GIL CASTILLO
Hands-on Experienced Professional
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Objective
Seeking a challenging and fulfilling assignment, leading and mentoring
people to accomplish new goals.
Ability Summary
I am a driven, enthusiastic performer with a positive attitude seeking new
challenges leading people, and managing budgets, and programs.
Employment History
Quality Assurance Engineer
11/2012 - 03/2013 BlueWare Melbourne, FL
. Customer retention specialist - managed all customer retention
activities; exercised initiative in customer satisfaction via process
improvement plans, efficient reporting and flow of information
. Improved customer relationships using BlueWare's 23 Steps to a
reference, and participated in the development of budgets related to
the maintenance of these relationships
Manager, International Business Development
02/2010 - 12/2011 DRS SSI West Melbourne, FL
. Led successful capture teams for Electronic Warfare product line
within the new Automatic Test Equipment Campaign Team. Developed /
managed B&P and IRAD budgets to support all programs
. Provided leadership for technology products and integrated solutions
for the sustainment of US and international military forces.
. Developed, monitored, executed domestic and international marketing
plans. Paved the way for product entry into India, Morocco and Algeria
by meeting with Defense Attach s and key embassy personnel.
Manager, Business Development
02/2007 - 11/2009 Harris Government Communications Systems Div
Palm Bay, FL
. Led comprehensive efforts to streamline, organize, and standardize
operational processes across Harris.
. Led efforts on new $10M strategic pursuit with new corporate teammate
. Formed team to pursue unique multiple- location, ground radar system
valued at $280M; recommended approach utilized a patented Harris
antenna technology that gave Harris the competitive advantage.
. The focal point for DoD BD knowledge management and USAF acquisition
expertise.
Deputy for Research and Development
05/2004 - 11/2006 Defense Intelligence Agency Patrick AFB, FL
. Developed Research and Development investment and development strategy
for measurement and signature intelligence products (MASINT).
. Provided operational expertise, guidance and insight to Defense
Intelligence Agency Research and Development efforts directly
impacting $83M budget
. Program Manager for Experimental IR sensor that deployed to IRAQ.
Result: Better intelligence and situational awareness to the troops on
the ground.
Director Of Operations
07/2001 - 05/2004 HQ 12th Air Force Tucson, AZ
. Responsible for 400+ people supporting counter drug operations.
. Lead for military construction efforts in Ecuador and Curacao.
. The contract performance monitor and evaluator who ensured success of
a $123M Dyn Corp contract, improved services at remote location, and
won the Best in Air Force Award for 2003.
. Analyzed, developed, and monitored financial programs, including a
$25M operating budget and $115M construction effort.
Commander
08/1999 - 07/2001 USAF Omaha, NE
. Responsible for all efforts to conduct aerial intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance operations while deployed to Saudi
Arabia
. Enforced UN sanctions, satisfied National Intelligence requirements.
. Supervised 60+ people, diverse team that included maintenance,
intelligence, life support, logistics and operations support
personnel; resulted in team recognition and award.
. Provided accurate and timely feedback, recognition and discipline to
all subordinates, resulting in improved aircraft maintenance and 100%
successful flight operations
International Treaty Manager
10/1994 - 08/1999 HQ USAF Pentagon, DC
. Provided guidance and plans for all United States Air Force personnel
on compliance with highly technical international Nuclear, Chemical,
Biological, and Conventional Arms treaties.
. Prepared United States Air Force organizations and personnel for
Senate ratification and entry into force of Chemical Weapons
Convention and ensured 100% compliance.
. The Chair for Chemical Weapons Convention Working Group: The Chief
architect of the Department of Defense Best arms control treaty
program.
Assistant Director of Operations
08/1990 - 10/1994 Joint Test Force Melbourne, FL
. Key representative to the Test Planning and Operational Requirements
Working Groups; oversaw training, planning, scheduling and execution
for deployment to DESERT STORM
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma Masters Degree Public Administration
United States Air Force Academy Bachelors Degree International
Affairs
Honors & Activities
Theodore von Karman Award for Engineering; Silver Award in Electronic
Warfare; Vice President, Association of Old Crows Omaha Chapter. 25+ Years
Member of Association of Old Crows, Member Association of Graduates (United
States Air Force Academy), Air Force Association member, Police Athletic
League, Air Force Communications & Electronic Association member
Additional Information
4500+ hrs in various fixed wing aircraft performing test and evaluation,
ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) operational and
training missions; Test and Evaluation Certification; Program Management;
Contract Officer Representative; Quality Assurance Training; Acquisition
Management; Flight Instructor and Evaluator in numerous Aircraft;
Electronic Warfare Training; Senior Management Training; Ethics Training