Thomas Pylant
Manassas,VA
Summary
Security Clearance: TS/SCI (PR complete as of Sep 2024). Counter Intelligence Polygraph completed as of May 2017 Thirteen years of analytical, consulting, client delivery and leadership with Booz Allen Hamilton. Three and a half years of experience creating and maintaining web pages in the SharePoint environment. Possess tactical, theater, and strategic level imagery analytical skills and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) knowledge to support the Intelligence Community. Twelve years of leadership, managerial, and analytical experience while serving successfully in five major commands as an Imagery and Operations Chief in the United States Marine Corps. Extensive experience with many of the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) organizations, most notably the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), its products, tools and services. Utilized Hyper Spectral (HSI) and Multi Spectral Imagery (MSI) in support of combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq and Helmand Province Afghanistan.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Geospatial Requirements Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Springfield, VA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Geospatial Requirements Analyst in support of the Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD) developing Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs) and Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) in regards to intelligence systems developed for and used by the Marine Corps
- Site lead for contractors and sub-contractors with Booz Allen Hamilton in support CDD
- Assumed roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
- Managed requirement traceability, ensuring alignment across all stages of development and testing activities.
- Optimized system performance by validating software requirements against system capabilities and constraints.
- Reduced project risks, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks in the requirements gathering phase.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Imagery Analyst supporting the Russia/Ukraine Crisis
- Monitored 10 nuclear storage sites and associated naval ports and shipyards for training and war related activities in Russia on a daily basis
- Monitored 27 military installations for ground training and war related activities on a daily basis
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Springfield, VA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Team Lead responsible for production and quality control
- Updated annual reports on multiple military facilities and installations in China
- Identified changes in status of the facilities and eliminated facilities that are no longer in use
- Trained and mentored three junior geospatial imagery analysts in 2019 and 2020.
- Supervised intelligence activities and provided technical, operational and administrative guidance and direction to three junior team members.
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Springfield, VA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Imagery Analyst in support of InnoVision Future Solutions Program (IFSP)
- Provided support in a research and development environment supporting machine learning.
- Created over 100,000 points used as measurements for vehicle and object identification to input into models used for computer learning.
Content Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
Springfield, VA
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Content Manager for the NGA Unified Web Presence (UWP) and the NGA Globe on multiple networks for the Content and Services Team (TFCC).
- Created and maintained multiple pages on the Unified Web Presence (UWP) and the Globe (NGA Website).
- Provide support for customers with pages on the UWP and Globe with updates as needed.
- Assist customers with the Content Nomination Process (CNP) in order to create new pages.
Geospatial/Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Geospatial/Imagery analyst for the Counter Improvised Explosive Device and Homemade Explosives Team (AISG-H) in support of current operations in Afghanistan.
- Provided analytical imagery production and support to multiple customers in support of intelligence counter improvised explosive device (CIED) mission.
- Created over 30 Supplemental Intelligence Reports (SUPIR) utilizing ArcGIS to create map products to accompany the reports in support of CIED operations in Afghanistan.
- Co-produced 20 National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Intelligence Briefs (NIB) utilizing both ArcGIS to create geospatial products and Remote View to exploit satellite imagery.
Imagery Analyst
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA)
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Imagery analyst for the Geospatial Intelligence Directorate within the Production and Analysis Company. Worked in a multi-intelligence fusion watch floor and diverse contractor environment in support of our military customers for operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Provided analytical imagery production and support to multiple customers in support of intelligence counter-terrorism mission.
- Trained and managed Reserve Marines from Bravo Company, Intelligence Support Battalion, Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO, in production of 1st phase beach analysis.
- Created over 500 imagery-derived products and reports written in NGA style guide format and adhered to program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for distribution to the highest level of government.
Imagery Analyst and Imagery Production Chief
1st Intelligence Battalion, Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton , California
02.2004 - 04.2008
- Created over 7,000 Tactical Level imagery products in Al Anbar Province in support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005.
- Imagery Production Chief in the Tactical Fusion Center; Supervised four imagery analysts who created over 60,000 total imagery products in support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006.
- Geospatial Intelligence Chief for Regimental Combat Team 6 (RCT-6); Supervised a team comprised of both Imagery and Topographic Analysts who produced over 45,000 Geospatial Products in Al Anbar Province in support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007.
- Trained Marines newly arrived from the Imagery Analysis Apprentice Course per 1st Intelligence Battalion Standard Operating Procedure.
- Managed a high-performing team, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained open communication channels with staff regarding expectations, feedback, or concerns resulting in higher employee engagement levels throughout the organization.
Howitzer Crewman and Assistant Section Chief
11th Marines Regiment – Camp Pendleton
08.2000 - 02.2008
- Cannon crewmen; Highly proficient in the operation of the weapon system and leadership of the Marines required to operate it.
- Assistant Section Chief; Managed personnel in daily maintenance and tasks required to keep weapon system capable for training and warfare.
- Assisted in embarkation of entire firing battery onto the U.S.S. Mount Vernon during work up phases and deployment while attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) for deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East in 2002.
Education
Certificate -
Community Geospatial Analysis Course
Ft. Belvoir, VA01.2010
Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Career Course
Quantico, VA01.2009
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SOCET GXP Basic Users Course
Reston, VA01.2008
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Imagery Analysis Apprentice Course
Goodfellow AFB, TX01.2004
Skills
- Highly proficient with database research tools, such as GEMINI, NES(IEC), Raster Roam, National Imagery Exploitation Systems (NIES) to include the Information Access Services (IAS), Commercial Satellite Imagery Library, and Web-based and Access Retrieval Portal (WARP)
- Capable of downloading or obtaining imagery from Warp, NIL, PPS and CSIL
- Proficient with Remote View SOCET GXP, ELT’s
- Proficient with tidal data software such as Admiralty TotalTide and the web based Ocenatides
- Proficient with 3D software packages such as In Reality, SofVis, and TopScene
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
- Use case development
OTHER COURSES ATTENDED
- Structured Methods, Approaches, and Techniques (SMAT) Quantico, VA 2011
- Trivium Quantico, VA 2011
- Critical and Structured Analysis Quantico, VA 2011
- Sun 100, 200, and 300 training Carlsbad, CA 2006
- Intro to ArcView 2009
Timeline
Geospatial Requirements Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2024 - 03.2025
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2021 - 12.2023
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2019 - 08.2021
Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2018 - 06.2019
Content Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
02.2014 - 12.2017
Geospatial/Imagery Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
05.2012 - 02.2014
Imagery Analyst
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA)
04.2008 - 04.2012
Imagery Analyst and Imagery Production Chief
1st Intelligence Battalion, Camp Pendleton
02.2004 - 04.2008
Howitzer Crewman and Assistant Section Chief
11th Marines Regiment – Camp Pendleton
08.2000 - 02.2008
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SOCET GXP Basic Users Course
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Imagery Analysis Apprentice Course
Certificate -
Community Geospatial Analysis Course
Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Career Course
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