Chianti Bryant
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven Navy veteran and seasoned Combat Systems Maintenance Manager with over 20 years of proven success in ship maintenance, modernization, lifecycle management, and technical program oversight. Expertise in coordinating and implementing cost-effective maintenance and overhaul strategies that align with mission-critical objectives and adapt to evolving fleet readiness requirements. Skilled in managing multi-ship class configuration data and supporting lifecycle initiatives, consistently delivering results that enhance operational availability while minimizing downtime. A commitment to excellence ensures effective execution of complex projects in high-pressure environments, contributing to overall mission success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Force Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
02.2022 - 05.2025
- - Served as fleet-wide SME for AEGIS, VLS, CIWS, and Combat Systems Support Equipment across multiple ship classes.
- - Reviewed and coordinated SHIPALTs and AERs, evaluating cost-effectiveness and technical applicability.
- - Maintained real-time configuration and alteration programming data to support future modernization planning.
- - Provided Port Engineers with curated modernization item lists aligned with scheduled availabilities.
- - Monitored fleet-wide combat system readiness; advised leadership on maintenance trends and lifecycle impacts.
- - Supported milestone development for availability planning, coordinating with engineers and NAVSEA.
- - Delivered readiness and modernization status reports to PEO IWS and NAVSEA stakeholders.
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106)
11.2017 - 01.2022
- - Oversaw maintenance, logistics, and modernization of AEGIS, VLS, and critical shipboard weapon systems.
- - Led cross-disciplinary teams in executing repair strategies with a 20% reduction in cycle times.
- - Coordinated material procurements and labor planning to reduce cost and improve readiness.
- - Authored detailed status reports to inform operational leadership of combat system readiness.
Assistant Combat Systems Maintenance Manager & Leading Petty Officer
USS PREBLE (DDG 88)
10.2014 - 11.2017
- - Supported full-spectrum lifecycle management of combat systems across ship class.
- - Enhanced maintenance efficiency by 25% through streamlined scheduling and workforce planning.
- - Conducted crew training on system readiness and modernization requirements.
Combat Systems Instructor
Center for Surface Combat Systems
01.2014 - 05.2017
- - Developed and delivered technical training on AEGIS, SPY radar, CIWS, and modernization systems.
- - Collaborated with fleet stakeholders to tailor training to ship class configuration updates.
- - Improved student readiness and satisfaction scores by 30% through targeted instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Cloud Application
California Institute of Applied Technology
San Diego, CASkills
- Ship Maintenance & Modernization
- Class Configuration Control
- Lifecycle Management & Readiness
- Alteration Programming (SHIPALT / AER)
- Cost Control & Material Planning
- Combat Systems Engineering (AEGIS, CIWS, VLS)
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Availability Planning & Milestone Tracking
Clearance & Availability
- - Active Security Clearance
- - References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Force Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
02.2022 - 05.2025
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106)
11.2017 - 01.2022
Assistant Combat Systems Maintenance Manager & Leading Petty Officer
USS PREBLE (DDG 88)
10.2014 - 11.2017
Combat Systems Instructor
Center for Surface Combat Systems
01.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Cloud Application
California Institute of Applied Technology
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