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Supports Air Force GTACS equipment by providing technical guidance and training. Plans, designs and recommends business processes to improve and support business activitiesAnalyzes and processes change proposals to all GTACS systems. Creates test scenarios and develops test plans to be used in testing the business applications in order to verify that client requirements are incorporated in to the system design; assists in analyzing testing results throughout the projectProvides input into developing and modifying systems to meet the need for mission successFacilitates meetings with clients to gather and document requirements and explore potential solutionsPerforms/participates in technical reviews and inspections to verify 'intent of change' is carried out through the entire projectDevelops time estimates for project related tasksDevelops the methods, procedures required to identify whether current goals and objectives meet organizational needs

Assigned to support the Air Force Command and Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (currently GCIC) as a Staff Action Officer (AO) and Subject Matter Expert (SME). Directly supported $5.9B Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) program. Established, documented and advocated aircrew and aircraft systems requirements for all Air Force platforms. Provided operational expertise and leadership across the C2 & ISR enterprise. Directly supported Combat Air Forces (CAF), Mobility Air Forces (MAF), Special Operations Forces (SOF) and industry to support acquisition, fielding and modernization strategies and systems to OSD, JCS, Joint Staff, Air Staff. Consolidates requirements for Commanders, Army, Navy airborne and AF ground tactical radio requirements and test and evaluation objectivesBuilds migration plans, fielding plans, and planning and programming documents to support budget requirements for acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of C2 and ISR radios for 165 war fighter platforms and over 50 different tactical radiosEvaluates technical solutions and waiver requests for urgent user needs/requirements

Controlled all maintenance efforts involved in sustaining 680 command, control, communications and computer end-times worth $42 million within a $200,000 annual budget. Provided a maintenance support and control operation encompassing seven production work centers and 140 personnel ensuring mission-ready communications for bomber and fighter aircraft. Provided managerial oversight for key maintenance management programs and first-line problem resolution to customers. Directly responsible for performance analysis and ensured corrective management actions eliminate recurrence. Calm under pressure - unit control center crew chief on 9/11; led flawless transition from Exercise Global Guardian to wartime footing during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection exercise. Wrote communications annexes to all wing war plans enabling effective allocation of resources and proper trainingModified radar installation plan; cited for 'outstanding host-base support' by national aerospace survey team, laid foundation for digital surveillance radar installation, upgrade is three years ahead of scheduleOrganized and efficient; researched and implemented ASR sail replacement in half the planned time; saved $10KStepped up after catastrophic lightning strike damaged the instrument landing system; spearheaded diagnostic effort and had system repaired and recertified in 21 days; restored combat capabilityHandpicked to be advisor to the Commander

Aggressive and innovative leader - managed 25 personnel in three sections ensuring proper installation, maintenance, and training on radio equipment and associated systems valued at $5 million with a $400,000 annual budget. Coordinated all new radio communication requirements and projects, to include the cellular phone program and all public address systems support. Developed viable upgrade and qualification training programs for all levels of experience. Impressive organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills; instituted public address system testing and upgrades, enhanced reliability of the system and increased personnel awarenessDeveloped process to increase safety of flight for force-on-force and live fire exercises - provided pilots direct line of communications for impaired radio coverage reportingExpert leadership invigorated faltering maintenance standardization and evaluation program--trained assigned staff personnel and ensured compliance with critical maintenance practices and procedures; uptimes rates for all production work centers far exceeded standards set by commandMaster of quality control/assurance were instrumental in preparing the entire organization for 1999 Compliance Inspection; resulted in zero non-compliance items and superior performer selectionAnalytical--revised maintenance quality control checklists used by the entire maintenance complex; validated and updated all references and prepared over 20 quality control checklists for cross tell verification

Deployed, installed, repaired and modified long range tactical radar systems and associated equipment valued at over $11M. Interpreted equipment inspection reports and ensured adequate measures were taken to ensure no recurrence. Supervised 8 personnel in garrison and deployed; conducted training and developed methods for improving maintenance efficiency while in garrison and at deployed locations. One of two personnel sent to perform site survey and prepare the way for the air control squadron on Operation DENY FLIGHT deployment; prepared support agreement with logistics group that addressed all needs for the deployed location; arranged for host nation convoy escort of 70 vehicles and towsOrchestrated the repair of a transient radar system with over 60 discrepancies identified on incoming inspection; established work priorities, scheduled all maintenance actions, ensured required parts were ordered and all documentation completed; restored system to air deployable condition

Maintained information database providing the daily operations of five theater air control squadrons and one combat communications group, providing status of equipment and personnel while at home and deployed. Managed and tasked wing/unit tactical air control system personnel and equipment to augment MAJCOM and Joint Task Force requirements, such as DESERT STORM, POKER BUFF, and drug interdiction deployments. Provided wing commander and all directorates with updated status of all assigned units; information provided to all levels of management was key in enabling supervisors the flexibility to manage their personnel and resources deployed in support of counter-narcotics and overseas areas of operations. Primary wing point of contact for HQ ACC/ESD Theater Missile Defense tests; managed radar support, ensured AN/TPS-75 radar remained operational during pretest and final demonstration test of capability to counter mobile missile systems.Stellar management of taskings in support of the Presidents drug interdiction program, as well as major exercises OCEAN VENTURE, SAND EAGLE, and TANDEM THRUST.Select ACC member of the Arizona Alliance Planning Commission; crucial tactical equipment experience was key in planning counter-drug missions; advised and performed site surveys.

Ba, Technology Management

Am currently working on finishing this degree, I have a 3.5 GPA with 4 classes remaining.

Aa, General Studies

Aa, Electronics/Technology Management

Completed several technical electronics, managment and adminstrative courses.

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