A SOT-A (Special Operations Team-Alpha) provides essential SIGINT-EW (Signals Intelligence-Electronic Warfare) capabilities to an ODA during missions, acting as low-level intel collectors. They intercept/report tactical threat communications, enhance situational awareness, and support information operations. SOT-A operators often conduct tactical signal intercept by embedding directly with the team to identify enemy threats.

Key functions of a SOT-A integrated with an ODA on mission include:

• Tactical SIGINT Collection: Intercepts and identifies operational/technical information from enemy communications.

• Electronic Warfare (EW): Conducts electronic attacks, support, and security in support of ODA tactical objectives.

• Force Protection: Provides early warning of enemy activities and movements to keep the ODA safe.

• Information Operations Support: Provides data and support for non-kinetic activities such as deception planning and PSYOP.

• Target Development: Analyzes intercepted data to identify and locate targets of interest for the ODA.

• Specialized Intelligence Reporting: Acts as a specialized team providing SIGINT support to unconventional warfare (UW) or Foreign Internal Defense (FID) missions.

A Special Operations Team-B (SOT-B) operates within the Military Intelligence (MI) Detachment of a Special Forces (SF) Battalion, providing high-level technical intelligence, signal analysis, and operational support to Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alpha (ODA or "A-teams") during missions. While SOT-A teams are typically attached directly to ODAs, the SOT-B serves as the "Technical Control and Analysis Element" (TCAE).

Functions of a SOT-B on an ODA mission include:

• Intelligence Technical Control: Functions as the TCAE, directing and controlling technical signals intelligence (SIGINT) for the ODA’s operational base.

• SIGINT Analysis and Management: Provides, through the Group S2, all-source production and intelligence support to the commander, managing collection efforts for deployed ODA elements.

• Tactical SCIF Operation: Establishes and operates a tactical Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in the Operational Control Center (OPCEN).

• Support to SOT-A Teams: Provides direct support and analysis to SOT-A teams when they are deployed with ODAs, assisting with the interception and exploitation of threat communications.

• Counter Intelligence & SIGINT Support: Responds to formal taskings from the operational base, providing signal intercept and CI (Counter Intelligence) section guidance.

• Analysis and Data Collection: Serves as a central hub for interpreting data collected by SOT-As in denied, remote areas, assisting in mission management.

Master of Science (w/ Honors), Criminology with an emphasis in Criminal Behavior and Cyber-Crime/Cyber-Terrorism – GPA 3.93, Regis University – 2016 Bachelor of Science (w/ Honors), Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology and Homeland Security – GPA 3.94, Argosy University – 2014

INVICTUS VETERAN SOLUTIONS LLC – Los Angeles, CA

Chief Executive Officer/Owner - June 2025 – Present

Certifications & Business Designations:

• SBA Certified: SDVOSB, VOSB | NaVOBA: SDVBE, SDV-DOBE | California: DVBE, SB Micro, SB Public Works

• Founded and leads a mission‑driven SDVOSB delivering Veteran Supportive Housing Consulting, Construction Support, Facilities Operations, Veteran Peer Support, and Workforce Development services to government agencies, developers, and service providers.

• Supported the planning, development, and delivery of 800+ veteran housing units, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding programs and integration of wrap‑around supportive services.

• Provide consulting and project oversight for HUD‑VASH, VHHP, HCD, LIHTC, and Section 8 funded developments, including financing coordination, stakeholder alignment, and service delivery planning.

• Lead government contracting efforts, including SDVOSB set‑aside opportunities, teaming arrangements, and joint ventures with experienced development and construction partners.

• Prioritize veteran employment and veteran‑owned subcontractors, creating career pathways and economic opportunity for service‑disabled veterans. Maintain compliance with SBA, VA, HUD, and California DVBE.

  

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR VETERANS, (NEW DIRECTIONS, INC.) – Los Angeles, CA

Director of Project Management | May 2024 – Aug 2025

Associate Director of Project Management | Oct 2020 – May 2024

Project Manager / Housing Placement Specialist | Mar 2017 – Oct 2020

• Served in progressively responsible leadership roles managing federally and state‑funded veteran supportive housing programs. Led project planning, due diligence, land‑use approvals, acquisitions, and service integration for more than 12 housing developments totaling 800+ units. Managed mass lease‑ups for 12 permanent supportive housing sites, ensuring inspections, service readiness, and regulatory timelines were met.

• Coordinated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, housing authorities, developers, and internal service teams to ensure compliance and successful delivery. Prepared funding applications and compliance documentation, including Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention (VHHP) awards.

• Developed department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for acquisition, development, and service delivery operations.

  

AFFILIATED REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC – Parker, CO

Senior Project Coordinator | Oct 2015 – Mar 2017

• Coordinated commercial real estate operations across three office properties, managing budgets, vendors, tenant relations, and capital projects. Oversaw construction scopes, bidding, negotiations, change orders, and quality control.

• Led remediation and capital improvement projects including HVAC installation, lighting upgrades, and floor‑by‑floor renovations. 

• Delivered board‑level reporting on construction defects, compliance, and financial performance.