Curriculum Vitae
A current resume is available on request.
Summary
Educator and cybersecurity practitioner with a Doctor of Education, Certified Master Instructor credential, and 3,000+ hours of classroom instruction in cybersecurity, communications, and aviation systems. CISSP, OSCP, and TS/SCI credentials plus 25+ years of operational experience support faculty contribution in cybersecurity and aviation programs.
Education
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership · 4.0 GPA · Aug 2022
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Master of Science, Information Technology · 4.0 GPA · May 2019
University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Science, Computer Studies · 3.8 GPA · Jun 2010
University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD
Clearance & certifications
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)
- OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- CompTIA Security+ ce
- Certified Master Instructor
- Linear Algebra I & II Certificate: Linear Equations & Matrix Algebra
- FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems License
- Professional Manager Certification
Skills
Curriculum Design & Development · Course & Assessment Design · Faculty Mentorship · Technical Instruction · Outcomes-Based Learning · Cybersecurity Operations & Strategy · Penetration Testing & Red Teaming · Software Development & Coding · Database Design & SQL · AI Security & Offensive AI
Professional experience
Teaching & curriculum
- Delivered 3,000 hours of advanced classroom instruction in cybersecurity, communications, and aviation electrical systems, raising operational proficiency across U.S. Air Force wings and joint cyber forces.
- Supervised 21 instructors, reviewed 153 courses covering 3,000 learning objectives, and mentored faculty in lesson design and assessment, graduating 1,398 students.
Cybersecurity & leadership
- Commanded 103 personnel and directed C2 of 10K cyber forces for 638K joint warfighters; integrated kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities for unified global effects.
- Led a 51-person joint AF/Navy team managing a $54M cyber weapon system, 80 Defense Information System Network circuits, 120 servers, a $9.5M radio network, and a $1.2M loudspeaker system.
Cyber effects
- Led cyber operations countering a supply chain hack, hardening 289 servers across 81 missions and blunting nation-state adversaries.
- Conducted cyber surveillance for NORAD and Operation Noble Eagle, protecting the 2020 elections, the top priority of the USCYBERCOM commander.
Software development
- Built a SharePoint solution across 58 Air Force units, enabling 1,000 personnel to execute 670 events nationwide and saving $500K in development costs.
- Developed database systems for aircraft operations, handling 10K sorties and $29M in assets with SQL backends supporting trend analysis and continuity.
Work history
United States Air Force
| Role | Location | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Master Instructor / Acting Director of Operations | Biloxi, MS | 2024 – Present |
| Recruiting Program Manager | San Antonio, TX | 2021 – 2024 |
| Senior Duty Officer, Cyber Operations | San Antonio, TX | 2020 – 2021 |
| Flight Commander, Cyber Operations | Charleston, SC | 2017 – 2020 |
| Supervisor & Master Instructor | Warner Robins, GA | 2011 – 2016 |
| Aircraft Electrical Tech, DB Developer, IA Officer | Spain & Azores | 2001 – 2011 |
Teaching
Teaching across cybersecurity, computer science, aviation, and aerospace topics. See Teaching for areas of expertise and current cohorts.
Selected projects
Writing & speaking
See Writing, Publications, Medium, and YouTube.
References
Available on request.