1. Nicholas O’Connor
250 Ohua Ave PHA (716) 812-6176
Honolulu, HI 96815 nick.c.oconnor@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations Naval Postgraduate School- Monterey, CA
- #1 Graduate in Class of 6 March 2013
Bachelors of Arts in Modern Languages and Cultures – Spanish Virginia Military Institute – May 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
Cyber Operations Infrastructure Completed: March 2013
- Fully understands howto deploy appropriate cyber-specific assets within cyber infrastructure and assess howthose elements
impact Naval and Joint operations business models
- Expert knowledge of communications systems supporting cyberoperations provides ability to choose most suitable operating
modes to ensure critical information flows
- Able to develop and adapt information usage strategies,evaluate choices, and integrate options into cyber mission planning
Cyber Wargaming Completed: March 2013
- Integrates risk assessment in cyber space operations and asset allocation, expertly employing forces to achieve cyber and
overall mission objectives
- Able to quickly and accurately incorporate early detection and maintenance services in severely degraded environments to
minimize impact to mission success and service outages
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase I Completed: March 2013
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Cyber Space Tactical Planner
- Thorough understanding ofthe cyber environment, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding preparation mitigated risk
and protected Navy systemequities in the most demanding cyber environment in the world.
Exemplary Leadership
- Able to influence peers and seniors with adroit acumen, producing meticulous, accurate, timely, and well-thought-out
products. Driven and results oriented; served as mentor, coach, and cross trainer, enabling subordinates to earn college
degrees and become commissioned officers. Poised, articulate, and pro-actively engaged; continually led his team to
complete all assigned missions with resounding success.
Personnel Manager and Team Builder
- Responsible for the personal and professional development of subordinates,including certification training, evaluation and
fitness reports, retention and advancement recommendations, nomination and selection for critical positions, and disciplinary
actions,ensuring over 80% of employees achieved the next paygrade.
Security Clearance
- Top Secret/SCI based on SSBI, SSBI Periodic review completed January 9, 2014.
- Counter Intelligence scope Polygraph for National Programs completed July 29, 2015.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US NAVY, Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, HI JUL 2015 – APR 2017
Cyber Protection Team Lead
- Expertly led 132 military and civilian personnelacross five geographically dispersed Cyber Protection Teams. Team
received numerous awards from Commander, Fleet Cyber Command for accomplishments, setting the standard for all others
to follow.
- Spearheaded planning efforts between three geographically distinct locations and sub-organizations to conduct the first-ever
Cyber Protection Team mission assessment onboard a ship at sea. Skillfully led 76 network analysts conducting in -depth
mission analysis on four ships’ air defense systems and the shore-based Command and Control network. Efforts identified
and mitigated 1,567 vulnerabilities, improving Fleet Cyber Command’s security posture and providing mission assurance.
- Initiated development of a first-ever, virtual cyber defense training environment, which trained 48 personnelon real weapons
systems and saved tens of thousands ofdollars in travel and mission preparation funds.
- Established first-ever Cyber Protection Team Boot Camp. Developed curriculum, identified training gaps,and facilitated
training for 270 analysts across seven Cyber Protection Teams, significantly enhancing individual and team readiness.
US NAVY, USS Decatur, San Diego, CA JUN 2013 - JUN 2015
Information Warfare Officer/Electronic Warfare Officer
- Led 19 personnelonboard destroyer. Responsible for the $6.5 million cryptologic collection suite, as well as the multi-
million dollar Electronic Warfare module and Joint Tactical Terminal. Corrected dozens of equipment casualties and
material discrepancies, including development and implementation of a radar cross section initiative, which reduced the
likelihood of enemy radar detection by over 50%.
- For the duration of command, team of 19 maintained the highest proficiency rating out of over 30 teams in parent company.
Inspirational leadership resulted in ship earning Command and Control Excellence award three consecutive years.

2. - Security Manager/Special Security Officer for over 300 personnel. Designed an innovative visitor badging system, which
saved time, solidified access control, and improved record keeping. Flawlessly maintained over 300 security clearances and
personnelfiles.
US NAVY, Navy Information Operations Command Georgia, Augusta,GA FEB 2008 - FEB 2011
Special Evaluator
- Flew nearly 1000 hours,leading a team of eight on 109 combat missions during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom. Provided timely, actionable intelligence that contributed to a concise picture of operational readiness to Operations
Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom tactical commanders and decision makers.
- Provided quality assurance through in-depth knowledge of the aircraft, enabling oversight of the corrective maintenance.
- Airborne Direct Support Division Tactics and Training Officer. Instrumental in the timely identification and employment of
crew, equipment, and pre-deployment training, ensuring mission critical needs were met efficiently, with respect to funding,
manpower, and time.
Operations Watch Officer
- Expertly supervised 150+ member multi-service watch team, providing critical and time-sensitive intelligence to combatant
commanders to enhance situational awareness in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Tracked all
Requests for Information from Central Command combat units through to completion. Created and delivered insightful
senior-level reports and personally briefed executive-level leadership.
- Hand-selected to serve as the Senior Watch Officer, due to vast knowledge of target sets and ability to make timely and
accurate decisions. Subject Matter Expert in four key target shops.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Operations Security Managerfor over 300 personnel. Developed and conducted training on the importance of properly
handling sensitive information for command and dependents.
- Command Managed Equal Opportunity Manager for over 1900 personnel.
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Liaison for over 300 personnel.
- Morale, Welfare, and Recreational Services Officer for over 900 personnel.
- Engaged Community Leader; Coached High School Lacrosse Teams, VMI Sprint Football, Mentorfor Big Brothers Big
Sisters.