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Richard Pulido

Chula Vista

Summary

Dynamic Senior Program Manager with extensive experience at Abacus, specializing in acquisition and installation advisory services for the Air Force. Proven track record in contracts and procurement, achieving over $80M in savings through strategic financial negotiations. Adept in global IT management and committed to servant leadership, driving successful project outcomes.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Abacus
San Antonio
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided acquisition and installation advisory services for the Air Force at Joint Base Lackland, San Antonio TX.
  • Researched, analyzed, and acquired resources to facilitate the business development, production, and installation and deployment of SATCOM security systems, computers systems, quantum security design with associated Cyber Security.

Senior Program Manager

Systems Technology Forum, LTD
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Primary Contracting Officer Representative that manages a $120M + budget for the new construction, maintenance of DoD agencies with successful contracts.

Integration Platform Manager - Deputy

NIWC PAC
San Diego
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered new construction/repair logistical support to the US Navy via commercial contract services.
  • Developed Statements of Work and monitored contract performance that included procurement, Risk Management and transportation of materials, subcontracts and global vendors.
  • Negotiated financial contract terms and coordinated proposals, plans, and budgets saving the taxpayer over $80M by adhering to budget guidelines and Quality Control measurements.

Program Manager

NAVWAR Command
San Diego
05.1998 - 07.2021
  • Managed the P&L planning, scheduling, talent team development, and implementation logistic repair parts and supplies, specializing in global and industrial security installation for the US Navy in various global locations as a Talent Management Consultant, IT logistics with numerous vendors under separate contracts with (AMSEC LLC, and SMARTNET).
  • Prepared software/hardware installation project ISO 9000 documentation and audit preparation.
  • Worked with the BLUE ANGELS at NAS Corpus Christi, TX and performed a diverse aviation management including formal tactical training, quality control with systems and supply chain management and logistics for Navy and Marine Corps aviation and maritime assets.
  • Corporate Business Operations Manager and executing the new recruits with onboarding and training, P&L principles of sales program services, technologies by managing and monitoring Service Quality Plans and Metrics Software Business platforms.

C4ISR Electronic Maintenance Officer/Quality Control Manager/Recruiter

U.S. Navy (Active Duty)
10.1972 - 12.1995
  • Served as the Senior Enlisted Adviser and directed the Administration Office with a high level of managing staffing and resources of 8 officers and 80 enlisted personnel.
  • He served as senior adviser for 3 Commanding Officers, Responsible for program management oversight of cyber security, network, system installations, and logistics onboard U.S. Navy ships.
  • Master Training Specialist for Fleet Training Group – Certifying ships force for rapid deployments and Cyber Security and COMSEC training.

Education

Graduate Classes - Business Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
12.2010

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management

Park University
Parkville, MO
12.1997

Skills

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Contracts and procurement
  • Profit and loss oversight
  • Global IT management
  • Servant leadership
  • Sales strategy

Community Service

Veteran of the Year, 2003, Chula Vista, CA, Worked with community Churches., Regional Director for Gideon Ministry supervising over 1000 volunteers.

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Abacus
11.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Program Manager

Systems Technology Forum, LTD
08.2023 - 11.2024

Integration Platform Manager - Deputy

NIWC PAC
07.2021 - 07.2023

Program Manager

NAVWAR Command
05.1998 - 07.2021

C4ISR Electronic Maintenance Officer/Quality Control Manager/Recruiter

U.S. Navy (Active Duty)
10.1972 - 12.1995

Graduate Classes - Business Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management

Park University

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