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Certifications
Red Hat Certified System Administrator - May 2024
CompTIA Security+ - January 2024

Area Security Manager May 2024 - Present
Manage access to secure controlled environments
Operate secured controlled devices (Opening, closing, etc.)

Debrief Journeyman May 2024 - Present
Document maintenance tasks and issues for the F-16 that occur before flight, in-flight, and after landing.

F-16 Support Technician January 2023 - May 2024
Interact with 100s of customers daily. My job is to make them smile and ensure accountability of tools going out and coming back in
Ensure timely maintenance and inspections of $1.1b worth of F-16 armament related equipment. This program was created by me for me upon my transference to this section. Increased equipment serviceability from 55% to 90%.

Isolated LAN System Administrator January 2023 - May 2024
Perform monthly integrity checks, full backups, and malware scans.
Assumed the critical responsibility of providing round-the-clock, 24/7 on-call support, specializing in network and system troubleshooting. This involved being readily available to address and resolve issues at any given time, assisting with bringing the network and systems back online after a power outage, general system and networking troubleshooting, and any other technical questions. This commitment to continuous support played a pivotal role in sustaining the reliability and availability of the network leading to a 99.999% high availability up-time.

Project Team Lead, November 2022 - March 2023
Initiated the application for the Aether Sprint program independently, proposing the concept of three-dimensional interactive work manuals for F-16 maintenance tasks. Assembled a team of 6 junior level members to collaboratively bring the idea to fruition.
Teamed up with Lockheed Martin's Field Equipment Test division to advocate for and contribute to the development of their innovative augmented reality product.
Led a team of six junior members through a project, instructing them in presentation creation, summary development, pitch formulation, and effective networking with partners. The focus of instruction was on both project goals and fostering professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Armament Technician May 2019 - January 2023
Collaborated with Kunsan AB's F-16 Support team, providing expertise in armament equipment documentation. Rectified 27 defects and conducted comprehensive overhauls on 2 weapon system troubleshooting computers, resulting in the restoration of $940k worth of assets. Contributed significantly to the team's achievements, leading to the section receiving the Squadron of the Quarter Award.
Revamped equipment tracking program, meticulously reviewing 39 assets and developing comprehensive equipment inspection forms for each piece of equipment in 4 days. Prior to my work these required inspection forms did not exist for our equipment. Successfully managed to ensure the timely completion of 69 equipment inspections that would have otherwise been considered out of compliance. This led to the decision from my leadership (AKA, Manager) to move me to the equipment support room, a job I had wanted since I first laid eyes on it in Air Force Technical School.