Scott Kerns

12 years of active duty service as an Army All Source Intelligence Analyst. 5 years direct experience fielding new biometrics and forensics technologies in support of strategic analysts and tactical edge users. Chosen to represent DIA as an All Source Intel analyst for a Special Operations Task Force and enabled over 50 direct action missions resulting in the capture of 40 key insurgents in Iraq. 5 years deployed experience to Iraq Area of Responsibility. Responsible for researching, developing, presenting and publishing all-source intelligence products at the tactical and operational level related to insurgent activities, and threats to local/regional stability as part of an analytical team. Validated over 5,000 Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Requirements, 120 Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Requirements and 50 Measurements and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) Requirements. Developed multiple collection strategies optimizing collection, reducing impact to resources and minimizing efforts.