2001 - 2007 United States Marine Corps: Active duty Avionics Technician and Maintenance Control Expeditor supporting  CH-53E helicopter flight ops supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
‍2007 - 2011 Quality Systems Integrated Corp: Started as a buyer acquiring materials needed to manufacture electronic systems for Aerospace & Defense applications. Promoted to Sales & Program Manager responsible for capturing new business, and coordinating manufacturing, testing, and customer delivery of electronic systems.
Systems-Thinking Deep experience in process design and integrated systems development has gifted me with a systems-focused mindset.
Generative Problem-Solving This mindset allows me to understand problems from the viewpoint of connectedness. As a result, I can identify hidden issues and opportunities others easily overlook.
Natural Scenario Planner Fixing stickier problems requires forecasting multiple possible outcomes. In doing so, designing several solutions allows me to prepare for the various outcomes.
I'm passionate about finding and fixing strategic problems.
I share my best ideas on creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
Many of my writings are framed by my experience managing complexity within the strategy &Â execution of multi-million dollar initiatives.