance across Windows, Linux, and virtualized systems.

☁️ HYBRID/CLOUD INTEGRATION

Led hybrid deployments integrating on-premise and cloud services (Azure, M365), optimizing scalability, cost-efficiency, and continuity.

🔐 CYBERSECURITY

Implemented cybersecurity controls aligned with RMF and CMMC, securing DoD networks and safeguarding mission-critical data.

📈 AGILE & SCRUM PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Agile is an approach to project delivery. Agile teams deliver multiple incremental steps from the start, providing usable products.

Work Experience

Sr. Chief, Information Systems Technician (ITCS/SCPO/E-8)

U.S. Department of Defense July 2005 - July 2025

Served 20 years in the U.S. military with the U.S. Department of Defense/U.S. Navy, leading global IT and cybersecurity operations and completing multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Djibouti. Additionally, completed overseas assignments to Japan, South Korea, and Spain.

Major Roles: Senior Technical Advisor | Director of IT Operations | Chief, Future Operations – Communications Planning (SOCOM & CENTCOM) | Joint Fleet Telecommunications Watch Officer (JFTOC WO) | Communications Division Lead

• Led global IT and cybersecurity operations across 26 countries and 48 naval ships, ensuring uninterrupted secure communications for senior DoD leadership and directly supporting national security objectives.
• Managed and developed 80+ personnel into high-performing technical teams, resulting in 15+ cybersecurity certifications, 9 college degrees, and multiple promotions that strengthened the Navy’s cyber workforce.
• Oversaw $100M in IT assets and secured $1.5M in funding for system upgrades, increasing network reliability by 20% and reducing mission-disrupting outages.
• Achieved 96% compliance during a first-ever Command Cybersecurity Readiness Inspection (CCRI), exceeding DoD standards and safeguarding classified networks.
• Directed enterprise modernization projects, upgrading 300+ workstations, migrating servers, and deploying VoIP/PKI solutions that boosted operational efficiency and reduced administrative overhead.
• Delivered technical briefings and mission-critical IT support to 3-star and 4-star Generals, enabling rapid, informed decision-making for over 700 special operations personnel in global theaters.

Core Competencies:
Technical Leadership | Team & Individual Development | Strategic Planning | COTS/GOTS Solutions | Microsoft Enterprise Administration | Cybersecurity Operations | COMSEC Management | Incident Response | Risk Mitigation | Executive Communications | Personnel & Physical Security | Network Analysis & Troubleshooting

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY
Excelsior University | Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honors

BACHELOR'S IT TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Excelsior University | Cum Laude

Certifications

• Certified Network Security and Vulnerability Technician | U.S. Navy

• Training Command Certified Systems Administrator | U.S. Navy

• + CE | DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAT II Certified | CompTIA

• Azure Fundamentals Cloud Certification | Microsoft

• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals | Microsoft

• Certified Agile Scrum Master (CSM)| Star 6 Sigma Global Academy

• Project Management Professional Kickoff Certificate | PMI Agile PM

• Professional Kickoff Certificate | PMI Agile Project Management

• Professional Certificate | Atlassian

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Star 6 Sigma Global Academy

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Star 6 Sigma Global Academy