Michael J. Gaudet

Grace International School located in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is a K-12 International school with a primary mission of providing quality education to the children of mission workers.

• 40-50 hrs/week
• Coordinated major programs, oversaw construction of fitness facility, and implemented new security access system for 700+ people, resulting in improved campus safety and student satisfaction.
• Managed and iplemented complete supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies during COVID pandemic which allowed for several on-campus initiatives to take place on time.
• Provided technical assistance and updates to management staff on building codes and design, resulting in increased compliance and accessibility.
• Implemented computerized maintenance and management systems, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption and cost savings, while meeting Thai governmental requirements.
• Planned and coordinated facilities management through weekly updates and positive vendor relationships, resulting in cost-effective solutions for facility needs.
• Issued policies and oversaw upgrades to meet safety and regulatory standards for food preparation, service, and storage, resulting in improved cafeteria and kitchen facilities.
• Successfully led team of 34 Thai staff and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.
• Developed and implemented multiple energy management programs resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption, meeting Thai governmental requirements and saving costs.
• Conducted landscaping initiatives and upgraded sewage and storm drain systems, mitigating issues and saving millions in damage repair costs.
• Coordinated with various departments to increase interdepartmental communication and synchronicity, ensuring facilities met organizational and employee needs.

Shine Systems is a veteran-owned company which holds and services many contracts for USGOV and private entities alike. They specialize in Analytics support and IT Exercise Support for the warfighter.

• 40 hrs/week | 24/7 On-call (Deployed)
• Researched and resolved data flow issues, improving data quality and reliability.
• Implemented advanced analytical support on multiple Navy warships, enabling seamless communication and data flow.
• Ensured mission-critical data and systems were operational and available at all times as on-board trainer and systems engineer.
• Navigated internal and external firewalls, ensuring data security and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Successfully deployed and maintained analytical support in challenging environments, contributing to multiple Navy operations' success.
• Assembled, managed, and taught threat finance analytical tradecraft courses as well as supply chain SWOT analysis courses to Federal Law Enforcement, Military members, and OGAs to increase unit mission effectiveness and skillsets.
• Developed effective strategies for data extraction and interpretation, resulting in more accurate business insights.
• Communicated business insights effectively using data visualization tools, improving decision-making processes.
• Developed policies and procedures that meet regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Managed multiple deployments and maintained 100% server uptime for analytical and IT mission sets, saving time and resources.
• Established standard operating procedures for deployed analysts, ensuring mission success.
• Implemented Palantir deployment in Japan, supporting critical operations.
• Synthesized complex analytics-derived insights into easy-to-understand recommendations for stakeholders, improving decision-making processes.
• Increased program usage by over 150% and created loyal user bases, increasing program efficiency and effectiveness.

• 40 hrs/week (Garrison) | 24/7 on-call (Deployed)
• Participated in leadership roles for Intelligence Operations during several combat deployments, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and analytical abilities.
• Developed and implemented intelligence strategies and policies for successful operations in the Middle East and South Central Asia, leading to the identification and neutralization of critical threats.
• Optimized intelligence capabilities by applying lessons learned from previous operations, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy, and strategic impact.
• Conducted comprehensive threat assessments of foreign adversaries in high-risk environments, providing critical intelligence for military operations.
• Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access to SCIFs, maintaining optimal security for sensitive operations and ensuring seamless execution.
• Delivered critical intelligence briefings to upper-level personnel, equipping leaders with essential information on emerging threats for informed decision-making.
• Generated recommendations to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation across multiple theaters, leading to the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Leveraged advanced intelligence techniques including counterintelligence, human intelligence, and signal intelligence to thoroughly analyze data and provide timely and accurate intelligence products.
• Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings, providing critical insights to guide decision-making and achieve mission success.
• Prioritized and communicated threat levels effectively to key stakeholders, ensuring that intelligence was successfully leveraged to support mission outcomes.

Praescient analytics is a problem-solving analytics firm that tackles the biggest issues facing Law Enforcement, Global Defense, and the Intelligence Community with talented people and expertise.

• 40 hrs/week
• Built and trained a highly skilled and dedicated team of Palantir FSRs, creating training and placement programs for future FSRs, resulting in increased team capacity and expertise, supporting department-wide mission programs.
• Ensured program success and customer satisfaction by managing on-site customer interface for several federal-level agency users and stakeholders in classified environments, providing technical assistance to management staff.
• Led the initial deployment of a multi-million-dollar program implementation at the Defense Security Service (DSS) and managed on-site operations with federal CORs, Palantir engineers, and echelons-above stakeholders, implementing and monitoring sophisticated management information systems and policies.
• Served as a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Palantir, including user experience, program management and refinement, workflow efficiency and identifying opportunities for program growth, planning and coordinating planning management through briefings and presentations for executive management.
• Compiled and delivered daily, weekly, and monthly reports on assigned metrics, identifying opportunities for program growth by increasing placement and access to users, agencies, and other potential customers, providing oversight and coordinating the identification and analysis of policies with managers.