Marcus Calderon Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, United States

Scott Air Force Base, IL

• Provided command and control expertise for Mobility Air Force Distributed Training Center
• Performed white force support for large force exercise simulation training with mobility aircrew
• Ensured mission profiles provide realistic training in accordance with current tactics, techniques and procedures
• Debriefed aircrews through detailed post mission analysis to train combat ready aircrew in blue air integration

625th Operations Center, JBSA - Lackland

• Led team to accomplish government sponsor tasks and provide required deliverables
• Advised and recommended to government sponsor innovative capabilities that could accomplish Joint requirements
• Attended planning meetings and teleconferences to synchronize with external agencies for event accomplishment
• Ensured team adheres to applicable guidance pertaining to classified information handling and distribution
• Produced monthly reports to prime contractor and post risk reduction event analysis reports to government sponsor
• Briefed government sponsor at Program Management Reviews on the status of tasks and plans to accomplish required events per established timelines

ACC A5/2D-OL, JBSA - Lackland

• Deputy Program Manager for Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization’s Sensor NITROUS task
• Led team in integration of sensor data into national and tactical defense communication networks during risk reduction events and demonstrations
• Designed communication architecture to support risk reduction event during Experiment Vigilant Hammer
• Provided sensor data to data scientist and software programmer to visualize and analyze in comparison to validated truth data
• Coordinated with contract sponsor, sensor vendor, and aircraft planners to execute risk reduction and demonstration events

552nd Operations Support Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK

• 552nd Air Control Wing Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) that led department conducting daily datalink planning and integration for the E-3B/C/G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and Control & Reporting.
• Member of E-3 software development working group which wrote Concept of Operations for software changes to enable E-3 weapon system to interact with future Net Enabled Weapons
• Evaluator/Instructor Electronic Combat Officer that managed Electronic Support tactics, procedures and training for 1,800 aircrew operating on 27 AWACS

964th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, FOL Curacao

• Oversaw the first operational deployment of the E3-G and its Deployed Ground Support System in support of United States Southern Command

608th Air And Space Operations Center, Barksdale AFB, LA

• 8th Air Force JICO that designed and managed a global datalink architecture in support of United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM) for planning and executing global strike air operations
• Supervised 10-person 608th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) team for daily operations, exercise participation, and test events
• Created Common Operational Picture for STRATCOM’s Joint Force Component Command – Global Strike leadership and delivered capability for secure real-time access for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander
• Informed Air Force Global Strike and 8th Air Force Commanders and the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board on communication capabilities and recommended future improvements for Air Force Global Strike assets to be.
• Validated High Performance Waveform network architecture for secure global connectivity to B-2 aircraft
• Tested beyond line of sight innovations for Air Mobility Command aircraft during multiple exercises proving global communication capability

552nd Operations Support Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK

• Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of electronic threat database
• Lead instructor and evaluator for tactical training of 50 Wing Electronic Combat Officers

965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, Rota AB, Spain

• Led team responsible for planning tactical command and control contingency operations in support of Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector
• Flew operational combat missions gathering electronic signals intelligence

960th Airborne Air Control Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK

• Managed flight of 30 aviators to ensure operational proficiency and career advancement
• Supervised the scheduling of worldwide operational command and control missions, training and simulation events

960th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, FOL Curacao

• Managed deployed counter drug operations for air surveillance in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South
• Oversaw 107 E-3 operational missions providing 920 hours of surveillance that resulted in 8 vessels and $34M in narcotics seized
• Electronic Warfare Coordinator that established Electronic Support Team for United States Southern Command and improved emitter database

965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, Al Dhafra AB, UAE

• Responsible for the collection and dissemination of electronic order of battle in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

• Supervised 65 airmen and directed the movement of 416 short tons/$47M of equipment to replace departing Marines unit in Afghanistan
• Directed the installation and training for $1.2M CRC Simulation Package upgrade and connectivity to Distributed Mission Operations with other tactical units worldwide
• Maintained library of Operational Plans and Orders
• Planned, created, and executed field training exercise scenarios

71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Kandahar AB, Afghanistan

• Directed all joint and coalition tactical datalinks and beyond line of sight communications in Afghanistan and supplied a constant and accurate theater air picture to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander
• Managed software upgrades to the Joint Range Extension and Air Defense Systems Integrator, installation of Multi-Source Correlator Tracker, and maintenance and operation of Joint Tactical Information Distribution.
• Led 10 person surveillance team in identification and tracking of all airborne datalink and radar tracks in Afghanistan

71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Kandahar AB, Afghanistan

• Directed all joint and coalition tactical datalinks and beyond line of sight communications in Afghanistan and supplied a constant and accurate theater air picture to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander
• Led 10 person surveillance team in identification and tracking of all airborne datalink and radar tracks in Afghanistan

16th Airborne Command And Control Squadron

• Air Weapons Officer (AWO) on the E-8B/C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS)
• Managed the scheduling of 175 aircrew for flying and ground training events
• Ran life support team of 6 airmen and $4 million in life support equipment
• Programmed squadron budget of $250,000 to purchase material and equipment in support of operations

16th Expeditionary Airborne Command And Control Squadron, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

• Produced JSTARS mission flying kits for combat crews and briefed them on objectives and adherence to rules of engagement in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Provided and briefed combat crews the daily air tasking order in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Flew operational combat missions providing close air support to coalition forces

325th Air Control Squadron, Tyndall AFB, FL

• Certified in the capabilities and limitations of military aircraft and in tactical aircraft control
• Provided tactical control for live and simulated missions in confined military working areas
• Gained knowledge of air defense, electronic protection, and the integration of command and control

344th Air Refueling Squadron, Mcconnell AFB, KS

• Squadron Workgroup Manager that maintained squadron computer network by managing hardware, upgrading software, and providing user training

Air Command And Staff College By Correspondance

Squadron Officer School

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Information Technology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration - Information Systems

Minor - Aerospace Studies

Aerospace Basic Course