Rene Tomas, CISSP, PMP

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Education: MA

Computer Resource Information Management

Webster University

2005

BA

Finance, General

California State University-Sacramento

1988 : 1992

Experience: Responsible for the implementation and management of the KC-135 Aircrew Training System (ATS) information security and physical security programs. Develops and implements policy, procedures, and security controls for the KC-135 aircraft simulators, also known as Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs). Advises senior contractor and government management on all aspects of security and compliance in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 -37 Risk Management Framework (RMF), Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 8510.01 and federal regulations

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

Company: CAE

Years of Experience: 30

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