Sylvia Dobbins

As a Technical Advisor at SAIC, was pivotal in steering the company’s technical project management, information security, and crisis management initiatives

• Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all service members/students
• Supports service members/students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
• Led training efforts to empower personnel to resolve technical issues, enhanced the organizational capabilities, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient operations by 30 %
• Utilized data-driven instruction methods to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for advancement
• Instrumental in guiding executive and government teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving strategic planning by 22%
• Leverages a comprehensive suite of skills, including intelligence analysis, security incident response, and project management for 109 projects
• Excelled in managing technical project planning and execution, ensuring seamless communication with project teams and stakeholders
• Expertise in vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance has fortified the information security posture by 52%

• As a Senior Technical Advisor and Signals Analyst, improved the crucial role in enhancing the intelligence analysis, information security, and strategic planning capabilities
• Instrumental in supporting analytical products and functions, including operational scenarios, site assessments, and vulnerability assessments, which required analyzing complex system integration requirements to identify and resolve mission threats by 19%
• Conducted regular training sessions for team members on new technologies and tools, keeping them up-to-date on industry developments
• Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating a focused learning atmosphere
• Strategic advice helped navigate system functionalities, service solutions, and technological suitability, ensuring the organization’s ability to meet technical and compliance objectives
• Collaborating with senior military leaders and engineers from the US and foreign nations, effectively met organizational objectives and led the response center for network breaches and domain attacks by 31%
• Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments
• Leadership in intelligence analysis, information security, and program management was pivotal in developing documentation to support objectives, maintaining mission status on tactical and strategic systems, and executing comprehensive program analyses to improve organizational efficiency by 84%

• As a Signals Intelligence Analyst in the United States Air Force, played a pivotal role in enhancing the military’s capabilities in tactical intelligence and domain threat analysis
• Responsibilities encompassed collecting, analyzing, and exploiting intelligence from diverse sources to support criminal and national security investigations
• Demonstrated exceptional skill in conducting comprehensive studies, utilizing advanced software for analysis, and providing critical advice on policies and procedures
• Taught Signals Analysis courses, providing instruction to up to 200 service members
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits for on the job training
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities
• Leadership extended to supervisory responsibilities, managed personnel, fiscal operations, and performance evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulations and driving team excellence
• Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies
• As the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Radio Frequency Analysis Center, led over 300 members in critical analysis and discovery of new technologies, contributing significantly to the advancement of intelligence capabilities and strategic planning