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Joaquin Taguacta

MANGILAO,GUAM

Summary

I am a motivated professional with leadership proficiency and extensive military and information technology experience. I believe that my professional background and drive make me an ideal candidate for many positions in the information technology field. I succeed in demanding and constant-paced situations, striving for positive results by applying my skillsets and abilities along with those I work with. Further, I possess proficiency in information technology and expertise for maximizing performance and inspiring colleagues. I can visualize success and identify progressive yet highly effective strategies for achieving it. Creative Senior Program Manager with exceptional background in the information technology industry. Proven success building and motivating program teams to meet project goals. Demonstrated leadership in systems implementation, program execution and process improvement engagements.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAF/IS Regional Program Manager

American Red Cross
09.2023 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with military leadership, key organizations, and community leaders
  • Managed a volunteer engagement program and cycle
  • Ensured the consistent delivery of Service to Armed Forces and International Services to U.S
  • Services to all clients in their area
  • Developed and managed budgets and expenditures
  • Supervisor: Director, Julie Greenly (808-852-0926)

Cybersecurity, Information System Security Manager/ Special Security Officer

SPACE FORCE
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Detected, investigated, and defended against information security incidents
  • Managed processing of all electronic message traffic through Defense Special Security Communications System (DSSCS)
  • Served as Special Security Officer (SSO)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Control Officer
  • Supervisor: Lt
  • Col Jerimiah Hitchner (671-689-3334)

Sr. Field Service Representative

General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Supported the Coast Guard Rescue 21 Mission to ensure all equipment are operational
  • Analyzed effects of projects on various areas
  • Designed systems, software, and equipment layout
  • Supervisor: Nolan Robbins (1-877-449-0600)

Senior Automation NCO

Guam Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Guam
08.1999 - 07.2018
  • Served as the Senior Joint Signal advisor
  • Developed and continued a signal training program
  • Managed and supported networking and security services
  • Conducted operational penetration tests
  • Supervisor: N/A

Police Officer III/Investigator

Guam Police Department
05.1985 - 08.1999
  • Responsible for patrolling, responding to reports of crimes or accidents, detecting and apprehending suspects, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, providing rescue and first aid services, preparing reports and forms
  • Supervisor: N/A

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice & Homeland Security

Colorado Technical University
Online
07.2024

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
12.2022

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Performance Metrics
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • DCS GAP: Operations Management Operations Assistant Director
  • Disaster Relief Operations Planning Management
  • SAF Grant Funded Staff P‐Card Training
  • RC View Mapping: Getting to Know RC View
  • Partner Engagement Essentials
  • Disaster Assessment Fundamentals v2
  • Client Care Program Overview
  • Initiating Staff Services on a DRO Basics
  • Concept of Operations 5.0: What’s Changed
  • Concept of Operations Basics
  • RC Respond: Regional Management Tasks
  • SAF/ISD Service Delivery Portal
  • Disaster Cycle Services Overview of the Fundamental Principles
  • Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
  • SAF/ISD Project Management Boot Camp: Communications Management
  • SAF/ISD Project Management Boot Camp: Project Planning
  • SAF/ISD Project Management Boot Camp: Risk Management
  • ISD and SAF Mission Education Series: Response Pillar
  • ISD and SAF Mission Education Series: Resiliency Program
  • BIO05OC006001EHS Defensive Driving
  • SAF Casework: Family Follow Up Curriculum
  • SAF Casework: Critical Community Services Curriculum
  • SAF Casework: Family Contact Card Curriculum
  • SAF Casework: Family Contact Card
  • SAF Casework: RFS Case Types and Case Services
  • Hero Care Case Management System Foundational Course
  • FY23 Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
  • NSE 1 Network Security Associate Certification
  • SCIF/SAPF Planning, Design, & Construction
  • Privileged User Cybersecurity
  • Physical Security Planning & Implementation
  • Derivative Classification
  • Information Security
  • Cyber Awareness

Affiliations

  • Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Information Security Network

Coursework

  • NSE 1 Network Security Associate Certification
  • CCNA 1 Networking Training
  • CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics
  • CCNA 3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
  • CCNA 4 WAN Technologies

Timeline

SAF/IS Regional Program Manager

American Red Cross
09.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity, Information System Security Manager/ Special Security Officer

SPACE FORCE
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sr. Field Service Representative

General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2019 - 12.2022

Senior Automation NCO

Guam Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Guam
08.1999 - 07.2018

Police Officer III/Investigator

Guam Police Department
05.1985 - 08.1999

Master of Science - Criminal Justice & Homeland Security

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Joaquin Taguacta