CV: Director of Space Training

OBJECTIVE

Program Manager for space systems development teams in the defense, government orcommercial space industry implementing advanced science and technology innovations.

SUMMARY

Career of hands-on management and leadership experience as a naval officer. Proven record of performance, productivity and innovation in dynamic environments, including the development and implementation of Navy Space Operations processes. Diverse space experience, including Deputy Director of Space Forces for Joint Space Operations in two major exercises, and the development of a simulation tool for NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). Highly effectivepublic speaker with exceptional inter-personal skills. Results oriented leader. Skill sets include: Space Systems, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Resource Management, Team Building, and Trainer.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Space Systems

Certified Navy Space Cadre Expert with Space Systems Engineering, Space Systems Operations, and Space Requirements Analyst subspecialty qualifications. Space Systems Engineering Masters thesis sponsored by NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL); in two years, developed an aerocapture simulation software tool (ACAPS) for the JPL integrated Project Design Center (PDC). Astrodynamics, Propulsion, and Launch Vehicle engineer for Masters group capstone project, a Space-based RADAR (SBR) constellation.

Leadership

Proven ability to lead the development of innovative processes across complex global enterprises creating positive cultural change, including development and implementation of current Navy Space Operations processes. Led the Operations Department of an aircraft carrier based tactical squadron with 32 aviators through an extensive training syllabus.

Team Building

Coordinated and led teams from National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), US Fleet Forces (USFF), Numbered Fleets, Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC), Carrier Strike Group 8 (CSG-8), Air Force Space Command(AFSPC), Space Warfare Center (SWC), Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), and National Security Space Institute (NSSI) in the development of Navy Space Operations processes.

Strategic Planning

Effectively recognized and communicated training issues, manpower constraints and budget restrictions in development of Navy Space Operations processes. Authored operational orders for strike group exercises directing execution of training. Authored planning order for strike group Space Operations Officers deployed in Central Command (CENTCOM) to havedirect line of authority (DIRLAUTH) with the Theater Space Coordinating Authority (SCA).

Resource Management

Administered an annual operational budget of over $1M for an aircraft carrier based tactical squadron of six aircraft, balancing cost savings against training and operational duties.

Trainer

Updated and revised Navy Space Operations training requirements for all east coast strike groups, providing critical metrics for evaluation, deployment certification and resource requirements. Served on the team that developed the initial NSSI Joint Space Operations Courses. Conducted classroom, simulator and airborne flight training for squadrons.

WORK HISTORY

Director of Training (Space and Information Operations) 2007 - Present, Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL), Norfolk, VA

Established the position then served as staff Space Operations Officer. Responsible for all training, mentoring, and assessment of Joint Space and Information Operations readiness of east coast strike groups. 2nd Fleet Joint Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME); worked on development of Maritime Operations Center (MOC) Space Operations. Served as Deputy Director of Space Forces (DIRSPACEFOR) for European Command (EUCOM) Unified Engagement 08 (UE08) and Austere Challenge 09 (AC09). Worked with USAF in EUCOM on NATO Space Operations development. Served as a Navy representative to the OSD Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office.

Space Operations Officer/Deputy Information Warfare Commander (IWC) 2005 – 2007, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8 (CSG-8), Norfolk, VA

Established the position then served as Space Operations Officer for CSG-8, EISENHOWER Strike Group (IKESG), and CTF-50 in Central Command (CENTCOM). Implemented the Naval Space Campaign Plan, and executed its objectives for proof of concept. Coordinated with NETWARCOM and SFTL to develop Navy Mission Essential Tasks (NMETs) with which to train strike group staff Space Operations Officers. Served as Deputy Information Warfare Commander (DIWC) and Battle Watch Captain (BWC) where explored the synergies between Information and Space Operations.

Staff Space Advisor 2002 –2005, Navy Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), Norfolk, VA

Established the position then served as staff Space Advisor, reporting directly to the commanding officer. Developed the Naval Space Campaign Plan to define an optimal way ahead for Navy Space Operations. Deputy Director of Training and liaison to Navy Space Cadre Advisor. Prepared and accompanied Commander, NETWARCOM, to Congressional testimony before the House ArmedServices Committee (HASC) Strategic Forces Subcommittee to report on progress and plans for Navy Space Operations and Navy Space Cadre development. Synchronized Space efforts with the  Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) J9 Space Applications and Experimentation Cell (SAEC).

Air Wing Space Advisor / Operations Officer 2000 – 2002, Sea Control Squadron 32 (VS-32), Jacksonville, FL

Established the position then served as Space Advisor for Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). Liaised on site with US Air Force Space Operations in CENTCOM in support of Theater maritime operations. Served as squadron Operations Officer, Sea Strike Lead and Viking Tactics Instructor (VTI).

Other previous work experience includes: Project Officer for an experimental S-3 Viking, Gray Wolf. Coordinated system installs, operational test plans and flights for Gray Wolf with Naval Space Command, Space Warfare Center (SWC), and the Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VX-1).

EDUCATION

M.S. Astronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1996 – 1998

B.S. Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1985 – 1989

USAID 101 Interagency Course, Joint Forces Command, Oct 2009

NATO Space Support Course, Joint Forces Command, Oct 2009

Lean Six Sigma Champion Course, Naval Sea Systems Command, Aug 2009

DIRSPACEFOR Course, National Security Space Institute, Nov 2005

Fundamentals Of Systems Acquisition Mgmt, Defense Acquisition University, Aug 2004