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John Keisling Jr.

Project Island
Ramstein AB
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Deputy Chief, Design & Construction Branch leading a multidisciplinary team of 10 project managers delivering 81 engineering and construction projects valued at $2.1 billion. Coordinates appropriations, executive stakeholders, and installation leadership to keep mission-critical infrastructure programs moving across U.S. and NATO environments. Shapes long-range investment strategy that supports mission readiness and modernization.

Work History

Deputy Chief, Design & Construction Branch

2 Years 2 Months
United States Air Force | 2024.06 - Current
  • Led multidisciplinary organization of 10 project managers to execute 81 engineering and construction projects valued at $2.1 billion, directly supporting US and NATO missions.
  • Coordinated with Headquarters USAF, Congressional stakeholders, installation leadership, and engineering organizations to secure appropriations and ensure successful program execution.
  • Developed long-range infrastructure investment strategies to enhance mission readiness and support modernization initiatives.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight Commander

3 Years
United States Air Force | 2021.06 - 2024.06
  • Led team of 17 EOD techs in emergency response, explosive hazard mitigation, and mission assurance, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
  • Advised Office of the Secretary of Defense and Guam Legislature on initiatives to enhance and protect emergency response capabilities.
  • Coordinated technical operations with military partners from five allied nations to implement safe and effective render safe and disposal techniques.

Project Manager

3 Years 10 Months
United States Air Force | 2017.08 - 2021.06
  • Led 55 personnel during overseas deployment while directing execution of 24 projects valued at $21 million.
  • Supervised 14 personnel in engineering assessments, infrastructure management, and facilities planning for 268 buildings.
  • Led 55 personnel during overseas deployment, directing execution of 24 projects valued at $21 million.
  • Enhanced facility condition assessment accuracy, leading to 10% increase in funding allocation.

Electrical Engineer

1 Year 4 Months
Eversource Energy | 2015.05 - 2016.09
  • Overhauled SCADA alarm system, enhancing controller effectiveness and minimizing operational errors.
  • Conducted field surveys and analyzed maps and diagrams to pinpoint and resolve power system issues.
  • Overhauled SCADA alarm system to increase controller effectiveness and reduce operational errors.
  • Evaluated electrical equipment and GIS infrastructure data, boosting engineering accuracy and ensuring operational reliability.

Programmer

6 Years 7 Months
Project Island | 2020.01 - Current
  • Collaborated with an international team spanning over a dozen countries to develop a fan-made video game.
  • Modernized legacy code through modular software architecture improvements
  • Participated in distributed software development using collaborative version control and agile workflows.
  • Participated in distributed software development using collaborative version control and agile workflows, contributing to streamlined project coordination and delivery.
  • Projectisland.org

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Boston University | Boston, MA | 2017-05

Relevant Coursework Completed: Signal Processing, Cloud Computing, Speech Processing

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Yale University | New Haven, CT | 2016-05
  • Relevant Coursework Completed: Signals and Systems, Wireless Communications, Semiconductors, Circuit Design, Programming, Robotics
  • Member of Yale Undergraduate Rover Association

Skills

Program Management
Risk Management
Earned Value Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Leadership
Capital planning
Construction project controls
Facilities planning
Budget forecasting
Lifecycle cost analysis

Certification

PMP-certified

Timeline

Deputy Chief, Design & Construction Branch

United States Air Force
2024.06 - CurrentRead More

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight Commander

United States Air Force
2021.06 - 2024.06Read More

Programmer

Project Island
2020.01 - CurrentRead More

Project Manager

United States Air Force
2017.08 - 2021.06Read More

Electrical Engineer

Eversource Energy
2015.05 - 2016.09Read More

Yale University

Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
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Boston University

Master of Science from Electrical Engineering
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John Keisling Jr.