chad grant

* Implemented multiple technologies in a client-facing environment including TCP/IP networking, servers, storage area networks, software and multiple operating systems (i.e. VMware, Windows, Linux, IBM) * Designed and executed a range of solutions across multiple client environments driven primarily by IT services sales * Served as managed services virtual Chief Information Officer for clients spread across 10K square miles, provided Tier II system and network guidance for current and future capabilities

Led and mentored a 54-member division comprised of military, civilian, and contract personnel who are responsible for network engineering, nuclear command and control, network migration, resource management, and overseas postal operations initiatives across Europe and Africa Authored Lajes Air Base Programming Plan’s communication Annex by providing critical functional inputs which aided streamlining efforts and ultimately led to the re-alignment to the 86th Air Base Wing Self-Assessment Program Manager and Subject Matter Expert for directorate quality assurance, AF Inspection System, and Functional Area Management programs; coordinated with Air Force Installation Management and Support Command and Air Force Space Command on behalf of Major Command Communication Squadrons ensuring unit readiness across 32 functional programs

Led 51-member flight while managing and maintaining 15 deployable network systems and 42 servers, worth over $17 million; efforts provided combat communications in support of contingency operations and exercises throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa Mobilized 8 personnel supporting $3.7M network that enabled EUCOM’s largest communication and intelligence exercise which executed 137 air tasking orders for 38 nations; designed first ever combined network for countries outside of normal bilateral agreements Authored/engineered first tactical communication migration plan; directed efforts toward AFRICOM site cutover by migrating 71 systems/187 users/2 enclaves; corrected site’s patching server issues by deploying 18K patches in 3 days while eliminating 20K vulnerabilities Managed $460K Operate and Maintain (O&M) budget while specifying equipment and training requirements; executed purchases and acquisitions supporting deployable communication and intelligence packages worth over $134M

* Superbly led 24-member network operations cell that tracked and ensured deployment readiness of 359 personnel and 134 deployable C4I packages worth over $134M * Managed $460K Operate and Maintain budget while specifying equipment and training requirements and executed purchases and acquisitions in support of tactical and commercial communications equipment * Piloted 24 member exercise team; established tactical communications intelligence platforms for bilateral interoperability tests which strengthened US/Israel ballistic missile defense efforts in support of 750 users * Designed world’s largest communications and intelligence coalition network; engineered classification labeling plans/12K feet/836 drops which enabled interoperability across 41 nation theater response force * Coordinated 135 C4 outage notifications by deconflicting operation and maintenance priorities which ensured zero mission interruption for 19 deployed sites

Managed $23M in IT assets while overseeing 200TB of data on Coalition Forces storage networks which supported Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom Orchestrated a multi-domain, 700+ end-user system, and 135 server migration while simultaneously supporting 1.3K users executing combat air operations across two areas of responsibility Installed and configured System Center Configuration Management server; directed completion of time compliance network and communication tasking orders on a $65M communications and intelligence weapon system; created and executed scripts removing 9K cyber vulnerabilities which eliminated network patching backlog and simultaneously securing $23M communication and intelligence network Managed McAfee HBSS suite (ePO Orchestrator); deployed HBSS clients across 700+ system and simultaneously remediated non-responding/stale network devices in prep for DISA’s Cyber Readiness Inspection Designed $1.5 Microsoft Exchange 2010 upgrade plan; prepared/migrated 4K mailboxes which restored 2 TB in storage and doubling network storage capacity

* Led 10 Airmen overseeing $18M in network equipment providing support to 4.4K air combat customers * Guided 366 FW in preparation for DoD network inspection * directed 100+ NOTAM closures across 2 domains/120 servers/4.2K PCs * received “Outstanding” rating and AF DISN facility of the year for 2009 * Configured and installed first ever TS/SCI network Systems Management Server deployment, remediated 15K vulnerabilities across 150 workstations supporting Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom air operations * Orchestrated Singapore AF fighter squadron standup * designed file server access/managed IA plan/network access for 450 personnel * served as Local Registration Authority/CAC PIN Reset Manager

Supervised and instructed over 400 students annually in the Communications-Computer Systems Operations course while maintaining an unprecedented 100% pass rate/94% class average Led team of six in acquiring/reutilizing $266K in network equipment to support a deployment communication-centric course; reconfigured 54 network devices/established virtual lab; trained 20 instructors which saved $30K+ in temporary duty costs Provided instruction in areas such as IT fundamentals, network security fundamentals, Windows Client/Server OS, Unix, Cisco IOS, network routing and switching setup, subnetting, configuration management, troubleshooting, network management, and cyber defense

* Provided C4I support for exercises and contingency operations with the Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TMBCS) and Signal Intelligence Support Element valued at $15M * Lead Intelligence Support Planner during the South West Asia Air Operations Center buildup; installed TBMCS, GCCS, Unix, and MS Windows servers supporting 1.2K users during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom air operations * Directed, planned, and implemented software and hardware upgrades on TBMCS, GCCS and Windows systems as directed by program managers * Analyzed, coordinated, diagnosed, and accomplished system recoveries and restorations of communication circuit outages during two contingency operations as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge and Crew Commander of System Control Operations * Served as Lead Unix Operating System Administrator providing Tier II intelligence server and client system support

* Operated a tactical telephone switch supporting the Korean theater Air Control System * Managed the Remote Tactical Switchboard and Remote Multiplexer Combiner ancillary equipment * Inventoried, loaded, and performed over the air rekeys of Communications Security (COMSEC) variables

* Operated a dual-homed $700K communications support processor and associated cryptographic equipment * Prepared, transmitted, received, routed, and distributed over 25K Defense Special Security Communications System and general service automatic digital network messages per month in support of 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s global mission and over 30 DoD agencies * Performed circuit control tests, maintained service continuity, and operational logs * Served as telephone switch operator linking Wing leadership to ISR platforms during in-flight emergencies and provided base personnel key local area information and emergency response capabilities

Oversaw morale, welfare, and readiness of 100-person communication directorate responsible for deploying, managing tactical communications and intelligence assets and operate, train and equip missions for 7 main operating bases and 83 globally separated units across the European and African areas of responsibilities Provided subject matter expert support while developing communication deployment plans for Air Force Forces activities covering over 50 exercise, engagement, and contingencies annually which supported joint and component air combat plans

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon International Honor Society for Computing and Information Disciplines