Andre Ball Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Colorado, United States

As part of the Department of Air Force’s premier Education With Industry program, I am working as a systems engineer alongside a leading Defense and Aerospace contractor developing and testing simulation and modeling capabilities.

United States

•Evaluates war fighting capabilities & requirements of satellite and ground space weapon system programs valud at $67B•Provides SECAF, CSAF, and USSF CSO with unit efficiency, effectiveness, and combat mission readiness assessments •Plans, coordinates, and executes inspections of 256 space & cyber “Total Force” units totaling 57K staff for 64 worldwide locations.• Leads team in development of peace & wartime infrastructure inspection policies to fortify strict DoD, DAF, and USSF standards

California, United States

Manages 24/7 operations of a $3.2 Billion space surveillance system and supervised 65 military and civilian operators.

Qatar

• Supporting the planning, procurement and implementation of Space technology to support Combined Operations.• Monitor links and application interfaces, Analyze overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) and signal indications, and distribute information in support of personnel safety, movement, and maneuvers. • Providing timely space capabilities through multi-agency coordination that allow Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Personnel Recovery in any operational environment access to the most relevant space support for situational awareness and accurate recovery of injured or isolated personnel.• Coordinate the application and employment of Satellite Communication (SATCOM) and Precision, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to enhance air, land, and sea movements across an area of responsibility of 4 million square miles. • Organize and execute the training of deployed space and missile warning members.

California

Manages and supervises:• 24/7 operations of a $3.2 Billion space surveillance system executed by 65 military and civilian operators and data analysts to ensure the efficient processing of 450K satellite & debris observations and timely update, maintenance, and distribution of the global satellite catalog.• Space Forces tracking & support for NASA’s International Space Station including Resupply Missions and Human Space Flight Program.• The sub-orbital and orbital launch window analysis of DoD and Commercial partners.• The sensor optimization of 17 mechanical, optical, and phased array radars across the globe.•The planning and coordination of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) with the FAA flight safety• The analysis and issuance of collision avoidance notifications, emergency satellite maneuver notifications, and satellite atmospheric re-entry notifications to DoD partners, Commercial partners, FEMA, and State Departments across the world.• Training and equipping of 120 personnel.• $138K fund and interfaces with customers, suppliers, and company personnel for purchases. Audits transfers, purchases, and receipts to maintain financial compliance of GPC program.• Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies. Advises 5 global partner space operation centers enabling multi-domain planning for over 154K personnel. • Coordinates the troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of operational equipment & conducts risk assessments, executes appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities.• Maintains and updates procedural aids and operational checklists• Trains analysts on system interfaces and data-link architecture.• Prepares, reviews, and presents technical reports and briefings.• Identifies root causes, prioritizes threats and recommends and/or implements corrective action

Greenland

• Managed 24/7 Missile Warning Operations Center employing the $740M Arctic steady state phased-array radar system.• Led DoD's northernmost operation command and control center during contingencies ensuring safety of base personnel & persistent polar vigilance.• Provided time-sensitive space surveillance, missile warning, and missile defense information to top military leaders.• Oversaw crew force management & operational readiness of 2 Space Mission Task Forces.• Governed equipment management program; secured $90K supplies for northernmost remote unit• Directed 48-hr of maintenance, testing, and operational verification to validate a $5M system enhancement.• Conducts periodic hardware/software inventory assessments.• Managed Communication Security Program and Training. Coordinated base-wide updates for 400 employees, cyber security inspections, and documentation of classified material and communication devices. • Oversaw configuration management of assigned systems; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity.• Led staff with assessments to document state of compliance with security requirements.• Conducts periodic hardware/software inventory assessments.

Massachusetts

• Managed 13-mbr military/civilian work force; directed 24/7 operations, maintenance, exercise & real-world system recoveries, communication, computer upgrades, Civil Engineering and Security centers.• Led real time execution of Eastern Missile Warning and Space Surveillance Operations Center and logistics tasks to enable the employment of the $250M phased-array radar.• Conducts periodic hardware/software inventory assessments.• Managed Communication Security Program and Training. Trained 57 employees on the handling procedures of classified materials and means of communication.• Oversaw configuration management of assigned systems; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity.• Led staff with assessments to document state of compliance with security requirements.• Conducts periodic hardware/software inventory assessments.• As the Spaceflight Safety Representative I led safety training, drafted reports, and coordinated meetings between Range Operations as outlined by higher headquarters guidance.

Colorado Springs, Co

Master Of Science (M.S.), Commercial Enterprise In Space

Space 200

Advanced Space Systems & Data-Link Architecture, Commercial & Defense Applications

Management Systems

DOD Sustainable Procurement Program, Purchase Card Online System (PCOLS), and Worldwide Government Purchase Card courses completed

Space 100

Orbital Mechanics, Launch & Satellite Systems, Space Acquisition, and Space Law

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Way of Life Committee (WLC)

Education record

Activities and Societies: USAFA Preparatory School Baseball Team