Hardware Support for 1000+ for NORAD NORTHCOM Headquarters

Supporting NORAD-USNORTHCOM/J6

• Launch Integration Engineer/Planner for the National Reconnaissance Organization (NRO). Executed the launch planning, preparation and management of a 15 person team for the NRO Operations Squadron (NOPS) for the ATLAS/DELTA/MINOTAUR I Government and Commercial launch ascent and early Orbit initialization missions. Led the NRO team in 8 successful launch missions.• Site team lead working with government team and prime contractor Program Manager (PM) regarding HARRIS personnel and… Show more • Launch Integration Engineer/Planner for the National Reconnaissance Organization (NRO). Executed the launch planning, preparation and management of a 15 person team for the NRO Operations Squadron (NOPS) for the ATLAS/DELTA/MINOTAUR I Government and Commercial launch ascent and early Orbit initialization missions. Led the NRO team in 8 successful launch missions.• Site team lead working with government team and prime contractor Program Manager (PM) regarding HARRIS personnel and task execution items. Inform the offsite HARRIS PM of customer feedback and team workforce issues. Responsible for managing administrative, staffing, training and security tasks for the 15 employees on the contract.• Successfully devised a NTSC analog video collection method using existing AFSCN resources. Performed engineering design, parts fabrication, and system test and assembled kit for delivery to site. Video collection and recording capability was critical to resolving a Centaur in-flight anomaly.• Designated office lead for documenting management plans, test procedures and reports, training procedures and project schedules to meet contract requirements.• Used ReqPRO for requirements traceability and analysis to meet mission support requirements.• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for on-site support equipment provided by NASA TDRSS SPO. Synthesized various external customer requirements, led a system engineering study, and performed acceptance testing and data evaluation required to gain OPS acceptance.• Perform on-console spacecraft telemetry, tracking and commanding support contacts between AFSCN and satellite customer. 100 % successful supports with no errors. Show less

• Wrote a Computer Network Defense (CND) International Policy doctrine and policy plan for a 5 country NATO International Cooperation and Coordination Working Group to integrate a CND roadmap for the future. • Certified Crew member at the NORTHCOM Domestic Warning Center monitoring critical watch items with the US domestic communication backbone system to maintain a high situational awareness of Information Technology threats on the computer and communication infrastructure. •… Show more • Wrote a Computer Network Defense (CND) International Policy doctrine and policy plan for a 5 country NATO International Cooperation and Coordination Working Group to integrate a CND roadmap for the future. • Certified Crew member at the NORTHCOM Domestic Warning Center monitoring critical watch items with the US domestic communication backbone system to maintain a high situational awareness of Information Technology threats on the computer and communication infrastructure. • Developed a computer and communication system support database repository in support of USNORTHCOM/J6 organizational architecture efforts using DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) model. Critical for establishing communication situational awareness for domestic disasters. Show less

• Responsible for day-to-day operations, overseeing 746 government/contractor personnel, within the Centralized Integrated Support Facility (CISF). Continued to find ways to meet essential customer requirements as result of a $1.5M operating budget shortfall. Designated Approval Authority (DAA) for Comm. and Computer systems performing final review and approval of SMC computer systems. • Commander’s representative to Space, Early Warning and C4ISR operations and logistics issues… Show more • Responsible for day-to-day operations, overseeing 746 government/contractor personnel, within the Centralized Integrated Support Facility (CISF). Continued to find ways to meet essential customer requirements as result of a $1.5M operating budget shortfall. Designated Approval Authority (DAA) for Comm. and Computer systems performing final review and approval of SMC computer systems. • Commander’s representative to Space, Early Warning and C4ISR operations and logistics issues with HQ AFSPACE and local space wings. Assisted users with requirements generation, system acquisition, and sustainment management issue. Represent AFMC in the command liaison role. • Established the Air Force Operational, Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness program between AFSPC and the 5 ground sustainment SPO’s. Tracked user’s diminishing manufacturing sources & material shortage concern. Assessed radome design for critical national navigation asset – saved user $ 2.5M.• As unit Chief Engineer, assumed lead role insuring national defense legacy computer systems and ground support equipment were year 2K certified. No rollover discrepancies were encountered.• Support the Presidential Broad Area Review (BAR), following numerous DOD and Commercial launch failures. Organized volumes of review data to allow the Senior Review Board to present BAR findings and recommendations to fix the problems responsible for crippling the US launch expendable fleet. Show less

• Ensued day-to-day operations of 50 government and 250 contractor personnel to meet customer mission objectives, contractual and funding requirements regarding the Air Force Small Launch Vehicle, Sub-Orbital Sounding Rocket and High Altitude Balloon Experiments programs. • Handpicked as Launch Director for a critical Missile Defense Agency (MDA) sounding rocket demonstration shot from Wake Island. Met schedule and technical launch objectives. Proven ability in maintaining focus and… Show more • Ensued day-to-day operations of 50 government and 250 contractor personnel to meet customer mission objectives, contractual and funding requirements regarding the Air Force Small Launch Vehicle, Sub-Orbital Sounding Rocket and High Altitude Balloon Experiments programs. • Handpicked as Launch Director for a critical Missile Defense Agency (MDA) sounding rocket demonstration shot from Wake Island. Met schedule and technical launch objectives. Proven ability in maintaining focus and composure in a high stressed, multi tasked environment.• Led an Independent Readiness Risk and Engineering Review team for the Minuteman II target launch program from Vandenberg AFB. Identified several software and GPS/Inertial Navigation issues that need resolution before launch. Briefed the 3-star SMC Commander on readiness to proceed with launch. Mission success achieved on first launch attempt! • Worked with Secretary Air Force Office on the execution of Air Force involvement for providing Air Force ICBM missile expertise to field the United Nation’s compliance inspections in IRAQ.• Successfully worked interagency issues with DOD, DOT and FAA to secure approval to develop launch site at Kodiak, Alaska. Considered all potential showstoppers with activating the new launch site. Show less

• Led a 10-person AF Small Launch Vehicle SPO in executing a $45M contract acquired from DARPA, yielding 3 successful Pegasus launches. Led development efforts for the $120M follow-on Pegasus contact working with NASA, Launch Test Range and payload customers. • Oversaw factory and field level acceptance testing and certification activities. Identified the root cause for a reoccurring fin motor failure on the Pegasus launch vehicle. Identified failure mode was a process change by… Show more • Led a 10-person AF Small Launch Vehicle SPO in executing a $45M contract acquired from DARPA, yielding 3 successful Pegasus launches. Led development efforts for the $120M follow-on Pegasus contact working with NASA, Launch Test Range and payload customers. • Oversaw factory and field level acceptance testing and certification activities. Identified the root cause for a reoccurring fin motor failure on the Pegasus launch vehicle. Identified failure mode was a process change by part supplier. Issue resolved within planned test schedule.• Worked with DOT office of Commercial Space and FAA to gain approval for use of L-1011 aircraft to launch the new version of the Pegasus launch system. • Focused the technical and managerial efforts of a multi-agency team on a successful return-to-flight effort following two consecutive launch failures. Maintained baseline budget and critical path schedule in the movement of a 15-person office from Los Angeles to Albuquerque. Critical operations never missed a beat. Show less

• Responsible for requirements definition, validation and acquisition oversight of a West Coast space launch facility valued at over $250M. Planned and advocated major changes required to achiever operational maturity for medium, heavy and upper stage booster programs. • Supported requirements development and funding advocacy for the Space Lift & Test Range. • Planned and executed the transfer of over $1B in hardware and land assets between the acquisition and operational… Show more • Responsible for requirements definition, validation and acquisition oversight of a West Coast space launch facility valued at over $250M. Planned and advocated major changes required to achiever operational maturity for medium, heavy and upper stage booster programs. • Supported requirements development and funding advocacy for the Space Lift & Test Range. • Planned and executed the transfer of over $1B in hardware and land assets between the acquisition and operational MAJCOM. Show less

• Responsible for launch base planning and successful operations of several DOD satellites on the Space Shuttle and Titan IV. Integrated launch site requirements to meet mission objectives. Simultaneously managed three operating budgets totaling over $1.5B.• Satellite Test and Pad Engineer for Fleet Sat Communication, NATO IIID Communications satellite, Defense Systems Communication System Satellites, Defense Satellite Program (DSP) and several classified National systems. Ensured… Show more • Responsible for launch base planning and successful operations of several DOD satellites on the Space Shuttle and Titan IV. Integrated launch site requirements to meet mission objectives. Simultaneously managed three operating budgets totaling over $1.5B.• Satellite Test and Pad Engineer for Fleet Sat Communication, NATO IIID Communications satellite, Defense Systems Communication System Satellites, Defense Satellite Program (DSP) and several classified National systems. Ensured program requirements were in line with technical and safety policies established by the launch range. Show less

• Supervised three officers and directed over 200 contractors during the receipt, checkout, and launch of the Titan 34D and B launch vehicles. Responsible for Booster Vehicle final launch GO/NO-GO recommendations to Mission Test Director for a vehicle and payload valued at over $700 million per launch. • Provided requirements verification and field test management oversight of a new $30M redundant launch control computer system for Titan III and 34 D system and Solid Rocket Motor… Show more • Supervised three officers and directed over 200 contractors during the receipt, checkout, and launch of the Titan 34D and B launch vehicles. Responsible for Booster Vehicle final launch GO/NO-GO recommendations to Mission Test Director for a vehicle and payload valued at over $700 million per launch. • Provided requirements verification and field test management oversight of a new $30M redundant launch control computer system for Titan III and 34 D system and Solid Rocket Motor Test checkout equipment.• A solid foundation of engineering knowledge in both electrical and mechanical systems solved a flight battery and propellant loading issue that threatened the launch delay for a highly important critical national classified satellite. Show less