David Trujillo

Highly motivated and detailed oriented entrepreneur with 14 years of Business Experience and 26+ years of Law Enforcement experience along with 8+ years of Networking / Security experience.

Co-Founder / Owner at Templar Innovations (2024-04 – Present)

Owner and Manager of all business operations, including accounts payables & receivables, marketing, finance, sales, production, quality control, shipping & receiving, deliveries, custom care & relations. Manage the business network, remote access, security. Build pricing matrix, sales & pricing sheets in MS Excel.

Create business web page and maintain business email in outlook express and GO Daddy services. Tasked with creative marketing, brochures, flyers and business strategies and documents Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Operations Manager at Auzmet Architectural (2022-01 – 2023-08)

Managed all Operations, including production, shipping & receiving, production schedules, inventory, supplier compliance, cost controls, operational budgets, safety programs, staff development, employee retention programs, employee evaluations, scheduling, fleet programs

Founder / Owner at Aries Consulting & Technologies (2019-04 – Present)

Business Consulting and Development firm. Assisted and Consulted in Business Operations and Management including Production, Shipping and Deliver, Order Management, Product Quality Control, Inventory Management and other business operations, including accounting, billable & receivables, finances, human resources, marketing and public relations. Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance with deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.

Co-Founder / Owner at Kwahu Innovative Systems, LLC (2012-08 – 2019-04)

Managed the day-to-day business operations, including accounting, billable & receivables, Finances, Human Resources, marketing and public relations. Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance with deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency. Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organizations.

Remained up to date on current security trends and attended over 5 trade shows per year to sale products. Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals, stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Set enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.

Master Peace Officer / Sergeant at Ector County Sheriff's Office (1994-10 – 2012-08)

Master Peace Officer License | TCOLE Certified Instructor in Firearms & Chemical Munitions | Certified in Tactical Operations including basic SWAT & Advanced SWAT. Familiar with Executive level protection and procedures. Co-Founded and assisted in implementing two FBI Task Forces (Permian Basin Oilfield Theft Task Force & West Texas Area Major Offenders Task Force).

Carried a Top Secret (TS) clearance while operating under strict guidelines and policies. Provided optimal support to investigations by staying up to date on processes, procedures and how to handle high priority evidence. Conducted highly sensitive internal and external investigations including white collar crimes.

Well versed in crimes involving narcotics, weapons, invoicing, mail fraud, wire fraud, computer crimes and associated conspiracies. Responded to calls in both routine, emergency situations and tactical situations. Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to upper management, attorneys, prosecutors and judges both state and federal.

Well versed in courtroom operations, testimony, witnesses and procedures. Maintained current in training, continuing education and up to date on licensing requirements.

Sergeant at US Army / Texas Army National Guard (1990-05 – 1999-11)

Sergeant | Fire Team Leader | 11B Infantryman / 12B Combat Engineer | Primary Leadership and Development Course | Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use. Kept up to date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context. Performed as fire team leader during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.

Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers. Trained in the use of teargas, passive ordnance and explosives. Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chemical gear for battle scenarios.

Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection. Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.

BS in Information Systems & Cyber Security – Columbia Southern University (2019-03 – 2022-02)

HS-Diploma in HS-Diploma – Auburn Senior High School (1987-11 – 1989-06)

Peace Officer License – Law Enforcement Academy Odessa, College (1997-05 – 1997-11)

NCO Development in Primary Leadership and Development – Camp Shelby, MS (1995-09 – 1995-11)

12B Combat Engineer in Combat Engineer – US Army (1994-09 – 1999-11)

11B Infantry in Infantry – US Army (1990-05 – 1999-11)