KENDRICK WOODS
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Experienced intelligence and cyber threat analysis professional with a proven record of leading high-impact operations, delivering time-sensitive intelligence, and advising senior decision-makers in complex, high-risk environments. Expert in translating large-scale data and threat indicators into actionable insights, building analytical teams from the ground up, and improving organizational readiness and resilience. Recognized repeatedly for leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Hampton, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated a 30-person cross-functional team during a large-scale operational exercise, implementing automated data integration between collection systems and decision platforms that reduced response time by 75% and supported modernization of advanced battle management capabilities.
- Restructured a 70-person analytical organization into eight specialized teams aligned to two core analytical initiatives and 249 operational missions, improving workforce alignment and mission execution.
- Enabled identification and analysis of more than 6,000 targets and delivery of 3,000 analytical reports while leading seven large-scale exercises and helping develop a data-driven decision framework for complex operational environments.
Training Operations Supervisor /Instructor of Intelligence Fundamentals
United State Air Force
San Angelo, TX
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Led a team of 28 instructors and training professionals responsible for delivering cyber intelligence and cryptologic analysis courses supporting national intelligence operations.
- Directed 1,200+ hours of instruction, preparing 166 intelligence analysts for assignments supporting nine Combatant Commands and national intelligence agencies.
- Managed daily operations of the Air and Space Force’s only Cyber Intelligence and Cryptologic Analysis and Reporting training programs, overseeing curriculum execution and training pipelines valued at $45.6 million annually.
- Supervised the training, evaluation, and certification of 625 analysts across two intelligence specialties, ensuring mission-ready personnel for operational intelligence units.
Cyber Threat Intelligence & Risk Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Sumter, SC
02.2017 - 11.2020
- - Founded and led a Cyber Threat Intelligence team, establishing the organization’s first formal CTI capability.
- - Conducted enterprise threat and vulnerability assessments informing mitigation strategies.
- - Integrated cyber threat intelligence with operational decision-making workflows.
- - Delivered executive-level briefings translating adversary activity into actionable risk insights.
- - Trained 2,000+ users on cyber risk awareness and secure network practices.
Technical Intelligence Reporter
United States Air Force, USAF
Osan, Korea
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported 180 Joint Chiefs of Staff directed reconnaissance missions by delivering operational intelligence analysis and reporting.
- Produced over 2,200 tactical intelligence reports supporting U.S. and allied commanders operating in the Korean theater.
- Provided intelligence reporting that enabled 540 hours of safe navigation for allied aircraft operating in hostile airspace.
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
Fort Meade, MD
06.2012 - 01.2016
- - Led continuous cyber and strategic threat intelligence operations supporting 3,000+ time-sensitive requirements.
- - Produced 830+ high-priority intelligence products enabling rapid detection and response decisions.
- - Identified 800+ critical threat indicators tied to adversary activity and escalation risks.
- - Built and trained multi-disciplinary analyst teams, increasing intelligence output by 20%.
- - Optimized monitoring and detection resources valued at $26B+, improving response timelines.
Operations & Risk Support Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
Tacoma, WA
08.2007 - 03.2011
- - Supported crisis-response operations through risk analysis, compliance inspections, and readiness assessments.
- - Led specialized equipment readiness programs recognized for operational excellence.
- - Enabled delivery of 25 million pounds of critical supplies through coordinated risk mitigation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS05-2011
Associate of Arts - Aircrew Flight
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2006
Skills
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Adversary Tactics & Indicators
- Threat Hunting Support
- Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
- Intelligence Production
- Executive Briefings
- Team Leadership & Training
- Large-Scale Data Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
CompTIA Security Plus
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2022 - Current
Training Operations Supervisor /Instructor of Intelligence Fundamentals
United State Air Force
12.2020 - 09.2022
Cyber Threat Intelligence & Risk Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2017 - 11.2020
Technical Intelligence Reporter
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2016 - 04.2017
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2012 - 01.2016
Operations & Risk Support Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2007 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwest Community College
Associate of Arts - Aircrew Flight
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Former Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance (inactive).