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Lakeland, FL, US

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Install and testing of ViaSat’s Project Apex two 9 meter Satellite ground stations in Wahiawa Hawaii for US government customers
• Team member ViaSat operations team charged with manufacturing and payload flight certification testing of the ViaSat 3 Flight 2 and 3 satellite payload, Tempe Arizona
• Testing and commissioning of ViaSat TT&C Ground Station Canada

Orlando, Florida Area

- Train US and Foreign Military on state-of-the-art communications equipment Provide engineering support for new system designs- Train foreign and domestic Soldiers, Marines, and Oil Industry technicians on operating and maintaining radios, modems, multiplexers, protocol converters, Microwave- Test engineer developed procedures, documentation, and training.

Bowersville, GA

Provide executive leadership as head of IT. Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation, and support as an integral component of business plan. Engineered setup of regional Wireless internet service for a growing customer base. Transformed IT into a strategic business partner. Manage and delivered multiple large scale projects on.

Orlando, Florida Area

Khyber Joint Border Coordination Center, Torkham, Afghanistan

• Operates as the sole Field Service Representative for the deploy-able Multi-INT Analysis/Archive system for all Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) recording storage/dissemination.
• Utilizes existing assets to create a communication system that will remain operational even through enemy radio jamming systems.
• Initiates Disaster Recovery procedures enabling rapid recovery in a mission-critical environment; configures/repairs 4 Global broadcast receive systems.
• Increases inventory control capabilities by creating a comprehensive asset management program and improves Tactical Operations through increased confidence in threat detection and faster force deployment.
• Develops an automated script to create back-ups for critical data; completes a change-out project of 125+ computer systems 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
• Designs and installs a cutting-edge conference room comprised of simultaneous large screen A/V presentation, data communication, video teleconference and triple-language translation capabilities.

Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

• Created a one-stop portal containing key data that reduced report submission time and significantly increased customer satisfaction.
• Established procedures guaranteeing immediate response to emergency situations involving service restoration.
• Upgraded satellite earth terminals with leading-edge, high-power amplifiers to decrease noise interference, enable lower power usage and increased transponder life and satellite performance; completed this estimated 6.
• Managed deployable KU/KA band satellite Earth Terminals across multiple locations to support the United States Special Operations Command (SOCCOM).
• Configured/maintained a Global Broadcast System, medium data rate terminals and various modems, switches and routers; calibrated/tested satellite equipment and shelters and provided operational and engineering support.
• Oversaw all staff transports throughout the operating theater, evaluated quality control processes and directed logistical support.

21st Maintenance Operations Flight, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, C

• Reduced project costs through the 8 week early delivery of a multi-million dollar contract; developed a maintenance transition plan that recouped hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• Achieved an “Excellent” Quality Assurance rating.
• Controlled design support, installation, testing, configuration control and electronic maintenance for global space systems; supplied Systems Manager support for 12 geographically dispersed units.
• Coordinated 21 space sensor systems monitoring and maintenance contracts; supplied critical metrics for logistical planners and key stakeholders.
• Served as the Initial Process Review Maintenance Team leader, reviewing maintenance activities for safety, completion and quality; generated processes to allow for rapid response to emergency requests.
• Supervised military staff and contractors across multiple global locations; ensured contractor performance was in compliance with standards.

3rd Communications Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska

• Ensured optimal operations of communication systems by directing scheduled/unscheduled system troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of a multiple mobile satellite communication systems.
• Gathered critical weather, strategy and tactical command data from the satellite program; attained an “Outstanding” inspection rating as the Project Leader for multiple work centers.
• Operated as the Superintendent of Airfield Communications, established/defined training goals and standards and provided expert technical, operations and emergency training.
• Served as the telephone systems Quality Assurance Evaluator.

607th Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Humphreys Army Installation, Pyeontae

• Regulated unit’s daily operations for the creation/deployment of tactical communications equipment and vehicles for 13 units; maintained 100% accuracy in all operations equipment modifications and preventative.
• Enabled unit to exceed performance standards through stringent supervisory training programs; prepared/documented training for all maintenance and supply processes.

Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, Nebraska

• Provided direct communications support for the Secretary of Defense and other National Command authorities
• Military Satellite systems Project team leader for $700M Multi-Aircraft Communications System Upgrade of the National Airborne Command Post

Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy

Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Lindsey Air Station, Wiesbaden, Germany

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Royal Air Force Bentwaters, Suffolk, England

Education record

Associate Of Arts Degree, Electronic Systems Technology

Associate Of Arts Degree In Aerospace Ground Equipment