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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Hook, Hampshire, Gb

Develop service oriented architectures and DoDAF standards view products derived from DISR in support of Army CIO/G-6 Network Operations in accordance with the DoDAF 2.0 Framework by employing collaborative, agile techniques. Conduct recurring collaborations sessions with stakeholders from 24 organizations in order to ensure the Army developed consistent descriptions of network services that align to Joint and industry standards such as DoD Enterprise Architecture (DIEA) service descriptions.

Developing Operational Model between Space Fence, Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System and Network-Centric Sensors and Data Sources (N-CSDS). Developing DoDAF products to identify gaps and issues concerning net centricity. Working with subject matter experts with AFSPC to assist in defining requirements to allow all systems to pass data among various space systems. Identified and documented various disconnects between current requirements and concepts of operations. Facilitating a working group to address disconnects by recommending solutions to concepts of operations.

Hook, Hampshire, Gb

Presently working on JFCC Space Mission Operations (JSMO) architecture developing Space C2 use cases for the operational model and the system model. Assist with updating various Space Situational Awareness (SSA) use cases providing system operations linked to requirements. Developed an Operational Architecture (OA) and supporting artifacts for Boeing Stryker program. Identifying and showing direct relationship linkage between use cases from the Universal Joint Task List to DoDI 5000.2 to the business process for Boeing. Responsible for assisting the Boeing Team with research and collection of relevant information to develop project management plans, master schedules, the OA, and relevant metrics to quantify and report OA development status and progress. Preparing OA artifacts in accordance with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework, Version 2.0. Designing and developing object-oriented visual modeling in Unified Modeling Language using Rational Rose and Requisite Pro applications.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Support Air Force Space Command XOCO with development of Concept of Operations for space systems current and future. Develop Quad Charts and Fact Sheets for all Air Force Space Command assets. Revise Headquarters guidance to streamline procedures. Develop Transition Plan for Air Force Space Command. Develop Commander Air Force Space Command Capabilities Status Book providing consolidated concise information on all space command assets. Advise Air Force Space Command XOCO on space related matters

Command Lead Deep Space Tracking System, Functional Area Manager, Deployable Space Support Segment Phase 3; Selectively Manned Position represents HQ AFSPC at Technical Interchange Meetings, Design Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews. Prepared and presented decision briefs to AFSPC, Numbered Air Force and Wing Senior Leadership, coordinates on lower echelon policy, instructions and requirements for Passive Space Surveillance Systems. Responsible for developing and updating Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for future space systems. Quality Assurance Evaluator for the Deep Space Tracking System (DSTS) leading the way to improving observation data throughout the entire Space Surveillance Network. Developed HQ policy and guidance for a worldwide space control system in support of CINCSPACE. Managed integration of Passive Space Surveillance Network. Directed design, acquisition, and deployment for current and future surveillance systems. Supported developmental testing for the Passive Space Surveillance Systems.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

NCO Standardization and Evaluation; Selectively Manned Position, Mission Ready member of a selectively manned unit, responsible for designing, administrating and conducting standardization and evaluation program for a $500 million Deep Space Tracking System. Developed operational procedures, checklists, evaluation scripts, skill/ knowledge examinations, and scenarios to measure crew proficiency. Planned, coordinated and executed time-sensitive space surveillance taskings for critical DoD government and civil agencies. Evaluator and instructor certified. Maintained dual qualification as a Passive Systems Console Operator 2 and 5

Selectively Manned Position, Directly responsible for the development and execution of crew positional evaluations. Analyzed upgrade and recurring positional evaluations to determine if operational procedures are accurate and effective. Maintained dual qualification as Crew Chief and Passive Systems Console Operator. First-ever qualified Crew Chief at the 1 SPSS. Operated sophisticated electronic analysis, recording, communications, and data processing equipment. Developed training and evaluation documentation and materials

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Responsible for Initial Qualification training (IQT) of USSPACECOM Missile Warning Center (MWC) crewmembers in Cheyenne Mountain AFB. Developed, instructed and updated course material pertaining to all aspects of MWC operations and its interface with National Command Authorities. Selectively Manned Position, Maintained qualification as a Missile Warning Center Crew Chief

Associates Degree, Space Operations Technology

Bachelors Of Science Degree, Computer Information Systems Management

Education record

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Information System Management