Christopher Smith Email & Phone Number

2015-Present Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, NMMechanical TechnologistAssist in the installation and removal of mini-SAR sensors and the Sandia National Laboratories’ developmental radars.Perform in-flight operations as well as remote operations using mini-SAR sensors in order to test capabilities and prepare sensors for deployment to theater.Coordinate and conduct field tests in order to test capabilities to make sure the parameters of test are satisfactory.Maintain various test sites and equipment in order ensure that requirements are met for multiple Sandia National Laboratories’ mini-SAR senorsTrouble-shoot software written for operating mini-SAR and directing imagery collection.Trouble-shoot software written for viewing mini-SAR imagery and software that gathers in-flight data

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Contracted by Sandia National Laboratories as mini-Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Imagery Analyst and mini-SAR Training Team member.Analyst for mini-SAR program deployed to support warfighter in theater for Counter-IED (Improvised Explosive Device) operations.Perform flight tests and configure mini-SAR sensor prior to deployment to theater.Write detailed after-action reports based on imagery and all-source intelligence gathered in theater.Trouble-shoot software written for operating mini-SAR and directing imagery collection.Trouble-shoot software written for viewing mini-SAR imagery and software that gathers flight data required for daily Situation Report (SITREP).

Liaison Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCIOC) – as front-line supervisor, managed continuity of CTM standards between USPACOM and three remote JDET sites through daily communication, on-site quarterly training, and quality control authority.2008 achieved the rank of Sergeant, a front-line supervisor position responsible for the intelligence product compilation management of up to 20 personnel at one time.2006 graduated top of Geospatial Imagery Analysis Course (16 Weeks) – consisting of analysis of EO, IR, and SAR imagery, Tactical Identification, Operations Intelligence, Research and Briefing.

Senior Target Materials Editor - extensive review of Core Target Material (CTM) packages produced by USPACOM Targeting to verify analysis before operational use.Senior CTM Compiler - responsible for training new analysts in analytical processes, software applications, and computer systems required for USPACOM Targeting CTM production consisting of detailed facility graphics, collateral damage identification, and complex target descriptions to ensure quality of effects based targeting intelligence.Imagery Analyst – produced over 5000 individual imagery products in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and at USPACOM produced over 250 detailed CTMs comprised of complex target descriptions.

Managed 6 full and part-time personnel.Responsible for opening and closing.Coordinated and refereed intramural sports tournaments.Maintained and sanitized equipment.

Supervised grounds upkeep – pond embankments were kept cleared to ensure power source for oxygen sensors accessible for weekly maintenance.Delivered aerators to individual ponds when oxygen level decreased.Pest control of reptiles to prevent feeding on hatchlings.Daily feeding at 30 ponds to provide sole food source.