Seasoned intelligence, defense, and security specialist with 15 years of experience in physical security, intelligence field operations, tactical analysis, and managing complex and high-risk operations. Proficient in Arabic, English, and French, with extensive operational deployments to Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco, and Iraq.
NATO Country - Armed Forces, Department of National Defence
Collect, process, interpret, and analyze raw intelligence
Geopolitical threat, risk assessments, intelligence collection and analysis
High level security briefings and written products
Full cycle intelligence protocols: Plan and direct, data collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and production, dissemination and feedback
Plan, direct, supervise and execute complex Intelligence Operations and Security protocols.
Platoon Sergeant
NATO Country - Armed Forces
Team Leader, Section Commander, Platoon Second in Command
Head of security for high priority domestic operations including protecting heads of state and senior ambassadors.
Advanced training weaponry, junior leadership building, human relations and report analysis.
Language / Cultural / Security operations Advisor
NATO-Country Special Operations Command
Managed all linguistics, cultural & local population requirements for the All-Source Intelligence Centre (ASIC).
Senior advisor on cultural issues to the Middle East Stabilization Force (MESF).
Senior Instructor
NATO-Country Training Center
Provided training in support of the following requirements: First Aid, Urban operations and survival, operational field craft, and the advanced use and application of small and advanced weapons.
Reconnaissance operations.
Intelligence collection and analysis.
Olympics and Paralympics Security Team Commander
Forward Reconnaissance and Event Security
Conduct security audits & inspections, comprehensive risk and site vulnerability assessments, develop exercise simulation scenarios.
Education
University Diploma - Political Science / Middle Eastern Development & Culture
College Diploma - Commerce and Mathematics
United Nations Peace Operations - Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Operations Certificate
Griffith University (Australia) - Deception Detection – A Cognitive Approach to Credibility Assessment
The Black Swan Group - Advanced Negotiations
SANS Institute - SEC275, GIAC Foundational Cyber-Security Technologies (GFACT)
Privy Council Office (PCO) - Advanced OSINT research and collection
Skills
Advanced Field Operations (HUMINT)
ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Urban Tradecraft and surveillance/counter surveillance
Advanced Open Source Intelligence Investigator OSINT
CRYPTO Communications Security
NATO TS/SI clearance
Fluent in Arabic, English, French
Interviewing, Debriefing and Elicitation
NATO Special Operations Shooting Program
Suspicious Activity Investigator
Casualty and Trauma First Aid
Tradecraft, Survival and Operational field craft instructor
Awards
National Security Deputy Director Award, 2019
Armed Forces Decoration, C.D, 2016
Armed Forces General Service Medal- Expedition, 2016
Armed Forces Chief of Defense Staff Commendation, 2016
Armed Forces Leadership School Commander Commendation — Top Instructor Award, 2014
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN & AICRAFT LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPEMENT TECHNICIAN at DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE – CANADIAN ARMED FORCESAIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN & AICRAFT LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPEMENT TECHNICIAN at DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE – CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
System Administrator | Cyber Security Analysis | Network Administrator at Department of Defence intelligence | Ghana Armed Forces | Ministry of DefenceSystem Administrator | Cyber Security Analysis | Network Administrator at Department of Defence intelligence | Ghana Armed Forces | Ministry of Defence
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Led a team of 16 personnel in executing electronic warfare operations, ensuring real-time intelligence collection and analysis.</li><li>Conducted threat analysis and provided critical SIGINT support for deployed units, enhancing force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Managed and maintained advanced Cryptologic and Electronic Warfare Systems, ensuring force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Developed and conducted training programs for junior sailors, improving team proficiency and mission effectiveness.</li><li>Coordinated with joint and allied forces on intelligence-sharing initiatives, enhancing operational cooperation and mission success.</li><li>Successfully executed two deployments, operating in dynamic and challenging environments while supporting combat and reconnaissance missions.</li><li>Authored intelligence reports and briefings, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and decision-makers.</li><li>Ensured strict compliance with cybersecurity, OPSEC, and classified material handling procedures.</li><li>Focused the efforts of EW systems, both air and ground, against adversary personnel, facilities, and equipment with the intent of degrading, disrupting, neutralizing or destroying enemy capabilities.</li><li>Integrated EW into the targeting and planning process and assisted in the development of the enemy EW order of battle, EW target information and products, intelligence, and target selection standards.</li></ul> at US NAVY<ul><li>Led a team of 16 personnel in executing electronic warfare operations, ensuring real-time intelligence collection and analysis.</li><li>Conducted threat analysis and provided critical SIGINT support for deployed units, enhancing force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Managed and maintained advanced Cryptologic and Electronic Warfare Systems, ensuring force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Developed and conducted training programs for junior sailors, improving team proficiency and mission effectiveness.</li><li>Coordinated with joint and allied forces on intelligence-sharing initiatives, enhancing operational cooperation and mission success.</li><li>Successfully executed two deployments, operating in dynamic and challenging environments while supporting combat and reconnaissance missions.</li><li>Authored intelligence reports and briefings, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and decision-makers.</li><li>Ensured strict compliance with cybersecurity, OPSEC, and classified material handling procedures.</li><li>Focused the efforts of EW systems, both air and ground, against adversary personnel, facilities, and equipment with the intent of degrading, disrupting, neutralizing or destroying enemy capabilities.</li><li>Integrated EW into the targeting and planning process and assisted in the development of the enemy EW order of battle, EW target information and products, intelligence, and target selection standards.</li></ul> at US NAVY