Chadwick Raiden Cortes

About Chadwick Raiden Cortes

I am a former Army Communications Officer with over nine years of experience in operational and technical leadership, specializing in communications, network engineering, and cyberspace operations. I\'m passionate about achieving results and challenging myself. With a proven track record of adaptability, I am skilled in driving high-quality outcomes through strategic problem-solving and a deep understanding of technical environments.Defensive Cyberspace Operations | Network Engineering | Network Security Infrastructure | Cloud Fundamentals | Azure Cloud Security | Incident Response | Risk and Vulnerability Management | Adaptability | Project Management | Team Leadership | Highly-Effective Communicator | Agile Development

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager

   Anduril Industries

   Nov 2024 — Present · Costa Mesa, CA, US

   Led the development, cybersecurity compliance, and management of classified network infrastructure thatsupport Anduril’s internal operations and enterprise scalability.• Drove end-to-end design, compliance, and expansion of Anduril’s classified internal network across four U.S. sites within a single year, scaling secure operations for ~150 users and serving as the primary program lead across engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and facilities teams.• Owned complex operational problem‑solving and process design, implementing scalable frameworks and documentation that improved throughput, cleared persistent blockers (60% backlog reduction), and enabled secure program continuity across multiple classified environments.• Facilitated communication and alignment across diverse teams, developing process documentation, status reporting rhythms, and scalable operational plans that improved internal visibility and enabled leadership to make data‑driven decisions.

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Teamwork
• Military
• Centos
• Microsoft Office
• Cisco Routers
• Html
• Network Programming
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• General Programming
• Research
• Visual Studio
• Expression Web
• C#
• Python
• Event Planning
• Network Design
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Visual C#
• Army
• Mysql
• Military Operations