PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 12/2018 – Present
RAVYN SYSTEMS LLC Bethesda, MD
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Led successful corporate strategy resulting in a $1.5 million annual cost reduction, improving financial performance.
- Built and directed high-performing teams, fostering effective collaboration and execution.
- Implemented strategic financial management practices, resulting in a $2 million annual revenue increase.
- Directed and executed targeted marketing initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in customer acquisition and a 25% increase in overall sales revenue.
3/2021 – 11/2022
SALIENT CRGT INC (GovCIO) Fairfax, VA
Director, Cloud Innovation Center & Senior Solutions Architect, USAID
- Directed and led the capture and management of the DEA Bluestone contract valued at over $900M, increasing contract acquisition by 45% and revenue by 70%.
- Devised and executed a strategic plan to increase Cloud Innovation Center capacity by 80%, contributing to a 45% rise in contract acquisition and a 70% revenue increase.
- Implemented new project management tools and processes, reducing project delivery time by 30% and increasing project success rates by 25%.
9/2020 – 2/2021
C2S CONSULTING GROUP INC. Herndon, VA
Technical Manager —Senior Cloud Solution Architect, US Army CYBERCOMM
- Successfully led and managed a team on a $95M federal contract, resulting in a 15% decrease in operational costs and $15M in new contract awards.
- Oversaw the management of operational processes and practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and contractual obligations.
04/2017 – 07/2019
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION Sterling, VA
Supervisory IT Manager (GS14 – Unit Chief)
- Managed a team supporting 20,000 users across 74 countries, overseeing IT operations for a hybrid IaaS valued at over $200 million.
- Oversaw the migration of the company's data center to the cloud, resulting in a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 50% improvement in system uptime.
02/2016 – 04/2017
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION Sterling, VA
Senior Program Manager (GS 13)
- Developed and executed executive planning strategies for budgetary commitments, guiding finance and operational leadership on budgetary constraints, and P&L activities for the new fiscal year, resulting in a savings of $58M over two years.
- Managed all operations, including active contracts, financing, and procurements, leading to a 17% reduction in labor costs across the department.
- Analyzed, managed, and performed work to plan, design, develop, acquire, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain, and modify over 5000 IT systems, successfully solving IT-related business challenges, processes, and workflow issues while ensuring the security and compliance of all systems with applicable regulations and standards.
- Led teams in executing a broad range of IT initiatives, including cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, implementing cutting-edge technologies that increased productivity and streamlined processes.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and external stakeholders to develop and implement IT strategies and policies, ensuring IT goals and objectives were aligned with the agency's overall mission and vision.
- Managed the development and implementation of the agency's IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring the availability of critical systems and data in the event of a disruption.
- Provided expert technical guidance and advice to senior leadership on emerging trends and best practices in IT, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and improve IT performance.
03/2015 – 02/2016
CYBER PROTECTION BRIGADE Fort George Meade, MD
Cyber Security Network Architect
- Served as a subject matter expert for a team of 40 security professionals, providing valuable insights on multiple security topics and disciplines.
- Briefed and debriefed senior executives on various network communication security issues, HR, budgets, P&L, and cybersecurity.
10/2012 – 04/2015
US ARMY Stuttgart, Germany
Network Operations Manager
- Managed and led a team of 25 IT engineers, resulting in increased efficiencies, productivity, and cost savings.
- Developed, monitored, and maintained multiple web services and applications, improving efficiency and productivity for 20,000 users.
09/2011 – 04/2012
US ARMY Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
Senior Manager, Systems Engineer
- Provided strategic leadership and management to 250 senior leaders, soldiers, and DoD Civilians in the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems and software.
10/2009 – 10/2012
US ARMY Fort Gordon, Georgia
Manager, IT Instructor
- Successfully trained and mentored over 500 students in basic and advanced levels of Cisco, CompTIA, and Windows courses.
- Developed and revised over 100 lesson plans, training materials, and study guides resulting in a 25% increase in the pass rate.
