RUBEN MILLER
254-***-**** *****.*.******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-miller-589b434a/ UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MANAGER AND INSTRUCTOR
Program Management Aerospace Intelligence TS-SCI Dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Warrant Officer with 18 years of service in the United States Army as a Program Manager. Experienced and qualified Aviation Professional having managed many different technologically and electronically intricate Aerospace platforms. Knowledgeable, skilled, and educated in Project Management systems, RMS, EVS, and Scope Management. Recent graduate of a Master’s of Science degree program in Space Studies – Aerospace Science with a 3.83 GPA. Currently working towards a PMP license from PMI. Obtained a Graduate certification in Project Management, Bachelor's and Associates degree in Aeronautics. I have worked extensively with both DOD and external agencies on various projects for the past 14 years within many facets of the United States Army.
Project Management
Complex Systems
Integration
Multi-tasking
Risk & Scope Management
MS Project
EVMS
Scope Management
MS Office
Personnel Management
Space Sensors
Intelligence Systems
Application/Development
Management/Leadership
Intelligence Analysis
Spectrum Management
Joint Fire Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army
Aircraft Systems Flight Operations
Managed new project initiatives as part of detailed intelligence and sensor employment to include counter- UAS (CUAS), airborne sensor employment, and collection management of multiple intelligence systems
Developed new project requirements documents and identified new capabilities to fulfill shortfalls in Army Special Operations airborne intelligence capabilities
Performed Aviation program manager duties for all of Task Force Jordan during the deployment to Operation Inherent Resolve; managed three unmanned aircraft programs and a MEDEVAC helicopter program; reported the RMS, updated the Scope, and risk factors of each unit; developed an air operations standard operational procedure for safe integration of all aviation entities in a dynamic, high-traffic, and confined space
As Program Manager, planned, prepared, and briefed the intelligence collection requirements for employment in Operation Inherent Resolve in support of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Syria
Oversaw the aviation resource management survey inspection project; prepared the Company for its Special Operations Aviation survey and inspection with 100% passing on time
As Program Manager, developed the 3rd Special Forces Group’s first Small Unmanned Aircraft System program for an initial deployment, management, and training for over 760 new systems across the Command
As assistant Project Manager, oversaw the initial fielding, development, and tactics, techniques and procedure development as part of the first flight subdivision of the first Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft company
As a major stake holder, assisted in the initial fielding and development of Synthetic Aperture Radar tactics, techniques, and procedures for threat detection; first integration of Army airborne radar systems on UAS
Performed Company Leadership for 26 other personnel and maintained accountability and serviceability of
$50 million in Army equipment
Oversaw the training, management, and readiness of 27 UAS personnel to ensure operational readiness and ability to fulfill intelligence requirements
As unit Spectrum Program Manager, performed frequency de-confliction and management for four separate collection assets
Performed duties as the Quality Assurance / Quality Control Officer for $27 million dollars in Army unmanned aircraft system equipment. Oversaw the intricate daily maintenance and production of systems upkeep and operational maintenance
Ruben Miller, Résumé, pg. 2
Orchestrated the Army, first-ever, employment of two complete Shadow system by a single Shadow unmanned aircraft company at three different location in three different countries simultaneously during deployment to Operation Inherent Resolve
Performed Squad Leader duties; responsible for the management of eight employees daily activities and professional development
Performed duties as the company Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention advocate
Performed duties as Master Resilience Trainer to ensure that Soldiers received resilience training in order to stream line work efforts and proficiency of operations
Hand selected as one of the first Non-Commissioned Officers/Front Line Supervisors as part of Task Force ODIN, a counter-improvised explosive device Task Force that initially deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom VII – VIII
As a major stake holder, helped establish the first Airborne Shadow platoon/company in the Army
Assisted in the development of the first tactics, techniques, and procedures for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance usage of the Shadow system during Operation Iraqi Freedom Aircraft Flight Operator
Flew over 1,000 accident and incident free flight hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom VII – VIII
Assistant Flight Operations Manager for three simultaneous flights daily; oversaw safe flight, quality management, and intelligence requirements overview
Flew over 250 combat flight hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom II Aircraft Systems Instructor
Provided 12 Army Senior General Staff capability briefings and 25 Captain Career Course capability briefs; received multiple accolades for briefing ability and confidence by General Officers
Performed duties as the Company Aviation Safety Officer (a Warrant Officer duty) as an NCO (Senior Personnel Supervisor); received 100% passing rate during the aviation resource management survey safety program inspection
Oversaw the modernization of course procedures and program of instruction as the Course Manager of the Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft qualification course
Received Instructor Operator qualification as a Gray Eagle Initial Qualification course instructor
Instructed initial qualification for over 120 personnel
Managed a complex crew of Senior Instructors to include personnel, Department of the Army Civilians, and Contracted Instructors
The first fully certified military Imagery Instructors for the unmanned aircraft systems training battalion; taught over 230 individual personnel for initial Imagery analysis and orientation training; taught imagery theory, sensor employment tactics, and doctrine
Served as the Battalion level retention NCO (Senior Personnel Supervisor); responsible for the service retention of over 200 enlisted personnel with direct reporting to the Command Sergeant Major (Executive Officer)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Squadron Assistant Operations Officer, United States Army, Fort Drum, NY. (2019 – Present)
Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Officer, United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC. (2016 – 2019)
Platoon Leader, Military Intelligence, United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC. (2017-2018)
Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician, United States, Fort Bragg, NC. (2016-2017)
Senior Instructor Operator (Gray Eagle), United States Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ. (2014-2016)
Platoon Sergeant/Gray Eagle UAS Operator, United States Army, Fort Hood, TX. (201-2014)
Gray Eagle Squad Leader, United States Army, Fort Hood, TX. (2011-2012)
Imagery Instructor, Fort Huachuca, AZ, (2008-2010)
Warrior-A Team Leader, United States Army, Fort Hood, TX. (2005-2008)
Student, United States Military Academy Preparatory School, Fort Monmouth, NJ. (2004-2005)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator, United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC. (2003-2004)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator, United States Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ. (2002-2003) Ruben Miller, Résumé, pg. 3
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Masters of Science in Space Studies: Aerospace Science: American Military University (2020) GPA: 3.83 (Magna Cum Laude
Graduate Certificate: Project Management Fayetteville State University (2018) GPA: 4.0 Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics: Minor Aviation Safety: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2015) Associates of Science Aeronautics: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2012)