Colby Mahre

Colby Mahre

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    IT Professional | Air Force Veteran

  • Education

    • Community College of the Air Force

      2010 - 2012
      Associate's degree Aviation Maintenance Technology
    • Divergence Academy

      2023 - 2024
      Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester
    • American Military University

      2011 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Information Technology
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Sept 2001 - Apr 2021

      Managed 413 employees across 13 departments; planned and directed organizational maintenance on aircraft and equipment valued at $1.5 billion. Created and upheld timelines, managed resources, and enforced safety regulations while meeting strategic goals. Provided daily briefings and reports to executive management; communicated effectively between the organization and external agencies.Key Achievements: Collaborated with structural engineers to innovate 275 new repair processes; saved unit $2.5 million Analyzed structural issues with engineers and foreign nations; extended aircraft fleet life 10 years Show less Managed teams ranging from 21 to 53 employee across three geographically separated departments. Regulated work schedules, employee training, operating budgets, and logistics. Utilized quality indicators to reverse negative trends to cultivate a positive culture and a safe workplace. Coordinated logistical requirements for repairs on aircraft valued at $742 million and oversaw upkeep of $18 million worth of facilities, equipment, and materials. Key Achievements: Secured $1.3 million of new equipment; raised efficiency and created new repair capabilities Established mentorship program; practiced weekly leadership and team building with 84 employees Show less Supervised daily Structural Maintenance and Corrosion Control activities on aircraft and equipment valued at $768 million. Directed team and prioritized work requirement to ensure customer satisfaction. Provided hands-on employee training and feedback, maintenance quality verification, and enforced safety regulations. Completed aircraft data collection and analysis reports to meet long-range plans. Key Achievements Led team through 2,000 plus repairs; 100% quality inspection rate for an unprecedented 6 months Headed fleet wide inspection to prevent catastrophic aircraft failure; safeguarded $132 million F-16 Show less Lead Quality Assurance Inspector for 50-person government maintenance contract team. Performed over two thousand quality verification inspections on aircraft repairs, facility management, and chemical storage and handling. Certified monthly performance reports, enforced regulations, and liaised with the instillation Contracting Office to correct negative trends to uphold 100% customer satisfaction.Key Achievements: Authored Quality Surveillance Plan; inspected 800 repairs, upheld $6.5 million government contract Certified 8 major aircraft overhauls; approved 400 repairs and verified 100% contract compliance Show less

      • Lead Production Manager

        Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
      • Production Manager

        May 2018 - Oct 2020
      • Operations Manager

        Dec 2015 - May 2018
      • Production Supervisor

        May 2013 - Dec 2015
      • Quality Assurance Inspector

        Feb 2011 - May 2013
      • Aircraft Structural Mechanic

        Sept 2001 - Feb 2011
    • SurveyMonkey

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Senior Sales Development Representative

        Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
      • Principle Sales Development Representative

        Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
      • Sales Development Representative

        Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Inbound Sales Development Representative

        Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Divergence Academy

      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
      Cybersecurity Student Intern

      Immersive 20 week cybersecurity bootcamp with a focus on professional penetrations testing.

    • PARR

      May 2024 - now
      IT Support Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Operations Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester Program

      Divergence Academy
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Network+ Cert Prep Security Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Network+ Cert Prep Architecture Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Linux+ Cert Prep Architecture Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Automation Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Infrastructure Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Architecture Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Security+ ce Certification

      CompTIA
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional Manager Certificate

      Community College of the Air Force
      Mar 2019
    • CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Governance, Risk & Compliance Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Linux+ Cert Prep Networking Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Linux+ Cert Prep Automation Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Network+ Cert Prep Operations Ready

      Divergence Academy
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vollunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Mulitcultural Awareness Commitee on Oct 2016
      Mulitcultural Awareness CommiteeAssociated with Colby Mahre