Endorsements

“You continue to amaze me. Every time you present new and better functionality to help us manage our business.” – Mike McCranie, Chief Information Officer

"My top performing officer from day one!" ~CAPT TW Cramer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"The recognized system expert for several key one-of-a-kind Ocean Engineering systems, his thorough and comprehensive repair efforts ensured 100 percent mission readiness and resulted in the successful completion of mission objectives." ~For the President, RADM Cohen, Chief of Naval Research

As Program Manager provided “innovative technical and process improvements," "removed inherent functional stovepipes and created cross-functional teams to support leaner operations” and “provided NETC decision-makers valued technical insight with regard to finding the most efficient uses of available resources.” ~Bryan Padilla, NETC COR

"Authored a superior Target Motion Analysis program for submarine, surface, and air warfare communities that created a paradigm shift, significantly improving the Fleet's warfighting effectiveness." ~CAPT MW Byman, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

“You are demonstrating the best PMO support I have ever experienced.” – Masaud Hassan, Senior Vice President of Application Services

"Exceptional as the program manager..." "I often think he understands our skillset needs better than my Branch Heads do..." "David has managed the telework challenge with extreme care. He has been protecting your employees while meeting our needs in the classified world." ~Chris Schnedar, NETC N65 Division Director

"His outstanding leadership and technical expertise were critical to the successful completion and implementation of major hardware and software modifications to unique Ocean Engineering electronic systems vital to the National agenda." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT DM Schubert

"His leadership enabled an increase of production by 233 percent despite a 50 percent reduction in manning." ~RADM EL Train, Office of Naval Intelligence

“We have never had this ability to see our resources and work like this. This is the best PMO support I have ever seen.” – Lori Vansciver, Senior Director of People Technology, Corporate Human Resources

"His hand-selection as subject matter expert for 19 of the 21 warfare areas combined with his innovative training and guidance directly resulted in the qualification of 15 Information Dominance Warfare officers." ~RADM EL Train, Office of Naval Intelligence

"As Farragut Technical Analysis Center's acting Deputy Director, he led the command through a 6 month long critical senior leadership transition period sustaining mission focus and personnel development." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, RADM EL Train, Office of Naval Intelligence

"He brought an analytic approach to all cross-functional business lanes...conducted a zero-based review of requirements…reduced manning requirements by half…that increased production 160 percent." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, RADM Samuel Cox, National Maritime Intelligence Commander

"As Undersea Warfare Officer and Surface Warfare Officer, he exhibited unparalleled tactical acumen while leading four 21-man combat watch teams and coordinating with seven separate commands for the completion of 100 Fleet Exercises in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT JD Alexander, USS Abraham Lincoln

"As the leading instructor for Tactical Oceanography, he was instrumental in the design and deployment of an entirely new course of instruction to the Submarine Fleet for senior SONAR operators." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT CB Hascrouk

"He developed a new management system for equipment and parts saving hundreds of man-hours that has become the Naval SUBASE, Kings Bay standard." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, RADM Joseph Henry, COMSUBGRU 10

"His innovative and aggressive development plan resulted in all sailors under his charge eligible for advancement being promoted to the next higher paygrade." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, RADM Joseph Henry, COMSUBGRU 10

"His exceptional leadership resulted in correcting multiple Planned Maintenance System requirements that ensured Fleet and support facilities could ensure the proper handling and safeguarding system integrity of all torpedoes and autonomous systems." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT MR Coughlin, Naval Undersea Warfare

"He coordinated through 15 commands within 5 warfare communities to ensure that accurate instruction and guidance was provided to Fleet operators with military decoy and deception programs." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT MR Coughlin, Naval Undersea Warfare

"He identified key flaws to proposed engineering changes preventing reduced operational capability." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT DM Schubert

"He has quickly become the Anti-Submarine Warfare subject matter expert for Littoral Combat Ships while training system engineers and Fleet components." ~CAPT CB Debeauclair, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"Displaying unequalled expertise as a member of the Navy's Undersea Warfare Fleet Working Group, he worked with 16 commands and 11 civilian companies to define the future Undersea Warfare planning and tactics for the Fleet by reviewing and submitting over 90 change requests for Tactical Memos and Warfare Publications" ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT JD Alexander, USS Abraham Lincoln

"His unrivaled technical and tactical acumen identified and corrected hundreds of errors within the Littoral Combat Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment's organizational structure, operational plans, tactical plans, and manpower documents." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT MR Coughlin, Naval Undersea Warfare

"As Immediate Superior in Command for the National and International Heavy Weight Torpedo program, he co-authored the Fleet directive for Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT MR Coughlin, Naval Undersea Warfare

"Exhibiting superb leadership, he personally led 35 sailors and six contractor groups through test preparations, conversion, and launch of six TRIDENT II/D5 test missiles, critical to validating our Nation's strategic Deterrence capability and returning an SSBN crew into strategic service." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT Jason Wartell, Naval Ordnance Test Unit

"His integral support on Unmanned Underwater, Surface, and Aerial Vehicle command, control, and communication capabilities, including underwater docking station, wireless power transfer, and optical communications, helped drive the Navy forward in current and future UxV platform capabilities." ~CAPT TW Cramer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"The best LDO I have ever served with!" ~CAPT CB Debeauclair, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"Co-authored a highly classified intelligence product on a EUCOM cyber threat actor, receiving high praise throughout the Intelligence Community." ~MJ Phundstein, Farragut Technical Analysis Center Director

"As a steadfast leader, he leads a diverse division of Military, Civilian, and Contractors; directly supporting the Cyber warfare mission areas at all levels from Fleet engagement to White House briefings." ~WA Flynn, Farragut Technical Analysis Center Director

"He expertly managed a multi-million-dollar program as Program Manager for a unique submarine system, coordinating efforts between the Fleet, other DoD agencies, and throughout the Intelligence Communities." ~WA Flynn, Farragut Technical Analysis Center Director

"He was personally chosen by the Admiral to ensure the command was in compliance with all governing guidance for an Inspector General inspection that resulted in high praise." ~MJ Phundstein, Farragut Technical Analysis Center Director

"As Officer in Charge of 218 sailor detachment he is an infallible leader; he took over an inadequate, inefficient program and quickly authored directives for the command, created new programs like the mentor, morale, and advancement verification programs that quickly transformed the tenant command into a high-functioning, valued asset." ~CAPT JD Alexander, USS Abraham Lincoln

"Unequalled SME for Undersea Warfare, he led the Navy's Fleet Working Group and authored the Fleet Mine Avoidance Directives and procedures." ~CAPT JD Alexander, USS Abraham Lincoln

"As the subject matter expert for Undersea Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems, he ensured safe, accurate, coordinated responses to five warfare communities." ~CAPT CB Debeauclair, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"Hand-selected Fleet liaison for all USW platforms in the Navy, he rapidly turned into one of the three key figures in the Navy for future development of systems...working with 16 separate commands and 11 civilian companies for the fully comprehensive improvement of ASW planning and analysis." ~RADM PD Hall

"His situational awareness and tactical acumen are unparalleled. He has a natural ability to quickly assess any tactical situation and execute a plan to effectively and efficiently defend Carrier Strike Group assets." ~CDR AC Wilcox

"Helped deliver new capabilities to the warfighter, making significant contributions to Weaponized Unmanned Vehicle Programs to include his direct changes in weapons safety, launcher safety, proper manning requirements, and standardized communication." ~CAPT MW Byman, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"Created a multi-ranging, multi-target analysis program that significantly enhances tactical analysis...greatly assisting in a 100% target hit rate in a recent torpedo certification...contributing factor in the ship's receipt of the Commander, Submarine Squadron 20 Battle "E". ~CAPT DB White

"Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his expert repairs on numerous potential mission-ending problems of a unique Ocean Engineering system during a vital National Agenda deployment." ~TW Patten, Naval Research Laboratory

"An outstanding program manager…for a 1 billion-dollar Ocean Engineering System." AJ Stanley, Naval Research Laboratory

"Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by identifying a hydraulic system design flaw that could cause significant damage to a multi-million-dollar piece of equipment." ~MP Brumbaugh, Naval Research Laboratory

"Through his exhaustive efforts, he created the initial department training program becoming the model for the command. Additionally, he revamped the command's training program, and created a web-based qualification guide greatly improving system knowledge for all." ~For the President, RADM Jay Cohen, Chief of Naval Research

"Redesigned the entire internal and external NUWC Web Domain, significantly enhancing communication and improving NUWC's Fleet support." ~CAPT MW Byman, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

"His superior managerial skills ensured the zero deficiency, on-time completion of 4000 electrical connection inspections during a four-month arduous upkeep." ~For the Secretary of the Navy, CAPT DM Schubert