Experience

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  Us navy

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2012

  Responsible for the training, maintenance, and safe operation of a Ohio Class Trident submarine's Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant as the Engineer Department Head on the USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735). Supervised six divisions and 86 personnel. Awarded the red Engineering "E" for superior engineering performance and two Battle Efficiency "E" as the top submarine (#1 of 8) in the squadron.Squadron Engineer, responsible for the mentoring, supervision, inspection, and sustained superior performance of 16 submarine engineering departments. Distributed lessons learned and best practices to improve performance across the board for all engineering plan using High Velocity Learning.Engineering Department Director (Submarine Training Facility, San Diego), responsible for the funding, training plans, and execution of submarine and surface nuclear and conventional engineering training for 800 students. Maintained 100% operational availability of 14 training assets for two years. Show less

  • International Program Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Operations Manager - Emergency Management & Execution

    Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Executive Officer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Technical Program Manager - Engineering

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2008

  • Division Officer

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
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  Us navy

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2016

  Executive assistant to Director of Programming on the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Responsible for prioritization, long-term and day-to-day schedule execution for senior military and civilian to generate and approve the $700 billion Future Years Defense Plan for the US Navy and Marine Corps. In this position, Jon interact with several levels of government and private corporations to gain a very unique perspective of corporate leadership and the corporate decision making process. He gained an understanding and appreciation for the vision required to lead at the highest corporate Fortune 100 levels. Show less Commanding Officer of an Ohio Class nuclear powered Trident submarine. Responsible for the management and development of a team of 162 professionals and the maintenance and operation of a $3 billion dollar national asset with an operating budget of over $7 million dollars per year. Responsible for the training, maintenance, and certification of this national asset during four strategic deterrent patrols vital to national security and the American way of life. On a daily basis, Jon ensured the safe and efficient operation of a nuclear reactor while supporting the #1 mission of the United States Navy and foreign policy of the United States. This has led to practical experience in operational excellence, high reliability operations, and talent management and development. Show less

  • Chief of Staff (US Navy Programming Division)

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Submarine Commanding Officer (USS HENRY M. JACKSON SSBN 730)

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2015
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  Naval sea systems command (navsea)

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Assistant program manager (operations - advanced undersea systems pms 394)

  Provided Program Management and operational expertise to aid the Director of Undersea Warfare Systems (N97) generate a feasible and executable Tactical Submarine Evolution Plan that provides a guide for the US Navy's undersea investment over the next 40 years. Enhanced collaboration across 14 organizations including the Officer of Naval Research, Strategic Capabilities Office, Naval Sea Systems Command, Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Warfare Centers and industry. Built consensus, realistic investment options and trade-offs, and technology development and insertion programs while folding in technical rigor. Show less

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  Assistant secretary of the navy (research and development)

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Program manager (test & evaluation)- virginia class submarine program

  Program Manager responsible for the on-time delivery and certification of three VIRGINIA Class submarines. Lead testing and evaluation of weapons systems against programmatic requirements. - Created investment roadmap to improve submarine weapon system capability for future submarine build lines.- Prioritized investments in new technologies, obsolescence management, and lifecycle costs. - Developed strategy and built consensus through collaboration with governmental, industry, and academic partners for the Tactical Submarine Evolution Plan used for appropriation and Congressional funding justification. Show less

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  Naval undersea warfare center division, keyport

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

  Commanding officer - navy science & research lab (general manager)

  Responsible for the strategic planning, alignment, and positive workforce culture for 2800 civilian & military personnel at Keyport, Washington, and at various remote sites both in the continental U.S. & across the Pacific area of operations. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of a $910M portfolio. NUWC Keyport is responsible for test & evaluation of current and future undersea weapons and Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), life-cycle support of the Navy torpedo inventory, generating cutting edge military training products, using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, using Artificial Intelligence to analyze data sets for problem identification and acquisition design decisions, Warfare Center cyber-security certification of new systems, obsolescence management and problem resolution to ensure maximum system availability from initial acquisition, life-cycle extensions, through demilitarization of systems and components using detachment in Hawthorne, NV. Show less

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  Stealth mode

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  Market surveyor
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  Kms solutions, llc

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  Defense contractor - engineer
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  Be solar llc - consulting, media, coaching, & speaking

  Jan 2024 - now

  Owner/ceo