Currently transitioning from 20yr military career in the U.S. Army Signal Corp.

Presents formal instruction on the theory, operations, and maintenance of military TACSAT systems to over 70 students per year as a member of the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operator/Maintainer Course Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) Section. Submits improvements to lesson plans, updates academic records, develops and revises quizzes and exams to enhance and ensure effective training is being executed. Conducts academic and performance counseling of students, to include end of course validation reviews with students to validate that training was effective. Tests, evaluates, and validates new equipment upgrades to remain up to date on technological advances. Maintains facilities and training equipment valued in excess of $33,000,000.

Served in various managerial positions (Satellite Communications Operations Manager, Tactical Unit Hub Node Manager, Current Operations Manager) supporting 24 hour Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. Managed the installation, operation, and maintenance of two 3 meter satellite terminals, and one network hub terminal consisting of more than 70 network routers, switches, firewalls, and acceleration devices. Tracked and coordinated the training and evaluation of 21 personnel.

Coordinated, tracked, and supervised over 1000 projects requiring the configuration, operation, and maintenance of over 60 routers, switches, and firewalls delivering satellite communications links and network connectivity to over 40 companies supporting the Western United States and Pacific Ocean regions. Tracked and coordinated the training and evaluation of 25 personnel. Compiled system and network statistics for higher level reports and trend analysis.

Served in various managerial positions (Satellite Communications Operations Manager, Network Operations Manager) supporting 24 hour Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. Managed the installation, operation, and maintenance of eight 2.4 meter satellite terminals, and two network communications terminals consisting of more than 120 network routers, switches, firewalls, and acceleration devices. Tracked and coordinated the training and evaluation of 15 personnel in the daily operations and maintenance of all network connections and devices.