David P. Lester II
O’Fallon
Summary
Results-oriented professional prepared for a Senior Advisor role with extensive experience in providing strategic direction and implementing impactful policies. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, with key skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Experienced in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management, utilizing effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Solid background in managing complex IT projects, skilled in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and aligning technology solutions with business goals. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results, proficient in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor and Project Management Lead
12.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team, focusing on enhancing operational readiness and achieving strategic goals.
- Led initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Advised senior leadership on best practices and strategies for optimizing team performance and resource allocation.
Cybersecurity & IT Standards Manager
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed and oversaw the effectiveness of multiple cybersecurity and IT systems.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to develop and implement standardization and evaluation policies.
- Provided expert advice to leadership on cybersecurity and IT capabilities to meet operational requirements.
- Managed a comprehensive standards and evaluations program for a large organization, encompassing multiple teams and personnel.
Strategy & Process Improvement Manager
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Streamlined the IT mission planning cycle, resulting in a significant reduction in threat response time (from 9 days to 24 hours).
- Trained and mentored a team of 10 personnel, enhancing their skills and operational knowledge.
- Developed qualification training programs, improved work center processes, and created advanced training aids to onboard and train new team members.
Network Infrastructure Manager
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed a team of 40 personnel in day-to-day operations, including the maintenance of large-scale classified and unclassified networks.
- Supported a large customer base and a vast number of end-user devices.
- Ensured the reliable operation of critical network infrastructure.
IT Project Management Supervisor
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Led an 8-person team in providing end-to-end project management services.
- Personally managed over 250 projects of varying scale and complexity.
- Ensured projects were completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.
Communications Technician
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Served as a lead technician on multiple deployments, providing critical communications support.
Communications Center Technician
12.2002 - 02.2008
- Monitored and maintained network connectivity for a large number of network devices.
- Ensured the reliable operation of enterprise classified networks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - IT Network Security
Park University
Kansas City, MO08-2025
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2017
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2013
Skills
- Workforce development initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement
- Analytical data interpretation
- Policy evaluation
- Customer engagement
- Collaborative team management
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Strategic decision-making
- Risk analysis expertise
- IT infrastructure management
Timeline
Senior Advisor and Project Management Lead
12.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity & IT Standards Manager
03.2020 - 12.2022
Strategy & Process Improvement Manager
08.2016 - 03.2020
Network Infrastructure Manager
05.2015 - 05.2016
IT Project Management Supervisor
05.2011 - 05.2015
Communications Technician
02.2008 - 05.2011
Communications Center Technician
12.2002 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - IT Network Security
Park University
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
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