Ronald Walker Email & Phone Number

United States

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Operational Test Director and Coordinator (36mos) – supervised 24 military and civilian personnel in test and evaluation planning; coordinated the planning and conducting of tests and evaluations of systems, tactics, and procedures for 10 Surface Ship Acquisition Programs. Prepared project plans and budget estimates for conduct of tests to determine the capabilities and limitations of equipment to meet acceptability standards. Designed types and determines number of tests to be conducted. Maintained liaison with governmental and private research and development agencies. Prepared and briefed reports of tests and evaluations to include specific recommendations. Managed multiple operational test budgets totaling more than $250M.

Uss Truxtun (Ddg 103)

Ably managed 28 Officers, 24 Chief Petty Officers, and 210 Junior Sailors. Administered the organization, performance of duty, and good order and discipline of the ship. Acted as direct representative of commanding officer, enforced orders and policies, assisted in command operations, and commanded in the CO’s absence. Coordinated with department heads for command administration, at-sea and in-port schedules, inspections, and personnel performance, training, morale and welfare.

Usns Swift (Hsv-2)

Integrated a crew of 20 Officer and Enlisted personnel aboard a non-navy contracted vessel with civilian mariners; established initial processes and procedures that clarified duties and responsibilities of the military detachment. Oversaw the daily administration, discipline, and training of all assigned military personnel. Liaised with the vessel's Master, Fleet staffs, and Department of State personnel to inform on mission status, coordinate physical security support, and arrange travel in foreign countries. Directed all planning and support efforts during ambassadorial, training, and goodwill missions to 10 South American and West African countries.

Uss Mahan (Ddg 72)

Directed the activities of the combat systems and weapons departments, encompassing approximately 100 personnel. Developed, implemented, and assessed physical security plans and procedures. Advised the Commanding Officer on system's operations, capabilities, and problems on a daily basis. Provided realistic training simulations for operator proficiency and qualification. Oversaw operation and maintenance of all weapons and combat systems control equipment. Coordinated the conduct of shipboard combat systems and weapons test & evaluation matters. Supervised the daily administration of personnel and resources in support of assigned tasks. Maintained 100% accountability of all tactical missiles, explosives, components, and ammunition.

Uss Anzio (Cg 68)

Planned, supervised, trained, and direct technicians in the operation, maintenance, repair, and test of complex weapons and communications systems through application of total quality management and quality assurance and the use of computerized management information systems.

Aegis Training & Readiness Center, Detachment Norfolk

Provided tactics briefs and weapon system training to shipboard operators and teams. Informed operators and leadership on system capabilities and limitations via tailored briefs and scripted simulations designed to prepare ship for expected threats and environments. Noted all human/machine interface issues and reported back to developers and programmers for resolution.

Uss Carney (Ddg 64)

Scheduled and conducted system-level tests and maintenance; analyzed results, and developed plans to correct problems. Verified proper functionality of the ship's combat system which was composed of 29 separated, but interrelated, systems. Acted as the Commanding Officer’s technical/tactical liaison; translated technical problems into mission impacts.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

OJT and formal training - operated, troubleshot, and scheduled maintenance for radar, computer, and electro-mechanical systems. Analyzed weapon control systems failures and directed corrective maintenance actions; coordinated shop activities and served as weapon systems test coordinator; diagnosed non-routine malfunctions and provided the expertise necessary to affect repairs; inspected completed work assignments; tested, analyzed, isolated faults, and adjusted digital computers; prepared weekly maintenance schedules and reports.

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Military Operational Art & Science; Foreign Affairs

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Int/Imt, Cum Laude

Industrial Management Technology