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Springfield, VA

• Responsible for daily maintenance and operational checks of vital security systems for American Embassy Baghdad’s Security Operations Center to enable Protective Detail Operations and Embassy Security Force operations.
• Provide comprehensive support for Imminent Danger Notification Systems, Security Surveillance Systems (500+ cameras), Department of State’s Security Management System Enterprise (SMSe) network, video display walls, and.
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• Provide project planning and coordination of administrative programs and technical activities throughout lifecycle of ongoing projects.
• Train Regional Security Office Operations Center staff on audio/video security systems in support of US Embassy and Consulate facilities throughout Iraq.
• Worked closely with Regional Security Office team members to select and refine security services/equipment needed to address emerging threats. Show less

Norfolk, VA

• Supervised multidiscipline teams to perform new installations and system upgrades for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global.
• Team lead for installation of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine… Show more
• Team lead for installation of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine vessels.
• Provided programmatic planning, logistics, scheduling and project team coordination support to complete electrical and power systems projects on time and within budget.
• Directed administrative and technical team activities throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide daily customer service interaction with Department of Defense Contracting Representatives during projects, including conducting meetings, preparing reports, evaluating risk mitigation plans, updating status.

Chesapeake, VA

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing power cabling/communication cabling for Carrier Aircraft Inertial System (CAINS), Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Global Broadcasting.
• Conducted extensive liaison with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) contracting agency to meet specialized contractual requirements.
• Initiated cross-training with other contract… Show more
• Initiated cross-training with other contract companies and shipboard divisions to improve project work flows and streamline completion schedules.
• Designed and implemented maintenance/repair schedules for shipboard communications equipment and information technology systems, saving the US Navy millions of dollars per year in operating costs. Show less

Iraq

• Managed Field Service Engineering operations at five Forward Operating Bases in Iraq.
• Responsible for a $75 million inventory of Counter Rocket and Mortar radar warning systems and classified communications equipment, including sensitive Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.
• Managed a staff of 7 Field Service Engineers, administrative duties included completing timesheets, overseas travel arrangements, and providing in country human resources.
• Installed, maintained, and… Show more
• Installed, maintained, and provided training for UHF COMSEC enabled radios (base stations and vehicle mounted) and hand held radio systems.
• Performed onsite repair and maintenance for electronic diagnostic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, tachometers, digital multiplexors, etc.). Show less

Norfolk, VA

• Extensive experience installing and maintaining critical national security communications systems on United States Navy vessels.
• Installation and support of Depart of Defense computer networks (NIPR and SIPR) and proprietary computer network systems on US Navy surface and submarine vessels.
• Installation and configuration of radio and satellite communication systems, including conditioned power systems.
• Creation of “as built” engineering drawings in fulfillment of contractual… Show more
• Creation of “as built” engineering drawings in fulfillment of contractual requirements.
• Supervised contract teams responsible for training US Navy personnel and verifying OSHA safety compliance while upgrading US Navy vessels.