John Schmidt Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

The Deputy Director of Education is a member of the institution’s senior leadership team and responsible for assisting the Director of Education in maintaining the wellbeing and performance of the organization, the success of its operations, and strategic planning. The Deputy Director of Education focuses on the facilitation of day to day operations of the institution’s divisions and all matters related to the successful operations of the institution. Utilizing collaborative and adaptive leadership, the Deputy Director of Education provides situational awareness of the staff, stakeholders, and is as a role model for the professional growth of all institutional administrators and educators.

•Developed and executed communications security management (COMSEC) policies and guidelines within a Signal Battalion•Supervised, planned and executed the installation, operation, and maintenance of all signal support systems to include local area and wide area networks and routers•Coordinated signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters •Responsible for network integration using radio, wire, satellite and battlefield automated systems•Managed automation setup, accountability, distribution and troubleshooting of information systems and devices •Taught basic, intermediate, and advanced level communication systems operation and troubleshooting

Fort Sill Ok

• The FA29 Course Instructor will provide course instruction, facilitation, and training for the Electronic Warfare Officer's Qualification Course. This is a 13-week resident course at the US Army Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The course provides Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Army, commissioned officers CPT through COL, accessed into FA 29 (EW), the education and training in the essential core skills necessary to successfully perform EW functions in support of the commander's concept of the operation. • The FA29 Course has an in-depth Cyberspace Operations Module that consists of instruction that covers Cyberspace Policies and Authorities, Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Cyber Mission Force construct/roles, Joint Targeting, Cyber Effects Request Format Process (CERF), Joint Planning Process (JPP), and Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JPIOE). Responsible for analyzing, designing, and developing instructional materials for Cyberspace Operations.o Creating engaging learning activities and compelling course contento Working with subject matter experts and identifying target audience’s training needso Applying tested instructional design theories, practice and methodso Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledgeo State instructional end goals and create content that matcheso Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contextso Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning processo Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc)o Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instrumentso Maintain project documentation and course folders

Lawton, Oklahoma Area

•Develops long-range objectives and strategic plans for corporation or major division by identifying internal and external strategic issues that could affect growth and profitability.•Scans environment for business opportunities, maintains surveillance over market, and may perform financial analysis of acquisition candidates.•Prepare acquisition proposals, recommend financial and nonfinancial strategic objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and operational plans.•Plans and coordinates business reviews, resource allocations, organization structures, and financial analysis.

Baghdad, Iraq / Camp Arfijan, Kuwait

•Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Advance team returning into Iraq for Operation Inherent Resolve•Established Multiple Service, Agency and Nation communications infrastructure utilizing both Tactical and Commercial systems and infrastructure•Built and maintained two Combined Joint Operations Centers in Erbil and Baghdad Iraq. Integrated four civilian networks, two military networks, a Global Broadcast System and six mission command systems•Supervised and mentored 33 Soldiers and Civilians responsible for desktop support, installation, operations, configuration, and maintenance for over 1500 computers and peripheral devices supporting over 30 staff sections

Fort Sill Oklahoma

•Served as senior information operations mentor for US Pacific Command headquarters staff. Integrated information related capabilities into theater level plans for the Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility•Instructed operational and strategic level planning and execution of lethal and non-lethal fires•Designed, Built and maintained a secure Microsoft server/client network consisting of 6 server and 28 clients consisting of Microsoft Server 08, Server 08R2, Vista and Windows 7•Configured and maintained multiple Server Roles: Domain Name Server, File Server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) •Provided training programs and support for military personnel and government organizations operating in theaters worldwide•Developed plans and courses of action for Special Technical Operations (STO) Special Access Programs (SAPs) in support of Central and Pacific Command real world operations•Developed and presented an advanced military studies curriculum with subjects including information operations, cyberspace operations, electronic warfare and joint communications•Prepared material and facilitated instruction for multiple general officer and flag officer seminar discussions on fires integration at US CYBER Command, US Pacific Command, US Central Command, Ft Sill, and 36th Infantry Division•Taught cyberspace operations and cyberspace targeting integration including processes, authorities, titles and US legal codes to strategic, operational, and tactical level staffs

Kabul, Afghanistan

•Selected to serve as the operations officer for the 95th Division Detachment 53 after loss of assigned officer•Mentored and advised an Afghan National Army (ANA) commander and sergeant major regarding supply and training requirements of the ANA instructor group•Identified and reported trends with both the ANA instructors and initial entry soldiers during Basic Warrior Training (BWT)•Provided mentorship and guidance to the Afghanistan brigade command team in the areas of planning and execution of all missions and operations•Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of all 95th Division Detachment 53 combat operations and air movements•Responsible for operational and training issues for 5 simultaneous 1200 man BWT Battalions and 5 x 600 man remote BWT sites•Provided management of the section’s local national interpreters’ pay, assignments, badging and processing•Provided oversight of the ANA instructor group during BWT•Developed standards and policies in concert with ANA counterparts for the execution of BWT training and evaluated ANA performance

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

•Maintained the Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)•Maintained all computers and software utilized by the Warrant Officers Instruction Branch for instruction and administrative tasks•Developed and instructed a complex military program of instruction to the Warrant Officers basic and advanced courses to include basic networking, battle command systems Army and joint, intelligence, intelligence collection, intelligence fusion, collateral damage estimation, electronic warfare, and unmanned aerial systems overview

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

•Performed integration of new technology, aided in developing emerging technology in the semi conductor industry•Lead a team of 15 personnel to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and equipment improvement inside a clean room environment•Worked with various engineering teams on testing, development and product improvement•Performed preventive maintenance and repair of combined multi-system electronic manufacturing equipment consisting of motor controls, laser alignment and calibration, image alignment and detection, temperature and barometric pressure controls•Diagnosed all systems down to the board and component level•Served as a member and leader on the emergency response team, responding to medical emergencies, chemical and gas spills and releases•Taught classes to peers and supervisors on safety, problem solving, and team building

Master Of Arts - Ma, Adult Education And Training

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Leadership

Associates Of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering

Hazardous Materials Responders Course

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