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MK Tribbie

Advisor at IDLogiq

Mr. MK Tribbie has over 20 years of experience developing and fielding advanced concept technology prototyping & solutions for DOD and DHS customers that address their critical operational gaps and shortfalls and 21 years of experience as a fully mission-qualified Naval Aviator and leader. His expertise is grounded in significant experience developing and managing highly technical advanced concept technology projects & teams and focusing diverse and independent-thinking team members on project execution to increase transition-to-acquisition opportunities for the customer.

He has extensive experience assisting the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other Agency senior leaders, decision-makers, senior staff and Customers to translate desired operational requirements into achievable technology development goals, concept plans, project scope & schedules, metrics and milestones. He has assisted with the formulation of organizational vision, long-range programmatic strategic & transformational goals and business architectures to improve organic business processes and ensure alignment with National and higher-level strategies. He routinely helps government teams with the development of a suitable project plan to address current and future capability shortfalls, and determine human capital and funding resourcing to accomplish the desired results.

He is an experienced high-visibility/high-expectation event coordinator in the development of thought-provoking technical exchange meetings and events for United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, Assistant Commissioner, Executives, and senior staff. For DOD, he has assembled, coordinated and presented the output of subject matter expert (SME) panels and provided courses of action to inform leadership on achievable way-ahead alternatives.

He has proven ability to understand, process, apply and communicate complex technical topics. He completed an engineering-focused, aircraft accident investigation course of study at United States Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California, to technically examine, assess and report-on failure modes in aircraft structures and complex systems and develop engineering change proposals (ECP) to correct deficiencies or critical design flaws. He effectively integrates complicated topics in written materials resulting in succinct and powerful communication tools to convey desired intent.

He is a published author while completing Masterā€™s degree at United States Naval War College (NWC), Newport, Rhode Island, he conceived and drafted a critical article published in the prestigious journal ā€˜Proceedings, Naval Institute Press,ā€™ November 1996, titled ā€œA Joint Heavy-Lift Helicopterā€.

Mr. Tribbie is a critical thinker as he is conceived and conducted a Naval War College-approved self-directed Elective to critically analyze and report on engineering possibilities to re-engineer large deck amphibious assault class ship flight deck to support simultaneous Harrier jet fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft operations.

Some of the Notable Awards/Certifications include receiving the prestigious Naval War College, James V. Forrestal Award for a staff-organized, time-constrained, high-visibility Force Planning exercise, formulating a threat-based, tangible alternative National Military Strategy and force structure. DHS PM-Level III, Senior Level Certification.