ROBERT J. GASKILL 308 E McPherson Ave * Findlay, OH 45840 rg1207412@westpost.net * 419.377.

9227 CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER Technology Architecture & Planning / IT Portfolio Management / IT Operations Management Leadership & Mentoring / Information Security / Research and Development Seasoned, goal- and results-oriented IT executive with proven success in enterpr ise technology planning and management, as well as supporting operations on a gl obal scale. Partner with other managers, users and stakeholders to elicit detail ed operational requirements to ensure aligned and robust technology solutions an d support services that consistently exceed expectations. Effectively plan and a dminister multimillion-dollar budgets and acquisitions, including contracts. Manage IT portfolios to ensure business alignment, leveraging technologies and b est practices to achieve maximum return on investment and lowest total cost of o wnership while meeting all organizational IT objectives. Mentor high-performanc e teams with proven success managing 175+ team members from 15 distinct organiza tions while continually improving collaboration and training and fostering caree r development opportunities. Operations and Management Strengths: * Telecommunication Systems Engineering * Network & Systems Architecture / Engineering * Technical User Support & Training * Continuity of Operations Planning * Disaster Response and Recovery Planning * Regulatory Compliance * IT Acquisitions and Procurement Management * Contract Negotiation / Administration * Cross-functional Collaboration * IT and Business Strategy Alignment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES NAVY - Multiple Locations 1994 to 2008 Chief Technology Officer, Emergency Management, US Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL (2007 to 2008) Promoted through levels of increased responsibility leveraging Information Techn ology expertise and leadership abilities. Selected to develop new Emergency Management department from the ground up. Dire cted strategic technology planning, research, procurement, and implementation fo r critical operations for the hospital and 7 subordinate clinics. Developed and implemented Emergency Communications System and enforced policies, procedures, a nd emergency communication plans. Managed implementation of emergency management plan across 10 departments, 25 vendors and all 7 clinics. Trained and mentored team members and hospital staff, including mass casualty, tornado, flooding, hur ricane, utility failure, and fire test exercises and drills to ensure preparedne ss. Selected Contributions: * Launched comprehensive Emergency Management program (including emergency commu nications systems) to respond to IT system failures as well as natural and man-m ade disasters; ensured program met all Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) requirements.

* Implemented emergency communication and business continuity plans to coordinat e hospitalwide efforts and ensure continued hospital operations and prompt retur n of key system services. * Gained expertise in FEMA Incident Command System, JCAHO emergency management r equirements, and emergency management program development and launch in medical / healthcare settings. Chief Technical Officer / IT Director, Navy Mobile Construction Group, Gulfport, MS (2005 to 2007) Promoted to oversee secure network and telecommunication infrastructure as well as satellite and land-based communications systems for globally deployed combat construction teams / detachments spread across five continents. Directly respons ible for 15-member IT governance team with $2.3M in assets. Managed operations, procurement, planning, logistics, resource allocation, and training. Provided pr oject management / portfolio management as necessary. Coordinated requirements w ith deployed teams and group leadership and liaised with IT service providers to ensure appropriate service levels to facilitate group and construction team ope rations with global interoperability. Selected Contributions: * Significantly improved team preparedness and efficiency with new requirements management, acquisition, maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and equ ipment safety programs. * Architected and implemented new IT infrastructure for four camp locations in K uwait. * Increased team promotion rate to positions of increased responsibility from 25 % to nearly 100% to through effective mentoring and career development. * Designed and implemented new IT certification and accreditation program, as we ll as innovative training program for IT support team members and 650 end users. * Entrusted with position typically held by senior colleagues due to in-depth te chnical knowledge and leadership abilities. Chief Tech. Officer / Lead Systems Architect, Explosive Device Disposal Group, W ashington, DC (2001 to 2005) Led 175-member research and development team representing 15 corporations in bui lding cutting-edge Advanced Decision Support System (DSS), including global netw ork, Web portal, and mobile field kit linking operations, support, and training teams. Managed annual budget of $50M per year. Provided DSS development portfoli o governance for 17 projects. Developed and implemented acquisition, configurati on, lifecycle, contingency and continuity, and certification and accreditation m anagement programs. Negotiated and administered 11 contracts totaling $150M. Lia ised with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and National Security Agency to ensure DSS infrastructure met security and interoperability requirements. Es tablished and monitored national and international IT standards. Selected Contributions: * Successfully led DSS global systems architecture and engineering teams. * Oversaw project planning efforts and ensured all projects in development portf olio achieved 100% completion, meeting or exceeding schedule and budget requirem ents. * Successfully developed DSS operational prototype subsequently transitioned to formal Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition program. * Distinguished as first to hold position; trained and mentored 5 senior colleag ues tasked with assuming Chief Technology Officer responsibilities prior to my t ransfer to position with the Navy Mobile Construction Group. * Selected to represent DoD on International Committee for Information Technolog y Standards (INCITS) Executive Board, as well as INCITS Long Range Planning Boar

d Chairman and US Delegation to ISO / IEC Joint Technical Committee One (Informa tion Technology). IT Manager, USS Bunker Hill, San Diego CA (1999 to 2001) Managed all IT and communications systems, including HF, UHF, VHF, and satellite systems. Ensured adherence to all standards and budget requirements. Oversaw IT operations, procurement, maintenance schedules, disaster recovery / continuity planning, life cycle management, and certification / accreditation. Liaised with key stakeholders. Implemented and conducted support team training. Selected Contributions: * Established 14-member Information Systems division; achieved full operations w ithin one month. * Directed complete overhaul and upgrade of classified and unclassified networks including all infrastructure; replaced backbone and edge switches, installed 5 miles of cabling, and installed 2 new server farms. * Developed and implemented Information Systems Security Awareness program provi ding shipwide training for all crew members. * Planned and executed security tests and evaluations for all IT, network, and c ommunications systems to identify and resolve existing and / or potential vulner abilities / issues. * Excelled in earlier role as Lead Network Systems Engineer, as well as several entry-level positions. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - Adelphi, MD Degree GPA Completed Doctor of Management in Information Technology ~ December 2014 est Master of Business Administration ~ 4.0 December 2010 Master of Science in Information Technology ~ 4.0 August 2009 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science ~ 3.7 May 2008 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (2009 to Present) * Project Management Institute (2009 to Present) * International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) (2003 to 2005; Executive Board Member & Long Range Planning Board Chairperson) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft IIS, M icrosoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Macintosh OS X Server, UNIX, Lin ux, Cisco, HP-UX, Solaris, Oracle 9i / 10g / 11g, MySQL, Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Adobe Creative Suite 4, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, Symantec / McAfee Antivirus, Numerous Vulnerability Testing Applications, Keynote, Pages, OmniGraffle, OmniPlan, Java, C++, SQL, Vi sual Basic