Robert Page
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Accomplished, visionary Management Professional with 22 + years' experience delivering complex projects and achieving significant cost savings. Exceptional at leveraging leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration to drive operational excellence and global security. Strong background in government relations, contract negotiation, business strategy, and relationship cultivation with passion for team building and advancing business goals through innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and team empowerment. Specialize in data management and Information system security domestic and abroad. Extensive IT infrastructure planning, staff management and careful budgeting used to develop the Coast Guard's state of the art IT school. Responsible for the planning, construction, classroom build out, overseeing curriculum and certification of the school. Strategically utilized hands-on training approach for student training to build the classrooms, saving millions in construction costs and delivery early and under budget.
Accomplished Portfolio Manager offering many years of experience in developing recommendations for effective fund management. Adept at controlling risk, managing client relationships, and capitalizing on current trends. Looking to build a career and make a positive impact on investment strategies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C5ISR, CYBER and ITNET PORTFOLIO MANAGER
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for all Coast Guard C5I, CYBER, and Information Technology Networking Research and Development innovation projects from ideation to production deployment
- This includes budgeting, security assessment, security management, cyber compliance, continuous user engagement, agile development, consistent development monitoring, prototype development, requirements creation, new technologies such as ARC GIS, AWS and AZURE cloud services, zero trust application and impact assessments, Artificial Intelligence, drone utilization, data frameworks, global connectivity/collaboration, data fusion and more
- Solicit, process and prioritize C5I, CYBER and IT enterprise DHS/CG requirements and technology gaps for innovation
- Ensure both unclassified and classified domains have security requirements met for program transition from R&D to production
- Maintain 100% alignment of sponsor needs and requirements to capability delivery
- Oversee the review of new technology to meet demands of tomorrow; roadmap testing and application
Vessel Tracking Information Technology Project Manager
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Washington, USA
11.2011 - 10.2024
- Optimize workflows, elevating team productivity by meticulously streamlining project assignments, successfully achieving accelerated timelines
- Steer direction of global shipping, vendor selection, and procurement by providing subject-matter expertise, contributing to timely and cost-effective completion of projects valued at $60M+
- Amplify customer satisfaction 92% by devising and implementing rigorous performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strengthen global security by 100% by enhancing cybersecurity measures and mitigating threats
- Pioneer initiatives to harmonize diverse teams and common goals, boosting collaboration by 100%
- Heighten project success rates by 90% through strategic alignment of project goals and objectives
- Secure vendor contract savings through strategic negotiation and budget management
- Enhance decision-making by 100% through data trend analysis, leading to informed project planning
Military
United States Navy and USCG
Global, USA
06.1987 - 12.2011
- Ensured 100% business continuity by managing and executing detailed disaster recovery plans
- Secured top-tier technology solutions by coordinating with vendors and aligning procurement methods with changing organizational priorities
- Improved performance by 99.6% by conducting critical system upgrades and maintaining optimal hardware and software functionality
- Boosted operational efficiency by 90% by identifying and implementing automation opportunities through continuous improvement initiatives
- Increased technical proficiency by training staff on new technologies and best practices
Education
Some college - Information Technology
Various
Various11.2011
Skills
- Engineering tools
- Request for Proposals (RFPs)
- System Administration
- Collaboration and Communication
- Disaster Recovery
- AIML tools
- Budgeting tools
- Remote Access Software
- Marketing
- IT Networks
- Market Analysis
- Business Solicitation
- Cloud Computing
- Risk Analysis
- Government and commercial communication systems
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Governmental and commercial satellites
- VPN
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management and Cultivation
- Strategy Development
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
- Portfolio management
- Geospatial Information System (GIS)
- Research
- Strategic Planning
- Cloud technologies
- Active Directory
- Making investment recommendations
- Analyzing investment opportunities
- Identifying opportunities
- Hedging strategies
- Portfolio lifecycle management
- Data acquisition
- Emerging markets
- Data analytics
- Portfolio optimization
- Client relationship management
- Risk rating
- Technical analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Driver's License, Valid
- Top Secret Clearance, 10/01/24 to 10/01/29
Additional Information
Leverage the utilization of tomorrow's technology today, guiding R&D to production, managing governance boards and preparing budgets. The past 13 years has been reviewing existing capabilities and comparing against leadership initiatives and requirements. Understanding the marketplace and 'sale' leadership on IT capabilities that can replace stove pipe systems and an equated process while providing cost savings, improving cyber security and ensuring system scalability. This has led to research in autonomy, AI, Zero trust pursuits, cloud sourcing and more.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
C5ISR, CYBER and ITNET PORTFOLIO MANAGER
U.S. Coast Guard
10.2024 - Current
Vessel Tracking Information Technology Project Manager
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG)
11.2011 - 10.2024
Military
United States Navy and USCG
06.1987 - 12.2011
Some college - Information Technology
Various