Andrea S Puckett

Leads and oversees multiple, interconnected projects within a broader program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Responsible for the successful delivery of the program's objectives, including managing resources, risks, and issues across the program's lifecycle.

Provided personalized 1:1 coaching and support to individuals seeking to build leadership skills, align with their purpose, and find clarity in their career path. Sustained peer-to-peer coaching partnerships through open communication and transparency to provide higher-level strategic guidance in evolving work environments.

Specialist with extensive experience and knowledge in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining various information systems and technologies. Provides technical and functional direction to assigned Information Technology Specialist personnel, reviewing and controlling quality of work.

Led over 500 employees to achieve organizational goals, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptation. Emphasized teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to build consensus, quickly adjusting to changing conditions and evolving organizational needs.

Facilitated seamless operations of effective and secure communications in the cyber domain, harnessing information, technology, and knowledge to oversee the global naval network environment. Enabled the free flow of information, serving as the first line of network defense and mapping out future network platforms.

Investigated challenges of effectively employing agile scrum project management methodology to transform legacy information systems in the U.S. Navy. Conducted quantitative non-experimental research, identifying gaps in knowledge and proposing solution recommendations.

Led Naval network warfare missions, developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic, and business advantages afloat and ashore. Drove interoperability with joint, allied, and coalition partners, building professional excellence through education, training, and certification.

Developed and maintained the organization's information security programs and cyber policies, creating and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines for data protection, access control, and incident response. Provided technical and procedural advice on IS security, managed security teams, and advised leadership on security threats and risk reduction.

Planned, coordinated, scheduled, and tracked assigned workload, including project tasking, periodic maintenance, and corrective actions. Evaluated, selected, verified, and validated system environments, including hardware, operating systems, and networking equipment.

Helped develop and frame the professional goals of protégés in relation to their career as an Information Professional Officer. Assisted protégés in consciously striking a balance between work and life throughout their careers, defining objectives and establishing timelines for meeting critical milestones of success.

Grade: Distinction

Achieved a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security with Distinction. This program provided advanced knowledge in securing information systems.

Grade: Cum Laude

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts, graduating Cum Laude. This foundational education provided a broad understanding across various disciplines.

Completed a PhD with a specialization in IT Project Management. Dissertation focused on challenges using Agile Scrum Methodology to transform legacy information systems at the U.S. Navy.