Michael Farlow
Fort Walton Beach,United States
Summary
14 year All-Source Intelligence analyst adept at synthesizing complex data, I leveraged my abilities at FADE/MIST as well as other intelligence tools to enhance the F-35 program, crafting over 1,100 antenna patterns and ensuring mission-critical intelligence accuracy. My leadership in developing SOPs and training teams underscores my commitment to excellence and innovation in intelligence analysis. Highly Skilled at putting together intelligence products, maintaining records and briefing leadership. Strong capability to adapt to new software and processes. Astute Electronic Intelligence Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in signal analysis, electronic surveillance, and data interpretation. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning to deliver precise intelligence assessments. Committed to leveraging communication and teamwork abilities for optimal results in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled Electronic Intelligence Analyst with relevant experience in signal analysis, database management, and technical report. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and fluency in various intelligence collection tools. Insightful professional in intelligence analysis, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel using critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication to interpret complex information and provide actionable insights. Skilled in synthesizing and analyzing complex information to provide actionable intelligence. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills enable effective collaboration across departments. Contributed to enhancing organizational security posture through proactive threat identification and strategic recommendations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Data Intelligence Analyst IV
DCS Corp
Eglin AFB, United States
01.2019 - Current
- Programmed over 300 entities in support of the F-35 program.
- Assessed intelligence from databases such as CED, EWIRDB, and NGES, along with other technical intelligence products from Integrated Technical-Evaluation & Analysis of Multiple Sources (ITEAMS), MSIC, NASIC, NGIC, and NSA, to program quality mission data and synthesize these sources to provide accurate Hostile Target System identification.
- Applied sensor engineering techniques on emitters during programming to overcome system limitations.
- Scrubbed intelligence list and programmed over 200 entities in support of the F-35 program.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing the technical characteristics of intercepted signals.
- Identified trends in signal activity, including frequency changes and modulation techniques used.
- Validation & Verification: Performed validation and verification on mission data to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Performed over 100 hrs of testing as part of EID, AID, FIT analysis.
- Subject Matter Expert for Antenna Patterns at 513th EWS.
- Created and developed over 1,100 antenna patterns.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for Antenna Pattern Development at the 513th EWS, as well as other F-35 Partners.
- Maintained a database of identified signals, frequencies, and other relevant information on hostile forces.
- Performed complex correlation analysis of collected communications data to determine patterns of behavior among hostile forces.
- Analyzed radio spectrum usage by enemy forces to determine their communication capabilities and tactics.
- Evaluated new technologies for use in collecting electronic intelligence from adversary systems.
- Provided input into strategic planning documents regarding the use of electronic intelligence assets.
- Identified areas where additional collection efforts were necessary based on current mission objectives.
- Collected, reviewed and processed intelligence information for senior personnel.
- Gathered and disseminated raw intelligence for real-time analysis and decision-making.
- Prepared briefs and intelligence presentations and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Greenway Health
Tampa, United States
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed Quality Assurance checks on deployed software applications and features
- Developed solutions for client issues related to software bugs and healthcare application functions
- Trained junior software engineers in processes of company as well trained personnel in job requirements and tool development
- Developed Macros to assist of engineers in functions of job and employment of solutions to assist customers
Target Intelligence Analyst
USCENTCOM / USSOCCENT
Tampa, United States
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Screen, research, analyze, and interpret WMD and C4I Intelligence information, including Target Intelligence, regional analysis, and political analysis for classified area of responsibility, in order to produce detailed written analytical products.
- Identify information gaps and potential threats by evaluating the relevance and accuracy of gathered information using various analytical methodologies and intelligence database systems.
- Disseminated warning and threat analysis, and briefed executive and senior management on actionable intelligence contingencies on a daily basis.
- Update extensive intelligence databases, systems, and mechanisms for sharing relevant intelligence information to support ongoing and planned projects.
- Prepared and maintained over 350 Electronic Target Folders as the Lead C4I and WMD Target Analyst for the USCENTCOM AOR.
- Perform all-source analysis to assist in battle damage assessment.
- Conducts collateral damage estimation to assess target validation, as well as perform target list management on USCENTCOM J2 Target OOB.
- Provided recommendations for target strike prioritization to commander for objectives as part of plans and operations, in accordance with Rules of Engagement and Laws of Armed Conflict.
- Synthesized multiple intelligence sources for the purpose of finding solutions to problems through complex technical analysis and production of information obtained and processed in support of the customer.
- Employed ISR methods to collect, process, exploit, and disseminate intelligence in an accurate and timely manner to provide battle space awareness, combatant commanders, and other customers.
- Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.
- Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
- Conducted detailed analysis of intercepted electronic signals to identify and track hostile targets.
All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, United States
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Produced complex multi-source intelligence products derived from electronic intelligence data collection, analysis, evaluation, and signal interpretation
- Created intelligence presentations in order to brief senior-level government military officials as threats emerged
- Trained and Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 15 personnel
- Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders
- Served as custodian of classified documents
- Documented and processed classified materials
- Operated and maintained Secure Voice communications equipment such TS/SCI VOiP and Vipers
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa01-2023
Certificate of Advanced RF Electromagnetic Warfare Principles -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA04.2022
Certificate of Threat Radar Systems -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of South Florida
Tampa12.2017
Joint Intermediate Target Development School -
Dam Neck, VA06.2011
Skills
- FADE/MIST
- MIDB
- ArcGIS
- FalconView
- GALE/GALE Lite
- Google Earth for target developers
- GE KML Builder
- Joint Target Toolbox
- SPECTRE
- CED
- NGES
- Cornerstone
- SPIRIT
- NSA Pulse
- C
- C#
- Python
Clearance
Active, TS/SCI, 02/01/20
Accomplishments
- Six Individual Award for Excellence at DCS Corp
- Runner-up for 2023 MD Programmer of The Year
- 2011 Sailor of the Quarter
- 2012 CENTCOM Intelligence Analyst of the year
Timeline
Mission Data Intelligence Analyst IV
DCS Corp
01.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Greenway Health
10.2018 - 01.2019
Target Intelligence Analyst
USCENTCOM / USSOCCENT
01.2010 - 07.2013
All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
07.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of South Florida
Certificate of Advanced RF Electromagnetic Warfare Principles -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Certificate of Threat Radar Systems -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of South Florida
Joint Intermediate Target Development School -
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