Joshua Wilson
American, Undergraduate in Systems Engineering at West Point, MS Engineering Management from University of Missouri at Rolla, Former Deputy Resident Engineer for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Basra, Iraq.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://www.ariston-solutions.com |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Leadership, Management |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Groups: | [INACTIVE] Global Social Venture Competition: Columbia 2010 |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | United States Military Academy, University of Missouri System - Rolla |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) |
| Position: | Captain, Engineer/IRAQ – Project Engineer / Deputy Resident Engineer/United States – USACE Operation Center Watch Officer |
| Time period: | October 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Held responsible for 34 ongoing projects totaling over 200 million dollars in construction.
Evaluated by the Gulf Region Southern District Commander as “clearly one of the top Captains” within his command. Provided Contractual Oversight for the Umm Qasar Pier and Sea Wall. This was the first foreign military sales project conducted within the Country of Iraq. USACE Liaison to the Provincial Reconstruction Team (State Department) - Worked through the Governance Department to develop a training program for the local municipalities ensuring their ability to take over strategic waste water and water treatment plants. Worked with local officials to identify needs and structure contracts to support their intent with the development of viable projects. Shaibha Location Command – Project Engineer in charge of the 42 Million Dollar Iraqi Army Compound constructed to support logistical operations for the Southern Iraqi Army. Facilities include: Bakery, Fire Station, 1.5 million liter POL Distribution Center, Medical Clinic, etc. This project was evaluated as achieving the highest quality of all 14 location commands by the Multi-National Forces Iraq Contract oversight team. Responsible for the tracking and delivery of USACE assets for recovery missions within the U.S. and abroad. Chosen to lead the Mission Analysis for USACE’s Headquarters response to the Haiti recovery operations. |
| Employer: | NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION |
| Position: | Advanced Individual Academic Development |
| Time period: | January 2003 - Present |
| Description: | Selected amongst peers to represent West Point for a summer internship.
Liaised between the NATO Allies and U.S. counterparts to gather data for the analysis of ongoing communications. Worked through the Systems Engineering Department Head to consult NATO leadership on effective ways to enhance communication between the associated NATO members. |
| Employer: | Infantry Regiment |
| Position: | Company Commander |
| Time period: | March 2006 - October 2007 |
| Description: | Responsible for curriculum development, training, scheduling, budget management and safety of over 260 Soldiers and 12 Cadre.
Evaluated by the Brigade Commander as a “top 10% officer…innovative, adaptive, mature self starter.” Chosen for position as a 1st Lieutenant ahead of available Captains. Best Company recognition within the 1-48 Infantry Regiment Rated 5th of 25 Company Commanders as a 1st Lieutenant (Captains Position) Ensured the initial training and entry of over 1000 U.S. Soldiers to the Army’s ranks. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Missouri System - Rolla |
| Time period: | 2008 |
| Degree: | M.S., Engineering Management |
| University: | United States Military Academy |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | B.S., Systems Engineering |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | coaching, camping, hiking and basketball. |
| Awards: | Leading Scorer for the West Point Basketball Team in 2004. Chosen |
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Ariston Global Solutions
Ariston Global Solutions (AGS) provides engineering services and business solutions to U.S. companies in Iraq by employing vetted local experts at a significant cost savings.
