Denis Dallaire
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with over 30 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Operations Support Division
NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Directed 56-member multi-national division producing all Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) analysis and production for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC) in support of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
- Led stand up of NATO's only Advanced Target Development program.
- Spearheaded NIFC OSINT creation; delivered first-ever organic NATO capability.
- Drove NATO's sole Artificial Intelligence (AI) imagery exploitation program.
- Led NATO's first geo-spatial data science capability.
- Led revolutionary development of NIFC data visualization tool.
- Led fused Intel support to Russia-Ukraine crisis.
- Directed NATO's only Leadership Assessment Team.
- Acting NIFC Commander for multiple weeks during incumbent absences.
- NIFC representative to NATO Military Intelligence Committee.
- Use Case lead for NATO AI Strategy policy development in support of NATO Defense Minister order.
Director of Innovation
480th ISR Wing
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Lead for all innovation projects for 6,000 person organization across 11 operating locations.
- Managed $675,000 innovation budget for 23 squadrons.
- Collaborated with military and industry leaders to synchronize innovation ecosystem.
- Directed innovation events and portfolio management.
Director of Staff
480th ISR Wing
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Led 200+ member Commander's staff.
- Managed operating budget for staff travel, conference administration, and US Air Force reservists supporting organizational tasking.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Managed thousands of tasks across 6,000 person organization in 11 operating locations.
Deputy Director of Operations
480th ISR Wing
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Led global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations for 6,000 person organization through strategic planning and process development.
- Streamlined organizational processes and procedures while enhancing mission success.
Chief, Analysis Enterprise Management
Air Combat Command
07.2015 - 07.2017
- US Air Force executive agent on analysis enterprise and future analysis capabilities.
- Managed budget and directed staff responsible for policy, training, tradecraft and requirements for 352 units with over 15,000 Air Force analysts.
Chief, ISR Operations (Deployed)
Operation Inherent Resolve
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Battle-managed 27 different types of reconnaissance assets from 8 nations which drove operations supporting the liberation of Iraqi and Syrian territory from Islamic State control.
Chief, Southeast Europe Branch
Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Led 45-member team of experts analyzing terrorist threats across southeast Europe.
- Led 20-member cross functional team supporting US European Command's security efforts for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Senior Watch Officer
Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Directed 30 member team in collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to monitor potential threats across US European Command Area of Responsibility.
- Managed administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports to senior leadership.
Officer-in-Charge, Field Operations Branch
Air Force Cryptologic Office
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed operations budget to enable maximum support to Air Force Signals Intelligence units.
- Led prioritization of requirements and drove acquisition of cutting edge technology to deployed Air Force field units.
Exploitation Ops Officer-in-Charge (Deployed)
International Security Assistance Force
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Led all document and media exploitation, biometric and forensic exploitation, and counter-improvised explosive device exploitation for operations throughout Afghanistan.
Field Site Advocacy Officer-in-Charge
Air Force Cryptologic Office
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided oversight and guidance to emerging AF cryptologic missions in accordance with National Security Agency policy and procedures.
Space Intelligence Analyst
Air Force Space Command
09.2003 - 07.2009
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Chief, Theater Intelligence Operations (Deployed)
Combined Air Operations Center
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed Air Force intelligence requirements in 3 theatres of operation.
Space Planner (Deployed)
DIRSPACEFOR
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Developed space intelligence strategies and policies to support combat operations operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
488th Intelligence Squadron
05.1994 - 11.2002
- Subject Matter Expert, Instructor, Evaluator for USAF airborne reconnaissance platform.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts (Slavic Studies)
Excelsior College
New YorkIntermediate Developmental Education
Air Command And Staff College
Montgomery, ALBasic Developmental Education
Air And Space Basic Course
Montgomery, ALIntelligence Operations
Air Force Intelligence Officer Training
Goodfellow AFB, TXAF Commissioning Program
Officer Training School
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Organizational Goal Development
- Project Management
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Mission Operations
- Critical Thinking
- Program Implementation
- Operations leadership
- Operations budgets
Additional Information
- Retired Lt Col, USAF after 32 years
Timeline
Chief, Operations Support Division
NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre
07.2019 - 06.2023
Director of Innovation
480th ISR Wing
12.2018 - 07.2019
Director of Staff
480th ISR Wing
07.2018 - 12.2018
Deputy Director of Operations
480th ISR Wing
08.2017 - 07.2018
Chief, ISR Operations (Deployed)
Operation Inherent Resolve
11.2016 - 05.2017
Chief, Analysis Enterprise Management
Air Combat Command
07.2015 - 07.2017
Chief, Southeast Europe Branch
Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
07.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Watch Officer
Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
Exploitation Ops Officer-in-Charge (Deployed)
International Security Assistance Force
11.2011 - 05.2012
Officer-in-Charge, Field Operations Branch
Air Force Cryptologic Office
07.2010 - 07.2012
Field Site Advocacy Officer-in-Charge
Air Force Cryptologic Office
06.2009 - 07.2010
Chief, Theater Intelligence Operations (Deployed)
Combined Air Operations Center
12.2007 - 12.2008
Space Planner (Deployed)
DIRSPACEFOR
01.2007 - 05.2007
Space Intelligence Analyst
Air Force Space Command
09.2003 - 07.2009
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
488th Intelligence Squadron
05.1994 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts (Slavic Studies)
Excelsior College
Intermediate Developmental Education
Air Command And Staff College
Basic Developmental Education
Air And Space Basic Course
Intelligence Operations
Air Force Intelligence Officer Training
AF Commissioning Program
Officer Training School
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