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Philip Kochel

Springfield,OH

Summary

Cyber operations expert with 17+ years of proven experience overseeing desktop and web application development, testing, maintenance, Cyber operations and network administration. Led and contributed to teams developing offensive Cyber capabilities, system administrator for Cyber weapon system, built and configured multi-domain virtualized environment, web developer supporting offensive Cyber operations and intelligence reporting. Performed digital forensics, big data analysis, process improvement through scripting and automation. Performed software development, testing and security analysis.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Systems Engineer

Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, OH
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed and tested software applications to ensure that all programs are running efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex customer challenges.
  • Conducted research into emerging technologies related to computer engineering.
  • Researched current trends in technology to stay up-to-date on best practices.
  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
  • Utilized Python to handle debugging and automation scripting tasks.
  • Coordinated across multiple teams in pursuit of security-centric cyber operations solutions.

NCOIC, Cyberspace Operations

National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Dayton, Ohio
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • Performed exploitation of foreign cyber systems, providing weapon system information to intelligence analysts
  • Performed digital forensics on intelligence community’s largest data exfiltration and characterized files for further analysis
  • Instructed expeditionary team on performing digital forensics to enable field captures
  • Automated analysis processes using Python to expedite delivery of reporting information
  • Stood up and administered asset-specific networks to enable exploitation efforts
  • Provided manpower and logistics support as Flight Chief.

Section Chief, Cyber Attack Flight

USAF
San Antonio, TX
12.2014 - 07.2017
  • Managed 6 offensive capability development teams
  • Developed capabilities using Python and Django on Ubuntu
  • Took and clarified requirements from customers, developed capabilities and delivered to customers
  • Developed and implemented novel airborne weapon delivery Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Coordinated efforts between several agencies to expedite capability delivery to operators.

Web Developer

USAF
San Antonio, TX
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Developed web applications in ColdFusion framework supporting operations, intelligence analysis and reporting, mission qualification and currency tracking and standards and evaluation metrics tracking
  • Administered Oracle database backend, performed disaster recovery and designed and implemented backup solution
  • Administered cyber weapon system providing non-kinetic support to US/Allied forces during 24-hour cyber operations, logging 216 combat hours
  • Designed and implemented $500K VMWare virtualized multi-domain, multi-operating system environment for training and disaster recovery
  • Prepped squadron to take on a new defensive cyber operations mission as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Linux system administration.

System Security Analyst

USAF
San Antonio, TX
09.2004 - 12.2010
  • Performed software testing on desktop and web applications in support of Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA)
  • Developed and debugged desktop applications using Visual Basic .NET in Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Stood up squadron’s System Security Analysis shop and vetted software for use on JWICS
  • Designed and built Capture the Flag (CTF) for training and demonstration
  • Researched and implemented road warrior Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution for shop conference and demonstration travel.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
07.2014

Skills

  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Technical Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Troubleshooting
  • Field Testing
  • Virtualization
  • Software Development
  • Network Security
  • User Support
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • Application Testing
  • Linux Certification
  • Client Service and Support

Additional Information

Received leadership, management and effective communication training through military service. Many different situations that I’ve had to adapt to and overcome unforeseen complications.

Education And Training

Pursuing Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Park University, Parkville, MO, Associate of Science, Computer Science, Community College of the Air Force, Linux+, CompTIA, 03/01/15, Network+, CompTIA, 12/01/10, Security+, CompTIA, 12/01/10

Timeline

Cyber Systems Engineer

Battelle Memorial Institute
09.2021 - 09.2022

NCOIC, Cyberspace Operations

National Air and Space Intelligence Center
07.2017 - 08.2021

Section Chief, Cyber Attack Flight

USAF
12.2014 - 07.2017

Web Developer

USAF
12.2010 - 12.2014

System Security Analyst

USAF
09.2004 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Community College of The Air Force

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