Brandon Foor
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
As a self-motivated professional with several years of diverse experience, I have honed my passion for merging strategic insight with creative execution to drive new opportunities and forge strong professional relationships. My background as a veteran professional includes a proven track record of field expertise and a outcome-driven approach that consistently delivers enhanced results for clients. My leadership skills, shaped by a disciplined military background, encompass strategic planning and crisis management. I am adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and adapting to changing environments. My contributions have significantly bolstered mission success and team unity. Throughout my military career, I have upheld a steadfast commitment to integrity, loyalty, and resilience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Service Engineer
DCI-Solutions
Southern Pines, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Played a pivotal role in securing a substantial $13.2 million, one-year contract aimed at extending the Maven Smart System capabilities from the U.S. Army Europe-Africa to the regiment level in Europe, thereby enhancing interoperability with NATO coalition partners.
- Gathered feedback, conducted analysis, and assisted in the development of a vital War Fighting Function implementation at the U.S. Central Command, under the guidance of General Kurilla's staff.
- Created presentations to showcase strategy results, insights, and recommendations.
- Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions.
- Recommended new approaches based on best practices in the industry.
- Reviewed current processes to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
- Employed a suite of tools and applications to create intuitive visuals and user-driven data feeds, significantly enhancing commanders' situational awareness on the battlefield and enabling them to make informed, timely decisions.
Field Service Engineer
Belcan
Hope Mills, NC
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with the development of training materials and provided instruction to end-users.
- Trained and supported DoD personnel, up to 4-star generals from multiple combatant commands, in using Maven Smart System and other Palantir Gotham Instances for War Fighting Functions.
- Led multi-day training sessions for staff teams of up to 80 personnel, aligning with Palantir's strategic objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to facilitate deployment strategies and system enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Special Forces Engineer
United States Army
Destin, FL
08.2012 - 03.2022
- Planned, developed, and successfully executed over 100 time-sensitive projects in high-risk environments.
- Conducted training, delivered briefings, and provided assistance to key leaders across the Department of Defense, from 4-star General Miller in Afghanistan to personnel at the company level, specializing in War Fighting Functions within Gaia.
- Controlled the storage and transportation of $2.8 million dollars of mission-essential equipment to and from multiple continents, maintaining zero losses and 100% accountability.
- Trained 400 partner forces in infantry tactics, maritime operations, and engineering in multiple languages.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for an operation in Afghanistan that resulted in 35 Afghan National Army soldiers being rescued from a Taliban-held prison and zero friendly casualties, while capturing 8 Taliban fighters.
- Presented target analysis and data findings from multiple international incidents to high-ranking officials, resulting in the establishment of more efficient decision-making processes.
- Communicated effectively and built cohesive professional relationships with three partner nation governments and military forces in Mexico, South Korea, and Afghanistan.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC08-2020
Skills
- On-Site Support
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
- Professional Networking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Certification
- Special Forces Tab - United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.
- Advanced Leader Course (ALC) - U.S. Army.
TS/SCI
- Possesses an active Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
DCI-Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Belcan
03.2022 - 06.2023
Special Forces Engineer
United States Army
08.2012 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College