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Stephanie Widmann

Stephanie Widmann

Stavanger,Rogaland

Summary

Results-driven executive with 25+ years of global experience in civilian and naval engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and program management. Highly decorated naval officer skilled in managing cross-functional teams to achieve optimal performance. Expertise in operations oversight, policy development, and process improvements. Proficient in mastering technical subjects and translating knowledge into effective training content for widespread distribution.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

CEO

Volador Technical Consulting (25+hrs/week)
Tallinn, Estonia / London, England
02.2019 - 01.2026
  • Founding member of this company that is focused on project management and technical writing for US government stakeholders.
  • Developed and delivered a technical training course for engineers on telecommunications, blockchain and critical infrastructure for Department of Energy National Laboratory in West Virginia.
  • Spearheaded a collaboration for an education application to create a friendly classroom environment for students under the age of eight during COVID pandemic.

Graduate Student - Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus (40+hrs/week)
12.2013 - 12.2015
  • Graduated with an MS in Cybersecurity. Extensive research in data protection and blockchain. Final collaborative project examined cybersecurity of OT/IT critical infrastructure (project focus was electrical grid protection).

Vessel Manager for Container Ships

Maersk Line Limited (65+hrs/ week)
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2011 - 06.2013
  • Expertly managed engineering, operational and multi-million dollar budgetary requirements for 3 US flag container ships to meet key performance metrics during global seafaring operations.
  • Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma event to revamp evaluation process and fitness reports for Mariners. The outcome created a database of tangible metrics to ensure efficient crew manning and reduced potential liability by identifying the most qualified captains for appropriate vessels.

Strike Group Officer (Lieutenant Commander)

US Navy- Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Portsmouth, Virginia
01.2009 - 10.2011
  • Managed the installation and integration of critical SPAWAR command, control, communication, computer and information systems upgrades on 22 warships in the Atlantic Fleet thereby ensuring optimal data throughput at sea.
  • Revamped SPAWAR Atlantic training program for naval officers through the Lean Six Sigma Process.

Graduate Student- Applied Physics (Lieutenant)

Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California
09.2006 - 12.2008

Graduated with an MS in Applied Physics with a thesis focused on future telemetry improvements for missile launches.

Instructor (Lieutenant)

Surface Warfare Officers School- US Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
02.2005 - 08.2006
  • Developed curriculum and expertly taught air and ballistic missile defense system technical classes to over 400 high ranking naval officers.
  • Designed and managed online dynamic curriculum scheduling tool for asset allocation.

Fire Control/Weapons Department Head (Lieutenant)

Aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)- US Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
07.2003 - 01.2005
  • Project lead for the US Navy Fleet's first ballistic missile defense computer baseline installation, data architecture and at-sea "proof of concept" operational deployment. Data and metrics were used for future missions.
  • Expertly managed over 40 subject matter experts in the maintenance and operation of multi-million dollar shipboard AEGIS radar and weapons system.
  • Planned and executed two live SM-2 missile test fires. Coordinated and analyzed safety parameters and authored radar doctrine for future missions.

Student (Lieutenant)

AEGIS Weapons Systems pipeline- US Navy
Fredricksburg, Virginia
04.2003 - 07.2003

Repair/Electrical Division Officer (Lieutenant JG)

Aboard USS Essex (LHD 2)- US Navy
Sasebo, Japan
05.2001 - 04.2003
  • Expertly led 77 Sailors in all of the ship's damage control, firefighting, electrical, plumbing and welding responsibilities onboard.
  • Supervised all shipyard repairs for ballast tanks, plumbing and firefighting infrastructure.

Student (Ensign)

SWOS and DCA pipeline- US Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
09.2000 - 04.2001
  • Graduated from Surface Warfare Officers School and Damage Control Assistant School.

Education

Master of Science - Cloud Computing

University of Maryland
Global Campus
/2023 -

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

University of Maryland
Global Campus
2015

Master of Science - Applied Physics

Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California
2008

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
2000

Skills

  • Steadfast leadership Creates an inclusive atmosphere for all team members
  • Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
  • Expert Program/project management skills focused on time, schedule, budget and performance metrics
  • Technical background in ship computer systems, shipbuilding and maintenance
  • Robust cybersecurity knowledge
  • Able to build a curriculum and lessons from the ground up
  • Calm, yet assertive instructor with superb classroom management
  • Qualified: Surface Warfare Officer, Engineering Duty Officer, Combat Information Warfare Officer, Air Warfare Officer, Fire Control Officer, Gas Free Engineer, Green Belt Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

CEO

Volador Technical Consulting (25+hrs/week)
02.2019 - 01.2026

Graduate Student - Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus (40+hrs/week)
12.2013 - 12.2015

Vessel Manager for Container Ships

Maersk Line Limited (65+hrs/ week)
10.2011 - 06.2013

Strike Group Officer (Lieutenant Commander)

US Navy- Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
01.2009 - 10.2011

Graduate Student- Applied Physics (Lieutenant)

Naval Postgraduate School
09.2006 - 12.2008

Instructor (Lieutenant)

Surface Warfare Officers School- US Navy
02.2005 - 08.2006

Fire Control/Weapons Department Head (Lieutenant)

Aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)- US Navy
07.2003 - 01.2005

Student (Lieutenant)

AEGIS Weapons Systems pipeline- US Navy
04.2003 - 07.2003

Repair/Electrical Division Officer (Lieutenant JG)

Aboard USS Essex (LHD 2)- US Navy
05.2001 - 04.2003

Student (Ensign)

SWOS and DCA pipeline- US Navy
09.2000 - 04.2001

Master of Science - Cloud Computing

University of Maryland
/2023 -

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

University of Maryland

Master of Science - Applied Physics

Naval Postgraduate School

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

United States Naval Academy
Stephanie Widmann