Consulting Reviews

As a prominent CBRN/WMD, Emergency Management, and Risk / Vulnerability subject matter expert/consultant, I know what it means to provide exceptional service and deliver outstanding results. At Helotes Consulting, LLC, I enjoy helping my clients understand the threats, risks, and hazards that they face and enabling decisions to successfully address them.

See what my satisfied clients have to say about the work I’ve done.

Alicia Smith, Systems Planning and Analysis

Dates of Performance: Feb 15, 2023 to July 2, 2023

The Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) Science and Technology Emergence Panel (STEP):

The STEP program is a unique capability in the DTRA RD offered by Team SPA that complements the DTRA RD efforts by conducting “horizon scanning” through S&T Assessments, S&T Research and Analysis, discovery of cutting-edge technologies, and identifying technologies to meet requirements and emerging requirements through tailored action teams of key Subject Matter Experts from SPA, industry, academia, and government.

Mr. Hubbard’s Accomplishments Include:

· Assembling teams of technical experts to address capability needs;

· Planning and conducting meetings to address the tasking;

· Supporting the formulation of project requirements and follow-on research;

· Assessment and analysis of emerging technologies to meet requirements;

· Coordinating a team of diverse experts from industry and academia to respond to a short notice requirement in a timely manner (on time/on budget);

· Creating innovative solutions to challenges and roadblocks - accomplished large data transfer across IT systems that others were unable to do;

· Conducting Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews of other teams’ final deliverables;

· Providing briefings and supporting materials for presentations.

Summary: Mr. Harvey Hubbard with his unique Subject Matter Expertise, provides the STEP projects advice and assistance on cutting edge technologies and capabilities. His knowledge of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) community allows him to flawlessly execute coordination throughout industry and academia in ways unavailable to others. He keenly discerned the difference between proposed capabilities to DTRA RD that are unsustainable from those which hold promise at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. His distinctive perspectives and experience provides an analysis capability not available through any other means. He is an exceptional team/project leader as well as a talented team member. He is extremely thorough in his analytical approaches and his critical thinking skills are superb. His contributions have enhanced the program and exceeded client expectations.

G. N. Miranda, Group Leader & Program Manager, Defense Threat Reduction Agency Group, Systems Planning and Analysis

Performance Assessment (January 2023 - December 2025)

I would like to recognize the outstanding work that Harvey Hubbard has provided my team and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate over the past three years as a project lead, subject matter expert, and trusted advisor through our Science & Technology Emergence Panel (STEP) program. Over the years, Harvey has had a deep and profound impact on the planning, development, and execution of twenty-three projects spread across the five DTRA RD Divisions. His positive attitude, attention to detail, and leadership skills enabled DTRA RD to expand their warfighter support while laying the foundation for future requirements and endeavors. His breadth and depth of knowledge has enabled continued superior S&T support to DTRA RD.

As a project lead, Harvey successfully led a small team of analysts through a two-month DTRA RD Chem-Bio Technologies Division (RD-CB) project. Over the course of the project, he successfully navigated all project milestones, demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and enabled on-time delivery of all project deliverables.

As a SME, I have been impressed by Harvey's knowledge and outstanding teambuilding abilities. His efforts resulted in the successful completion of five projects spanning over fifteen months including a seven-month project that will directly inform future R&D investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense science and technologies through a comprehensive analysis of operational concepts, current doctrines, and projected future environments focused on identifying critical gaps.

Last, Harvey's technical background and attention to detail made him a valued and trusted advisor. His outstanding reputation identified him as a by-name request for report reviews, presentation inputs and improvements, and new idea cross-check and brainstorming. Overall, Havey has been an outstanding member and positive contributor to our team and DTRA RD.