Thomas Finnegan
Gainsville,FL
Summary
Previous Officer with 20 years service in Army Active Duty, 6 years Enlisted and 14 years Officer Prior Service, US Army 2-43 Air Defense Battalion, 1st Armor Division, 4th Infantry Division, 35th Signal Brigade, and 10th Mountain Division Decisive and visionary individual with professional experience domestically and internationally Great communication and presentation skills, conducted hundreds of high-level briefing for Commanders and Staff while working with a diversified team, leading and managing teams toward a positive working environment while achieving mission success. Very technically proficient working with complex communication equipment and systems, satellite and radio communication systems, CISCO networking skills, cybersecurity and vulnerability assessments, problem solving organizational information technology needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Military Science Instructor
University of FLORIDA
2021.10 - 2024.06
- Military Science Instructor for the ROTC program at University of Florida/ Served as the primary instructor for over 170 cadets/ Identified the programs automation equipment was severely outdated, and coordinated with UF contracting to upgrade/ replace all automation equipment/ Redesign the UF ROTC website using the terminal 4 GUI, first time updated in 5 years
Network Communications Officer
10th Mountain division
2019.10 - 2021.10
- Principle Advisor to the Battalion Commander on all signal requirements, capabilities, plans, and executes installation and signal support systems, and automated telecommunications both tactical and non tactical networks
- Managed the Battalion's (COMSEC) communications security accounts responsible for safekeeping crypto devices and deploying crypto keys to ensure secured communications
- Configured numerous computer devices to ensure vulnerabilities were not exploited by hacker teams on the tactical network
Company Commander
63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion
2015.12 - 2017.12
- Company Commander for Bravo Company, 63rd Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), a rapidly deployable Expeditionary Signal Company./ Provides tactical contingency communications to the subordinate units of US North Command (NORTHCOM), US Forces Command (FORSCOM)/ Implemented training and leader development which enable the Company's rapid deployment
- Oversees maintenance, logistics, and personnel support programs to maintain highest stat of mission readiness./ Directly responsible for the health and welfare of 132 Soldiers and their Families
- Manages 17 Communications systems and associated equipment valued in excess of $74 million
NETWORK OPERATIONS OFFICER
35th SIGNAL Brigade
2015.01 - 2017.12
- Network and systems engineering planner for a Theater Special Operations Command supporting 2,400 Special Operations Forces deployed throughout the U.S
- Central Command's Area of Responsibility./ Provided secure and reliable voice, video, and data communications to the Commanding General and staff; six forward headquarters; eight major subordinate Special Operations Forces headquarters; and an extensive network of joint, coalition, and interagency liaison officers spread across the US and Middle East./ Primary staff officer for all Special Operations Command Central Forward Headquarters signal operations, training, maintenance, and modernization
- Supervises 11 Joint Service military, government service, and contract communications personnel./ Served as a Network Officer for XVIII Airborne Corps' 35th Signal Brigade (Theater Tactical) consisting of four CONUS based Expeditionary Signal Battalions and one separate company with a combined end strength of over 2,200 Soldiers and $486 million worth of tactical communications systems./ Conducted planning, engineering and control of Brigade's communications systems
- Ensures the physical security and active defense of network resources
- Conducts system and network management for four geographically dispersed Battalions and one separate Company
- Manages remedy ticket tracking system and responsible for assigned work orders related to network enterprise center (NEC) operational functions and support
- Managing the Army tracking and certification tracking system (ATCTS)
- Responsible for the discipline, morale, safety, and training of 2 Warrant Officers, 7 Non-Commissioned Officers, and 4 Soldiers.
Communications Combat Advisor
4th infantry division
2014.01 - 2014.09
- Network and systems engineering planner for a Theater Special Operations Command supporting 2,400 Special Operations Forces deployed throughout the U.S. Central Command's Area of Responsibility.
- Provided secure and reliable voice, video, and data communications to the Commanding General and staff; six forward headquarters; eight major subordinate Special Operations Forces headquarters; and an extensive network of joint, coalition, and interagency liaison officers spread across the US and Middle East.
- Primary staff officer for all Special Operations Command Central Forward Headquarters signal operations, training, maintenance, and modernization. Supervises 11 Joint Service military, government service, and contract communications personnel.
- Served as a Network Officer for XVIII Airborne Corps' 35th Signal Brigade (Theater Tactical) consisting of four CONUS based Expeditionary Signal Battalions and one separate company with a combined end strength of over 2,200 Soldiers and $486 million worth of tactical communications systems.
- Conducted planning, engineering and control of Brigade's communications systems. Ensures the physical security and active defense of network resources. Conducts system and network management for four geographically dispersed Battalions and one separate Company. Manages remedy ticket tracking system and responsible for assigned work orders related to network enterprise center (NEC) operational functions and support. Managing the Army tracking and certification tracking system (ATCTS). Responsible for the discipline, morale, safety, and training of 2 Warrant Officers, 7 Non-Commissioned Officers, and 4 Soldiers.
Education
Master of Arts - Information Technology Management
Websters University
Saint Louis, MI01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2011
Skills
- Adept at multitasking skills and making sound decisions under pressure
- Innovative and proactive problem solver
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Valid DOD Top Secret w/ SCI Clearance
- Knowledge of Test, Diagnostics, and Measuring Equipment (TMDE)
- Security+ and Network+ Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacking Training
- CISCO, Computer Forensics, and Cyber Security Trained
- Common Faculty Development Instructor Course Certified
- Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Active Directory, Oracle virtual box virtual machines, Cali Linux, Excel APIs, Solar Winds, ACAS Vulnerability scanning software, Advanced Windows configurations
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Military Science Instructor
University of FLORIDA
2021.10 - 2024.06
Network Communications Officer
10th Mountain division
2019.10 - 2021.10
Company Commander
63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion
2015.12 - 2017.12
NETWORK OPERATIONS OFFICER
35th SIGNAL Brigade
2015.01 - 2017.12
Communications Combat Advisor
4th infantry division
2014.01 - 2014.09
Master of Arts - Information Technology Management
Websters University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Texas At El Paso
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