David Taft

David Taft

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Complex Problem Solver. Results Oriented Leader. Executive Level Decision Maker and Risk Manager.

  • Education

    • Franklin & Marshall College

      1996 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science - BS Anthropology
    • Norwich University

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      Master of Arts - MA Diplomacy
    • Norwich University

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      Master's degree Diplomacy
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jun 2000 - now
      Officer
    • Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center IAMD Division

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      IAMD WTI Program Manager
    • USS HIGGINS (DDG 76)

      Jul 2017 - May 2020

      Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer who expertly led and managed 330 technicians in operations, engineering, maintenance, and training of a multi-billion dollar capital warship. Won the Battle Efficiency Award (Battle “E”) for expertise in maritime warfare and operations, engineering, logistics, safety and communications while earning consecutive annual Command Retention Awards for sustaining superior Crew retention levels.

      • Commanding Officer

        Nov 2018 - May 2020
      • Executive Officer

        Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
    • Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Dahlgren Division

      Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
      Deputy Director
    • Joint Warfare Analysis Center

      Jun 2022 - now
      Director

      Leads the Department of Defense’s top data analytics organization consisting of 350+ engineers, scientists, and analysts, and the DoD’s newest Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL). Oversees development of recommendations for strategic and advanced technical and cyber solutions for crucial operational objectives. Executes an operating budget of $130M.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Integrated Air and Missile Defense Warfare Tactics Instructor

      Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
    • Joint Professional Military Education Phase I

      U.S. Naval War College
    • Joint Professional Military Education Phase II

      Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University
      Jun 2020