Accomplished Information Technology Manager with a proven track record at the United States Naval Submarine Service, specializing in information security and team management. Expert in leading large-scale IT projects to completion within budget, enhancing communications across 30 submarines, and mentoring a 100-person team, ensuring 100% secure communications.
Directed and supervised a communications team on the USS New Hampshire, maintaining exterior communication systems during deployments.
Advised operational commanders on communications equipment status, readiness of materials, and personnel across 13 submarines.
Led preventive maintenance assessments to ensure compliance with Navy standards.
Operated and maintained electronic surveillance, exterior communications, and associated equipment as the Radio Chief onboard USS Wyoming and USS West Virginia,
Ensured 100% communications capabilities across 10 mission critical Atlantic patrols, safeguarding secure operations.
Properly accounted for over 1,000 pieces of cryptographic equipment, ensuring high level security and compliance with Navy protocols.
Trained and mentored a team of 30 personnel in personal and professional development, fostering a culture of excellence within the entire communications department
Emergency action Officer for NORAD NORTHCOM and the Mobile Consolidated Command Center. Performed 33 Emergency action certifications as the NORAD/NORTHCOM Standards and Evaluation NCOIC in support of the strategic deterrence mission. Improving initial certification by more than 2 weeks to increase overall mission support.