Brandon Leiva
Pullman
Summary
Former Top-Secret clearance holder, and current Cyber Security student with over 10 years of experience in high-pressure and mission-critical environments in the US Navy. Highly motivated and disciplined top performer with a proven record of successfully completing dozens of complex operations while ensuring team readiness and operational excellence. Skilled in enforcing strict security protocols and training personnel in the maintenance and management of classified computer systems aboard both guided missile and ballistic missile submarines
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Merchant
Costco Wholesale
10.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained and organized merchandise on the sales floor, ensuring products were stocked efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted members with locating products and provided exceptional customer service, earning positive feedback from both customers and management.
- Collaborated with a team to complete tasks in a timely manner, contributing to a smooth and productive workflow.
Fire Control Divisional Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy – USS Alaska SSBN 732 Gold
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Led the training, qualification, and operational readiness of over 20 division personnel, ensuring peak team performance in mission-critical environments.
- Oversaw the transition of fire control systems between multiple security levels through 4 strategic nuclear deterrent patrols, maintaining strict adherence to security protocols and preventing classified information spillage.
- Directed and/or performed over 1000 hours of preventive and corrective maintenance for fire control computer systems onboard a ballistic missile submarine.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exemplary leadership, technical excellence, and sustained superior performance while serving aboard the USS Alaska.
Fire Control Technician | Shop 67E & 67f
United States Navy – Trident Refit Facility Bangor, WA
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervised and ensured timely completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance across division systems.
- Performed mission-critical repairs on fire control computer systems, navigation systems, and weapons systems aboard ballistic missile submarines.
- Enforced strict adherence to work control practices and Navy maintenance standards to ensure system reliability and mission readiness.
Fire Control Divisional Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy – USS Ohio SSGN 726 Gold
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Executed 5 highly sensitive Top-Secret missions in volatile environments, coordinating with the ship’s force, special forces, and multiple government agencies.
- Led a diverse and qualified team of 16 divisional personnel in completing mission-critical repairs on a torpedo tube in a tactical environment, ensuring operational readiness under pressure.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for rapid and successful troubleshooting and repair in support of mission objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01.2028
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite courses
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WASkills
- Security protocols
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Java programming
Affiliations
- Ethics Bowl
- Viceroy Scholar
- WSU Crimson Transfer Award
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x2
Timeline
Night Merchant
Costco Wholesale
10.2024 - 08.2024
Fire Control Divisional Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy – USS Alaska SSBN 732 Gold
10.2020 - 12.2022
Fire Control Technician | Shop 67E & 67f
United States Navy – Trident Refit Facility Bangor, WA
05.2017 - 10.2020
Fire Control Divisional Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy – USS Ohio SSGN 726 Gold
01.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Washington State University
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite courses
Seattle Central Community College