Technical Program Manager
America/Chicago - CST / CDT
Summary
I'm a Marine Corps veteran turned technical leader with deep experience in software architecture, API development, and technical program management. My career has spanned defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors, where Ive led cross-functional teams, launched complex programs, and architected scalable backend systems. Notably, I was the chief architect of OrbitSecure, a blockchain-based cybersecurity system for protecting satellite communications and mission data. I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution, whether it's bringing operational rigor to fast-paced startups or building future-proof systems in emerging domains like unmanned systems and Web3 storage infrastructure.
Expectations
I'm looking for a role where I can lead high-impact technical programs at the intersection of emerging technologies and mission-critical operations. I thrive in environments where I can drive clarity across engineering and business teams, shape product direction, and help scale systems with real-world consequences, whether in cybersecurity, decentralized infrastructure, defense tech, or AI. Im especially drawn to organizations that value autonomy, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership, and where my experience as both a Marine and a technologist can contribute to meaningful outcomes.
Employment Preferences
Expected Base Salary
**5,000 USD
Expected Hourly Rate
**9 USD/hr
Experience
Total Professional Experience
Startup Experience
Big-Tech Companies
Enterprise Experience
Skills
- Technical Program Manager
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Product Owner
- Software Architect
- Backend Developer
- API Developer
- Technical Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
- SCRUM Master
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain
- AI
- AI Product Management
- GO
- Rust
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- C#
- C++
- .NET
- Web3
- Decentralized Storage
- OrbitSecure
- Defense Tech
- ISR
- C5ISR
- UAV
- Drone
- SBIR
- STTR
- Veteran
- Marine
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Process Improvement
- Technical Roadmapping
- Resource Allocation
- Management
- Risk Management
- Software Project Management
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Information Security Management
- Compliance
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Gap Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Remediation
- Reverse Engineering Malware
- Data Architecture
- Systems Integration
- Secure Communications
- API Development
- Enterprise Software
- Extreme Programming
- PostgreSQL
- Databases
- PHP
- Object Oriented Software
- Linux
- Software Development
- Software
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