Red X
@redx
Experienced intelligence leader driving programs, business growth, and AI integration.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a leader with over 20 years of experience in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, combining program and project management, business development, and cross-functional team leadership to deliver mission-critical capabilities. I have a proven record capturing federal contracts, overseeing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and integrating agentic AI and emerging technology into operational workflows to produce measurable outcomes.
As a director and business area manager, I build trusted relationships with DoD and IC partners, shepherd prototypes from concept to capability, and champion workforce development through recruitment and mentorship. I also bring practical instructional experience as an adjunct professor of practice, translating real-world intelligence tradecraft into curriculum and mentoring the next generation of practitioners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UAAdjunct Professor of Practice
University of Arizona
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Teach Intelligence and Information Operations courses and mentor students on applied intelligence tradecraft, bridging academic theory with real-world defense and intelligence applications.
Director, Rincon Intelligence Center
Rincon Research Corporation
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Lead and scale a cross-functional intelligence center, capturing $3.28M in new federal contracts (FY23âFY24) and overseeing multimillion-dollar portfolios including support as Assistant Program Manager on a $27M program.
Flight Chief / Cyber Systems Admin
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)
Directed 10+ personnel and managed $4M in IT equipment while delivering enterprise systems administration and cybersecurity across six active domains to ensure operational readiness.
Chief, Adversary Tactics Studies
U.S. Air Force
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Established and led a regional analysis program enhancing 12th Air Force capabilities, managed budgets, built partnerships, and briefed senior leaders on adversary tactics and strategic threats.
Mission Manager & Senior Analyst
U.S. Air Force
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)
Directed multi-service teams producing intelligence for strategic and tactical decision-making and coordinated with Intelligence Community partners to close intelligence gaps for senior leaders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGrand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration program emphasizing leadership, management, and business administration practices.
GUGrand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with coursework in systems administration and cybersecurity-related topics.
AUAmerican Military University
Bachelor of Arts, Intelligence Studies
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies focusing on analytical tradecraft and intelligence operations.
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Applied Communication Technology
Awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Communication Technology covering communication systems and technical coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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