Arnold D. Harris

Experience

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  US Army

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2014

  Responsible for the accountability and welfare of 108 personnel and their families. Advised the commander on all matters pertaining to administration, Soldier / training development, readiness and morale in preparation for deployment in an austere and hostile environment. Responsible for the installation, operation, direction, and maintenance of a tactical communication system in support of US Army Forces Command. Ensured the maintenance, operation and accountability of communication equipment valued at $55 million dollars Show less Responsible for the accountability and welfare of 55 personnel and their families. Ensured the training development, readiness and morale in preparation for deployment in an austere and hostile environment. Responsible for the planning, coordination, direction and supervision of installation, operation, and management of integrated C2 telecommunications and information management networks; responsible for providing technical advise and assistance to directors and staff; responsible for communication equipment and vehicles in excess of $6.8 million dollars. Show less Served as the Senior advisor for a division who planned, developed, coordinated, and supervised the installation, operations, and management of integrated C2 telecommunications and information management networks. Provided technical advise and assistance to directors, staff, and subordinate organizations. Coordinated the signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters. Performed signal staff and Senior Operations Supervisor functions to include development of the battlefield communications operations plans a multitude of military organizations to include Joint and combined commands and activities Show less Responsible for the accountability and welfare of 145 personnel and their families. Ensured the training development, readiness and morale in preparation for deployment in an austere and hostile environment while providing C2 communications to United States Army Europe (USAREUR), and its major subordinate commands which included Africa Command (AFRICOM), United States European Command (USEUCOM), and when assigned North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions within the European Command area of responsibility. Show less Responsible for the accountability and welfare of 120 personnel and their families. Ensured the training development, readiness and morale in preparation for deployment in an austere and hostile environment. As the Operations supervisor and Senior Network Controller directed the installation and troubleshooting efforts regarding communication assets. Maintained tracking systems, network diagrams and charts; Responsible for monitoring and reporting movement operations; Maintained 100% visibility of all communications assets, network status and troubleshooting processes. Show less

  • Personnel Manager

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Personnel Manager

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Chief Signal Director

    Oct 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Senior Information Systems Chief

    Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Personnel Manager

    Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Personnel Manager

    Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Senior Operations Supervisor

    Jul 2005 - Feb 2007

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2004 - Jun 2005
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  HHC, 86th Expeditionary Signal Battalion

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Project Manager

  As the Operations supervisor and Senior Network Controller maintained tracking systems, network diagrams and charts; Maintained 100% visibility of all communications assets, equipment availability, network status, personnel readiness / availability, maintenance program, and troubleshooting processes. Maintained the daily operations with in the staff; Responsible for receiving and distributing projects from higher commands; ensures the planning, preparation, staffing, assignment, and distribution and follow-up of projects pertaining to communications support for US Army. Show less

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  CECOM, LNO

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Sr. WAN Instructor / Trainer

  Responsible for the training of military and civilian personnel within the FT. Bliss, El Paso area. Areas of emphasis are: A+, IT Basic, Network Management, Cisco Routing Basic & Advance Courses, Network+, CCNA / Security / Voice, CCNP / Security / Voice. I am certified and capable of teaching SEC+, and CASP.

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  CECOM, DSB

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2018

  IT Program Manager

  Program Manager for the Iron Horse Signal University located at Ft. Carson Colorado Springs CO., with proven ability to manage multiple projects with medium to high complexity with 25+ years’ experience in project initiation, planning, controlling and execution. As the Program Manager of Iron Horse Signal University, is the site lead responsible for the specialized Information Technology and Tactical Transmission program for one of the U.S Army's largest installations. As a highly rated, driven and results-oriented professional, he possesses superior leadership and technical skills obtained during his 28+ year career in the U.S. Army. He is a proven innovator in support of information security (INFOSEC), operational security (OPSEC), training, operations, logistics, personnel development and team building. Show less

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  U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  4ID Sr. Cdr's Aug Staff / Deputy G6

  Responsible to the Senior Commander as the principal information technology staff adviser and consultant to the Senior Commander's Augmentation Staff Deputy Chief of Staff. Performs duties as the 4ID Deputy G6. Ensure effective integration of plans, programs, and operations encompassing a wide range of information systems/functional components by enforcing compliance with NETCOM and Army enterprise architecture standards and reporting requirements.Responsible for the policy, oversight and guidance of the 4ID Information Management and C4 programs.Provide authoritative program related advice, information, and guidance regarding current and future information system concepts, doctrine, methods, practices, operations, and technologies.Coordinate, presents, defends and negotiates programs, projects, policies, and controversial issues of significant impact on supported organization?s information systems.Coordinate information management, knowledge management and collaboration programs and policies for the 4ID.Oversee the secure use of information technology. Coordinate, present, defend and negotiate programs, policies and controversial issues of significant impact on support organization information systems. Coordinates and assist FORSCOM units with operational C4/IM requirements.Participate in installation wide IM planning and provides systems support as may be directed by higher headquarters.Manages accreditation and net worthiness of the Senior Commander's Augmentation Staff information systems. Coordinate information assurance vulnerability advisory (IAVA) compliance for all FORSCOM units with the NEC.Oversees, coordinates and manages Life Cycle replacement for FORSCOM units. Show less

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  Army Futures Command

  Sept 2020 - now

  Network Integration Division / G6 Deputy Director

  Serves as the primary Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) information and systems manager for the Army Futures Command Futures and Concepts Command Joint Modernization Command (AFC FCC JMC) Fort Bliss, TX. With full authority for planning/managing/directing programs/projects in relation to C4 management, records management, information/data integration, and cybersecurity. Responsible for the development and execution concepts, broad program plans, and programming objectives; establishes priorities and requirements; and provides guidance and direction consistent with AFC and Army objectives.Directing the development of short and long-range program goals, objectives, milestones, and plans.Executes, manages, coordinates, and directs all AFC FCC JMC C4 matters (involving the areas of telecommunications (secure and non-secure voice support), automation, IA.Integrates and coordinates schedules, priorities, and suspenses for regular and special assignments.Reviews and analyzes records, reports, and studies of production/staff utilization in order to evaluate work progress, efficiency, and effectiveness. Show less