STEVEN WOODS

Managed the establishment and integration of voice and data communications connectivity between the Joint Air Ground Integration Cell (JAGIC) and Army mission command systems to effectively manage airspace priorities for 19,000 Soldiers.

Interacted with stakeholders, regulators and other members of cross-functional teams to establish standard protocol, develop clear risk management goals and facilitate training as the project manager for counter-unmanned aircraft system operations.

Established a multi-national Link 16 data network, fostering the interoperability between US airspace monitoring radars, PATRIOT firing units, and NATO Air Defense systems in support of NATO combined common tactical airspace situational awareness.

Led the comprehensive oversight of operations, maintenance, and upgrades of mission-critical on-site communications equipment for an AN/TPY-2 Forward Based Mode radar; providing early missile warning to an entire theater of operations.

Oversaw the network and automation management, information security, and connectivity of Air Defense mission command systems to the Army Battle Command System, LAN/WAN, and Joint Data network to facilitate aircraft freedom of maneuver and rapid clearance of airspace in support of fire missions.

Managed the standardization and command post certification program for four PATRIOT firing units; ensuring continuous Soldier readiness on gunnery crew drills.

Managed theater-level missile warning for a Combatant Command utilizing the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA), Upgraded Early Warning Radar System (UEWRS), Defense Support Program (DSP), and Space-based Infra-red System (SBIRS).

Demonstrated expertise in Nuclear Command and Control Emergency Action message processing supporting national senior leadership strategic decision making.

Served as a PATRIOT battery command post team leader responsible for the integration of tactical data links to provide airspace early warning to a PATRIOT firing unit.