Robert Woodruff

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2006

  Co-pilot and Aircrew in U.S. Naval EA-6B Prowler aircraft. Conducted Electronic Warfare in support of U.S. and Allied forces during Operation Enduring Freedom over Afghanistan.

  • All-Source Fusion Analyst (SPEAR)

    Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

  • VAQ-138 Electronic Countermeasures Officer

    Sept 2001 - Nov 2004
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  US Navy

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2010

  Electronic Warfare liaison, with the 1st Armored Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 36 Infantry Regiment Task Force, specialized in Countering Improvised Explosive Devices.

  • Carrier Strike Group TEN (HARRY S TRUMAN Strike Group) Electronic Warfare Officer

    Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  • All-Source Fusion Analyst (SPEAR)

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Battalion Electronic Warfare Officer (1st AD, 1st BCT, 36 Infantry Regiment Task Force)

    Mar 2006 - Jan 2007
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  US Navy

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

  NIOC Hawaii Operations Officer
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  US Navy

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  USNAVSO/FOURTHFLT Cryptologist
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  US Navy

  May 2015 - Jun 2019

  Led 350 personnel command executing $1B cryptologic and cyber R&D across FYDP. Drove improvements in mission execution, acquisition, and command administration. Spearheaded critical facilities requirements to meet future cyber needs. Responsible for leading all Information Warfare fields and Department Head in charge of Information Operations for the USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN74) Carrier Strike Group. Includes all Cruiser/Destroyer vessels and Squadrons associated with Carrier Air Wing NINE.

  • Executive Officer Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group / Deputy Commander Task Force 1090

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Deputy Information Warfare Commander / Assistant Chief of Staff for Information Operations

    May 2015 - Jun 2017
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  NATO Maritime Command

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2022

  Information Operations Branch Head

  Lead a small multi-national team in all aspects of Information Operations. Operationalized information activities toward Strategic, Operational, and Tactical objectives and effects supporting NATO Deterrence and Defense of the Euro-Atlantic Region Concept. Championed and Instituted steps toward operationalizing 24 allied nations and 3 partner nation maritime asset and information activities in support of NATO information warfare concepts. Established the first Information Environment Analysis actions and products for NATO Allied Maritime Command. Adjusted processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of small team dynamics in support of MARCOM and higher headquarters objectives. Show less

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  US Navy

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Senior National Representative United States Element Northwood, UK

  Responsible for leading, mentoring, and conducting daily operations and administration for 70 U.S. Joint Officers and Enlisted personnel. Led and represented the element in representing the U.S. joint military element during 6 multi-national events that displayed U.S. leadership and ambassadorship with 27 allied and partner nations.

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  Carnegie Mellon University Institute for Politics and Strategy

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Federal Executive Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University

  Acts as Faculty/Student/Researcher in order to learn, teach, and research political and strategic approaches to U.S. Navy problems.

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  Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

  Jun 2023 - now

  Staff Officer at OPNAV N2/N6

  Staff Officer directing prioritization for U.S. Navy Information Warfare Programs. Leader and action officer for U.S. Navy priority programs.