About Colonel (Ret) Joseph E. Monaco

Colonel Joseph E. Monaco (Retired) brings unparalleled expertise in strategic leadership, digital transformation, and human-machine teaming to organizations seeking operational excellence in an increasingly complex technological landscape. His distinguished military career spans critical leadership roles across multiple commands, where he consistently drove innovation and modernization initiatives.

As the former Director of Strategy at the 618th Air Operations Center at Scott Air Force Base, Colonel Monaco led strategic planning for global air mobility operations while spearheading digital transformation initiatives that revolutionized command and control architectures. His leadership extended to commanding over 200 personnel as Commander of the 728th Air Mobility Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, where he executed critical airlift missions in high-threat environments.

Colonel Monaco’s international experience includes serving as a NATO War Planner at United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, where he developed strategic plans for NATO operations and coordinated multi-national military planning efforts. This role honed his ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build consensus across diverse organizational cultures.

As a C-17 Command Pilot with over 1,000 combat flight hours and a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), U.S. Air Force Weapons School, and Army Command and General Staff College, Colonel Monaco combines tactical expertise with strategic vision. His certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), AWS Cloud Practitioner, and Certified ScrumMaster demonstrate his commitment to continuous learning and modern methodologies.

Today, Colonel Monaco translates his military operational excellence into actionable digital transformation strategies for defense contractors, government agencies, and private sector organizations seeking to integrate people, processes, and technology for mission-critical outcomes.