Thomas W. Email & Phone Number

United States

Providing planning systems integration, testing, modeling and simulation of developmental and prototype BMD Planning systems such as C2BMC Planner, THAAD Portable Planner (TPP), Patriot Tactical Planner (PTP), and Aegis BMD planning systems in support of MDA BCDD’s C2BMC Planner development efforts.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Authored the initial Interface Change Proposal (ICP) for Common Integrated Air and Missile Defense eXtensible Markup Language Schema (CIXS) in of support of Missile Defense Agency /Director Engineering- Joint Systems Engineering Team (MDA/DE JSET). Operated the, Patriot Tactical Planner (PTP) during IDP Lab C2BMC Planner interface testing with Air Missile Defense Work Station (AMDWS) and Tactical Portable Planner (TPP). Worked with Jon Francis at United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) on Allied and Partner Modeling and Simulation II (APMS2) Air Missile and Defense (AMD) study planPossess an understanding of C2BMC Planner 6.4 and 8.2, related BMD planning systems and related technologies, CIXS 3.x, Navy BMD planning systems, and prototype planning systems The ability to effectively communicate priorities, milestones, accomplishments, status, and issues effectively to Combat Capabilities Development Command-Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) and MDA BCDD. Support Risk Reduction testing with Integrated Defense PlannersAn understanding of Cyber Security and network configuration requirements needed to support Integration and testing of C2BMC Planner spiraled development and collaboration with other BMDS Planning Systems. Troubleshoot and resolve software installation, implementation, and Operation issues.Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA/DE) in conjunction with Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Planning Capability Working Group (JIPCWG)Provide IAMD interoperability assessment, CIXS development, support assessment, development and operations; modeling and simulation; and systems analysis support to CCDC-AvMC.

San Antonio, Texas ( Fort Sam Houston)

OPDServes as the Air & Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Integrator for Assistant Chief of Staff Operational Protection Directorate (OPD), US Army South. Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of the directorate's current and future joint/combined AMD operations for the Army Service Component Command of the US Southern Command, consisting of 32 diverse countries throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean. Manages and supervises the operation, training, maintenance, and readiness of the AMD section personnel and equipment. Designs and manages the unit's data link architecture, including integration with Army Battle Command Systems, and Joint Data Networks. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the current air picture to the Common Operational Picture (COP). Assists in Air Space Management (G3 Air) and Joint Fires (G7) planning and deconfliction.

Fort Hood/ Kuwait

C2 Systems Integrator for a FORSCOM Air Defense Artillery Brigade comprised of four active component Patriot Battalions, one active component Avenger Battalion, a Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar Task Force, a Signal Company, Transportation Company, and a Headquarters Battery. -Advises the Brigade Commander and staff on C2 system employment and capabilities, data link architecture, and task organization. Responsible for the tactical data link planning, employment, and training for the Brigade Fire Direction Center. -Serves as the Brigade's senior trainer for March order and emplacement, initialization, and employment of battlefield automated equipment in the Battery Command Post shelters, the Battalion Tactical Command System (TCS), and the Brigade TOC.-C2 Systems Integrator for a FORSCOM Echelon Above Corps PATRIOT Air Defense Artillery Battalion with a worldwide contingency mission to deploy and defend the Combatant Commander's critical assets from Air Breathing Threat and Tactical Ballistic Missile attack. -Advises the Battalion Commander and staff on C2 system employment and capabilities, data link architecture, and task organization. Responsible for the tactical data link planning, employment, and training for the Battalion's four PATRIOT Firing Batteries and a Headquarters Battery. -Serves as the battalion's senior trainer for March order and emplacement, initialization, and employment of battlefield automated equipment in the Battery Command Post shelters and the Battalion's Tactical Command System (TCS).

Fort Hood, Tx / Afghanistan

Air Defense and Airspace Management Brigade Aviation Element (ADAM/BAE) Warrant Officer for a Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BFSB) supporting two Military Intelligence Battalions and one Cavalry Squadron, conducts multi-disciplined intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), target acquisition, and analysis operations to enable Division, Corps, or JTF headquarters with priority intelligence requirements and focus combat power to achieve desired results. Serves as the air and missile defense subject matter expert for the BFSB Commander and S3; supervised and integrated Army Battlefield Control Systems (ABCS) and Local Network Architecture (LAN). Responsible for configuring and integrating ADA and Aviation ABCS system into the Army and Joint Data Link Network Architecture to provide early warning, ADA planning and ADA interoperability. Serves as the BFSB Air Defense Officer (ADO) in the absent of the ADO. Provides situational awareness to the ADAM/BAE Cell elements and TOC by maintaining a near real-time air picture and provides oversight of ADM Cell airspace management operations.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

- Uses expert knowledge of assigned products/programs/systems to ensure concepts, ideas, and expectations are communicated accurately and effectively among all customers- Evaluates existing and development products/programs/systems for manufacturability, usability, and maintainability - Provides analysis and recommendations as necessary to minimized products/program/system risk and maximize effectiveness- Provides programmatic and/or technical support as necessary to ensure products are developed, tested, manufactured, documents, and fielded within time constraints- Develops detailed plan, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation and programs administration- Performs analysis of interrelated issue of effectiveness, efficient, and productivity affecting administrative, functional, and /or acquisition programs

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Senior Systems Analyst, Uses expert knowledge of assigned products/programs/systems to ensure concepts, ideas, and expectations that are communicate accurately and effectively among all customers.Evaluates existing and developmental products/programs/systems for manufacturability, usability, and maintainability.Provides analysis and recommendations as necessary to minimize product/program/system risk and maximize effectiveness.Provides programmatic and/or technical support as necessary to ensure products are developed, tested, manufactured, documented, and fielded within time constraints.Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation and program administration.Performs analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity affecting administrative, functional, and/or acquisition programs.Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) used to send and receive situation awareness information and participate in Command and Control. Provide assistance in evaluating windows-based software application for interoperability testing Provide assistance in evaluating windows-based software application for interoperability testing Network for System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) windows-based software application used for interoperability testing.Analyzed and interpret data employed in the communications of MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MIDS) exchange characterized by a functional message.Key technologies used: Software/Skill 1, Software/Skill 2, Software/Skill 3, Software/Skill 4

Iraq/Fort Bliss

(C-RAM) Task Force with DEPORD to the CENTCOM AOR. Responsible for the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) integrating these system into the Engagement Operations Cell (EOC) and Base Defense Operations Cell (BDOC);responsible for integration all system into a common architecture establishing the C-RAM network of system; responsible for integrating Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system, hardware and software upgrades, as well as data link management and maintenance of all systems; responsible for estimating repair priorities based on fix or fight criteria; responsible for advising the Commander and Operation Officer on employment, option capabilities and configuration management for all C-RAM C2 system. Responsible for the integration of hardware and software of mission command, intelligence and logistics systems, Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar sensors. Coordinates Army Air Defense applications and sensor integration for testing in bi-annual network integration exercises, results of which will help inform future Information Technology investments and establish the Army's objective baseline architecture.

Fort Bliss, Texas 3-43 Ada

C2 Systems Integrator for a FORSCOM Echelon Above Corps PATRIOT Air Defense Artillery Battalion with a worldwide contingency mission to deploy and defend the Combatant Commander's critical assets from Air Breathing Threat and Tactical Ballistic Missile attack. -Advises the Battalion Commander and staff on C2 system employment and capabilities, data link architecture, and task organization. Responsible for the tactical data link planning, employment, and training for the Battalion's four PATRIOT Firing Batteries and a Headquarters Battery. -Serves as the battalion's senior trainer for March order and emplacement, initialization, and employment of battlefield automated equipment in the Battery Command Post shelters and the Battalion's Tactical Command System (TCS).

Fort Bliss

Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Training Coordinator for the Patriot Officer Training Division; prepares and presents operational and procedural instruction on the Patriot Missile System to personnel attending the 140E Warrant Officer Basic Course, 14A Basic Officer Leader Course, F-15 Officer Advanced Course, 14EX Foreign Officer Course, the F25 Pre-Command Course and Patriot Master Gunner Course; reviews and writes lesson plans and examinations.

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity, 3.75

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, 3.73

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The Action Officer Development Course provides an overview of actions and responsibilities required of an Action Officer. It covers.

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JT-301 is an analysis, synthesis and evaluation-level course designed to prepare the graduate to lead the Joint Interface Control Cell.

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The JT-201 Multi-TDL Planner Course provides a comprehension and application level of learning in advanced joint C2 organizational.

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The JT-201 Multi-TDL Planner Course provides a comprehension and application level of learning in advanced joint C2 organizational.

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The JT-102 Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC) is a foundational interoperability training course, providing.