• Led project to assist Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's (WHOI) Deep Submergence Vehicle (ALVIN) Emergency Response Plan, incorporating lessons learned from the Titan incident response
• Subject Matter Expert supporting deep submergence system clients and Navy supplier qualifications

Provided support to Naval Sea Systems Command, PMS390 — Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office, Submarine Rescue Branch.

• Provided project and program management support as required
• Refined and obtained stakeholder concurrence with the transition of the Submarine Rescue System Lifting and Handling System from scope of certification requirements to solely American Bureau of Shipping cognizance
• Developed and championed the strategy to transition the sustaining activity roles and responsibilities from the fleet to the program office or another activity
• Assisted the engineering agent in refinement of the load path and fail-safe envelope (safety envelope)
• Conducted assessments, developed proposed changes, and identified corrections to engineering drawings

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of daily business operations related to vehicle control software development, installation, testing, and sustainment
• Developed and implemented growth strategies for the company
• Created, managed, and executed proposals and budgets
• Evaluated the performance and productivity of the company and provided recommendations to the founder/CEO and other officers to improve performance and increase profitability
• Led a team of scientists and engineers in developing and delivering unmanned and manned vehicle guidance, control, and autopilot software solutions
• Performed a broad range of program and project management support to a small team of engineers across a diverse range of platforms
• Managed the AQS-24 program, Terradepth Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, and other unique applications considered confidential to the customer

• Supported the program manager in all aspects of execution of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Diving Program
• Supervised a team of four acquisition program managers and a technical director
• Directed the activities of two support contractors
• Liaised with the support contracting team to set priorities and determine staffing levels within PEO Maritime and across the SOCOM AT&L enterprise
• Coordinated and supervised the preparation and presentation of the program affordability charts
• Supported the requirements sponsor while briefing the SOF Capability Integration and Development System at Flag/SES Level to obtain approval of program requirements
• Led the team in updating the Single/Simplified Acquisition Program Management Plan to incorporate operations, maintenance, and modernization requirements to support fielding
• Developed and presented requirements documents in support of rapid prototyping and rapid fielding Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) program
• Led the team in the execution of the PPBES, including the development and POM
• Prepared reclamas as required to restore program funding when committees indicated marks were imminent
• Prepared responses to congressional inquiries and requests for information
• Awarded additional funding across the portfolio to expedite critical diving technologies

• Supported the program manager in all aspects of execution of the SOF Undersea Systems Program — including acquisition of the Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) (3 units) and pre-contract award activities for the DCS Next program
• Supervised and led a diverse team of government and contractor personnel in the performance of their responsibilities in delivering the undersea systems capabilities
• Led the team through multiple PPBES cycles including the development and defense of the POM
• Successfully defended the funding of over $900M to acquire defense undersea applications
• Managed a budget of more than $500M over the FYDP
• Led the team in the development and execution of annual spend plans, ensuring the program met or exceeded benchmarks
• Managed the execution of funding to numerous warfare centers, public shipyards, and support contractors
• Led the development of pre-contract award analysis required to support the ACAT II MTA
• Presented and defended the affordability of the program and supported the requirements sponsor while briefing the SOF Capability Integration and Development System at Flag/SES Level to gain approval
• Acted as Certification Integrated Product Team Chairperson — interfaced with NAVSEA 05 and 07 while developing the certification requirements and the preliminary SOC boundary for a SOCOM submersible

• Responsible for managing eight government and five direct-support contractor personnel in the sustainment and modernization of ten SOF designated submarines, six dry deck shelters, two facilities, and a broad range of interface systems and their support infrastructure
• Conducted personnel performance appraisals and assisted team in career development
• Led the team in the development of multiple PPBES activities taken in support of the assets under cognizance
• Executed over $30M per year and over $150M over the FYDP — including funding sourced from the Navy (MFP-2) and USSOCOM (MFP-11) allocated to modernize and sustain the assets assigned to the SOF Undersea Mobility Program Office
• Led team in all facets of the POM and program requirements review processes for both Navy Undersea Enterprise funding (MFP-2) and USSOCOM Program Executive Officer-Maritime SOF Peculiar (MFP-11) program elements
• Managed the execution of a five-year cost-reimbursable maintenance and services contract in accordance with DFAR/FAR and statutory requirements
• Led the team in all elements of developing the contract, pre-release activities, release activities, source selection, and award; performed Source Selection Evaluation Board Technical Evaluation Board Chair responsibility
• Liaised with the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community in establishing the requirements for the programs managed and was tremendously successful in bringing material solutions to the warfighter
• Vast knowledge and experience teaming with NSW, Naval Undersea Warfare Centers, Navy laboratories, and academia
• Managed the configuration management of maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality management of system-related activities
• Led the team in auditing and surveying subordinate commands in the execution of these special emphasis programs

• Acted as program management certification requirements lead for development of a major defense acquisition program request for proposal (RFP)
• Teamed with other IPT members to finalize a comprehensive detailed ship design specification for two SOF programs
• Managed project earned value management contract deliverable requirements and developed tripwires using current acquisition program best practices
• Conducted strategic market analysis and assessments to ensure acquisition strategies remained valid and current in support of Navy and Special Operations Command
• Special Projects Manager — worked with organizations across the team submarine spectrum solving complex safety and system-related deficiencies
• Worked with ISICs, TYCOMs, NAVSEA, ISEA, defense contractors, Naval and private shipyards, and Naval laboratories to achieve organization objectives
• Acted as contract development and management SME and COR on multiple small business innovative research program contracts
• Developed topics for submission and coordinated topic development with enterprise stakeholders with an emphasis on bringing innovative SOF-specific solutions to the customer
• Led and trained peers and direct support contract personnel in the management of nine SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts while providing PM Undersea Systems (USSOCOM) contract management support on two cost-plus, fixed-fee contracts
• Performed COR and SME/TPOC responsibilities on multiple SBIR/STTR efforts
• Acted as deep submergence system point of contact for PMS399
• Led PMS399 personnel in the execution of their responsibilities and managed the review and updates to internal and external policy and regulation pertaining to SOC and Level I programs (MCRs, ACNs, TFBRs, CKs, etc.)

As a submarine engineering and repair Limited Duty Officer, provided expert management and leadership to diverse teams both on active duty and in the private sector in the art of operating, maintaining, and modernizing U.S. Navy submarines, surface ships, and other platforms.

• Submarine Safety Analyst — Lieutenant Commander, Naval Safety Center; Naval Safety and Occupational Health surveyor and analyst; Accident/Mishap investigation team advisor
• Chief Engineer — Lieutenant Commander, USS Frank Cable (AS 40); served as Propulsion Plant Supervisor, Quality Assurance Manager, and Senior Watch Officer
• Deputy Division Head for Test Engineering and Work Control Division — Lieutenant, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; responsible for executing and certifying submarine SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence System, and Level I work and testing; extensive experience executing to the requirements of the DDGOS and the JFMM
• Department Head / Engineer — Lieutenant, NRL Site Detachment (Sea Component), Port Hueneme, CA; Quality Assurance Officer and Chief Engineer; Production Manager for unique capabilities
• Main Propulsion Assistant — Ensign, USS Simon Lake (AS-33), La Maddalena, Italy; Quality Assurance Officer managing the Level I program including Main Propulsion Systems and the ship's crane maintenance
• Various assignments as a submarine Machinist Mate — tours included USS BERGALL (SSN-667), USS PARCHE (SSN-683) (two tours), NRL Site Detachment Port Hueneme, and Naval Submarine Squadron 5 Detachment Diving in Alameda, CA