Timothy Davis
Principal Specialist
Lawton,OK
Summary
A 20 Year, U.S Army Veteran, Tactical Communications, and Cybersecurity professional offering multiple years experience in secure system technologies, methodologies, and policies including communications cryptology and information systems alignment with security standards and operational goals with a total mission, team, and customer focus. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, communications, computerized access control, and regulatory compliance.
Service-oriented Technical Trainer with more than 12 years of experience translating intricate technology trends and processes to hands-on learning programs. Dedicated approach to bolstering staff knowledge through resourceful documents and training. Key collaboration with colleagues to identify and convey performance initiatives. Cultivated technological knowledge skillset to adapt and maintain technical coursework, adjust instruction methods and provide thorough learner evaluation. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate direction with passion across a diverse team utilizing strong technical language. Drives rapid closure to arising issues, including quality, sub-tier, and operational excellence issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Specialist, Technical Product Training
Raytheon Technologies
Lawton, OK
05.2018 - Current
- Level 7 Program Manager Certification; CORE Champion; EVMS certified
- As local and In-Country Training Lead, conducts extensive training and integration in Communications and Cybersecurity to Domestic and International customers
- Leads small teams with diverse field sets on large projects across global functions to achieve program goals and directives; successfully transitions training products to customer, driving on-time delivery, ensuring delivery of high-quality products, support rate-readiness activities and achieve cost targets for developed products
- Works effectively in highly collaborative environments with demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of organization as well as customers and executive leadership
- Subject matter expert in communications equipment including computer networking, routing, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN/VLAN connections
- Establishes radio and wired communications in field including fiber-optic/copper, ultra-high frequency/very high frequency radio links with encryption and COMSEC equipment
- Systems Administrator and Information Systems Security Officer for 10 RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems in secure facility
- Evaluates security solutions to ensure meeting security requirements for processing classified information
- Provides configuration management (CM) for information system software, hardware, and firmware
- Communicates security concepts to non-security professionals, highlighting business value and enablement
- Immersed in Continuous Monitoring efforts and serves as committee member for Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)
- Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF)
- Builds comprehensive vulnerability management program that unites multiple vulnerability inputs, existing DevOps integration, and patching strategy to achieve established vulnerability remediation standards
- Designs and implements cybersecurity physical, procedural/operational, and technical security controls for purpose of complying with regulatory standards and industry best practices
- Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks; validates system security requirements definition and analysis of adaptive and proactive security architecture
- Defines and documents required security artifacts for system
- Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by information technology system to determine overall effectiveness of defined controls; measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities
- Well-versed in DODI 8310.01, 8500.01, 8500.2, 8520.02, and NIST (DFARS); NISPOM
- May liaise with appropriate internal and external governance bodies or regulators to evaluate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and gain formal authorization to operate
- Contributory factor in Industrial Security Team being selected for James S Cogswell Outstanding Achievement Award as small business unit
- Technological support and vast knowledge of Information Systems Security within Risk Management Framework proved valuable in facility earning back-to-back 'Superior Rating' on Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency assessment and three-year Authorization to Operate
- Recognized over 74 peers for demonstrated above and beyond performance that resulted in nomination and selection for Training Spotlight Award for exceptional performance contributing to advancement of directorate having positive impact to program/team/company bottom line
- Excelled in customer relations putting their needs at fore front, instilling trust and confidence through experience and professionalism proving continued global partnership and growth; complimented by international customer on experience and professionalism during first-ever course instruction on newly built Security Operations Center
- Leveraged training development processes through Enterprise collaboration to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and mission success
- Developed in-depth course for cybersecurity/Information Assurance (IA) instruction covering multiple applications used to continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events including Tenable SC Nessus, SolarWinds, QRadar, and McAfee ePO
- Planned and developed three mini lessons covering high-level focus areas in cybersecurity and information assurance for international customer On-Job Training (OJT) concluding course conduct
- Created four Micro-Learning videos covering various topics in cybersecurity and system administration to reinforce training with focus on cybersecurity measures to protect end users and systems while maintaining operational readiness
- Maintained competitive advantage during cross-business synergies by expanding business potential in areas of Cyber, Information Assurance, and Systems Administration
- Created over 100 new course attendee accounts in Active Directory on several domains, emphasizing password policy rules, resulting in 100 percent login ability
- Received 'Highly Effective Contributor' on last three evaluations
- Incurred defect density of .002 on all training development tasks, exceeding standard by large margin with optimal production and operational excellence
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw technical documentation, instruction and evaluation to meet IT education initiatives.
- Compiled IT training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Sr. Systems Integration Technologist
Raytheon IIS
Lawton, OK
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist; EVMS
- Served as Senior Technologist for accredited training academy supporting instruction of English Language Training
- Provided staff and customer engagement covering all facets of technological support
- Conducted IT infrastructure troubleshooting and management to ensure that maximum efficiency is gained with current technology in place
- Utilized BMC REMEDY Service Request Management to log and track all IT service requests
- Worked concurrently with senior staff in training development and execution through training support products provided to customer
- Conducted Quarterly EACs (Estimate at Completion) estimating time-phased resources required to complete remaining authorized work
- Generated multiple SOWs (Statement of Work) consisting of Guard Services and Pack/Load Services for close of contract
- Developed Inch-Stone checklist to assist with Gate 11 Closeout process
- Alternately, performed facility operations including service, shipping, and receiving, security,
- EH&S, key control, janitorial and routine maintenance coordination
- Engaged coextensively with local vendors and contractors ensuring facility engineering and business needs were met in timely manner
- Performed security activities to include personal security of customer and staff and physical security of building architecture and appurtenances, equipment, and devices
- Experience in physical security applications such as access control, camera surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management requests and control
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, promoting behaviors that improved performance and overall customer satisfaction
- Received high ratings and laudatory comments from customer on annual performance review during high visibility Kuwait New Equipment Training Program; first of its kind
- Received ‘Highly Effective Contributor’ on last two evaluations
- Work Package Manger for Information Technology and Facility obligations on contract for two years, meeting all program milestones on time and ahead of schedule
Training Analyst
KBRWyle
Lawton, OK
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Setup, configured, integrated and maintained mix of, computer servers and supporting information systems in accordance with government specified technical architectures, ensuring systems conform to baseline specifications as dictated by DISA STIGs
- Administered security procedures and Information Systems Security Management via deployment of Anti-Virus Software and Firewall technology to all training approved and accredited systems
- As Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), served as technical subject matter expert and system administrator for designated Enclave TLA (Top Level Architecture) systems including ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) on RedHat Linux platform, utilizing NESSUS scans and emerging enterprise level solutions
- Designed and demonstrated awareness of procedures for handling US Army classified software data and systems during training events in controlled settings
- IAT Level II Certified
- IASO
- Received "Exceeds Expectations" on last two annual performance reviews
- Responsible and accountable for computer equipment more than $5,000,000
Computer Based Training Specialist/Instructor
Northrop Grumman
Fort Sill, OK
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Assisted units development of training requirements and exercise training tasks for Tactical Operation Centers (TOCs) and subordinate staff war fighting functions; provided mentorship for Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) tasks during planning and execution
- Responsible for developing training requirements based on commanders training objectives (CTOs) and Fort Sill Mission Training Complex (MTC) activities to simulate or stimulate higher headquarters requirements during exercises; trained and certified in various Army Battle Command Systems, including Command Post of Future (CPOF), Maneuver Control System (MCS), Air Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) and Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS), utilizing specialized computer software to develop and operate computer generated air breathing threat training scenarios for customer base
- Used current tactical doctrine to organize computer generated forces, plan offensive or defensive operations, as required, execute command and control for both manned simulators and computer generated forces, their movement and maneuver, fire support, and other military aspects of battle to successfully achieve customer based training objective
- Received overall rating of "Exceeds Expectations" on last performance review
- Served as Platform Instructor on CPOF and Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination
- System (JADOCS) with over 500 course hours of instruction presented to Fort Sill Soldiers
- Conducted orientation sessions to assess skill levels and areas of strength and weakness
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant
- Utilized cross-training techniques to boost productivity and develop each team member's individual skills set
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals
- Conducted orientation sessions to assess skill levels and areas of strength and weakness.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Served as Assistant Inspectors General, providing complete and comprehensive service in response to Inspector General Action Requests (IGARs), serving community of over 125,000
- Conducted general, special, or follow-up Inspector General Inspections to ascertain compliance and/or identify systemic problems and determine root causes
- Developed solutions and recommended assignment of responsibility to correct problems to Adjutant General
- Serves as proponent of Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) and assists unit commanders in OIP implementation to include Command Inspections (CI) initial, subsequent, and follow-up inspections, Staff inspection (SI), Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), and Inspectors General Inspections
- Conducted assistance, inquiries, or inspections into special functional areas as directed by regulatory guidance or Adjutant General to include Intelligence Oversight (IO), Internal Management Control Program (IMCP), contracting, environmental quality control (EQC), Employment Opportunity (EO), military and civilian reprisals, whistle blowers, and other matters
- Conducted inquiries, investigative inquiries, and assists Inspector General in conduct of formal investigations to substantiate or non-substantiate allegations of impropriety
- Conducted informal and formal interviews of complainants, witnesses, subjects, and suspects to determine facts, circumstantial evidence, hearsay, documentation, or other matters of importance
- Coordinated with appropriate personnel to gather facts and supporting documentation/evidence
- Ensured interviewees are versed on rights and "non-rights" to include Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA)
- Protected confidentiality of sources and best interests of U.S Army and Garrison Command
- Maintained restricted files and ensured compliance with existing regulations
- Completed inquiries and provided sound judgment on substantiation of allegations based on preponderance of credible evidence
- Provided Adjutant General with formal written response to allegations and recommended follow-on action if appropriate
- Assessed unit training and provided confidential observations on unit performance to commanders and Adjutant General
- Assessment criteria included knowledge, proficiency and understanding of following training areas: unit Mission Essential Task List (METL), battle focus, long, short, and mid-term planning, basic operating systems, Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development, training meeting, training support publications, training schedules, mobilization and deployment plans, state emergency action preparation, Organizational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), After Action Reviews (AARs), and other matters
- Researched regulatory guidance (punitive and non-punitive), DOD Directives, policy memorandums, internal standard operating procedures, and DOD ethical guidance to identify issues, allegations, and IG appropriateness
- Conducted preliminary analysis to determine evidence and facts
- Established case files to solve problems and grievances or refer action to appropriate agency
- Conducted follow-up action on referred cases to ensure completion and appropriate response
- Upon case completion, entered functional code and category into Inspector General database for analysis and determination of trends
- Prepared database statistics and other related reports
- Individually investigated and resolved over 120 assistance cases
- Consistently sought out by executive level management for problem solving solutions to complex issues
Business Development Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Supervised health, morale, welfare and training for company of 145 personnel
- Accountable for assets including vehicles, equipment, buildings and storage containers in excess of 100 million dollars
- Performed daily accountability and reporting functions
- Executed quality force review and ensured timely processing of performance reports, awards and decorations, favorable actions, disciplinary actions, promotions and demotions analyzing all areas of Human Capital Management ensuring organizational missions accomplished in timely manner
- Implemented workforce planning by developing training strategies focusing on individual and collective readiness to accomplish organizational objectives, goals and critical missions; advised upper level management in planning, coordinating, and supervising all functions that support organizational readiness; encouraged retention in mission critical occupations with incentives to fill attrition gap
- Extremely knowledgeable in complete logistics life-cycle
- Diligently enforced safe working environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
- Highly effective leadership, communication, motivational and inspirational skills, which led to 98% employee retention ratio and four out of six employees promoted into management positions
- Received "Exceeds Expectations" on last two annual performance reviews
Education
MBA -
Trident University International
01.2012 - 01.2016
BS - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
01.2005 - 01.2009
AAS - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
Policy and procedure adherence
undefinedAdditional Information
- Active SECRET Security Clearance;, ISSO; CompTia Security+; Demonstrated Logistician; CORE Champion; Level 7 Program Manager Certification Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
- MILITARY SERVICE , Service Country: United States Branch: Army Rank: First Sergeant /E-8 September 1990 to September 2010, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES , CompTia Security + ce October 2022 to October 2025
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Quote
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Timeline
Principal Specialist, Technical Product Training
Raytheon Technologies
05.2018 - Current
Sr. Systems Integration Technologist
Raytheon IIS
07.2016 - 05.2018
Training Analyst
KBRWyle
11.2012 - 06.2016
MBA -
Trident University International
01.2012 - 01.2016
Computer Based Training Specialist/Instructor
Northrop Grumman
02.2011 - 10.2012
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
U.S. Army
07.2008 - 09.2010
Business Development Manager
U.S. Army
08.2005 - 06.2008
BS - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
01.2005 - 01.2009
AAS - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
01.2002 - 01.2005
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