Andrew V. Walsh
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my leadership and management experience in addition to my technical knowledge to give back to my community and nation.
EMPLOYMENT
US Embassy Belgium – US Mission to EU – US Mission to NATO: July 2021 – Present
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 – 7th ILE – Command and General Staff Officer College (CGSOC) Europe: October 2022 – Present – Grafenwoehr, Germany
- Lead and instruct Active Duty, Reserve, and International Students on curriculum focused on Joint Planning, Unified Action, and Leadership at Master’s level.
C4 Systems – AFRICOM Network Control Center (ANCC): July 2021 – October 2022
United States Africa Command – Stuttgart, Germany
- Monitor and manage all networks in AFRICOM AOR
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
- Operating Systems, Technology Management, Database 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 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