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Chad Kearney

Chad Kearney

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader and technical innovator with a proven track record at the United States Air Force. Excelled in strategic leadership, orchestrating complex global projects, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Skilled in database design and SQL development, with a knack for Python programming and full scope development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Science Student

Southwestern College
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Analyzed existing SQL queries to identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Helped plan data extraction and processing tasks, aiding in eventual deployments.
  • Developed custom database objects, stored procedures and delivered application support.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Developed structured computer programs using Python to satisfy course programming requirements.

Operations Director

United States Air Force
01.2016 - 06.2021

Served as advisor to CEO, leading multiple high-performing operations teams executing complex and confidential global missions, programs, and projects. Strategized and executed pathways to optimize programs, mitigate risks, elevate compliance, and uphold mission capabilities. Inspired formation and evaluation of strong cultures that promoted innovation, succession planning, morale, training, and employee development. Partnered cross-functionally to close gaps.

· Built up bench of promotable employees that produced 20 Employee of the Month winners, 3 High-Level Leadership Award winners, and 2 Employee of the Year award winners.

· Architected policy, plans, and procedures supporting $9.5M mission requiring significant coordination between national agencies, serving as project manager and resource advisor inside highly confidential environment.

· Governed 35 equipment accounts that demanded high-level coordination between 2 international partners, continually unearthing opportunities to improve efficiencies while streamlining $52M in data pathways.

· Executed large-scale global projects that spanned $45M system upgrades, facilitation of $22M acquisition/expanded operations, and validation of $90M support system.

· Revitalized training programs, modernizing agendas and content to train 16 operations managers, prepare 4 trainers/certified managers on 350 tasks, and position the organization for growth.

· Attained 100% personnel participation and maintained operational ready force by focusing senior leadership on HR issues and coordinating the first climate survey in 3 years.

· Partnered on creation of Technical Support budget management baseline project, successfully securing organization funds for future years and guiding HQ reorganization through management of $44M budget.

Operations Supervisor

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2016

Held complete functional and operational leadership for a team of 20, providing 24/7 analysis of Air Force Technical Applications Center's treaty monitoring mission and space control functions. Closed gaps between teams and functions to maintain ground and space-based systems in support while aligning to operations and standards of Department of Defense.

· Executed 4 national level monitoring missions consisting of 73K classifieds events that totaled 8.7K hrs.

· Championed development and implementation of software solutions for sensor timing errors that delivered a benchmarkable process for Air Force Space Command.

· Directed $2.4B budget that encompassed 540 organization plans and coordination between 5 joint agencies.

· Steered successful integration with legacy systems, leading the $26M next-generation sensor test.

Operations Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015

Directed complete nuclear detonation detection operations – supporting Defense Support Program and Global Positioning – leading program analysis, monitoring regulation shifts, and allocated budgets and resources. Monitored and rapidly aligned with shifting global nuclear test ban treaties and Integrated Attack Assessment systems.

· Slashed data loss 8%, which adverted United States Nuclear Detection System coverage gaps by expertly identifying 632 data errors and 412 configuration updates.

· Lowered erroneous events 4% by establishing and delivering of secure data stream for critical Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment functions.

Munitions Specialist

United States Air Force
Phoenix, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2014

Oversaw coordination and execution of serviceability inspections for inventory of 4.3K items valued a t $1.2B on deployment in Korea before pivoting to manage maintenance and operations for inventory of 2.1K line items valued at $57M. Uncovered pathways to elevate support of accounts while elevating inspections in alignment with technical orders. Defined and deployed strategies to uphold real-time status across all equipment.
• Steered optimization of training programs that graduated nearly 300 pilots, uncovering pathways to streamline internal processes while promoting knowledge transfer.
• Drove elevated testing initiatives and 24 upgrade projects to heighten protection of $52M in insensitive munitions items.
• Achieved 100% quality assurance pass rate across 150+ technical orders while resolving 15 self-inspection discrepancies via improved operations and cadences.
• Propelled group efficiency 60% by training and streamlining digital technical order conversion process.

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force
Little Rock, AR
01.2009 - 01.2011

Administered QA program to monitor all activities and ensure key maintenance practices aligned with rigorous standards. Directed evaluations for 1.8K technicians maintaining 85 aircraft while leading quarterly routine inspections.
• Achieved 100% compliance, meticulously conducting 200 quality assurance inspections to validate $4.2M stockpile.
• Slashed costs $612K, driving end-to-end execution of HQ operations redistribution order.
• Accelerated operational/maintenance effectiveness by consolidating 2 base operating instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
11-2024

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Leadership

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
12-2019

Skills

  • Database design
  • Object-oriented programming
  • SQL development
  • Java
  • SQL analytics
  • Javascript
  • Proficiency in Python and NET
  • Front-end skills: HTML, CSS
  • Strategic leadership
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Strong analytical thinking

Timeline

Computer Science Student

Southwestern College
01.2024 - 11.2024

Operations Director

United States Air Force
01.2016 - 06.2021

Operations Supervisor

United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2016

Operations Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015

Munitions Specialist

United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2014

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southwestern College

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Leadership

Southwestern College
Chad Kearney