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Frederick, Md, Us

Frederick, Md, Us

Apg, Md

- Actively supports emerging technology events from lab to production level testing, validation, and fielding activities across the PM TN portfolio.- Coordinates between multiple engineering teams to gather test plan and event requirements, deconflicts hub resources, and plans PTN missions.

Ft. Detrick, Md

- Manages day to day operations of the GAIT NSC SATCOM engineering team. - Responsible for verification of SATCOM shift change procedures. - Manages the scheduling of subordinates to ensure proper manning during 24/7/365 operations. - Ensures that all required products follow published SOP and meet all criteria contained therein. - Facilitates all coordination with the RSSC to plan upcoming SATCOM missions; tracks mission status through completion; submits after action reviews (AAR) via the ACAS system for each mission. - Responsible for SATCOM outage reporting/tracking and associated statistics compilation related to high visibility missions which required briefings for customers and higher command elements. - Provides technical assistance and guidance to the SATCOM team during troubleshooting.- Coordinates new equipment fielding, training, and maintenance/repair requests between units and supply chain.

Ft. Detrick, Md

- Provided tier III support for iDirect missions utilizing both military and commercial satellite services. - Remotely managed a GNMS comprised of a hub at each of the 5 worldwide RHNs. - Provided in depth troubleshooting with tactical users on a variety of SATCOM terminals to include GATR, T2C2, TAMPA, Hawkeye, Panthers, etc. - Ensured existing procedures, guides and reports were updated to improve overall functionality of the GAIT mission. - Built, monitored, and provided troubleshooting assistance related to a variety of iDirect modems which includes e8350, 9350, 900, iConnex0-e800, iConnex-e850mp, 950mp, and 980. - Supported DoD classified and unclassified networks in support of the WIN-T lnc. 1 Core Group to manage and administer the Global Agile Integrated Transport (GAIT). - Gained a strong operational knowledge of iDirect network architecture.

Cheltenham, Md

- Supervises, installs, operates, and maintains tactical and strategic multi-channel satellite communications ground terminals, systems, networks and associated equipment. - Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and power generators. - Conducts performance tests and quality control tests on circuits, trunk groups, systems, and ancillary equipment. - Responsible for giving technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements. - Ensures spare equipment and repair parts are available for system operations, coordinating higher level maintenance when required.- Proficient with STT, UHST, SMART-T, Phoenix, SNAP, and 93E terminals and other related systems. - Single handled conducted power distribution assembly upgrades on 4 STT systems.- Performed emergency STT field repairs during multiple exercises to bring dead-lined equipment online and operational.- Assigned additional duty as Key Control Admin for my platoon and regularly assumed the role of Section SGT during exercises.Deployed Oct 2016 - July 2017 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve / Operation Spartan Shield

Laurel, Md

- Responsible for configuring, integrating, testing, and repairing satellite communications equipment and systems in both a controlled lab environment and field conditions. - Assisted in global distribution and deployment of SATCOM systems. - Frequently traveled to field sites, CONUS and OCONUS, to install equipment, perform maintenance and field upgrades. - Coordinated maintenance and repairs between customers in the field and suppliers expeditiously and efficiently. - Proficient in the operation and component level troubleshooting of various SATCOM equipment types to include the TP100, Cheetah, SNAP VSATs and 2.4M C/Ku Band Fixed VSATs, iDirect Satellite modems, Comtech Modems, Cisco Routers/Switches, APC UPS', Riverbed Steelheads, and VoIP phones. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2018 to support SATCOM operations in the region.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Pending), Communication, General

Associate'S, Multimedia And Web Development

Computer Game Development & Animation

Activities and Societies: National Technical Honor SocietyDeveloped an exclusive mini-game for the Smithsonian American Art Museum's '.