Ovidio Rivera-Castro
Kansas City
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."
Phil Jackson
Summary
Highly accomplished Cybersecurity and Intelligence Operations professional with over 10 years of experience in managing complex intelligence missions, operational security, and cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, assess vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, and deliver actionable insights in high-pressure environments. Skilled in data security, UAV systems management, and interagency collaboration. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a commitment to safeguarding sensitive assets and enhancing organizational resilience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity & Drone Specialist
Nearthlab America Inc
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and implemented risk assessment frameworks to enhance the security of UAV-based wind turbine inspections, ensuring zero data breaches across 100+ projects
- Achieved 100% compliance with FAA regulations by developing and enforcing safety protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to secure sensitive data, leveraging encryption and advanced cybersecurity tools
Senior Drone Pilot
Optelos
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Implemented pre-flight risk assessment strategies, preventing unauthorized system access and reducing incidents by 15%
- Managed the secure storage and transfer of UAV data for 50+ client projects, safeguarding sensitive information against cyber threats
- Led a team in developing cybersecurity protocols for UAV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Information Operations Officer
3rd Combat Aviation Brigade
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Directed operational readiness for 5 aviation units comprising 3,000+ personnel and 110 aircraft, achieving a 95% mission success rate
- Coordinated over 300 military schools and 14 aerial gunnery events, streamlining processes and reducing training downtime by 20%
- Forged partnerships with public and private sectors through 9 community relations events, enhancing interagency collaboration
Intelligence Officer / S2
108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed intelligence products utilized by DIA and NSA for joint air operations, increasing mission success rates by 25%
- Managed security programs for 700 personnel, ensuring zero compliance violations during tenure
- Prepared and presented high-level intelligence briefings to multinational stakeholders, fostering strategic alignment
Education
M.A. - Urban Education
01.2020
- High Honors
- GPA: 4.0
B.Sc. - Computer Information Systems Management
01.2001
Skills
- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- UAV Systems Security & Data Management
- Intelligence Analysis & Threat Identification
- Incident Response & Recovery Planning
- Strategic Leadership & Operational Oversight
- Interagency & Coalition Collaboration
- Advanced Data Analytics & Reporting
- Training & Development of Personnel
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- FAA-Certified Drone Pilot
- Google AI Essentials Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Reduced training downtime by 20% by streamlining processes for over 300 military schools and 14 aerial gunnery events.
- Increased mission success rates by 25% by developing intelligence products used by DIA and NSA for joint air operations.
- Achieved a 95% mission success rate by directing operational readiness for 5 aviation units comprising 3,000+ personnel and 110 aircraft.
- Ensured zero data breaches across 100+ wind turbine inspection projects by implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks.
- Reduced security incidents by 15% by implementing pre-flight risk assessment strategies for UAV operations.
- Maintained 100% compliance with FAA regulations by developing and enforcing safety protocols for UAV operations.
- Ensured zero compliance violations for security programs managed for 700 personnel.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Americorp
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offSoftware
Google Ai
Linux
SQL
Python
Interests
In Country Traveling
Photography & Videography
Flying UAVs
Family & Friends Gatherings
Timeline
Cybersecurity & Drone Specialist - Nearthlab America Inc
08.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Drone Pilot - Optelos
12.2022 - 12.2023
Information Operations Officer - 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade
08.2013 - 04.2015
Intelligence Officer / S2 - 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
07.2010 - 12.2012
Colorado Christian University - B.Sc., Computer Information Systems Management
Park University - M.A., Urban Education
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