Robert Milstead Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Directs IT requirements and installations providing solutions, operations, and sustainment in sensitive compartmented information facility, Special Access Programs and Collateral facility enabling USSPACECOM joint operations at locations throughout Colorado Springs. Works closely with US and Foreign Partners bringing standard/country unique networks, teleconferencing, voice, and security solutions ensuring they meet mission needs. Takes requests through all phases from requirement to implementation. · Works closely with DIA, DISA, Special Access Programs, Air Force agencies adding, removing and upgrading systems on their networks ensuring all network standards and cyber security policies are met· Installed network enabling foreign partners to conduct multi-country cooperation on space operations; ordered/installed commercial circuit, created BOM meeting DIA standards, oversaw networkand IDS equip installation. Installation met all policies concerning foreigners in controlled secret area· Directed IT systems install for joint operation enabling 6 different countries to discuss defense/offense of space operations. Oversaw imaging of PCs/VTC setup providing services for 120 pers· Installed coalition partner mission systems on DIA network enabling partners to conduct operations worldwide. Coord'd with agencies with risk management, configuring and installation of systems meeting security/network requirements at 12 locations.· Oversaw the installation of 800 PCs across three networks with VTC and printing services and creation of 8 asset mgmt accounts ensuring accountability totaling $2.3M+.· Fulfilled over 114 requests for IT equipment, software and services. Directed PC upgrades, IT supportfor conferences, software purchases, procuring BOMS and ensuring solution meets mission needs · Initiated SAP level VTC capabilities for Sr leaders. Coord'd with DISA justifying requirements, surveying, engineering, and funding solution. Saved $67K in manhours in traveling

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Manages all operations, planning, schedules, vendors, and adherence to requirements for the project •Oversees project staff who will track and report the progress and quality of work performed by construction contractors and sub-contractors. •Manages, oversees, and supervises all project activities at all stages and through completion.•Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements relative to construction metrics,including but not limited to scheduling, budget, project management, materials management, invoicing, and reporting.•Reviews and manages overall project scope, contracts, budgets, and schedules. •Ensures client needs are met in a timely and effective manner. •Compares and approves for accuracy and quality contractor and sub-contractor invoices against completed work. •Manages relationships with project contractors and sub-contractors to effectively plan, manage, and evaluate construction activities. •Closely monitors project relative to progress, trends, and risks; adjust and mitigate accordingly to ensure Construction timelines are met. •Ensure client and stakeholders are accurately and regularly informed as to project status. •Effectively communicates issues relative to improving field processes with clients, sub-contractors, and stakeholders. •Complete supervisory responsibilities in accordance with client policies and applicable laws. •Supports the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees. - Wrote statements of work creating fiber network & backbone infrastructure; developed deliverables, milestones, performance/payment schedule/tech specs; RFPs out for bid- Held client and stakeholder meetings; ensured accurate real-time project updates- Interviewed, planned hiring & training of new employees; staffed project w/hires- Coordinated with telecom companies to relocated cables on joint use power poles- Created SOWs/schedule/budget to for power pole replacements/telecom transfers

Denver Colorado

OSP Program Manager, ATT NaaS Contract. Leads programs for strategic planning, future operations, earned value management, project management, requirements concerning inside plant, outside plant and networking for ATT and GDIT. Supports 460th Space and 140th Air National Guard Wings, 11,500 personnel, fighter/airlift squadrons and combined Air Force Army, Marines, Navy intelligence, imagery and early warning missions. Liaison with wings concerning MILCONs, installations, upgrades, requirements and project implementation, and geographically separated units to include 85th Engineering Squadron engineers and numerous project management offices. - Surveys facilities and designs site specific schematics, bill of materials, and subsequent construction drawings (floor plans, room plans, and eqpmt drawings). - Prepares documentation as required for submission of a complete package, (e.g. Statement of Work, Implementation Schedule, detailed material list). - Analyzes building floor plan diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to plan, coordinate, and carryout the installation activities outlined in site-specific installation plans.- Supervises and oversees OSP projects from inception to completion and provides weekly status and progress reports to GDIT Site Lead.- Advises in determining system integration requirements; coordinates and implements voice; video and data systems cutover to include integration with existing systems. - Evaluates subcontractor performance with compliance to specifications; and provide recommendations for process or task improvement. - Controls and documents the expenditure of project logistic support materials. - Documents redline changes to engineering drawings; managing the change control process;

Aviano Italy

Certifications - PMP #2178156 & ITL4 Foundations. As civil service (GS) civilian, led 59 personnel in 8 work centers providing all project and squadron resource management. Oversees squadron $1.5M budget, $320K in billing, processing 1.2K requirements and implementing $16M in projects annually. Directs wing information assurance, communications security, spectrum management, cable and antenna systems, information management, project operations, MOAs/MOUs/SLAs with 14 geographically separated unit, oversees local communication contracts and liaison with 38th Engineering Squadron engineers and headquarters project management offices.- Directs project office; leads 7 project managers implementing $16M in projects for HQs/Wg ops- Oversees budget/billing; advocates funding, assures proper accounting/collections/expenditures- Guides and processes comm requirements; meets w/customer, creates solutions/SOW/contracts- Liaison with local telco's; creates circuit contract/assists troubleshooting services/authorizations- Assists GSUs on comm issues; negotiates level of service/directs issues to offices & local telco- Manages cable TV/uninterruptable power supply contracts; QAs work/creates payments/upgrades- Directs infrastructure and antenna installation and sustainment poviding services to 8K customers- Oversees Spectrum Managment for local and US military operations throughout Italian peninsula- Guides information management creating sharepoint services & freedom of information act request - Leads Cybersecurity office, 8 personnel; adviser 5000 users, inspects 72 classified processing areas- Oversees communication security office; manages accounts enabling classified processing & security

Kabul Afghanistan

- Briefed status of camp/company leadership on current status of Army and Joint forces projects- Engineered and installed 6K ft of fiber, 8K ft of Cat 6 cable, 900 drops; setup command post- Secured travel and escorts between project sites; protected technicians from local area threats- Led 7 technicians installing $78K cabling, LAN equipment; setup secure/nonsecure comms- Led logistics operations; surveyed project, ordered LOMs, installed equip; $843,000/9 projects- Expertly installed$1.2M in projects; enabled Army forces swift drawdown of forward op sites

Keesler Afb, Biloxi Ms

Led 825 personnel at three diverse sites creating policy on operations of communication systems engineering and managing/implementing Airfield, Antenna, Radar, Telecommunications and Network Systems projects throughout the Air Force, Army, NASA and Department of Defense agencies.- Managed all aspects of project implementation; planning, scheduling, logistics and budgeting- Directed Quality Assurance assuring projects and upgrades met Air Force & industry standards- Oversaw $6 million operations, travel and training budget including $1.2 million in vehicles - Governed Standard Installation Practices, engineering & advanced project management training- Advisor to senior leaders creating policy, operations and planning of IT equipment and systems- Unit earned Safety vehicle Operations Award; completed 64,000 work hours with zero mishaps- Directed training operations; operated 4 different courses – engineering & installation standards

Kapaun Germany

Led 78 special maintenance personnel serving as expert technical advisors to Air Force, Army and Navy European Offices concerning Airfield, Antenna, Radar, Telecommunications and Network Systems. Advised European offices on policies, integration, upgrades and replacements.- Chosen to lead unit of selectively hired SMEs; on call response to outages Europe-wide - Led subject matter experts in network, air traffic control, antenna, cable, and radio systems- Advisor to headquarters; health and welfare of Air Force IT systems across Europe- Managed Quality Assurance office assuring projects met Air Force-industry standards- Guided Human Resource office on hiring, administration, health/welfare of all personnel- Managed $1 million operations budget, training; $2 million in vehicles and equipment- Directed project implementations of $45 million in 8 countries across 13 military bases- Oversaw specialized training for technicians at 36 military sites; trained 674 personnel- Led teams of up to 25 members in implementing projects supporting world-wide operations

Peterson Afb, Colorado Springs Co

Led 235 communications personnel serving as expert technical advisors to Air Force Space Command and Army Space Headquarters concerning Airfield, Antenna, Radar, Telecommunications and Network Systems. Oversaw health, welfare, upgrades and replacements to communications and navigational aids equipment.Advised leaders on personnel/management/welfare of military & civilian staffProgrammed/submitted budget proposals for future upgrades of telecom systemsResearched/briefed leaders on integrating future technologies in the enterprise Authored policies concerning ops of telecommunications at 15 Air Force bases Managed $2 million budget implementing projects/upgrades/equip installationsLed SMEs in resolving issues affecting ops at site assigned to the HeadquartersManaged project milestones, briefed status to leaders, advised on project issuesCreated briefing to leaders on status of current/future projects & installs/upgradesCoordinated work between contractors/teams; assure contractor adhered to contractPlanned, organized and coordinated activities of SMEs, testing, logistics, configsGuided customers/project managers in creating statement of works/goals/deliverables

Masters Of Science, Organizational Management & Leadership; Project Management, 3.87

Bachelors Of Science Degree, Industrial Technology

Associates Degree, Information System Technology