Roberto Santiago6370 Black Ridge View, Apt 307

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80924831-540-5433

bobby.santiagojr@gmail.com

Experience Summary: 20 years of tactical and strategic signals intelligence collection and analysis (10 years SOF) serving as an Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert, Persian Farsi Linguist, Special Operations Team Leader, Senior Collection Manager, Senior Signals Intelligence Technical Advisor, Intelligence Oversight Officer, and Signals Intelligence Subject Matter Expert. Maintained Top Secret/ SCI clearance with CI polygraph with zero violations throughout career.

Professional Experience:

OWT Global – Tampa, FloridaAerial Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert/ Field Service RepresentativeJUN 2016 - Present

Operates aerial electronic warfare signals collection and geo-location equipment in support of Central Command combat operations in Afghanistan. Provides early threat warning and situational awareness of enemy intent and movement on the battlefield for Special Operations and coalition commanders. Recent deployment includes Jun to Dec 2016.

Conducts training for civilian and military members on specialized equipment operations and capabilities. Provides subject matter expertise for procedural employment and equipment processes.

Coordinates operational planning and dissemination of intelligence products as a member of an Unmanned Aerial Systems team and signals/voice intercept and analysis team. Provides subject matter expertise to drive aerial collection and surveillance operations in the area of operations.

10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Fort Carson, ColoradoSpecial Operations Senior Signals Intelligence AdvisorJUN 2014 – MAY 2016

Advised senior special operations leaders and heads of staff elements in signals intelligence/electronic warfare operations and combat development and training for four Special Forces elements of 1200 personnel. Conducted weekly briefs to Group/Brigade level staff officers on current and developing Signals Intelligence operations utilizing MS Office Suite.

Managed proper placement and utilization of 60 signals intelligence personnel and collection equipment valued in excess of $30 million in three operational areas (Central Command, Africa Command, and European Command).

Supervised a language mentorship program for three battalions comprised of 40 linguists. Coordinated training events to ensure all assigned linguists were provided with the finest language resources needed to certify in the target language.

Reviewed intelligence doctrinal publications and prepared recommendations for change to improve quality reporting and staffing. Analyzed equipment and manning authorization documents and recommended revisions to benefit the current and future operational requirements.

717th Military Intelligence Battalion - National Security Agency (NSA), TexasSenior Manager/ First Sergeant- Alpha Company APR 2012 – MAY 2014

Managed training, accountability, and mentorship for 140 personnel in a military intelligence company using MS Office Suite tools while supporting the National Security Agency.

Developed training databases using MS Excel maintaining 100-percent certified personnel on more than 20 annual requirements. Managed the unit’s scheduled language maintenance program and individual certification of 65 assigned linguists.

Planned and executed eight quarterly training events for 140 personnel; Ensured land reservation, weapons, transportation, and training equipment was coordinated and available to effectively accomplish training objectives.

3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Fort Bragg, North CarolinaSpecial Operations Cryptologic Communications Interceptor/Locator Team Leader APR 2008 – MAR 2012

Supervised a 30-person special operations detachment in detection, acquisition, location, identification and exploitation of foreign communications at all levels, using signals intelligence/electronic warfare equipment valued in excess of $12 million.

Performed translations and transcriptions of Persian Farsi communications providing situational awareness and enemy intensions to ground force commanders. Ensured all assigned linguists maintained proficiency in their target language.

Deployed and redeployed a five-person special operations team with equipment valued at $4 million to Afghanistan twice without loss of personnel or equipment. Conducted combat operations while attached to Operational Detachments Alpha providing real time intelligence of enemy communications and intent on the battlefield.

Managed deployed intelligence fusion cell comprised of All-Source, Geospatial, and Signals Intelligence personnel. Performed quality assurance of products for distribution

to the intelligence community and products for briefing higher commands and combatant leaders at the brigade level.

229th Military Intelligence Battalion - Monterey, CaliforniaPersian Farsi StudentAUG 2006 – MAR 2008

Received training in Persian Farsi Studies. Trained in geopolitical, socioeconomic, and military context of the target language. Successfully completed course requirements comprised of reading (2), listening (2) writing, speaking (1+)1, and translating the Persian Farsi language at a college educated level.

Managed course attendance and academic requirements for 30 joint service personnel while certifying in the Persian Farsi language program. 100 percent of personnel successfully achieved course completion.

Iowa Army Recruiting Company - Iowa City, IowaU.S. Army Recruiter SEP 2004 – JUL 2006

Advertised, prospected, developed and conducted sales presentations to potential future soldiers using MS PowerPoint. Delivered presentations to large influential groups in order to educate parents, teachers and students on the benefits and programs of the Army.

Managed initial entry soldiers while awaiting shipment for training. Trained personnel on customs and courtesies, training tasks, and culture of military service.

Education

Bachelors of Arts degree in General Studies, Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, New Hampshire, FEB 2016

Associate of Arts degree in Persian Farsi Studies, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California, SEP 2010

CertificationsMaster Resiliency Trainer (MRT); Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention Response (SHARP) representative/ Victim Advocate (VA); Army Ranger training; Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Level C Course; Senior Leadership Course (SLC); Advanced Leadership Course (ALC); Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC); Supervisor Development Course; Basic Airborne Course and Jump Master Course; Intelligence Oversight Officer (IOO); Special Forces Basic Combat Course (SFBCC); High Desert Basic Combat Course (HDBCC); Military Mountaineering.