Rene Tomas, CISSP, PMP
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Computer Resource Information Management
Webster University
2005
BA
Finance, General
California State University-Sacramento
1988 : 1992
2017 : Present
CAE
KC-135 ATS Cybersecurity Manager
Supported Division Chief in leading 19 personnel to develop Capital Planning & Investment Control process/standardize IT Portfolio Management. Oversaw IT Budget Estimate Submission and President's Budget reporting process for 800+ IT and Cyber investments totaling over $7B. Served as Contracting Officer's Representative with daily oversight of $30M Advisory and Assistance contract support for SAF/CIO.
Supported Command and Control, Communications, Computers Air Force Issue Team for all Program Budget Review engagements with DoD CIO, OSD Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation, Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics, and sister Services.
2013 : 2016
United States Air Force
Deputy Chief, Portfolio Management Division
Directed processing of over 59K military absentee ballots, ensured on-time delivery for 2012 Presidential Election plus 30M+ Kgs of military mail across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South America. Coordinated with US Army to deploy mobile satellite communications in aftermath of Super Storm Sandy ensuring 2.4M Kgs of DoD mail processed with zero loss or delays. Led integration of over 75 season workers; reduced 2 week spin-up training to 1 week; key to success of 8.9M Kgs of holiday mail surge. Engaged US Postal Service execs and air transport representatives to forge strong partnership.
2012 : 2013
Joint Military Postal Activity
Commander (Director)
Supervised team of 40 military, civilian, and contractor personnel in network, cyber security, and spectrum frequency operations and development of strategic and operational plans. IT infrastructure and deployable communications capabilities; focused satellite communications plan mitigated gaps and increased survivability; influenced Republic of Korea mobile communications. Built foundation of USFK cyber operations; led integration of competing activities for increased capability and established the core for the Joint Cyber Center. Directed 30-member Republic of Korea/US teams; oversaw Korea-wide communications, cyber, command and control operations for two of the largest combined exercises in Asia.
2011 : 2012
US Forces Korea
Chief, Operations Division
Planned and implemented critical communications support for US Central Command operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and throughout the Middle East. Guided implementation of satellite communications backbone network in Afghanistan area of operation resulting in increased survivability and continuity of operations. Led completion and activation of two Iraq international fiber leases tripling US Forces Iraq communications capacity and fostering IT growth in a recovering country. Developed comprehensive 5-year infrastructure strategy for US Central Command theater of operation; oversaw activation of eight communications fiber leases; 150% network growth.
2008 : 2011
DISA CENTCOM
Chief, Ops Requirements Branch
Skills
Air Force, Command, Communications Planning, Computer Security, Customer Service, Cyber-security, Cyber Operations, Defense, DoD, DoDAF, English, Information Assurance, Information Management, Information Technology, ITIL v3 Foundations Certified, IT Operations, IT Security Policies, IT Strategy, Leadership, Logistics Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Experience, Military Operations, National Security, Network Architecture, Operational Planning, Outlook, PC building, PowerPoint, Program Management, Project Planning, PWS, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Satellite Communications, Security, Security Clearance, Software Project Management, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, System Architecture, Team Building, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, U.S. Department of Defense, Windows
About
Exceptional Information Technology Project Manager and Acquisition Professional with 24+ years of Department of Defense and defense contractor experience in various organizations in cybersecurity and operational/strategic leadership of complex information technology programs/projects/budgets and logistic operations