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Maxwell J. McCauley

Captain, FA26B Data Systems Engineer

Technically proficient FA26B Data Systems Engineer with experience integrating tactical communications, operational data engineering, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled staff support across brigade, battalion, and division-level formations. Proven in translating commander requirements into scalable dashboards, automation tools, and secure networked solutions in operational environments.
Portrait of CPT Maxwell J. McCauley
BRIEF DATE: FUNCTIONAL CAT: OPERATIONS SUPPORT GRADE: CPT ADOR: 20260501 COMPONENT: RA

Professional Profile

Commissioned from the United States Military Academy in 2022 as a Signal officer and later transitioned into FA26B. Experience includes deployment to Poland, multiple combat training center rotations, and leadership across tactical network, data, and enterprise-support functions. Strengths center on combining technical depth with operational relevance—especially in data architecture, AI-enabled automation, secure system integration, and decision-support visualization.

Capability Snapshot

Operational Data Engineering Builds SQL/Python workflows, dashboards, and decision-support products for commanders and staffs.
AI-Enabled Automation Develops AI agents and automation tools that reduce manual staff work and accelerate product generation.
Tactical Network Leadership Leads C5ISR architecture, retransmission, transport, SATCOM, HF, and enterprise network integration.
Cybersecurity & RMF Applies secure system design, endpoint hardening, ISSO practices, and RMF / ATO familiarity.
Staff-to-Technical Translation Bridges commander intent, operational requirements, and technical execution across echelons.
Cloud & Modernization Adapts APIs, containerized tools, and cloud concepts to practical operational and enterprise problems.

Key Assignments

  • Brigade Data Systems Engineer — 1CD DIVARTY, Fort Hood, TX (2026)
  • Battalion S6 / Communications Staff Officer — HHB, 3-16 FA, Fort Hood, TX (2025)

Mission Impact Highlights

  • Delivered enterprise data solutions, real-time Power BI analytics, and SQL/Python decision-support workflows that improved visibility and staff efficiency across formations supporting more than 3,400 Soldiers.
  • Led tactical and enterprise modernization efforts spanning AI-enabled automation, cybersecurity improvement across 500+ devices, and management/integration of C5ISR, COMSEC, and network equipment portfolios.

Certification + Technical Skills + Military Skills

  • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)
  • CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)
  • CompTIA Security+ and Network+
Technical
Python SQL Power BI REST APIs Docker AWS Azure RMF / ATO AI Agents Data Pipelines
Military
  • Information Systems Security Officer and Information Management Officer
  • AUDS Administrator, PrinterLogic Administrator, and Purebred Agent
  • C5ISR tactical network and spectrum management
  • MUOS, StarShield, SMART-T, STT, JNN, and HF systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
United States Military Academy, West Point · 2022

Formal military education includes Signal Training and Data Systems Engineering Training. Long-term goals include a Master of Science in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.

Operational & Cultural Experience

Completed an eight-month operational deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, establishing interoperable tactical communications and C5ISR networks alongside NATO and allied partner forces.

Executed Combined Resolve 18 at JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany, coordinating multinational retransmission networks and cross-border tactical data links. Completed a month-long educational immersion program in Italy in 2016.