Theodore Veteran

THEODORE S. VERONA
Theodore Verona
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY | FIELD OPERATIONS | EXPORT COMPLIANCE – ITAR (ECoP®) | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Ukraine combat veteran with a career spanning military operations, defense technology, and international business. Relationship-driven professional, experienced in building connections across military, technical, and commercial organizations, identifying operational and business requirements, and bringing the right people and resources together to solve problems. Comfortable operating from the field to the executive level, with experience in tactical systems, defense business development, international partnerships, and technology integration. Established network across the Ukrainian defense and technology ecosystem.
CORE CAPABILITIES
FIELD & OPERATIONS
UAS Systems
Tactical Communications
Military Training
Austere Operations
TECHNICAL INTEGRATION
ATAK / TAK Ecosystem
Networking
Systems Integration
Technical Troubleshooting
PROGRAMS & BUSINESS
Defense Business Development
International Programs
OEM / Vendor Relations
Procurement & Logistics
SECURITY / COMPLIANCE
CompTIA Security+
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
ITAR / ECoP
Export Compliance

LEADERSHIP
Small-Unit Leadership
Team Training & Development
Operational Planning
Personnel Accountability
TOOLS / PLATFORMS
Mission Planner (Basics)
Betaflight (Basics)
ArduPilot (Basics)
ExpressLRS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONNECTIUM TECHNOLOGIES | KYIV, UKRAINE
March 2025 – Present
• Train military and government personnel on the deployment and operational use of mission-critical situational awareness and command-and-control systems
• Train over 300 personnel in systems such as ATAK, Tactical Mission Networks and radio communications
• Support fielding, configuration, and sustainment of tactical communications and digital collaboration platforms in operational environments
• Coordinate logistics, equipment movement, and cross-border transportation of technical systems and training resources
• Maintain awareness of emerging defense technologies and operational requirements to support customer adoption and mission effectiveness
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, end users, and organizational stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and utilization of technology solutions
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
KVG | KYIV, UKRAINE
August 2024 – May 2025
• Supported import/export operations
• Supported advanced additive manufacturing operations and development in Ukraine.
• Helped build and maintain a manufacturing facility in Ukraine
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, N.G.O.
THIRD-EYE CHARITY FOUNDATION | KYIV, UKRAINE
April 2024 – October 2024
• Designed and implemented a donor acquisition/relations strategy, increasing support for deployed Ukrainian units
• Oversaw office operations, including inventory management, expense reporting, and personnel supervision, maintaining efficient and organized administrative processes
OILFIELD CHEMICAL SPECIALIST
HELMERICH & PAYNE | PECOS, USA
December 2022 – April 2024
• Ensured optimal chemical composition, weight, and viscosity of downhole mud, resulting in safe and efficient drilling that minimized equipment wear and any interruption to operations
• Conducted basic drilling operations to include tripping in/out, mud transfers, pump repair and maintenance
INTERNATIONAL LEGION OF UKRAINE
ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE | KYIV, UKRAINE
February 2022 – September 2022
• Served as a volunteer combatant with the Ukrainian International Legion during the 2022 Russian invasion and conducted combat operations
• Trained volunteers in weapons handling and basic infantry tactics
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
BARUVIDA | SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA
June 2021 – January 2022
• Built and managed inventory, accounting, and financial modeling systems
• Oversaw sales, marketing, and export operations of over 1000kg of Almendras de la Chiquitania (Baru Nuts) in Bolivia and abroad
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
UNICO BIENES RAICES | SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA
May 2020 – June 2021
• Developed a sophisticated web scraping program to collect and interpret real estate data from five major Bolivian MLS servers
• Compared and analyzed listings generated via self-created software to identify market trends and recruit high-performing agents
• Processed over 25 luxury real estate sales, totaling $15 million
RIG FLOOR SPECIALIST
HELMERICH & PAYNE | KINGSTON, USA
June 2018 – August 2019
• Collaborated as a team of six under harsh environmental conditions, organized emergency response operations, drilled, tripped-out, tripped-in, and cased over 500,000 ft. pipe
• Completed over 100 mechanical engineering projects adhering to all safety standards resulting in enhanced production operations
MARINE CORPS, INFANTRY MORTARS
USMC | JACKSONVILLE, USA
February 2009 – October 2013
• One Combat Deployment to Afghanistan and one Marine Expeditionary deployment to Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait for joint training operations
• Led a squad of twelve Marines by developing training modules and ensuring mission readiness through physical and mental discipline, resulting in limited casualties and proven proficiency in the field

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL / MILITARY EXPERIENCE
FIRE DIRECTION CHIEF
USMC | USA & AFGHANISTAN

• Led the Fire Direction Center (FDC) for an 81mm mortar platoon, coordinating fire missions, processing targeting data, and directing mortar employment in support of infantry operations.
• Supervised and trained FDC personnel in fire-control procedures, communications, mission planning, and rapid execution while maintaining accountability and operational readiness.
INTERNATIONAL LEGION RIFLEMAN
INTERNATIONAL LEGION OF UKRAINE | UKRAINE

• Conducted dismounted infantry operations in active combat environments, including defensive operations, assaults, patrols, and movement under sustained artillery, direct-fire, and armored threats.
• Operated as part of a multinational infantry element during high-intensity combat operations, maintaining communications, weapons readiness, and small-unit coordination in austere and rapidly changing conditions.

TACTICAL MISSION NETWORK TRAINER
CONNECTIUM TECHNOLOGIES | KYIV, UKRAINE

• Plan and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction on ATAK and tactical mission networks for military and government personnel, translating complex technical systems into practical operational workflows.
• Coordinate participating units, training schedules, equipment, and instructional resources while conducting live demonstrations of tactical communications, situational-awareness, and mission-network capabilities.

EDUCATION
FULLSTACK ACADEMY
CYBERSECURITY IMMERSIVE PROGRAM| NEW YORK, NY
December 2022
• Intensive instructor-led training in computer networking fundamentals, red team and blue team practices/tools, and scripting in preparation for a career in cyber security
THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT | ARIZONA, USA
May 2021
• Graduate-level finance courses in international capital budgeting, accounting and company valuation
• Graduate-level courses in trading software, options trading and hedging strategies
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, FRANK BATTEN SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC POLICY
BACHELOR OF ARTS | CHARLOTTESVILLE, U.S.A
• Developed multidisciplinary policy-analysis and leadership skills through coursework in economics, political institutions, behavioral science, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Applied analytical and leadership frameworks to complex public-sector and organizational challenges, emphasizing practical problem-solving, ethical leadership, and translating policy analysis into action.
May 2018

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CompTIA Security+ • Export Compliance Professional – ITAR (ECoP®) • Basic FPV Pilot Certification – KillHouse Ukraine, 3rd Army Corps
SELECTED DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY / ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
INVESTOR & STRATEGIC ADVISOR
GRAK.TECH | DNIPRO, UKRAINE
• Minority investor in a Ukrainian defense technology company developing unmanned systems, electronic warfare solutions, and mission-support technologies
• Provide market research, business development support, and strategic guidance regarding international partnerships and growth opportunities
• Maintain familiarity with defense procurement trends, operational requirements, and emerging technologies within the Ukrainian defense sector

August 2024 – Present
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English (Fluent) | Spanish (Conversational) | Provisional Secret Clearance | U.S./Mexico Work Authorization | Kyiv-Based | Open to Relocation & International Travel