Seth Barun

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2004

  Chief of Operations, Mobile Operations

  Led the deployment and operation of a $16M+ mobile constellation control platform in support of the $31B+ Milstar Satellite Constellation and directed a team of 23 airmen in the operation of mobile command and control platforms for US Command. Acted as Convoy Commander to manage 30+ vehicles of a $88M mobility platform and led a number of simultaneous deployment exercises. Drafted a detailed and meticulous Annual Plan of Instruction for a satellite operations training programs which was successfully implemented as a model for additional squadrons Show less

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  Reyes Holdings

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2008

  Director of Operations

  Managed the smooth and efficient daily operations of a multi-site 24 hour distribution facility; developed and led a team of 54+ employees to receive, inventory and load 50 vehicles with 8.5M cases of beverages. Delivered transformational change to improve maintenance procedures, reduce vehicle downtimes by 20% and decrease operational costs by $100K+ per annum. Reduced delivery times by 40% and eliminated four routes with the introduction of improved routing strategies and enhanced delivery systems. Reduced turn over by 50% throughout strategic to cultivate collaboration and implement multi-lingual training and development. Show less

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  US Army

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  105th Engineer Battalion Communications Officer

  Directly accountable for all Battalion communication operations for Operation Enduring Freedom including automations management, network management, radio and data operations and information security for 1,000+ soldiers in southern Afghanistan. Worked collaboratively with a team of Combat Engineers to develop and deliver quality standards and streamline processes for route clearance operations. Established a redundant communications management plan with five radio systems and six data and voice networks to integrate coalition force assets with the Tactical Operations Center. Created and led mandatory theater communications training to war fighters in deployment to combat operations; ensured all vital information was comprehensive, timely and accurate Show less

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  Army National Guard

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

  295th Signal Company Commander and 130th MEB Brigade Signal Officer

  Led company of 50 Soldiers to provide redundant communications across 3 networks and more than 200 systems. Oversaw planning, deployment, and maintenance of networks for multiple Warfighter Exercises as well as Operation Palmetto Support to help the SC National Guard respond to flooding. Provided leadership and direction in a vital humanitarian mission, Operation Beyond the Horizon El Salvador, to deliver cutting edge voice and data communication for a rotating Construction Engineer Team operating regionally from diverse terrain and circumstances. Accountably liaised with the El Salvadoran Army and key civilian leaders to manage and execute five critical communications contracts with equipment valued at $100K+. Integral in the Torch Party Team to quickly establish a base came and build collaboration with the El Salvadorian Army; prepared for main body arrivals and seamlessly integrated US Forces operations systems. Streamlined internal communication with the implementation of a range of high quality virtual servers including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint and File Sharing. Reported from work sites to conduct comprehensive field testing of handheld devices for Tactical Ground Reporting System and provided near real time situations and continually monitor personnel regionally Show less

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  UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2018

  Regional Manager, Strategic Mission Command

  Mentoring, leading and developing 30+ field engineers in providing exceptional standards of technical support to 200+ Army and National Guard units in optimizing Army Battle Command Server Systems and Microsoft Enterprise Servers in preparation for deployment and emergency response activities. Designing and implementing virtualized server environments to meet individual unit needs through the use of multiple hardware systems, including NETAPP, Dell, Sun, and Cisco. Provides customized virtual server builds tailored to the mission requirements and available hardware. Provides technical expertise to field engineers and System Administrators across multiple software platforms, including ESXi, VMWare, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, SCCM, SCOM, WSUS, SQL and Active Directory across tactical networks while consistently meeting budget constraints, objectives and deadlines Show less

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  North Carolina National Guard

  Aug 2018 - now

  Lead, plan and direct cyberspace maneuvers and effects operations in and through the cyberspace domain. Conduct DCO by protecting data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems through detection, identification, and response actions to attacks against friendly networksExecute mission command of cyber maneuver forces during DCO and OCO missions in support of joint and combined arms operations. Coordinate with state and local partners to perform cyber security assessments and incident response management. Show less

  • Chief of Cyber Operations

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Cyber/Mission Command Branch Chief, 113th STB BN CDR

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2024