Nate Richardson

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 2009 - now

  Lieutenant Commander
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  U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet / U.S. Navy Space/ Joint Force Headquarters Cyber

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

  Submarine Direct Support Officer

  - I managed a pool of over 200 technical experts. I responsible for matching professional teams to meet global operational requirements which required executive level coordination to understand all aspects of upcoming missions to ensure the right team dynamic was selected, trained, and budgeted to complete tasking. - I oversaw a $5mil budget for maintenance, training, and travel for the department.- Spearheaded efforts to create a training program between separate commands. Expert in submarine support operations, I was responsible for certifying technical teams to operate on deployments. Show less

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  Submarine Task Force 69

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Staff Cryptologist

  - I led an intelligence team of 12 and was responsible for the incorporation of intelligence to ensure safety and success of dozens of presidentially tasked operations in Europe and Africa.- I was responsible for communicating operational requirements for 45 cryptologic personnel and equipment which required the ability to ensure executive strategic intent was met by detailed technical teams and equipment that could accomplish the task.- I was personally responsible for the planning of high risk operations in Europe and Africa where I briefed executive level decision makers for approval of operations, and coordinated secretary and presidential level approvals. Show less

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  United States Seventh Fleet

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Cryptologic Resource Coordinator

  - I was responsible for coordinating operational tasking for over 400 cryptologic professionals in the Pacific. I managed 5 direct reporting managers, and had a staff of 12 highly technical personnel.- I integrated cutting edge technologies and directed the installation and operation of technically advanced cryptologic systems.

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  U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet / U.S. Navy Space/ Joint Force Headquarters Cyber

  May 2021 - now

  Technical Director

  - I lead a team of 6 cyber experts for product development. I manage design integration, budget, and timely delivery of cyber capabilities.- I am responsible for the evaluation and purchase of highly technical cyber capabilities and programs. - I engage with contractor, DoD and interagency teams to seek out capabilities that meet the operational intent of my department. My ability to manage budgets, deadlines and people has been integral to my success in this position. - In order to balance requirements from financial, legal, and technical aspects, my technical background has helped me ensure that the programs that we evaluate and purchase are the most effective and efficient available. Show less