Dynamic leader with a strong background in strategic management and operations. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering team development, delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency and mission readiness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Management and Operations Leadership
United States Navy, USN
2024.12 - Current
Guided leadership in enhancing professional and technical capabilities of a diverse workforce exceeding 150 joint civilian and military members to align with technological advancements. Oversaw strategic assignment of qualified military personnel in critical technical roles for signals intelligence and cybersecurity. Advised on military readiness protocols for NSA personnel deployed in support of military missions.
Cultivated a proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
Adapted quickly to fast-paced settings, maintaining productivity and team collaboration.
Balanced self-directed work with teamwork to enhance project outcomes and drive success.
Showcased agility in learning and flexibility in responding to changing situations.
Demonstrated self-motivation and accountability in all tasks undertaken.
Technical Security and Countermeasures
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
2024.03 - 2024.12
A TSCM (Technical Surveillance Countermeasures) Specialist detects and neutralizes hidden eavesdropping devices, protecting sensitive information and secure environments. Responsibilities include performing technical security sweeps, analyzing radio frequency (RF) signals, installing and testing countermeasures equipment, and providing risk mitigation advice.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Managed a cross-functional team of 21 personnel.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, performing TSCM functions both CONUS and OCONUS settings.
Senior Operations Manager
United States Navy, USN
2021.02 - 2024.02
Oversaw daily operations of over 60 personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance.
Coordinated logistics for personnel deployment, optimizing resource allocation and mission readiness.
Guided junior staff in skill development, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Achieved seamless certification logistics for installation and removal of 1000's advanced information technology equipment on United States Navy Pacific Fleet assets across the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations. Elevated personnel and equipment compliance, resulting in improved operational readiness in a high-paced, high-risk environment.
Technical Operations Manager
United States Navy, USN
2018.02 - 2021.02
Led cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and enhance mission readiness.
Developed and implemented technical training programs for personnel, improving skill proficiency and performance.
Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
Analyzed operational data to identify trends, enhancing decision-making processes for resource allocation.
Field Operations Officer
United States Navy, USN
2014.12 - 2018.02
Led engineering technical support initiatives for the development, fabrication, testing, and installation of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Oversaw the construction, modification, repair, and testing of electronic equipment to meet specifications or through reverse engineering. Directed the review and editing of system and software documentation for specialized software.
Deployed with cross-functional teams across the globe supporting the deployment and operation of multiple collection systems.
Oversaw logistics operations ensuring timely delivery and coordination of supplies across multiple units.
Managed field training programs, enhancing operational readiness and performance of personnel in diverse environments.
Field Service Engineering Manager
United States Navy, USN
2011.11 - 2014.12
Led engineering teams in developing and implementing innovative systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Directed strategic planning initiatives to align engineering projects with organizational goals and mission readiness.
Mentored 6 junior engineers, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to safety standards and best practices.
Streamlined project workflows through the adoption of advanced engineering tools and methodologies, improving delivery timelines.
Oversaw installation, maintenance, and certification processes for Information Warfare Direct Support Element Equipment on 8 U.S. LANTFLT and U.S. PACFLT combatants. Drove operational efficiency of equipment to enhance support for numbered fleets.
Junior System Administrator
United States Navy, Unit
2009.06 - 2011.11
Managed system backups and recovery processes across 3 networks to ensure data integrity.
Assisted in configuring network devices and maintaining server health.
Monitored system performance and resolved technical issues promptly.
Implemented security protocols to protect sensitive information from breaches.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
2025-03
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
2020-06
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Calm under pressure
Active listening
Organization and time management
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Verbal communication
Certification
COMPTIA Security +
Research Electronics International Level 1 - Countermeasures Core Concepts
Research Electronics International Level 2 - RF MESA
Infrared Training Center - Level 1 Thermography Course
Military SCRUM Master
Certified Information Security Professional (expected 2026)
Project Management Professional (expected 2027)
Interests
Multi-year national level amateur strongman
Timeline
Strategic Management and Operations Leadership
United States Navy, USN
2024.12 - Current
Technical Security and Countermeasures
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
2024.03 - 2024.12
Senior Operations Manager
United States Navy, USN
2021.02 - 2024.02
Technical Operations Manager
United States Navy, USN
2018.02 - 2021.02
Field Operations Officer
United States Navy, USN
2014.12 - 2018.02
Field Service Engineering Manager
United States Navy, USN
2011.11 - 2014.12
Junior System Administrator
United States Navy, Unit
2009.06 - 2011.11
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Policy
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
<ul><li>Oversaw all operational functions during the successful amalgamation of two legacy mutual insurers into a single, unified organization. Reported directly to the CEO and played a key leadership role in aligning people, processes, and performance with long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Led the full operational transformation of Salus Mutual, uniting teams and systems from two legacy organizations under a cohesive structure with shared goals and culture.</li><li>Redesigned leadership accountabilities and implemented new KPI and SLA frameworks, enabling stronger performance management and outcome tracking.</li><li>Built internal capacity in key operational areas, reducing reliance on external consultants and establishing a culture of ownership, capability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Established an Operations function to support Claims, Underwriting, and Sales, delivering enterprise-wide value through data insights, process improvements, project delivery, and enhanced customer service.</li><li>Collaborated closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to co-develop and launch the organization’s first corporate strategy post-amalgamation.</li><li>Held P&L responsibility for $45M in Gross Written Premium, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth.</li><li>Delivered key strategic outcomes, including: First-ever member rebate in company history, First employee engagement survey, achieving a 75% engagement score, 3% reduction in expense ratio through operational efficiencies and cost control.</li></ul> at Salus Mutual Insurance Company<ul><li>Oversaw all operational functions during the successful amalgamation of two legacy mutual insurers into a single, unified organization. Reported directly to the CEO and played a key leadership role in aligning people, processes, and performance with long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Led the full operational transformation of Salus Mutual, uniting teams and systems from two legacy organizations under a cohesive structure with shared goals and culture.</li><li>Redesigned leadership accountabilities and implemented new KPI and SLA frameworks, enabling stronger performance management and outcome tracking.</li><li>Built internal capacity in key operational areas, reducing reliance on external consultants and establishing a culture of ownership, capability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Established an Operations function to support Claims, Underwriting, and Sales, delivering enterprise-wide value through data insights, process improvements, project delivery, and enhanced customer service.</li><li>Collaborated closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to co-develop and launch the organization’s first corporate strategy post-amalgamation.</li><li>Held P&L responsibility for $45M in Gross Written Premium, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth.</li><li>Delivered key strategic outcomes, including: First-ever member rebate in company history, First employee engagement survey, achieving a 75% engagement score, 3% reduction in expense ratio through operational efficiencies and cost control.</li></ul> at Salus Mutual Insurance Company
<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
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<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank