Andrew Llanos
Salado,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Technical Advisor with a proven track record in the U.S. Army and NATO, specializing in network architecture and cross-functional communication. Expert in engineering secure communication systems, significantly enhancing cyber security and operational efficiency. Skilled in training and mentoring, adept at translating complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Senior Technical Advisor to the Director, J6/Deputy J3 Cyber, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM).
- Responsible for assessing the planning, coordination, and
execution of Department of Defense Information System Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, and Offensive Cyber Operations to support USEUCOM operations and activities within the European Area of Operations. - Lead the engineering, integrating, securing, and troubleshooting of secure voice, video, and data networks in support of
the Commander USEUCOM, including the technical design of the USEUCOMs strategic information architecture to facilitate content
management, data warehousing, specialized networks and file systems, data services, and meta data usage. - Advised project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in the alignment of broader and operational goals and business synergies.
- Monitored IT architecture and infrastructure against core standards to provide technical assessments and recommendations for technological advancements to facilitate cyber security controls and mechanisms.
- Assisted the USEUCOM J6 directorate with
technical and policy issues at the strategic level involving joint, interagency, U.S. governmental, and multinational organizations. - Developed, prepared, reviewed, and validated communications plans, orders, annexes, and standing operating procedures for the Director J6 and the Deputy J3 Cyber/Director of the European Joint Cyber Center.
- Planned, coordinated, and oversaw the deployment of multiple ad-hoc and enduring bilateral and multilateral European Mission Partner networks to minimize workflow disruptions, realize and gain efficiencies, and optimize network and IT service installation, operation, and maintenance timelines.
- Collaborated with technical personnel to provide senior leaders coherent, updated knowledge regarding industry standards, best business practices, and specifications to facilitate meeting business goals and operational objectives.
- Implemented ad-hoc cyber security configurations and infrastructure services based on mission requirements, organizational expectations, US DoD policy, technical certifications, and other U.S. government strategic guidance.
- Designed change management programs, risk management procedures, and technical diagnostic workflows to increase technical change viability to reduce and eliminate IT service disruptions and/or outages during network changes.
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Senior Technical Advisor to the CIO/G6, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR)
- Responsible for assessing and developing the planning,
engineering, integration, interoperability, cyber security, and troubleshooting of secure Communication and Information System (CIS)
networks and services in support of the Commander USAREUR. - Influenced CIS network technical design and architecture to the support the
data delivery, content management, and cyber security to enable the Mission Command of U.S. Army Forces, NATO Allies and Mission
Partners within the European Theater. - Provides the CIO/G6 with technical and policy issues at the strategic and operational level involving
joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational organizations. - Prepared, reviewed, and validated communications plans, orders,
annexes, and standing operating procedures for the CIO/G6 staff.
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Senior Technical Advisor within the NATO Communications Information Agency (NCIA) Directorate of Information Services.
- Responsible
for assessing the planning, coordinating, engineering, integrating, and troubleshooting of secure voice, video, and data networks in support of
the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Allied Command Operations (ACO), Allied Command Transformation (ACT),
and the 28 NATO Nations supporting ongoing NATO contingencies in Afghanistan, the Balkans, NATO exercises, and the NATO Rapid
Response Force mission. - Served as the principle advisor to the commander concerning all warrant officer related issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CASkills
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Software Development
- Network Architecture
Accomplishments
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2018 - 10.2022
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army
07.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Technical Advisor
US Army
08.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International