LaRue Holliday
Program Manager
Arlington,VA
Summary
Senior-level IT Executive with 27 years of complex program management and product development experience to support IT operations. Background in successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders. Successfully coordinates project work to mitigate risks and solve technical issues while providing IT budget oversight.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
Work History
TECHNICAL SERVICE LEAD OPERATIONS/ENTERPRISE
ECS FEDERAL LLC
1 1996 - 05.2024
- Provided direction and leadership for the development, management, and execution of Program technical priorities
- Collaborated with the Program Director and Deputy; Corporate and Customer Executive Management, Senior Technical Leaders, and fellow Program Directors to define and implement a new Program strategic vision
- Lead Network's Security Team of ten professionals (security engineers, security analysts, and system admins) recently received a 3-year conditional approval to operate (C-ATO) and an excellent security rating on the annual inspection/audit
- Successfully, oversaw numerous vital projects to include PKI implementation, Netback-up refresh, VM Ware Esi Upgrade, decommissioning of the Culpeper Data Center (CU4) and relocation of the IA Redundant Stack to its new location
- Collaborated with the Enterprise Security Engineer team to upgrade End of Life VMware ESXi Enterprise instances-Worked with the team to establish a project schedule and liaised with the government for necessary approvals
- Successfully updated a critical component of the Enterprise environment, which hosts hypervisors supporting core Program operations, to enhance overall capability and address security posture requirements
- Collaborated w/Executive Management, Contracts, Pricing, and Program Management to develop price proposals and cost estimates
- Oversees program financial forecasting to mitigate over-expenditures
- Recommend and ensure the team adhere to industry best practices for cyber security /cyber defense, IT networking, infrastructure builds, and technology refresh
- Prepare high level project status reporting, on revenue summaries, labor summaries, burn-rate reports, and manning utilization to upper management
- Updates, maintain, and brief production, program, and project quality metrics
- Provide data, metrics, and analysis to support proactive program decision-making and inform program performance measures.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful integration of acquired companies'' IT systems into existing infrastructure.
- Assisted in the evaluation of new software products, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and infrastructure.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders by consistently delivering high-quality service and support.
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER-WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Advised Senior Leaders on staff welfare, training requirements, utilization of resources and career progression of 180+ Information Systems Team professionals
- Led alongside Airforce, Army, Navy, and civilian Senior Leaders to provide career guidance to over 750 joint service members in variety of fields (system programmers, work center safety officers, linguists, Intel Operators, System Administrators, Cyber Security Professionals, Office Administrators, Network Engineers/Administrators, and Information Technology Specialists)
- Conducted high level suitability screening, interviews, and selections of potential employees to fill high visibility staff vacancies.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
DIRECTOR, COMPUTER SYSTEMS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Senior Leader! oversaw $40M network /operations projects facilitated data sharing across 700 offices/7K users worldwide
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Functional Hiring Manager for all Cyber Operations and Cyber Systems
- Provided leadership and guidance to more than 145 personnel on RMF, manpower logistics and resource utilization
- Oversaw Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) mission software enhancement, facilitated updates to more than 600 pieces of Communication devices for 10 Electronic Warfare sites
- Integrated cyber vulnerability assessments into Electronic Warfare evaluations, to defend production and distribution capabilities
- Managed Windows upgrade for enterprise systems, lead platform baseline development for multiple units across multiple offices
- Led cyber capabilities for 2.7K joint service members, enabled 700+ missions, a $53M evaluation of 12 weapon systems, and 43 weapon types
- Built division Pathfinder Mission Data Team, guided operations on $55M electronic warfare systems, enabling aircrew survivability
- Advised Information Technology professionals on career progression and Cyber Operations initiatives.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO TEST WING COMMAND CHIEF
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2014 - 1 2015
- Informed and advised senior executive leader on division wide professional development, training, and readiness concerns to support 9.4K Test division personnel
- Planned and executed all enlisted programs affecting division and tenant units
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Administered schedules, travel orders, and senior level correspondence to execute higher headquarters' initiatives
- Liaised with multiple offices, units, divisions, and associated agencies, on all thing's office automation
- Integrated various groups (divisions) to ensure control for a $20B joint mission, resulting in mitigating network issues and saving $3K per month
- Managed employee recognition/awards program; ensured personnel were recognized for a job well-done
- Piloted developmental specialty career process, vetted personnel and ensured special career field gaps were filled to always meet strategic objectives.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CYBER SYSTEMS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
1 2014 - 06.2014
- Led 245 personnel performing operations and maintenance on a $1.5B C4I infrastructure across the largest installation within the DoD
- Managed maintenance of for six major divisions and 47 groups / associated units
- Directed $59M voice / data network operations comprised of 27K devices, 154 email / file servers, a $34M phone switch, and $20M land mobile radio system (LMR)
- Led strategic deployment plan, training, and $3.2M budget to deliver reliable C4ISR voice, data, and imagery capabilities
- Deployed for 125 days to Kuwait, leading 17 personnel supporting three networks for special operations with a 99% system up time
- Oversaw and managed successful AFNetwork migration, a #1 cyber priority
- Executed high visibility Distinguish Visitors suite C4 setup, coordinating operations access and reach-back for real-time Command and Control (C2) capabilities
- Managed10K foot cable installation for secure / non-secure network and voice capabilities, effectively bolstering critical combat operations
- Engineered team posture, aligned 200 personnel to HQ initiatives to implement critical 60/40% split construct.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led 64 personnel performing combat communications, operations and maintenance supported 17.4K users across the largest installation within the DoD
- Managed status reporting, operations, and technical support on $59M voice and data network spanning six major divisions and 52 Wings / associated units
- Directed hardware and software, installations, operations, maintenance, and $2.1M budget to sustain desktop C4 equipment
- Oversaw maintenance on $20M LMR, $1.3M wireless and fiber optic / cable infrastructure
- Managed outage events and briefed real-time mission impacts and systems status to expedite senior level decisions on a $1.5B network
- Steered $92K VoIP upgrade, validating concept for base level rollout
- Led crisis response, liaising across divisions to secure 24/7 mobile HVAC / fuel support, averting $2M cyber systems failure
- Managed enterprise level policy updates to curtail security vulnerabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Strategic leadership/Coaching/mentoring
IT Project Management
Program Management
Operations Management
Secure Infrastructure SME
Vast understanding of FISMA and DoD requirements and the Risk Management Framework
IT Operations SME
Information Management SME
Training & Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Project Planning and Project Delivery
Understanding of human resources
Certification
ITIL 4 Foundations
Key Achievements Education
- Top Secret SCI/Special Access programs/ Yankee White access
- 26 years of active military service, vast experience across many orgs
- 1.5 years DoD Contractor as Enterprise Technical SME
- Master's Management and Information Security
- Bachelor's Information Technology
- Professional Manager Certification
- Enterprise 3-year conditional approval to operate (C-ATO)
- Vast amount of senior leader experience across many diverse entities
- Expert in leading a variety of Projects, Program, and Operations
- In depth knowledge in cyber security and RMF processes
- Assessed system threats, analyzed risks, and provided mitigation to security team in to meet enterprise compliance.
- Provided critical services to global personnel, executives, and other stakeholders, at the highest levels within the Department of Defense
- Managed multi-million-dollar Information Technology budget
- Natural, Influential, Passionate Leader
- Motivated! Energetic! Proactive! Honest Communicator
- Charismatic Team Leader! Flexible decision maker! Dedicated Team Player
Accomplishments
- Provided direction and leadership for the development, management, and execution of Program technical priorities
- Collaborated with the Program Director and Deputy; Corporate and Customer Executive Management, Senior Technical Leaders, and fellow Program Directors to define and implement a new Program strategic vision
- Lead Network's Security Team of ten professionals (security engineers, security analysts, and system admins) recently received a 3-year conditional approval to operate (C-ATO) and an excellent security rating on the annual inspection/audit
- Successfully, oversaw numerous vital projects to include PKI implementation, Netback-up refresh, VM Ware Esi Upgrade, decommissioning of the Culpeper Data Center (CU4) and relocation of the IA Redundant Stack to its new location
- Collaborated with the Enterprise Security Engineer team to upgrade End of Life VMware ESXi Enterprise instances-Worked with the team to establish a project schedule and liaised with the government for necessary approvals
- Successfully updated a critical component of the Enterprise environment, which hosts hypervisors supporting core Program operations, to enhance overall capability and address security posture requirements
- Collaborated w/Executive Management, Contracts, Pricing, and Program Management to develop price proposals and cost estimates
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balance401k matchTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPaid sick leaveWork from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancementPaid time offFlexible work hoursQuote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER-WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2020 - 01.2022
DIRECTOR, COMPUTER SYSTEMS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2015 - 01.2020
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO TEST WING COMMAND CHIEF
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2014 - 1 2015
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
TECHNICAL SERVICE LEAD OPERATIONS/ENTERPRISE
ECS FEDERAL LLC
1 1996 - 05.2024
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CYBER SYSTEMS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
1 2014 - 06.2014