John Dengel
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished professional with a distinguished career in the US Navy, adept at managing operations and leading technical teams to exceed project expectations. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring seamless coordination and the successful delivery of high-quality technical projects. Proven track record in enhancing system performance and fostering professional growth among junior technicians.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adversary Threat Air Controller
US Navy
10.2023 - 10.2026
- Responsible for safety of flight and operations during Adversary based tactical scenarios.
- Managed tactical and technical operations during the employment of simulated Russian and Chinese threats.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly technical reporting packages.
Manager of Operations
US Navy
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
Technical Lead
US Navy
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
Technical Specialist
US Navy
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Trained junior technicians on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
- Completed troubleshooting and diagnostics on company resources.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective Communication
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Python
- Top Secret Clearance
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- Google Cybersecurity
Timeline
Adversary Threat Air Controller
US Navy
10.2023 - 10.2026
Manager of Operations
US Navy
08.2021 - 09.2023
Technical Lead
US Navy
07.2021 - 09.2023
Technical Specialist
US Navy
09.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Southern New Hampshire University