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
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- 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.
Aviation systems
- Spent over a decade as an aviation mechanic on the C-5, C-17, and E-8C airframes, supporting 4,488 missions worldwide.
- Developed deep expertise across jet engines, electrical power, bleed air, environmental control, fire warning, and emergency oxygen systems, methodically isolating faults from schematics and technical orders to return aircraft to flight.
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.