Krystel’s leadership training spans high-stakes federal continuity, AI strategy for safety systems, and psychological response during national emergencies — forming the ethical backbone of her systems thinking. Strategic Systems Thinking & Ethical Infrastructure An Integrative Approach to Leadership, Safety, and AI Governance This portfolio reflects a career built at the intersection of:— Strategic Design— Technical fluency— Emotional Intelligence— Operational execution Values Krystel’s training spans national emergency systems, ethical AI deployment, advanced data science, and psychological resilience — forming a multidisciplinary foundation for public trust in critical infrastructure. Certifications Her certifications are interconnected capabilities combining federal leadership training, technical depth in AI/ML, global legal insight, and the ethics of decision-making in high-risk environments. Goals At every level, the goal is the same: to architect systems that protect people, elevate intelligence, and build ethical future. Leadership & Emergency Readiness Key ProgramsFEMA Executive Continuity Program (Level II)FAA Leadership for Organizational ChangeDOT Applied Data Science Fellowship (CIO Council–Selected)U.S. Department of State – Disinformation & Information SystemsDHS – Threat Hunting, Dark Arts, Cybersecurity ProtocolsNaval Postgraduate School – Hazmat Transportation Safety, Counterintelligence Mission-Critical ThemesContinuity of Government & National ResilienceRisk Modeling & Decision GovernanceEmergency Management Across Multi-Agency SystemsCounterintelligence & Information Security EthicsLeadership in High-Stakes Safety Infrastructure Frameworks & SystemsICS / NIMSCOOPFEMA IS-SeriesHazmat Chain-of-CustodyEthical AI Governance in Emergency Systems Intelligence Platforms FAA (Implemented)Conducted strategic evaluation of Palantir Foundry’s capabilities to determine its fit for NAS operations — including cross-agency interoperability, risk modeling, and aviation safety requirements. Palantir Foundry / GothamData integration, modeling, and decision intelligence (+others). AnalyticsTableau / Tableau Gov – Dashboards, visual analytics (+others). AI/ML Modeling Anaconda / Jupyter – Python environment for modeling and experimentationTensorFlow / PyTorch – Deep learning libraries Workflow Analytics (Low Code/No Code) Responsible for governing cross-agency automation systems (Appian, ServiceNow) to enable mission-aligned data flow and decision visibility. (FAA) Responsible for operationalizing AI/ML model governance with UiPath, Appian, Alteryx, ensuring traceability, accuracy, and safety of predictive tools. (FAA) Appian – Low-code process automation (aerospace engineering + data flow). ServiceNow – Use and integration of IT and enterprise operations platforms. UiPath – Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (Approval of AI/ML Use Cases). Alteryx – Data prep and analytics automation (governance and application of safety-related data). Cloud & Big Data Platforms Amazon Web Services (AWS GovCloud) – Secure cloud infrastructure Microsoft Azure Government Compliance-first federal cloud. ChatBot Development. Reviewed AI/ML Use Cases Snowflake – Data warehouse and sharing platform Databricks – Unified analytics and ML for big data Science & Engineering Biochemistry, Forensics & Material ScienceForensic science, DNA analysis, fiber/chemical identification, and biochemistry research including cancer. Nanotechnology & Polymer ChemistryAdvanced study in material sciences with a focus on molecular structure and biomedical applications. Laboratory Investigation & Scientific WritingHands-on laboratory experience in chemistry and biology, emphasizing rigorous research reporting. Psychology & Ethics Personality Theory & PsychopathologyFocuses on understanding maladaptive behavior and foundational cognitive frameworks. Neuroscience & Healthcare EthicsExplores brain function and decision-making processes within complex healthcare systems. Nutrition & Human DevelopmentFoundational knowledge in health sciences and comprehensive physiological systems. Global & Legal Contexts Middle Eastern Studies & International Labor LawProvides cross-cultural and geopolitical insights vital for effective policy design and risk analysis. Surveillance Law & Privacy (Stanford University)In-depth legal and ethical analysis of surveillance systems in modern governance. Business Math & Economic LogicApplies quantitative reasoning for strategic decision-making and systems modeling. Communication & Media National Radio Producer & Syndicated HostProduced and hosted two nationally syndicated radio shows. Journalism & Linguistic StudiesAcademic focus on language, narrative and ancient cultures – explored how communication systems shape societal frameworks, inspiring a lifelong pursuit of systems analysis and meaningful technology