David A. Beattie Email & Phone Number

El Paso, Texas Area

Principal electronics and information systems adviser to the Meteorologist-In-Charge (MIC) of the NWS Weather Forecast Office (WFO).Systems administrator and manager for WFO electronics and information systems maintenance programs, with emphasis on operational quality and availability of all WFO electronics, radar, and information systems hardware, software, communication interfaces, and respective data.Initiate, plan, coordinate and oversee the integration, maintenance, and security of approved technologies into the WFO environment. These tasks are accomplished through the following functional areas: WFO management team member; configuration of complex diverse systems and communication interfaces; electronics and information systems maintenance; performance and evaluation of WFO technologies, leadership, supervision, and professional development of WFO electronics staff.

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Responsible to monitor, service, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, update software, upgrade, program and maintain all electrical and electronic equipment of the Midland TX Weather Forecast Office on the following systems: AWIPS, OpsNet, WSR-88D NexRad Radar, ASOS, CRS/NWR, Upper Air/RRS, networked computer systems, and Facilities. Implemented nationally issued system/equipment modifications and software upgrades. Managed Linux, Unix, and Windows software operating systems and oversaw system performance including user access and privileges. Configured and maintained office local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) equipment of switches, hubs, routers, gateways, and bridges.

Englewood, Co

Planned, directed, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated customer care and field service training programs to ensure the optimal and effective attainment of business goals, policies and procedures. Developed and executed technical training strategies designed to maximize the level of expertise in all DISH Network call centers and field service centers. Developed standards for training materials and content. Hired, managed, developed, and mentored a team of five instructional designers. Partnered and communicated with multiple organizational entities to design and implement effective customer centered learning solutions. Introduced and converted the company training to an interactive elearning environment using Articulate, Captivate, and Flash authoring tools.

Maed, Elearning Design & Implimentation

Ba, Communications