Dwayne Dickens

• Spearheaded initiatives targeting key DoD accounts to accelerate AWS service adoption, ensuring customer success. Successfully secured multi-million-dollar revenue growth through strategic cloud migration and service optimization.
• Led the implementation of two Cloud Landing Zones for a DoD customer that Increased account revenue from $5K to $1.7M in less than two years.
• Successfully led, coordinated, and executed an AWS/GDIT project that utilized AI/ML technologies and cloud services to enhance U.S. Air defense infrastructure. Resulted in the alignment of AWS for a potential revenue boost of $34M.
• Key contributor to securing numerous invitations for Department of Defense Exercises by leading the AWS/GDIT project as PM and enhancing project visibility across all levels
• Managed a comprehensive DoD development program with various components and stages, strategically positioning AWS to generate revenue from a $1.7B defense budget designated for the Missile Defense Agency.

• Collaborated with senior CIA officers and USCYBERCOM leadership to strengthen national cybersecurity operations and develop policies that enhanced cyber resilience across the military
• Oversaw integration of advanced cybersecurity technologies for DoD, improving defense protocols
• Coordinated missions between USCYBERCOM and the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence (CCI)

• Led a cross-functional team of 25 personnel to execute full-spectrum Information Operations (IO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and Joint Special Technical Operations (JSTO) for combatant commanders
• Restructured J39 Division to align with the Command’s transition to a Unified Combatant Command, enhancing efficiency
• Secured security certification for a new STO/SAP facility within the Integrated Cyber Center

• Led policy development for international agreements and facilitated negotiations between NATO, U.S., and Afghan officials
• Successfully resolved $400M in corporate tax disputes to ensure uninterrupted military operations
• Implemented counter-corruption strategies, improving compliance in customs and procurement processes

• Led a team of 30 personnel providing operational oversight and strategic analysis for Homeland Security, missile defense, and other critical national security operations
• Managed operations related to over 25 missile, air, and space events, ensuring rapid decision-making support for senior leaders

• Supervised deliberate plans branch of NORAD/ USNORTHCOM, a bi-national and geographic combatant command. Led team of 14 personnel in theater security cooperation and plans development.
• Successfully coordinated efforts to increase mission partners' Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) capacity and promote interoperability for cooperative security and regional operations.
• Contributed as a USNORTHCOM Title-10 Deputy in supporting domestic operations across a 5-state area. Successfully coordinated and synchronized DoD efforts with the Colorado National Guard amidst the Black Forest wildfire incident.
• Managed communications initiatives aimed at expanding C4 capability within the Mexican Military. Oversaw the deployment of Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CERIEX), conducted training exercises with mobile training teams, and supervised projects involving the purchase and installation of $50M worth of digital communication infrastructure.

• Commanded a 500+ member battalion providing C5ISR support in Afghanistan, significantly enhancing coalition communications and infrastructure
• Directed construction of SATCOM Regional Hub Node, improving communication for U.S and coalition forces
• Led efforts to transition from tactical to strategic communications, boosting network reliability and operational readiness

• Supervised 40 employees in two headquarters locations with accountability for the entire global missile defense communications system with contracts over $5M.
• Ensured optimal combination of military and commercial voice and data communication assets that achieved 100% mission success rate at all times
• Spearheaded relocation of network operations and security center, providing uninterrupted 24-hour communications support for ballistic missile Defense systems at Schriever Air Force Base
• Designed and implemented DoD’s first-ever capability to monitor extremely high-frequency satellite tactical data networks, expanding scope and effectiveness of monitoring Ballistic Missile Defense network

Highly accomplished U.S. Army Officer with 30 years of service, beginning as an Infantry Officer before transitioning to the Signal Corps, where I specialized in cybersecurity, network operations, and strategic communications. Led large-scale defense technology initiatives, overseeing secure communications, IT infrastructure, and cyber operations in support of national security and intelligence missions. Held key leadership roles, including Battalion Commander, Director of Communications, and Chief of Information Operations, managing multi-million-dollar programs, cross-functional teams, and high-stakes defense projects. Extensive experience collaborating with U.S. Cyber Command and the CIA, leveraging advanced cybersecurity frameworks to enhance mission effectiveness and operational resilience. A proven strategic leader, driving innovation, digital transformation, and secure communications modernization within the Department of Defense.