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Brandon Lewis

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

A proven leader with a focus on translating complex technical information with non-technical stakeholders. Over 10 years of cross functional team experience in signals intelligence, technical operations, and strategic partnerships delivering measurable success for Naval Special Warfare and U.S. Intelligence organizations. Understands where the technical domain meets human experiences; approaching technology from the human perspective. Driven to build and strengthen teams with a unique ability of finding skills in people. Seeking a role that leverages my understanding of the impersonal nature of technical equipment, data, and values my ability to translate that into enterprise success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

U.S. Navy
06.2012 - Current

Senior leader of Technical Operations

NSWDG
07.2016 - Current
  • Leads a team of 20 multi-domain professionals responsible for discovery and analysis of hundreds of new problem sets which directly enabled 40+ direct action projects over a 5-year period
  • Manages performance, testing, maintenance, customization, and inventory of sensitive technical equipment resulting in 100% operational readiness
  • Assesses, tests and manages procurement of technical collection equipment for integration into multiple operational enterprises, resulting in over $20M in purchases while reducing annual servicing expenses by 25% annually
  • Responsible for briefing high level executives and team members on a daily basis regarding technical operations and strategic initiatives over a 7-year period
  • Engages with diverse enterprise stakeholders over 4-month periods to plan, fund and conduct technical operations in support of global military and intelligence directives
  • Operates commercial unmanned vehicle systems including DJI, Skydio, and Recon Robotics platforms allowing for increased situational awareness and force protection of 15 man teams
  • Orchestrates frequent technical equipment demonstrations/ briefings tailored toward Special Operations personnel and U.S Government executives over a 7-year period
  • Routinely performs digital forensics, data analytics, research and development, and cyber planning in support of global military and intelligence initiatives
  • Research, develop, and tests new complex electronic equipment to provide feedback to leadership and vendors for continuous improvement and development of cutting-edge technology
  • Developed and configured over 15 intelligence collection devices utilizing proprietary hardware, single board computers, Linux, and Python that resulted in 120% increase in intelligence data
  • Plans and executes muli-million dollar training events for over 60 personnel, resulting in increased operational readiness, and overall effectiveness of peers

Cryptologic Direct Support Element Operator

Naval Information Command Operation
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • Served at National Security Agency specializing in intelligence gathering over a three year period. Used analytic tools and databases to perform signals discovery and adversary tracking. Produced over 2500 reports that were briefed to senior officials, which increased operational efficiency
  • Installed and operated sensitive equipment utilized to collect/ prosecute adversary communications
  • Trained and mentored a team of six cryptologist's through 28 training team exercises while providing signals analysis expertise to leadership that resulted in the team passing all required pre- deployment certification tests
  • Operated Signal collection and Full Motion Video payloads on Scan-Eagle UAV platform for seven months. Logged over 500 flight hours in both imagery and special collections operations contributing to overseas contingency missions.

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Lean Implementation
  • Process Implementation
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaborative

Additional Information

Possesses active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph valid through January 2028

GALLUP STRENGTHS

Analytical | Arranger | Self-Assurance | Restorative | Individualization

Accomplishments

  • GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE and emerging 5G cellular protocols
  • Radio frequency transmission theory
  • Technical Writing/White Papers
  • Intelligence reporting
  • Networking

Certification

  • Naval Special Warfare Tactical Information Operations Operator
  • Linux for operators
  • NSA certified for GSM, CDMA, UMTS, and LTE prosecution
  • Close Access Network Operations (CANO)
  • Signal Analysis and Reporting

Timeline

Senior leader of Technical Operations

NSWDG
07.2016 - Current

Cryptologic Direct Support Element Operator

Naval Information Command Operation
05.2013 - 07.2016

U.S. Navy
06.2012 - Current

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