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Alfonza Howard, GSEC, GCIH, USAF, Ret.

Alfonza Howard, GSEC, GCIH, USAF, Ret.

Deputy Flight Commander, Network Systems, 31st Combat Comms Squadron

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Transitioning Cyberspace Operations & Executive Officer @ US Air Force Reserve | Strategic Plans

  • Education

    • Colorado Technical University-Online

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Science (M.S.) Management Information Systems, General

      Enterprise Information Systems

    • Jacksonville Senior High

      1991 - 1995

    • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

      1995 - 2000
      B.S. Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: IEEE, NSBE

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2008 - 2009
      BS+ Information Technology

  • Experience

    • 3d Combat Communications Group

      Apr 2001 - May 2003
      Deputy Flight Commander, Network Systems, 31st Combat Comms Squadron

    • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

      May 2003 - Jul 2006
      Foreign Telecommunications Systems Analyst/Engineer

    • USAF

      Jul 2006 - Jan 2009

      • Flight Commander (Mission Systems/Plans and Programs)

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

      • Deputy Chief, CST Al Udeid CAOC (Combined Air & Space Operations Center)

        Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

    • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
      Wing Executive Officer

    • US Department of Defensed

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
      Director of Operations, 87 Communications Squadron

      Operations officer overseeing IT and airfield systems support to the DoD's first and only Tri-Service installation, Joint Base M-D-L. Deputy to the 87 CS commander of ~150 officer, enlisted, civilians and contractors.

    • USAG Stuttgart

      Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
      NCES Program Manager

      Planning, programming, implementation and sustainment of communication services in the USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and USCENTCOM AORs to include video, coalition, official meassaging and NCES services.

    • US SOCCENT

      Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
      Chief, Cybersecurity

      Leads 3 teams, 13 staff managing SOCCENT's Cybersecurity scope; supports 10 sub task forces across 18 nations. Generates and maintains certification and accreditation of command's $47M IT portfolio spanning USCENTCOM AOR.

    • Project Transition USA

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
      Member

      Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIN ♦ Supporting Transitioning Military & Vets, Veteran AdvocateProject Transition USA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal.In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less

    • US Air Force Reserve

      May 2015 - Sept 2024

      Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements (A5/A8) 717 Information Operation Squadron 42d Cyberspace Operations Squadron

      • Executive Officer, Strategic Plans, Programs & Requirements

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2024

      • Squadron Commander

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

      • Commander

        May 2015 - Nov 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor/Big Brother

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on Sept 2004
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaAssociated with Alfonza Howard, GSEC, GCIH, USAF, Ret.

    • B-Sides Volunteer

      Issued by (ISC)² on Feb 2015
      (ISC)²Associated with Alfonza Howard, GSEC, GCIH, USAF, Ret.