James "Ray" Gentry

412 Fontainbleau
O'Fallon, IL 62269
Phone Number: 1-618-520-3836
jgfbb8a2@westpost.net
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI
Experience Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of broad based experience in pred
ictive analysis, consulting, software testing, enterprise architecture, team man
agement, project management, training and development. Effective communicator po
ssessing excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
11/2009 to 11/2010
Chenega Federal Systems, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Intelligence Analyst II - GTMO
Applies a thorough understanding of the intelligence cycle to compile, research,
collate, analyze, and evaluate all-source and unevaluated intelligence associat
ed with terrorism and other unconventional threats. Access, retrieve, populate,
update and maintain data from a variety of automated systems and databases; prep
are and disseminate a variety of recurring and ad hoc multi-media reports, asses
sments, messages, briefings, information papers, analysis, and/or other products
as directed by JTF-GTMO. Products include but are not limited to the following:
Analyst Support Summaries and Analyst Support Packages, Pre-brief/Debrief Prepa
ration, Requests for Information and Collection Requirements and Databases and D
issemination.
3/2009 to 7/2009
TEK Systems AMC HQ A6IM Scott AFB, IL
Software Testing Engineer
Global Decision Support system (GDSS II) Tester. One of a team of testers that p
rovide functional Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for AM
C/A6IM. Edit, administer, and maintain keystroke-level test cases. Work with oth
er testers in test preparation and execution. Update and maintain test logs and
provide input to detailed technical test reports.
07/2008 to 10/2008
Asynchrony Solutions USTRANSCOM J6 Scott AFB, IL
Functional Analyst
Performs analysis of DPO related business problems, recommends new business rule
s, engages with stakeholders, develops analysis plans, develops analytical crite
ria, parameters, limits and other factors. Designs data collection methodologies
using best practices. Provides process flow analysis, customer and focus group
surveys, facilitates decision analysis, statistical testing and evaluation, data
mining, mathematical analysis and simulation. Conducts congruency analysis. Dev
elops standard data collection templates. Ability to decompose requirements and
map to reference models. Documents results.
04/2007 to 07/2008
Asynchrony Solutions St. Louis, MO
Software Tester
Provides quality assurance for software development in the agile environment. En
sures software meets customer needs and specifications. Interfaces with clients
to ascertain customer needs and priorities. Single handily wrote, developed and
performed over 500 software test cases in Testlink. Performed extensive software
testing using Shunra testing suite.
09/2006 to 04/2007
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Washington D.C.
Principal Intelligence Specialist, Department of Homeland Security
Analyzes a variety of information and intelligence relevant to the threats facin
g the systems, infrastructure, and resources critical to the nation, and develop
s relevant research studies and recommendations. Provides intelligence support f
or contingency operations, battle staff and operational-level planning, joint an
d multi-lateral training exercises and strategic engagement policy throughout th
e Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI). Perform
s requirements management and collection management. Analyzes and evaluates meth
ods for performing continuous appraisal of data from sampling, statistical analy
sis, evaluation, flow processing, and management assessment. Researches, develop
s and/or prepare high-level briefings and analyses which include narrative, tabu
lar and/or graphic materials. Develops and maintains interaction with stakeholde
rs to promote information sharing and collaboration in support of the developmen
t of a common situational awareness environment. Develops and disseminates stand
ard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation criteria for personnel, entities
, components, and Communities of Interest (COIs). Interprets Intelligence Commun
ity policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and objectives. Provides dedicat
ed, centralized, and long range program and budget expertise. Provides predictiv
e analytics for unknown linkages in existing information and maintains integrate
d database tracking system for controlled correspondence.
12/2005 - 6/2006
United States Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 607 Air Intelligence
Squadron
Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon Systems Analyst Ensured all processes, produc
ts, responsibilities and personnel were being trained, evaluated, and certified
in accordance with military regulations to occupy AOC manpower billets. Instrume
ntal in identifying training weaknesses, and after thorough analysis, conducted
written and hands-on evaluations to improve training processes and deficiencies.

6/2005-12/2005
United States Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 607 Air Intelligence
Squadron
Air Defense Analyst Provided top level, 7th Air Force leadership with time-criti
cal updates, developments, trends and analysis reports on North Korean integrate
d air defense systems. Experienced analytical skills were utilized in authoring
time sensitive assessments for 607 AIS Intelligence Summary. Single handedly cre
ated and performed 12 air defense update briefings during major Korean peninsula
wide exercise.
3/2003-6/2005
United States Air Force, Scott AFB, Illinois, USTRANSCOM J2-JE
All-Source Analyst Conducted research and in-depth analysis and production of tr
ansportation intelligence. Recognized as a subject matter expert on web-based da
ily intelligence summary. Produced time-critical assessments on both political a
nd military developments, counter-intelligence issues and integrated transportat
ion systems in Europe. Served in Iraq for 6 months in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Led multinational team as an analyst while deployed to Iraq. Provided
predictive analysis on enemy courses of actions. Supported successful special op
eration missions. Used exemplary analytical skills to analyze thousands of repor
ts and authored enemy assessments for Intelligence Summary.
5/2002-3/2003
United States Air Force, Scott AFB, Illinois, USTRANSCOM J2-JW
Indications and Warning Analyst Responsible for threat indications and warning a
nalysis, intelligence assessments and current intelligence briefings. Monitored
all-source intelligence to ensure top-level decision makers received timely and
accurate information directly affecting their assets and personnel. Served as a
key contributor in supplying accurate and responsive intelligence support to dec
ision makers, resulting in the protection and safe return of troops deployed ove
rseas. Analyzed and provided timely threat assessment support for nearly 4,500 a
irlift missions into 70 countries. Contributed to 75 spot intelligence reports,
which greatly influenced critical mission operatives. 1 of 4 handpicked to help
stand up Joint Operations Integration Cell or JOIC successfully fusing counter-i
ntelligence and all-source intelligence.
5/2000-5/2002
United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan AFB, 355 Operational Support Squadron
Intelligence Instructor Conducted annual weapon-systems training for more than 6
00 pilots and aircrew. Developed, maintained and updated intelligence lesson pla
ns, scenarios, graphics and upgraded pilot self-study manuals. Served as a key p
layer in standing up 357 and 358 fighter squadron intelligence shops and provide
d tailored products of over 84 current intelligence briefings to support trainin
g objectives. Spearheaded inventory of intelligence library by cataloging over 1
06 documents and identifying outdated material.
1/1997-1/1999
United States Air Force, Scott AFB, Illinois, USTRANSCOM J2 Intelligence Analyst
Europe/Africa Division Conducted research, in-depth analysis, counter intellige
nce analysis and production of transportation intelligence. Recognized subject m
atter expert on web-based daily intelligence summary. Produced time-critical ass
essments on both political and military developments, counter-intelligence issue
s and integrated transportation systems for Europe/Africa area of responsibility
.
2/1995-1/1997
United States Air Force, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, 48 Rescue Squadron
Squadron Intelligence Specialist Conducted annual and semi-annual weapon-systems
training for HH-60 Search and Rescue aircrew. Authored, maintained and moderniz
ed intelligence lesson plans, scenarios, graphics and upgraded pilot self-study
manuals. Responsible for cataloging over 2000 intelligence documents including m
aps and charts. Deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Southern Watch for 18
0 days providing tailored weapon systems training, and over 80 current intellige
nce briefings.
Education
B.A. Candidate in Biblical Studies
Job Related Training DIA Counter Terrorism Course, DIA Collections Management Co
urse, DIA Asymmetric Warfare Course, CIA African Realities Course, SAIC JADOCS C
ourse, SAIC Air Operations Center Course, SAIC C2PC Course, CIA Critical Thinkin
g and Writing Course, Combat Survival Training, Intelligence Applications Appren
tice Course, Intelligence Applications Journeyman Career Development Course, Int
elligence Applications Craftsman Career Development Course, African Orientation
Course
Software Application Skills GDSS 2.3, JDIMS, Harmony, RedactXpress, AMC LOGBOOK,
AMHS, M3, AGILE, SHUNRA, DATA EXTRACTION, DATA MINING, ANALYST NOTEBOOK, GEMINI
, FALCONVIEW, JADOCS, C2PC, MIDB, TIDE, PATHFINDER, COLISEUM, POWERPOINT, MICROS
OFT WORD, EXCEL, LINUX, WEBTAS AND PACE, ECLIPSE, mIRC, XMPP, Mschat, ZIRCON, IN
FOWORKSPACE, EXODUS,
References Available Upon Request