Derek “Chocks” Brock
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Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2017 : 2023
University of Cincinnati
2002 : 2003
Associate's degree
Instructor-in-Technology
Community College of the Air Force
2015 : 2017
Acquisitions 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisitions Management
Defense Acquisitions
Defense Acquisition University
2018 : 2019
Associate's degree
Avaition Operations
Community College of the Air Force
2004 : 2008
2023 : Present
Oasis Systems LLC
Cybersecurity Test Engineer Fellow
As the Operational Test Manager for the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter program at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), I am responsible for leading a 14-member test team in the planning, resourcing, and execution of a $7.5M Initial Operational Test & Evaluation(IOT&E). My role includes creating, implementing, and executing test plans, managing resources, and ensuring the successful completion of the IOT&E. Additionally, I serve as a liaison between the team and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Major Commands, Air Staff, and Special Program Office, providing regular updates on test results and offering recommendations on DoD acquisitions decisions.
2018 : 2023
United States Air Force
Operational Test Manager, CRH
As a professional, my overall job responsibilities included overseeing the execution and implementation of a $31M/6160 hour academic and simulator program that aims to provide diverse and robust combat training for students and instructors. I was accountable for evaluating student and contract instructor performance in all phases of initial mission qualification, re-qualification, transition, and instructor upgrade courses. Additionally, I was responsible for managing the planning and execution of 43 devices during academic phases for 7 military airframe’s supporting 7 Major Commands. Furthermore, I supervised and mentored 389 officer and enlisted students during formal training programs and was responsible for managing all aspects of enlisted aircrew professional development.
2017 : 2018
United States Air Force
HH-60G Evaluator Special Missions Aviator | Program Manager | Plans Flight Chief
As part of my job responsibilities, I was responsible for managing all aspects and planning of HH-60G/UH-1N flight and ground training programs for formal training unit instructors and evaluators. I was responsible for conducting platform and combat flight instruction during all phases of initial, mission qualification, requalification, and upgrade training courses. Additionally, I was tasked with producing 248 helicopter aviators at the United States Air Force's only dual-MDS formal training unit, supporting 9 Major Commands. Other responsibilities were to consolidate and disseminate aircrew status and updates to effectively manage 6,526 hours of flight hours for all graduate helicopter training.
2015 : 2017
United States Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Training | Instructor Special Missions Aviator
As part of my job responsibilities, I was responsible for evaluating 41 SMAs, both ground and in-flight duties, to ensure compliance with established standards for knowledge, skills, and duties. I performed preflight and postflight inspections, calculated performance data, and monitored in-flight system limitations. I troubleshooted aircraft systems and made recommendations for corrective actions to ensure safety and helicopter airworthiness. Additionally, I was responsible for tracking and verifying 240 aircrew qualifications, maintaining 111 Flight Evaluation Folders and coordinating 5K annual training events, which were required for combat readiness. These responsibilities were an integral part of my role in ensuring the safety and readiness of the aircraft and its crew.
2011 : 2015
United States Air Force
Evaluator Flight Engineer | Non-commissioned Office in Charge of Standardization & Evaluations
Skills
Cyber Table Top (CTT), Helicopter Operations, Lesson Planning, Management, Microsoft Office, Military Aviation, Mission-Based Risk Assessment for Cyber (MRAP-C), National Security, Operations Management, Performance Testing, Production Schedules, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Standardized Testing, Syllabus creation, Syllabus Development, System Testing, Teamwork, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Training, Visio
About
As a Cybersecurity Test Engineer Fellow at Oasis Systems LLC, I apply my 20+ years of aviation experience and 5+ years of DoD acquisition testing experience to support the cybersecurity aspects of Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) testing. I am involved in all stages of the testing process, from early involvement of program acquisitions to life cycle management, ensuring the security and compliance of critical systems and solutions for the Air Force and the DoD.
I am a USAF veteran and a Certified Project Officer (CPO) with a Level 1 Acquisitions certification and an active TS-SCI clearance. I have a proven track record of excellence and leadership in combat flight operations, formal aviation training and instruction, and operational testing. I have led and managed multi-million dollar test programs, delivered quality and effective test results, and provided recommendations for DoD acquisitions decisions. I am passionate about advancing the field of cybersecurity and operational testing and evaluation, and contributing to the mission and vision of the Air Force and the DoD.
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