Experience

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Research Assistant

  + Cyber security (Insider threat, malware threat metrics, data breaches)
  + Advanced research in data type classification
  + Instructing (network security/telecom/IS fundamentals)
  

• U.S. Navy

  Software Application Instructor

  + Provided physicians and medical support personnel instruction, specialized training, and software troubleshooting for global electronic medical record database software and Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
  + Created regional plan for Digital Signature and Encryption of Department of Defense Electronic Mail; provided troubleshooting for software and hardware related issues with ActivClient software and any type of CAC card reader.
  + Supported Infosec team as security representative for the Training Division and conducted final review of the Security Policy and Disaster Recovery Plan for IG inspection. Received Alternate Token designation with registered Alternate Token card and account.
  + Pioneered CITRIX research and development with remote access for AHLTA and CHCS including testing the use of ThinPrint software.
  + Developed comprehensive end user guides for all material including Microsoft Sharepoint (designated NMCP Sharepoint Trainer) and DMHRSi timekeeping.

• U.S. Army Medical Command, MCAHC

  Information Assurance Manager and MAPS Program Manager / Instructor

  + Establishment of Documented Technology Process – Initiated Configuration Control Board (CCB) with policy development and enforcement; improved Incidence Response process
  + Alignment of Organization Security Activities – Worked with US Army regional commands and the site to redefine overall enterprise duties and roles, resulting in clearer procedures, increased productivity, better physical security, improved customer response, and addition of 2 new security billets for the site. Passed Regional level security inspection.
  + Improvement of Organizational Security State – Managed IT Workforce and user security training; provided personal Security+ training to Staff resulting in 5 certifications for compliance.
  + Strategic Business Development – Assisted with policy development in Business Process; member of Data Quality Team and Primary Care Optimization training and implementation process.
  + Instruction and Technical Support – Provided user level training, software and hardware troubleshooting, data recovery, and system upgrade support for U.S. Army MAPS initiative in conjunction with the Department of Defense global electronic health record and associated databases.

• Louisiana Tech University

  Assistant Professor

  Michele worked at Louisiana Tech University as a Assistant Professor

• US Navy

  U. S. Naval Officer

  (Final 2 Commands included only for brevity):
  
  +AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON TWO (CPR2) May 2004-Feb 2006
  -Served as Current Operations Officer and Air Operations Officer; planned and coordinated all future schedules, training, and operations for the ships in the Strike Group.
  -Successfully coordinated over 150 air sorties and 300 ship training events during EUCOM GWOT surge.
  -Drafted, orchestrated, and executed an international live fire Naval Exercise that tested the weapons systems of 9 ships, 4 helicopters, and 4 fixed wing aircraft.
  -Integral part of complex ship-to-shore operations during Haitian humanitarian relief efforts.
  -Qualified as Officer of the Deck onboard the USS Saipan
  
  +HELICOPTER TRAINING SQUADRON EIGHTEEN (HT-18) May 2002-May 2004
  -Instructed Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps flight students. Maintenance pilot and Formation flight qualified.
  -Managed 50 students and 15 instructors daily for scheduling, training, and accountability as a Flight Leader.
  -Completed over 1000 Instructor hours for a total of 2500 flight hours.