Retired from Federal Service after 32 plus years for the second time. Additionally spent over 16 years with a large municipal government in Public Safety.During retirement served on several IAEM Certification Task Forces and as an Adviser and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on few NIST proposals for CyLab's Visual Intelligence Studio at The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.Held a Certified Emergency Manager designation from The International Association of Emergency… Show more Retired from Federal Service after 32 plus years for the second time. Additionally spent over 16 years with a large municipal government in Public Safety.During retirement served on several IAEM Certification Task Forces and as an Adviser and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on few NIST proposals for CyLab's Visual Intelligence Studio at The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.Held a Certified Emergency Manager designation from The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) from 2013 to 2023. Senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) since August 2016.Amateur Radio License – General (Upgraded as of 02/28/2020) KC3JEN effective May 10, 2017 until May 10, 2027. Show less

ASPR, Office of Incident Command and Control (ICC), HHS Secretary’s Operations CenterStarted my second retirement after more 32 years of Federal Service. Participated as Senior Emergency Management Specialist in some role in most national Public Health Emergencies (PHE) and national emergencies and disasters since 2008, to include as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or Watch Officer. Since February 2015, I have been a member of the HHS Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) staff. The SOC… Show more ASPR, Office of Incident Command and Control (ICC), HHS Secretary’s Operations CenterStarted my second retirement after more 32 years of Federal Service. Participated as Senior Emergency Management Specialist in some role in most national Public Health Emergencies (PHE) and national emergencies and disasters since 2008, to include as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or Watch Officer. Since February 2015, I have been a member of the HHS Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) staff. The SOC is the national focal point for synthesis of critical information pertaining to public health, medical care and social services on behalf of the United States Government, to include International Health Regulations (IHR) and Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC). During emergency situations or exigent circumstances, HHS' Secretary's Operations Center coordinates incident management system responses for HHS and its partners in the Federal ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services Annex of the National Response Framework (NRF) and coordinates HHS staffing at the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) . Show less

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) at HUD. Independently led the upgrade of the Office Automation (OA) environment to the OMB mandated level for Y2K compliance (OMB Circular A130).Later, successfully led, organized and coordinated the team of systems engineers and contractors that converted OFHEO’s OA environment and LAN. The LAN, which was a heterogeneous Novell and NT network of token-ring and Ethernet topologies, was converted to a homogeneous high-speed fiber-optic… Show more Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) at HUD. Independently led the upgrade of the Office Automation (OA) environment to the OMB mandated level for Y2K compliance (OMB Circular A130).Later, successfully led, organized and coordinated the team of systems engineers and contractors that converted OFHEO’s OA environment and LAN. The LAN, which was a heterogeneous Novell and NT network of token-ring and Ethernet topologies, was converted to a homogeneous high-speed fiber-optic Gigabit Ethernet [GbE] topology with a Cisco 6905 backbone router and a Cisco 6900 backbone switch, supporting Windows and SUN servers. This new infrastructure supported the Agency’s Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) programs. Show less

Coral Gables Field Office / Miami, FL Field OfficeLed the, then new, Office Automation (OA) and systems implementation and provided comprehensive support for COOP activities for HUD IT systems. Developed systems specifications, guides and documentation; and provided technical training and guidance to staff and contractors.CORRELATE DUTIES:From 1993 to 1995 assigned collateral duties providing remote and onsite support and advice to the HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal… Show more Coral Gables Field Office / Miami, FL Field OfficeLed the, then new, Office Automation (OA) and systems implementation and provided comprehensive support for COOP activities for HUD IT systems. Developed systems specifications, guides and documentation; and provided technical training and guidance to staff and contractors.CORRELATE DUTIES:From 1993 to 1995 assigned collateral duties providing remote and onsite support and advice to the HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Relief, the Federal Coordinating Officer (FEMA) for Hurricane Andrew recovery and assigned and TDY staff in the South Florida Area.ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (11/1996 - 2/1997)OFFICE SECURITY OFFICER (1995 – 1999), Served as liaison with the Federal Protection Service (FPS).In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 when the HUD office was closed down and the building was closed due to lack of services. Volunteered at a phone bank at Metro Dade PoliceDepartment HQ. Certificate of Appreciation from Metro Dade Police Department "Honors Tom Carr In grateful appreciation for your sincere and generous assistance following Hurricane Andrew 1992 by Fred Taylor, Director, 12/1992 Show less

2/1989 - 9/1991: Computer Specialist (Software) Level I (Project Manager)1988 - 1989: one year in the private sector with ADP4/1982 - 6/1988: Computer Programmer Analyst Level II (Project Manager)Some of the last projects I managed were the development, deployment and implementation of systems that extracted incident and police assignment (radio runs) records from the Special Police Radio Inquiry NeTwork (SPRINT) and transformed and transferred them to PC type computers at remote… Show more 2/1989 - 9/1991: Computer Specialist (Software) Level I (Project Manager)1988 - 1989: one year in the private sector with ADP4/1982 - 6/1988: Computer Programmer Analyst Level II (Project Manager)Some of the last projects I managed were the development, deployment and implementation of systems that extracted incident and police assignment (radio runs) records from the Special Police Radio Inquiry NeTwork (SPRINT) and transformed and transferred them to PC type computers at remote sites (75 to 100) for use in "end user computing" (for what is now known as community policing). Where a DOS based GIS (MapInfo) was used to plot the emergency incidents and police radio runs on police precincts and police boros maps.The system provided Police HQ, Patrol Boro and precinct commanders and their staff more timely and relevant information on police emergency incidents and service calls, resource management and intelligence, which greatly enhanced the planning and preparedness processes.Supervisory Police Communications Technician with Communications Sect (911)September 74 – April 82 (7 years 8 months)Police Emergency Dispatch Supervisor (Boro Radio) & 911 Emergency Receiving SupervisorUsed the Special Police Radio Inquiry NeTwork (SPRINT), a real time Command, Control, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, that was an integral part of the city-wide emergency management system to record 911 requests for assistance and manage assigned incidents.As of 1990,The Communications Sections’ 911 and Dispatch Center, when fully staffed, had 200 to 225 personnel on duty or more, around the clock, supporting the 7 patrol boros with 30+ radio zones for the 75 precincts in NYC’s five boros (counties). NYC’s 911 systems received and recorded over six (6) million requests for assistance and the Special Police Radio Inquiry NeTwork (SPRINT) managed over 3.5 million assigned incidents per year. NYPD had at times, had over 45,000 sworn officers assigned to over 75 police precincts. Show less

1971/73: 545th MP Plt/Mainz MP Station, GermanyBesides daily Public Safety operations, with the emergence of the urban terror groups in Europe, was periodically involved in anti-terrorism activities.1970/71: 977th MP Company, 508th MP Battalion, Fort Riley KSBesides daily Public Safety operations, trained for unit and battalion level Civil Disturbance and Disaster Control duties, what is now know as Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA). Participated in coordinating the unit… Show more 1971/73: 545th MP Plt/Mainz MP Station, GermanyBesides daily Public Safety operations, with the emergence of the urban terror groups in Europe, was periodically involved in anti-terrorism activities.1970/71: 977th MP Company, 508th MP Battalion, Fort Riley KSBesides daily Public Safety operations, trained for unit and battalion level Civil Disturbance and Disaster Control duties, what is now know as Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA). Participated in coordinating the unit and battalion air movement and load planning, in liaison with USAF, for the air movement of the battalion and company personnel and equipment during civil disturbance and disaster control exercises.Training: Air Transportability, USATC, Fort Eustis, VA, 1/1971, Honor Graduate.1967/70: 141th MP Company, USAAVNC, Fort Rucker ALThe above experiences followed 8/65 – 7/67 (2 years) were I trained and deployed as an Avionics Mechanic, 31Q20/35K20 to B Co., 227th Avn, 1st CAV DIV Viet-Nam, 7/66-7/67 Show less

Hue, VietnamAvionics Mechanic, 35K20 (This is a federal job)Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: February 1968 - May 1968AVIONICS TECHNICIAN;611 TC Det, 1st Avn Bde, USARPAC Vietnam supporting 200th ASH Co., 1st Avn Bde, USARPAC Viet-Nam on temporary duty from 141 Military Police Co., Ft. Rucker, Al.Title: Aviation Electronics Mechanic (35K20) SP/4;Maintenance and repair of aircraft electronic communications, navigation and flight control subsystems and… Show more Hue, VietnamAvionics Mechanic, 35K20 (This is a federal job)Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: February 1968 - May 1968AVIONICS TECHNICIAN;611 TC Det, 1st Avn Bde, USARPAC Vietnam supporting 200th ASH Co., 1st Avn Bde, USARPAC Viet-Nam on temporary duty from 141 Military Police Co., Ft. Rucker, Al.Title: Aviation Electronics Mechanic (35K20) SP/4;Maintenance and repair of aircraft electronic communications, navigation and flight control subsystems and related equipment. In addition, the maintenance of related forms, records, and stock control. (CH-47)________________________________________An Khe, VietnamAvionics Mechanic, 35K20 (This is a federal job)Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:July 1966 - July 1967AVIONICS TECHNICIAN;B Co., 227th Avn, 1st CAV DIV Viet-Nam.Title: Aviation Electronics Mechanic (35K20/31Q20) SP/4;Maintenance and repair of aircraft electronic communications, navigation and flight control subsystems and related equipment. In addition, the maintenance of related forms, records, and stock control. (UH-1)Trained as a 31Q Avionics Repairman, MOS changed to 35K Avionics Mechanic. PMOS and DMOS from Viet-Nam - 1st Cav Div, July 1966 - July 1967 and Viet-Nam - 1st Avn Bde, February 1968 - May 1968, 35K20.Retained as a SMOS when promoted to SGT 95B40, PMOS, on 3/25/1968. Tested and qualified annually until 35K was replaced by 35L Avionic Communications Equipment Repairer, 35Q Avionic Flight Systems Repairer and 35R Avionic System Repairer. Show less

After school, started as an usher at "the front of house" in Radio-City-Music-Hall's 5,960-seat four-tiered auditorium and the Grand Foyer during the record "standing room only" run of the film "Bye Bye Birdie".Showing a mixture of movies and stage shows (total run time about three hours), including their world-famous Easter or Christmas Spectaculars, from daybreak to past midnight at times. We ushers, doormen, elevator operators and concession staff cycled almost six thousand patrons… Show more After school, started as an usher at "the front of house" in Radio-City-Music-Hall's 5,960-seat four-tiered auditorium and the Grand Foyer during the record "standing room only" run of the film "Bye Bye Birdie".Showing a mixture of movies and stage shows (total run time about three hours), including their world-famous Easter or Christmas Spectaculars, from daybreak to past midnight at times. We ushers, doormen, elevator operators and concession staff cycled almost six thousand patrons in and out for each main intermission.That is about total 12 thousand patrons exchanged and seated with in about a half hour with memorable, happy and safe experiences at the venue, even after waiting hours on the street in the snow and freezing cold or the sweltering heat of summer. About every three and half hours each day, unbelievable.[While on extended leaves and when off-duty while on local assignments from the US Army, performed the duties of Relief Usher from time-to-time on a part time bases. Until the end of the summer of 1967.] Show less