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Led a mission critical security service for the US Government across seven countries, managing delivery, risk, and stakeholder coordination. Migrated a physical server infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud, maintaining full data integrity and uptime through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed and deployed new satellite-based solutions to remote sites, reducing field maintenance requirements by 50% and improving speed by 40%. Championed AI/ML integration in biometric workflows through collaboration with Army Research Lab Supercomputing Center, contributing to product innovation. Managed a team of field support representatives responsible for operating, maintaining, and training end users on systems and ensuring availability.

Acted as Deputy (and often Acting) PM for a globally deployed biometric and communications program. Enhanced system performance, reduced costs, and improved delivery timelines by overhauling daily operations and strengthening coordination with subcontractors and support teams. Led the program through a key government technical evaluation, securing approval for long-term deployment and expansion. Established a standardized support and maintenance framework, introducing standardized documentation, training, and process controls across biometric and satellite communications systems. Directed international fielding and training efforts, equipping teams with the tools and knowledge to operate new biometric collection and tactical communications equipment effectively. Collaborated with users to align system capabilities with evolving mission requirements, driving product improvements and stakeholder adoption.

Led integration of identity services and systems into operational planning and government security missions. Led partner engagement efforts to deploy U.S. systems and training, strengthening mission capabilities for regional security forces. Managed a high-visibility watchlist program, shaping policies to ensure consistent handling of identity and threat data. Worked across agencies and embassies to streamline coordination and enhance shared counterterrorism efforts with international partners. Helped define operational requirements for identity systems, aligning technical capabilities with evolving mission needs across multiple stakeholders. Provided input on regional policy and process improvements.

Supported global operations by integrating biometric data and identity solutions into planning and decision-making across U.S. and partner organizations around the world. Led international deployments to deliver biometric systems and training to law enforcement and military partners. Established data collection and watchlisting programs across Africa, training U.S. and partner forces in biometric enrollment and identification procedures. Developed cross-agency policies that improved data sharing and threat identification across law enforcement, intelligence, and defense partners. Embedded support to INTERPOL Washington to support global watchlist operations, building biometric-supported case files and integrating forensic and law enforcement data to enhance identity resolution for international threat actors. Collaborated with technical teams to align product capabilities with operational requirements, ensuring seamless integration into customer mission.

Conducted multi-domain analysis to support identity resolution and threat tracking, contributing to national-level watchlisting and targeting efforts. Integrated identity data with intelligence from various sources—human reporting, digital forensics, and document analysis—to build detailed risk profiles of threat actors and networks. Partnered with interagency stakeholders to validate and enrich data, improving the accuracy and utility of identity intelligence records.

Authored and published intelligence products in support of Commander, ONI. Maintained internal websites and physical reference materials, ensuring leadership had timely access to key intelligence resources and updates.

Served in multiple intelligence roles over nine years, including five years of active duty and overseas assignments supporting global operations. Deployed to Iraq and Kosovo as an all-source analyst, providing threat assessments and operational intelligence to ground units. Supported Joint Force Headquarters at a regional operations center, delivering real-time analysis to inform emergency response and planning. Contributed to humanitarian support and recovery operations in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Conducted advanced intelligence and targeting analysis focused on insurgent networks, with specialization in identity intelligence. Mentored and led junior soldiers, strengthening team capability, individual performance, and unit readiness.