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Paul McKay

@paulmckay

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Strategic intelligence and operations specialist driving competitive advantage and growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior roles where I can lead strategic intelligence and operations initiatives, advise leadership, and drive growth while working in collaborative, risk-aware environments.

I am a strategic intelligence and operations specialist with deep experience in competitive analysis, market intelligence, and business development across technology, real estate, legal, and regulated sectors.

I provide confidential advisory services and forensic operational analysis that translate complex market dynamics into actionable strategies for sales, operations, and executive leadership.

My background includes directing facilities and operations for corporate real estate portfolios, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and designing compliance and governance systems informed by federal intelligence practices.

I hold advanced biosecurity and intelligence certifications, have led high-impact projects for startups and established organizations, and deliver research-driven insights that accelerate growth and mitigate risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Strategic Competitive Intelligence Specialist

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Freelance Consulting

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Provide confidential strategic intelligence, competitive analysis, and operational advisory to leadership teams across technology, real estate, legal, and regulated sectors, driving go-to-market positioning and revenue growth for multiple clients since 2018.

Competitive Intelligence Market Analysis Go To Market Strategy Strategic Advisory OSINT Data Synthesis

Director of Facilities & Operations

Founders 3 Real Estate Services

May 2017 - May 2022 (5 years)

Led strategic property operations and facilities management for the corporate real estate portfolio, managing multi-million dollar budgets and capital projects while optimizing operational efficiency and risk management from 2017–2022.

Facilities Management Operations & Strategy Budget Management Risk Management Process Optimization

Transitional Deputy Coroner

Rock County Human Resources

May 2015 - Mar 2016 (10 months)

Conducted death investigations and forensic intelligence work supporting administrative transition to county medical examiner oversight, maintaining chain-of-custody and producing precise investigative reports for legal authorities.

Forensics Chain Of Custody Evidence Handling Investigative Reporting

Genetics Consultant

Production Swine Industry

May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year)

Led biosecurity and competitive intelligence initiatives for large-scale swine operations, applying infectious disease modeling and statistical analysis to improve production outcomes and risk mitigation.

Biosecurity Statistical Analysis Competitive Intelligence Risk Mitigation

Infectious Disease Biosecurity Fellow

U.S. Department of Agriculture

May 2013 - May 2014 (1 year)

Supported USDA mission at Plum Island Animal Disease Center through research, training, and diagnostic programs focused on biosecurity, threat assessment, and emergency response in a maximum-security research environment.

Biosecurity Threat Assessment Diagnostics Emergency Response

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine / Infectious Disease

Advanced graduate-level training in veterinary pathology, epidemiology, and infectious disease; enrolled in a doctoral program prior to transitioning into a federal biosecurity fellowship.