Kevin Cruz

Knowledgeable Fire Controlman Aegis with background in managing and operating advanced fire control systems, as well as a dynamic program manager with extensive experience at the US Navy. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Skilled in hardware installation and documentation maintenance, excelling in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while fostering a culture of safety and compliance through effective training and mentorship. Demonstrated skills in technical troubleshooting and team coordination. Utilizes technical expertise to ensure operational readiness and system integrity. Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining complex weapon systems.

Combat Systems Maintenance Manager Leadership

• Directed and coordinated maintenance operations for 35 work centers, ensuring system readiness and operational compliance. Successfully fulfilled leadership role normally assigned to senior enlisted (E7–E9) while ranked E5.
  

Mission-Limiting Casualty Resolution

• Successfully led the restoration of 10 Aegis Weapons System mission-limiting casualties, ensuring the ship’s combat readiness and system availability.
  

Training & Readiness Execution

• Orchestrated the on-time execution of 15 fleet-level distributed training events, strengthening operational proficiency across the department.
  
• Expertly managed the Ship’s Electronic Readiness and Combat Systems Training Teams, driving continuous improvement in combat systems performance.
  

System Certification & Readiness Impact

• Contributed directly to the full certification of USS Stethem’s Ballistic Missile Defense Warfare Area, ensuring the ship’s readiness to conduct critical defense missions.

Led Combat Systems Operations Forward-Deployed

• Served as CF02 Workcenter Supervisor aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) from 2018 to 2021, leading the workcenter through four Ballistic Missile Defense patrols in the Sixth Fleet AOR, directly supporting regional allies and partner nations.

Ensured Aegis System Mission Readiness

• Maintained the Aegis display and computer suite at full mission readiness, enabling flawless execution during 19 multinational exercises, one Royal Navy-led Flag Officer Sea Training, a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), and a Standard Missile-2 live fire event.

Mission-Critical Repairs & Readiness

• Supervised the correction of seven mission-critical casualties, ensuring maximum combat effectiveness and operational readiness of forward-deployed forces.