My Official Military Resume....

Department of Computer Science

US Air Force Academy, CO 80840

6599. Dean.bushey@usafa.edu

Summary: Over 19 years of leadership and command experience as a Command Pilot, Computer scientist, Educator, and Officer in the US Air Force. Over 4500 hours of Command Flight Experience - Instructor pilot in six different aircraft. Strong leadership skills, including joint combat operations, advanced IT research, project management, contractor relations, personnel, technical analysis, and advanced instructional concepts.

Department of Computer Science Colorado Springs, CO 2007-Present

• Leading research in Unmanned Combat Aircraft, and Digital systems integration
• Course Director for CS460 – Systems Engineering Capstone course on UAV development
• Senior Mentor and Honor Facilitator for Academy Character Development Program
• Supervisor and Staff Officer

Air Force Institute of Technology Clemson, SC 2004-2007

• Leading research in Computer Science Education Research
• Thesis subject – Critical Thinking Skills of Computer Experts and their impact on Undergraduate Education
• Research into "Safety Critical Computing" – Software development in safety critical component integration to ensure system reliability in the event of component failure
• Lt Col – US Air Force, funded by US Air Force Academy
• Leadership advisor to the Reserve Officer Training Program at Clemson University

Nellis AFB – Las Vegas, NV 2002 - 2004

• Assistant Director of Operations for training squadron in charge of overseeing all flight and management operations – responsible for safety and effectiveness of over 25 daily sorties and $25 million worth of assets
• Deployed Squadron Commander for Predators during Operation Iraqi Freedom (Jan 2003-Jul 2003) Responsible for all operations and personnel in first ever use of Remote Split operations and full scale deployment of armed Predator system.
• Leader and commander for 42 personnel and 5 civilian contractors while deployed during combat operations to a remote desert region under extremely adverse conditions – squadron recognized for successful sustained operations and safety
• Instructor and evaluation pilot in the Predator system, the Unmanned armed and surveillance aircraft – the most advanced weapon system in the inventory
• Responsible for oversight, management, and evaluations of 25 civilian contract instructors, contractors, and managers
• Responsible for briefing all visiting dignitaries, Congressional leaders, and Senior Officers on the Predator system and its capabilities.

Ramstein AB Ramstein AB, Germany 1999 -2002

• Executive Pilot for Very High Level Dignitaries, White House Staff, National Secretaries, Top Military Leaders and advisors, leading US Congressmen, and Foreign Dignitaries.
• Assistant Director of Operations – responsible for entire flow of Very Important Person (VIP) airlift for 4 Gulfstream, 12 C-21 Lear Jet aircraft, and one C-9 VIP Nightingale. Responsible for the safe and timely airlift of all senior Government officials, both foreign and domestic, throughout Germany, Africa, and SW Asia.
• Instructor Aircraft Commander for C-20 Gulfstream III VIP airlift. Served as pilot for USAFE/CC (Gen Martin and Gen Jumper), SACEUR/CC (Gen Clarke), and EUCOM/VCC. Responsible for safe passage of executives throughout Europe, Africa, Mid East, and Asia.
• Developed a new automated retime wing scheduling and reporting tool that kept commanders appraised of aircraft status and location on a continual basis
• Chief of Training – responsible for the training and proficiency of 125 pilots, engineers, and flight attendance. Developed monthly training tests and advised the commander on the state of readiness of the squadron

USAF Academy Colorado Springs, CO 1996-1999

• Taught all levels of Undergraduate computer science courses to Cadets
• Developed new Java and Web development courses for advanced studies computer science majors
• Taught senior level courses in Operating Systems, Advanced Programming, and Software Engineering
• Instructor Pilot for the T-3 Firefly – instructing cadets on basic aerodynamics, acrobatics, and flight techniques
• Named outstanding instructor for computer science for 1997
• Served as Mentor and guide for Cadet Squadrons, advising them of expectations, experiences, and lifestyle of an Officer in the AF

Clemson University Clemson, SC 1995 - 1996

• Masters thesis on Simulation of the National Air Transportation System using Java
• Honors graduate – 4.0 GPA

Dover AFB, DE Dover, Delaware 1992 – 1995

• Instructor and Evaluator Aircraft Commander on the Largest Airlift Platform in the inventory.
• Responsible for the worldwide transport of goods and services – on time, an safely.
• Amassed 2500 flight hours in 3 years fling in Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Restore Hope (Somalia)
• Evaluator Pilot – Responsible to the commander that all crews are properly trained on regulations and procedures. Conducted written and flight tests to ensure standards were maintained
• Squadron Computer Network Chief, responsible for a squadron level inter-networked computers.

Clark AB Philippines 1989-1991

• Responsible for VIP airlift of military and civilian leaders throughout the south pacific, including the Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia
• Instructor Pilot – Responsible for training Pilots in C-12 Procedures and VIP airlift operations
• Executive Officer to the Commander

Williams Air Force Base Mesa, AZ 1988-1989

Clemson University Clemson, SC 2004 - 2007

• PhD of Philosophy in Computer Science
• Thesis - Critical Thinking and Computer Science Education
• Research into ultra-dependable advanced digital avionics

Air War College Maxwell AFB, AL 2007

• Senior Leadership School for Senior US Air Force Officers
• International Relations, Strategy, and Policy Making

Air Command and Staff College Maxwell AFB, AL 2000

• Senior Leadership School for US Air Force Officers
• Leadership and Command studies

Clemson University Clemson, SC 1995 - 1996

• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Advanced Simulation Techniques

Squadron Officers School 1995

• Mid Level Leadership school for USAF Officers
• Distinguished Graduate

US Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO 1984 - 1988

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
• Graduate with Military and Academic Honors