Derek Beaudry Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California

- Provide obsolescence engineering analysis of the current CDLMS system and conduct system level design and development to integrate Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) assemblies into the existing CDLMS architecture.- Gather data on and evaluate candidate new components (including GFP) against operation, functional, and performance requirements.- Compare alternative design approaches and recommending design changes and a development approach to address… Show more - Provide obsolescence engineering analysis of the current CDLMS system and conduct system level design and development to integrate Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) assemblies into the existing CDLMS architecture.- Gather data on and evaluate candidate new components (including GFP) against operation, functional, and performance requirements.- Compare alternative design approaches and recommending design changes and a development approach to address obsolescence issues.- Define and document the selected design and development changes.- Perform the prescribed operational tests to ensure correct performance of both replacement CDLMS lab systems. Show less

San Diego, Ca

- Planned and installed 1 AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System, 13 tactical displays and 1 AEGIS Sensor, Test and Training System. - Planned, installed and integrated 3 Common Data Link Management Systems (CDLMS), and maintain 10 with their peripherals. - Planned, installed and maintain a Fiber Optic High Speed Digital Switch (HSDS), its peripherals, and associated configurations.- Installation/de-installation of militarized computer equipment, commercial computer equipment… Show more - Planned and installed 1 AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System, 13 tactical displays and 1 AEGIS Sensor, Test and Training System. - Planned, installed and integrated 3 Common Data Link Management Systems (CDLMS), and maintain 10 with their peripherals. - Planned, installed and maintain a Fiber Optic High Speed Digital Switch (HSDS), its peripherals, and associated configurations.- Installation/de-installation of militarized computer equipment, commercial computer equipment, special application computer hardware, peripherals, tactical display equipment, communication equipment and networking equipment. - Perform fault analysis, troubleshoot anomalies and make corrective repairs on all lab equipment.- Monitor and report anomalies of the environmental condition (power, water, air conditioning) of the Lab.- Prepare, install, and maintain water cooled equipment. Connect/Disconnect equipment power sources (PDUs and Breaker Panel Boxes). - Maintain a Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) schedule as set forth by the equipment’s manufacturers and/or Navy technical manuals. - Utilize Trouble Report (TR) Database and/or associated databases and procedures for reporting all equipment and/or system problems. - Maintain a Configuration Change Requests (CCR) database, utilizing associated databases and procedures, for initiating all equipment modifications, configuration changes, installations and de-installations. - Execute equipment startup, shutdown and diagnostic procedures. Show less

San Diego, Ca

- Fabricated, tested and installed numerous types of system cabling necessary to comply with equipment connectivity requirements (power, data, and communication). - Supported the operation and maintenance of naval communication systems including (HF, UHF, Line-of-Sight and SATCOM).- Performed fault isolation and the operations of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (Aegis BMDS) program and its peripherals. - Provided engineering support for the installation/de-installation of… Show more - Fabricated, tested and installed numerous types of system cabling necessary to comply with equipment connectivity requirements (power, data, and communication). - Supported the operation and maintenance of naval communication systems including (HF, UHF, Line-of-Sight and SATCOM).- Performed fault isolation and the operations of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (Aegis BMDS) program and its peripherals. - Provided engineering support for the installation/de-installation of all computer equipment within the CTB Lab. Operated LINK-4, LINK-11, LINK-16, Satellite TADIL A/J and Data Link Test Tools (DLTTs) configurations. - Performed modifications to the CTB Lab to support new test configurations. - Provided technical assistance during fault isolation and troubleshooting of both software and hardware. - Performed maintenance functions such as corrective maintenance and repairs, schedule and perform preventative maintenance. - Troubleshot and worked with the customers to resolve system problems. - Provided weekly status reports on activities, status, and results to both the Engineering Group Lead and the CDES Tech Lead. - Engineering experience on Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI), AEGIS Weapons Systems (AWS), Carrier and LHA Model 4 Block 0 and Model 5 Block 1 Advanced Combat Direction and AEGIS Clock Systems. - Performed operational functions such as system startup and shutdown, systems software configuration, mounting of tapes and disks, administration on interconnection devices and manual data entry on both system and peripheral equipment. - Provided timely status reports to the Engineering Group Lead to ensure the customer is well informed on all progress of fixes or solutions to identified problems. Show less

- Operated a Tactical Command Support System to communicate sensitive military information. - Maintained radio, satellite and WAN gateway access communications to deployed commands. - Operated and administered a Windows NT, LAN/WAN Tactical Command Support System. - Supervised, trained, scheduled, coordinated and evaluated up to 10 divisional team members. - Directed divisional operations of an automated data processor and message retrieval system. - Maintained satellite… Show more - Operated a Tactical Command Support System to communicate sensitive military information. - Maintained radio, satellite and WAN gateway access communications to deployed commands. - Operated and administered a Windows NT, LAN/WAN Tactical Command Support System. - Supervised, trained, scheduled, coordinated and evaluated up to 10 divisional team members. - Directed divisional operations of an automated data processor and message retrieval system. - Maintained satellite, line of sight, UHF, VHF and HF communications between commands.- Coordinated and maintained uplink satellite communications during all operational evolutions. - Utilized communication deciphering systems for receiving and relaying tactical information. - Collected and relayed time-sensitive and secure messages between ship and shore commands.- Ensured connectivity for all top secret, cryptographic, tactical data and voice communications. - Implemented preventive maintenance for all primary and auxiliary communications systems. - Performed and maintained disk backups, restored corrupted data and installed tape retention. - Controlled the security of classified material, technical manuals, and operational equipment. - Implemented a life-cycle management plan for replacement of antiquated computer systems.- Recognized for ensuring 100% reliable communications during all deployments and exercises. - Developed and implemented various standard operating procedures that improved efficiency. - Reviewed and analyzed suitability, qualifications and professional skills of all team members. - Cross-trained and qualified divisional personnel in order to optimize workforce flexibility.- Initiated ongoing training and instructed team members in quality assurance (QA) procedures. - Tracked daily command evolutions and generated status reports for senior command review. Show less