Nicolas E. Prabhavat, pmp
ac3ipa@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasprabhavat/
Manager CINC Business Development
Army Cyber/ Intelligence /Networks / Communications (CINC) Business Development / Account Management
Qualifications Profile
21 years of experienced, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and dynamic professional, with extensive knowledge in enterprise network
infrastructure operations, cybersecurity administration, as well as system migrations and upgrades within military settings. Known for
proven track record of timely and quality resolution of numerous technical problems and completion of projects. Effective at building
consensus, providing technical guidance to senior management, and leading and motivating teams to ensure project success. Currently
hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning Global Operations Management Project Management Risk Analysis and Control
Computer Network Management Satellite Communications Business Development Process Improvements
Professional Experience
United States Army – Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) Fort Meade, MD
Senior Information Technology Operations Director and Trainer 2011–Present
Play a pivotal role as senior IT operations director and trainer in charge of implementing regional and global enterprise strategies;
administering cybersecurity, secure and non-secure voice, video, and data communications infrastructure to over 300 employees in the
main headquarters, including remote locations across more than five continents.
Render oversight to daily operations and accountability of assets valued more than $30M, including control and allocation of an annual
budget of $6M.
Strategically direct a coalition of 15 military, government civilians, and contract personnel.
Primary Command, Control, Cyber, Communication and Intelligence (C4I) advisor to the Commander, entrusted to plan, install, maintain
and provide training on C4I systems.
Extensive travel experience to multiple continents outside the United States, including Africa, Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia,
and Southwest Asia.
Key Highlights:
Drove efforts in minimizing annual cost by $2.8M over a five-year period through improvement of organization’s satellite communications
(Ku, Ka, X, and L bands) network resources.
Established global business marketing integration strategies and successfully completed 10 projects for network expansions and upgrades
through Department of Defense policies and procedures, which involved integration of $3.1M of satellite communications terminals,
cyber, information, and automation systems into the organization’s infrastructure.
Keenly evaluated and made necessary adjustments to contracts, thus increasing acquisition and services from commercial vendors, while
decreasing quarterly cost by $150K.
Earned promotion to the rank of master sergeant, a senior enlisted leadership rank that represented the top 2.5% of the United States
Army’s enlisted force.
Designed and created a marketing and recruitment program with forecasted results of 90% increase in candidate applications within six
months.
United States Army – 447th Signal Battalion, 15th Signal Brigade Fort Gordon, GA
Advanced Individual Training Drill/AIT Platoon Sergeant 2008–2011
Led over 3,500 personnel of advanced individual training soldiers in school for information technology and cybersecurity.
Facilitated training and mentorship; built teamwork; and executed technical and tactical task standards, while introducing seven army
values, encompassing loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
Took full charge of executing warrior tasks and drills and providing education on signal history, customs, and military courtesy, while
overseeing two barrack facilities and equipment worth $1M.
Key Highlights:
Received Top Platoon of the Quarter awards three times, over a two-year period through execution of a rigorous training and management
program derived from soldiers and peer input/feedback.
Gained selection to administer the Brigade’s Yearly Marksmanship Range that boosted the 120 personnel staff yearly scores from 75% to
95% in two days.
Guided and instructed five soldiers that led to their attainment of the Brigade Soldier of the Quarter, competing against 3,000
Soldiers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, In Progress (Completion Date: November 2019)
University of Maryland University College (UMUC), Adelphi, MD
Professional Development
Certifications:
Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMP)
CompTIA Security +
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Windows 7 Configuration
Training:
Systems Approach to Training United States Army Basic Instructor Course
Drill Sergeant/AIT Platoon Sergeant Course Senior Leadership Course Advanced Leadership Course Primary Leadership Course
Technical Acumen
Software/Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Access Publisher Exchange Server Active Directory SCCM LAN
VTC VoIP
Platforms:
Windows SIPRNet NIPRNet JWICS CENTRIX Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) UHF, VHF, FM, HF, Radio Systems Electronic
Warfare (EW) Systems Small Unmanned Aircraft System