“Robert is a rockstar with unlimited potential. He served as my #2 in an all-volunteer professional development organization sponsored by a Brigadier General. His organization, flexibility, and positivity were essential to our ability to cultivate a 14-member team into a sought-after 100-person assembly in under 6 months. He has consistently exceeded my expectations and his selection as my replacement was a no-brainer.”
About
Dedicated professional with a profound passion for technology, aiming to leverage it to…
Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Commercial Virtual Remote Champion
United States Air Force
- 5 months
Promote awareness, provided training, perform Tier 1 Help Desk solutions, and support to over 2K users in the transition and sustainment of Air Force Commercial Virtual Remote operations via Microsoft Teams.
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Instructor
Geek Squad
- 1 month
Children
Taught over 50 youth how to utilize technology (iPads) to create and produce digital music with Apple GarageBand at GeekSquad Academy in Joplin, MO.
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Runner Lead
Air Force Wounded Warrior Care Event 2016, Offutt AFB, NE
Responsibilities included taking accountability of over 25 personnel, ensuring water was distributed to over 150 personnel/participants, as well as directing setup/tear down of events.
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Volunteer
Omaha Film Festival
- Present 7 years 3 months
Arts and Culture
Verified selected films were not subject to technical interruptions before the event--previewed approximately 75 Domestic and International Films; Also volunteered as a concierge, checking tickets and directing festival attendees to the locations and collecting ballots for the films being shown.
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President
55 Strategic Communications Squadron
- 1 year
In this role, I presided over and provided a platform for over 150 squadron members to present ideas to boost morale, ensure welfare of deployed members, put on events, and coordinate/host the annual holiday party.
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Media Director
Offutt Air Force Base
- 4 months
Produced highlight video of Air Force members nominated for Annual Awards, for presentation at the Annual Awards Banquet.
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Media Director
Offutt Air Force Base
- 1 month
Produced highlight video of Air Force members promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, for presentation at the Chief's Recognition Ceremony.
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Media Director
Offutt Air Force Base
- 2 months
Produced highlight video of Air Force members for presentation at the Air Force Ball.
Projects
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Homelab Database
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A web application designed to help you organize and manage your home network infrastructure. This project represents my first foray into creating a Dockerized application, as well as my initial exploration into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices. Built with Django and MySQL, this application serves as a central repository to keep track of Networks, Servers, Services, and Credentials securely.
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Security Stack Retooling
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Orchestrated the end-to-end engineering of a cutting-edge security stack solution. This ambitious project involved the development, testing, and deployment of a suite of bash and PowerShell scripts, enabling the seamless transition from old to new security software across a vast network of client endpoints.
Key Achievements:
1. Script Development and Deployment: Authored over 20 bash and PowerShell scripts crucial for the removal of outdated security software, installation of new…Orchestrated the end-to-end engineering of a cutting-edge security stack solution. This ambitious project involved the development, testing, and deployment of a suite of bash and PowerShell scripts, enabling the seamless transition from old to new security software across a vast network of client endpoints.
Key Achievements:
1. Script Development and Deployment: Authored over 20 bash and PowerShell scripts crucial for the removal of outdated security software, installation of new solutions, and updating reporting mechanisms. This scripting ensured minimal disruption to client operations and maximized deployment efficiency.
2. PowerBI Dashboard Creation: Utilized my expertise in PowerBI to design and implement a dynamic dashboard. This tool provided daily updates on deployment status, becoming an essential resource for operational meetings and strategic decision-making.
3. Deployment Schedule and Bands: Devised a comprehensive deployment schedule, incorporating deployment bands, to facilitate rapid and organized rollout of the new tools. This strategic planning was key to adhering to the aggressive 1-month timeline set by senior leadership.
4. High Success Rate: Achieved a remarkable 90% first-try success rate in the deployment of the new security solutions, demonstrating the efficacy of the deployment strategy and the robustness of the developed scripts.
5. Project Management and Leadership: Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by coordinating a large-scale deployment within a stringent timeline. Led a team through the complex process of testing, refining, and executing the deployment plan, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition for all clients involved.
Impact: The successful deployment of the new security stack solution significantly enhanced the cybersecurity posture of over 100 clients. The project not only improved security measures across 6000 endpoints but also set a benchmark in deployment efficiency and operational monitoring. -
Liongard Deployment & Implementation
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Successfully led the deployment of Liongard, an advanced monitoring and change detection tool, across Kinetix. This strategic initiative spanned 108 client environments, encompassing the continuous monitoring of 1172 systems, significantly enhancing our operational efficiency and client cybersecurity posture.
Key Achievements:
1. Presentation for Senior Leadership: Developed and delivered a compelling presentation to senior decision-makers, effectively communicating the value…Successfully led the deployment of Liongard, an advanced monitoring and change detection tool, across Kinetix. This strategic initiative spanned 108 client environments, encompassing the continuous monitoring of 1172 systems, significantly enhancing our operational efficiency and client cybersecurity posture.
Key Achievements:
1. Presentation for Senior Leadership: Developed and delivered a compelling presentation to senior decision-makers, effectively communicating the value proposition and strategic benefits of Liongard. This presentation was instrumental in securing the necessary support and resources for the project.
2. Execution of a 1-Month Proof of Concept: Spearheaded a focused 1-month proof of concept, demonstrating Liongard’s potential in real-world settings. This phase was critical for validating the tool's capabilities and refining our deployment strategy.
3. Detection of Cyber Risk Items: Identified approximately 350 cyber risk items during the initial deployment phase. This proactive detection enabled timely remedial action, significantly mitigating potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
4. Project Management and Team Leadership: Demonstrated strong project management skills by planning and executing the deployment within a tight 2-month timeframe. Led a cross- functional team, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient task execution.
Impact: The deployment of Liongard at Kinetix has revolutionized our approach to system monitoring and cybersecurity. It has not only streamlined our operational processes but also provided a robust framework for early detection and management of cyber threats, thereby fortifying our client trust and business resilience.
Honors & Awards
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Strong Decision Maker
Kinetix
Awarded to the employee that exhibits the trait of strong decision making based on Kinetix core values. Voted by anonymous submission by peers and vetted by Leadership.
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Rookie of the Year
Kinetix
Awarded to the newest employee who contributed the most during their first year of employment. Voted by anonymous submission by peers and vetted by Leadership.
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Air Force Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster)
United States Air Force
Awarded for meritorious service from Feb 2021 to September 2022 at Moody AFB, GA.
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Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
United States Air Force
Awarded for meritorious service from Feb 2020 to February 2021 at Incirlik AB, Turkey.
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Air Force Commendation Medal
United States Air Force
Awarded for meritorious service from November 2015 to December 2019 at Offutt AFB, NE.
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Air Force Achievement Medal (First Oakleaf Cluster)
United States Air Force
Awarded for meritorious service from August 2014 to November 2015 at Incirlik AB, Turkey.
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Air Force Achievement Medal
United States Air Force
Awarded for meritorious service from July 2012 to July 2014 at Aviano AB, Italy.
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Air Force Honor Graduate
United States Air Force
An airman must achieve at least a 90% on his/her physical fitness level during the final AFBMT physical fitness test. Additionally, the airman must average over a 90 percent on all the written examinations, and never fail a graded inspection (graded inspections are conducted randomly after week #3). The airman must never receive a negative mark in a written evaluation. Current regulations limit the number of selectees to no more than ten percent of the graduating squadron.
The U.S. Air…An airman must achieve at least a 90% on his/her physical fitness level during the final AFBMT physical fitness test. Additionally, the airman must average over a 90 percent on all the written examinations, and never fail a graded inspection (graded inspections are conducted randomly after week #3). The airman must never receive a negative mark in a written evaluation. Current regulations limit the number of selectees to no more than ten percent of the graduating squadron.
The U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon is a one-time award and may not be presented retroactively. Those awarded are entitled to wear the Air Force Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon for the rest of their U.S. Air Force careers.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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