Résumé

Andrew V. Walsh

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my leadership, management, and technology experience and knowledge to continue to serve my community and nation.

EMPLOYMENT

National Defense University – College of Information and Cyberspace: July 2024 – Present
Department of Defense – Fort McNair, Washington DC
  • Lead Academic Faculty and Staff of College as Chancellor (CIC)
  • Responsible for all curriculum, operations, budgets, and staffing decisions
  • Led modernization and innovation in new curriculum focused on cybersecurity outcomes, integration of artificial intelligence, and linkages to defense industrial base technology sector
  • Career member of the Senior Foreign Service (SFS)
US Embassy Belgium – US Mission to EU – US Mission to NATO:      July 2021 – June 2024
United States Department of State – Brussels, Belgium
  • Lead Diplomatic Technology efforts across all three missions in Belgium
  • Responsible for all systems, networks and technology
  • Senior Foreign Service IT manager
  • Manage all technology projects and budgets for Tri-Mission
US Army War College Student:      July 2020 – June 2021
United States Department of State – Carlisle, PA
  • Strategic Leadership, Defense Management, and Regional Studies
  • Cyber Law, Policy, and Security Studies
Global IT Modernization (GITM) Division Chief:      August 2018 – July 2020
United States Department of State – Springfield, VA
  • Responsible for modernization of all overseas technology systems
  • Manage and supervise GITM staff of over 120 American and contractor Staff
  • Oversee all GITM technology projects and deployments worldwide
  • Responsible for $70+ million annual budget
  • Oversee logistics and procurement of technology assets to over 280 locations worldwide
Information Programs Officer:      July 2016 –July 2018
United States Department of State – Nairobi, Kenya
  • Responsible for classified networks at largest U.S. Embassy in Africa
  • Manage and supervise IPC staff of thirty American and LE Staff
  • Manage all Embassy technology projects in Nairobi and Somalia
  • Support all radio, phone, satellite and microwave systems at post
  • Acting Information Management Officer at post when IMO absent
Executive Assistant to the Principal Deputy CIO (PDAS):   June 2015 – July 2016
United States Department of State – Washington, District of Columbia
  • Responsible for research and policy recommendations of new technologies
  • Coordinate all strategic projects within bureaus and divisions of DOS
  • Manage communications within PDCIOs office and external organizations
  • Advise senior leaders on emerging technologies and cyber threats
  • Provide daily briefings to senior leaders on critical efforts and incidents
Technology Innovation Officer:      June 2012 – July 2014
United States Department of State – London, England
  • Responsible for development and implementation of new technologies
  • Coordinate all technology projects with Embassy sections
  • Support mobile data communication platforms
  • Maintain and program post applications and software systems
  • Supervise programming and database maintenance staff
Information Programs Officer:      August 2009 – May 2012
United States Department of State – Managua, Nicaragua
  • Responsible for classified networks on Embassy network
  • Manage security of secure file, print, web and database servers
  • Supported emergency operations in Haiti as IPO after 2010 earthquake
  • Maintain, program and install radio, satellite and phone systems
  • Conduct all audits on networks as Information Systems Security Officer
Information Management Specialist:      February 2006 – August 2009
United States Department of State – Beijing, China
  • Responsible for unclassified network on local network with over 800 users
  • Manage over thirty file, print, web and database servers
  • Support Nortel Meridian phone switch software and hardware
  • Maintain, program and install over 500 client computer systems at multiple locations
  • Assist Information Systems Security Officer in all audits and security checks on networks
Information Management Specialist:      March 2003 – November 2004
United States Department of State – Munich, Germany
  • Responsible for all local networks on Department of State network
  • Supervision of network, help desk staff, and mail personnel
  • Support Nortel Meridian phone switch software and hardware
  • Maintain, program and install VHF/UHF and HF radio systems for voice communications
  • Assist Information Systems Security Officer in all audits and security checks on networks
Grocery / Retail Projects Consultant:      April 1997 – March 2003
Data Systems Incorporated – St. Louis, Missouri
  • Install and administer Windows server networks with Microsoft SQL..
  • Conduct site surveys and recommend systems and equipment to fit needs.
  • Perform upgrades of software and hardware to enhance product performance.
  • Create specialized forms and reports to customize software products for customers.

MILITARY

Commander – Cyber Protection Brigade (COL):  Slated to take command:     August 2025
Army Reserve Cyber Protection Brigade (ARCPB) – Adelphi, MD
Team Chief – Joint Staff (COL):     April 2024 – Present
Current Operation J3 National Military Command Center (NMCC) – Pentagon, Washington, DC
  • Lead Joint current operations watch floor team in NMCC to respond to current operations requirements of the joint staff in real time coordination with all service components and combatant commands. Implement Joint Planning guidance through unified action, and immediate response
  • Prepared and briefed complex daily and weekly reports to the Chairman of the Joint Staff as well as senior leaders (GO/FO)in the J3 – Operations staff
  • Trained new team members on all policies, procedures, and operations of NMCC
Commander – 7th ILE (LTC):     October 2024 – April 2024 
Command and General Staff Officer College (CGSOC) Europe Grafenwoehr, Germany
  • Led and instructed Active Duty, Reserve, and International Students on curriculum focused on Joint Planning, Unified Action, and Leadership at Master’s level in Battalion Command level position.
Team Lead – C4 Systems (LTC):      July 2021 – October 2022
United States Africa Command – Stuttgart, Germany
  • Led team responsible for monitoring and managing all networks in AFRICOM AOR
  • Managed all incident response, continuous monitoring and in place upgrades to network
  • Trained and led all network operations team members on systems and networks in use
Commander – North Central Cyber Protection Center:      April  2019 – June 2021
United States Army Reserve – Fort Sheridan, Illinois
  • Command Cyber Protection Battalion in support of Army Reserve Cyber Protection Brigade
Liaison Officer:      December 2018 – April 2019
United States Cyber Command – Fort Meade, Maryland
  • Liaison work as assigned to support U.S. Cyber Command
Desk Officer J55 – Strategy & Plans:      May 2016 – November 2018
United States Africa Command – Stuttgart, Germany
  • Liaison between AFRICOM and European Union, United Nations, African Union
  • Prepared, updated, and maintained documents for briefings to senior leaders
  • Perform tasks as action officer and escort officer for senior visits and programs
  • Brief senior leaders, make recommendations, research current events
  • Prepare accurate assessments and manage information flow within the J5
  • Coordinate efforts with multinational partners and other U.S. government agencies
C4 Systems Support J6 –Communications:           May 2009 – April 2016
United States Special Operations Command South – Homestead, Florida
  • Maintain knowledge management system for Command
  • Responsible for maintenance and support of local and remote automation assets
  • Perform upgrades and test new systems for deployment 
Systems Analyst J56 – Theater Security Cooperation: March 2006 – April 2009
United States Pacific Command – Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Maintain knowledge management system for division
  • Responsible for maintenance and support of automation assets in section
  • Perform automation tasks during exercises to facilitate efficient data storage and retrieval
Task Force Signal Officer – J6:      November 2004 – February 2006
United States Joint logistics Command – Bagram, Afghanistan
  • Installed clients, servers, and network infrastructure in a combat zone
  • Responsible for maintenance and fielding of all logistical communication assets in Theater
  • Directly supervised six subordinate Battalion Signal elements and five brigade soldiers
Chief of Automation:      November 2003 – November 2004
United States Army Reserve – Heidelberg, Germany
7th Army Reserve Command
  • Supervision of Help Desk Support and Training elements.
  • Responsible for coordination of support of all Reserve assets in Theater.
  • DA Level II certified for Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense
Infantry Executive Officer:      October 1997 – November 2003
Illinois Army National Guard -Litchfield, Illinois
C 2/130 Air Assault Infantry
  • Supervision of 37 Riflemen and Non Commissioned Officers in support elements.
  • Responsible for creation of training plans and support of overall mission success.
  • Performed ADVON duties on overseas deployment coordinating all support in four locations.

EDUCATION

Masters of Strategic Studies:      July 2020 – June 2021
U.S. Army War College – Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Military Strategic Studies Coursework in:

  • Senior Leadership
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Military History and Strategy
  • Interagency Coordination
Masters of Military Arts and Sciences:      July 2014 – June 2015
Command and General Staff College – Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Military Arts and Sciences Coursework in:

  • Mission Command Technologies
  • Knowledge Management, Cyberspace Operations
  • Military History, Tactics, Strategy, and Leadership
  • Defense Security Cooperation and Assistance
Masters of Public Administration:      August 1998 – May 2000
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Illinois

Public Administration Coursework in:

  • Personnel Issues, Public Policy, Public Law, Quantitative Analysis, Public Budgeting
  • Focus on Technology Implementation in Government
  • Coursework in Computer Science Department:
    • Operating Systems, Technology Management, Database Design,
      Network Administration, Geographic Information Systems and Web Design
Bachelor of Arts:      January 1990 – June 1992
Saint Ambrose University – Davenport, Iowa

Major: Double major in Political Science and Philosophy, with a focus in Public Opinion and Logic.

  • Honors:  Magna Cum Laude, Deans List
  • Member Alpha Chi Honor Society
  • Finished four-year program in two and a half years.
  • Member Saint Ambrose Philosophical Society

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

Transcripts and Certificates available upon request:

  • SANS GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • SANS GIAC Certified Security Leadership (GSLC)
  • SANS GIAC Certified Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
  • SANS GlAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation (ITILV3)
  • VMware Certified Professional 5 (VCP)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Windows 2000 & 2003 (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, SQL2000 (MCDBA)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator with Messaging (MCSA)
  • CompTia A+, Network+, and Security+)
  • Department of the Army Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO)
  • Department of the Army Information Assurance / Computer Network Defense

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