Michael B.

Military Professor @ Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies

About

Accomplished multi-disciplined academic and educator focused on results-oriented collaborative and virtual learning environments. Education and technology expert integrating leading-edge processes and capabilities to expand education models. Mathematical analyst with extensive test design (DOE), evaluation, and reporting experience. International affairs leader and practitioner with eight years of experience in the Indo-Pacific. Highly effective communicator in all modes with superb planning, organizing, and executing skills.

Country

United States

City

Mililani Town

Industry

International Affairs

Skill

National Security, Defense, Program Management, Military, Analysis, Operational Planning, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Foreign Policy, Security, Project Management, Policy, Policy Analysis, Technical Writing, Design, Planning, Writing, Distance Learning, Mathematics Education, Adult Education

Experience

Military Professor

Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Honolulu, HI

• Pioneered hybrid course/distance learning construct to advance Center’s executive education program with international partners. • Launched Center’s on-line learning presence; led tech-enabled working group researching/implementing education technology solutions.

Deputy, International Affairs Division

Pacific Air Forces

2018-6 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Honolulu, Hawaii

• Led 22-member team in coordinating and executing Pacific Air Forces' security cooperation strategy with 24 Indo-Pacific allies and partners through 250+ engagements annually • Shaped Commander’s key leader engagements and priorities to implement strategic objectives in support of national defense strategy • Authored web-based guide for essential tasks and processes to support chief executive 4-star commander's/command's engagements with allies and partners

Chief, Northeast Asia Branch

Pacific Air Forces

2016-7 - 2018-6 · 2 yrs

Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Chief, Analyses and Assessments Division

Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

2013-7 - 2016-6 · 3 yrs

Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

• Directed team of analysts and engineers to ensure technical integrity of test designs, plans, and reports for Air Force operational test. • Created 5-day foundational test design, analysis, and reporting course for 170-member analyst/engineer corps. Taught course quarterly. • Authored Center's Test Design Guidebook to standardize test design practices across the organization.

Air Attaché to Myanmar

Defense Intelligence Agency

2010-7 - 2013-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar

• Key to host country coordination for SECSTATE visit and historic first POTUS visit to Myanmar; advanced US policy and democratization. • Built partnership with embassy team to execute post’s mission during Myanmar’s nascent transition to democracy. • Promoted a broader and deeper interaction with historically reticent Myanmar military after 40+ years of military junta rule.

Taiwan Country Director, Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs

United States Air Force

2008-11 - 2009-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Principal adviser to Air Force leaders on political-military and security cooperation issues affecting US-Taiwan relations. - Managed comprehensive air and space portfolios worth $9B, directly affecting US national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. - Developed and coordinated security cooperation policy on Taiwan with State Department, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Indo-Pacific Command, and Pacific Air Forces.

Program Manager/Test Director for US Air Force B-2 Bomber Test Program

United States Air Force

2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

- Managed and directed US Air Force's development evaluation on the B-2 bomber program. - Led mentoring, training, and actions of team of engineers/analysts evaluating B-2 hardware, software, and weapon upgrades prior to release to operational unit. - Planned, prioritized, and identified $9M in annual test requirements.

Associate Professor of Mathematics

United States Air Force Academy

2000 - 2003 · 3 yrs

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Developed course content and led instructor teams teaching 120+ cadets per semester in calculus and engineering statistics. • Recognized: USAFA Analyst of the Year. Consistently rated in top 10% of instructors by students. In no-notice classroom observations, peer-rated in top third of department instructors every semester.