Matthew W Yans
Summary
Experienced platform management professional with a track record of driving efficiency and innovation in diverse environments. Recognized for fostering collaborative team dynamics that yield measurable outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing project demands and delivering high-quality results. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and engaging stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditionary Platform Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2023 - Current
- Led initiatives to enhance platform architecture, resulting in improved scalability and reliability.
- Played a critical role in forging strategic partnerships that significantly advanced business growth objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to pinpoint and resolve key platform challenges and identify new opportunities.
- Developed performance metrics to monitor platform success and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assessed employee performance, delivering constructive feedback and training to foster professional development.
Plans Operations Officer
United States Navy, USN
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Ensured successful execution of plans and operations by conducting thorough after-action reviews, identifying lessons learned, and implementing improvements for future initiatives.
- Led a diverse team in developing strategic plans aligned with operational objectives.
- Integrated intelligence activities seamlessly into military operations, plans, and programs.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to gather feedback, integrating their insights into revised operational strategies.
- Developed comprehensive plans for various operations, resulting in timely execution of tasks and achievement of objectives.
Force Health Protection Officer
II Marine Expeditionary Force
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Analyzed epidemiological data to identify trends in communicable diseases, facilitating targeted interventions for II MEF personnel both in garrison and during deployments.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans to effectively mitigate the impact of potential public health threats.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in conducting vulnerability assessments, thereby enhancing preparedness for public health crises.
- Coordinated rapid response efforts during infectious disease outbreaks, playing a crucial role in minimizing their spread.
Administrative and Intelligence Officer
II Medical Battalion USMC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel.
- Advised senior military leaders and commanders utilizing intelligence findings to inform decision-making.
- Provided intelligence updates to support military operations, enhancing situational awareness for deployed units.
- Oversaw manpower sourcing and administrative functions for an active duty battalion of over 800 personnel.
Department Head
United States Navy, USN
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Planned and conducted force health protection operations worldwide, developing partnerships and advancing national strategic priorities.
- Led expeditionary medical teams designing and implementing comprehensive training curriculums that ensured operational readiness and enhanced team performance across diverse missions.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and open communication, leading to improved morale and recognition of employee achievements.
- Mentored and guided junior officers and enlisted personnel, ensuring their professional growth and success through targeted support and developmental programs.
Department Head Training
Navy Entomology Center of Excellence
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Developed comprehensive training curricula for Navy Entomology, effectively instructing Entomologists, Independent Duty Corpsmen, and Preventive Medicine Technicians in specialized pest management techniques.
- Designed and implemented research protocols and methodologies aimed at evaluating pest management technologies, thereby enhancing protective measures against arthropod-borne pathogens that may impact deployed forces.
- Oversaw departmental budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NEMaster of Science -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability
- Novel solutions
Professional Qualifications
- Board Certified Entomologist, Entomological Society of America
- Certified Project Officer, Institute of Project Management
- Scrum Master, International Scrum Master Institute.
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, International Six Sigma Institute.
Publications
- Yans, M. W. (2011). Ecology of Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in Shelterbelts of Southeastern Nebraska.
- Decker, K. L., Allen, C. R., Acosta, L., Hellman, M. L., Jorgensen, C. F., Stutzman, R. J., ... & Yans, M . (2012). Land use, landscapes, and biological invasions. Invasive Plant Science and Management, 5(1), 108-116.
- Britch, S. C., Linthicum, K. J., Aldridge, R. L., Yans, M. W ., Hill, D. W., Obenauer, P. J., & Hoffman, E. R. (2014). A mobile App for military operational entomology pesticide applications. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 30(3), 234-238.
- Obenauer, P. J., Farooq, M., Knapp, J. A., Yans, M. W ., Santana, L. A., Richardson, A. G., ... & Diclaro 2nd, J. W. (2015). Comparison of Indoor Residual Spray Equipment for Malaria Control in Liberia. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 31(4), 388-391.
- Yans, M. W., Branca, A. S., Hahn, N. G., Crawley, S. E., Figurskey, A. C., Hobson, K. R., ... & Borden, J. H. (2022). Development of a simple trap that captures ticks (Acari) on their dorsal surface. Journal of Medical Entomology, 59(3), 969-975.
Patents
- Yans, M. W . (2016). U.S. Patent No. 20,160,066,555. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Yans, M. W . (2016). WIPO Patent No. WO2016/036921. Geneva, Switzerland: World Intellectual Property Organization.
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Timeline
Expeditionary Platform Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2023 - Current
Plans Operations Officer
United States Navy, USN
02.2020 - 07.2023
Force Health Protection Officer
II Marine Expeditionary Force
02.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative and Intelligence Officer
II Medical Battalion USMC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Department Head
United States Navy, USN
07.2015 - 01.2018
Department Head Training
Navy Entomology Center of Excellence
07.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Master of Science -
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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