Quality Assurance Analyst

CAL DAWSON

*** ****** ***** ***** ( Saline, MI **176

734-***-****; ***.********@*****.***

Objective: To be a Data Insights Analyst

Summary of Qualifications and Software Use:

* Self-starter with Strong Leadership, Problem Solving, Quantitative

Analysis, and Data Control

* Very High Integrity Standards to Maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance,

and Military Veteran

* Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS

9.1/9.2/9.3, Raindrop, ELT, FalconView, Visio

- Several research databases (Query Tree, Pathfinder, and M3),

DCGS-A, CIDNE, TIGR, PRISM, COLISEUM

- Minitab, IOTS, GoogleEarth, Zues, Analyst Notebook, MIRC, BATS,

Structured Query Language (SQL)

*Training Courses Attended: Oracle University: Procurement for Supply

Chain Management 8.11, AGI Foundations, OPIR Sensors, Fundamentals of

OPIR 110 - Physics and Phenomenology, Fundamentals of OPIR 111 -

TCPED, ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS, MASINT by FIREHOSE,

AMC MAF Intelligence Training Unit, Anti-Terrorism Officer Level II,

Initial Intelligence Qualification Training MQ-1/MQ-9, LiDAR Training

at John Hopkins University (2 weeks)

Intelligence Analyst Experience:

Ohio Air National Guard - 121st Air Refueling Wing/180th

Fighter Wing Columbus/Toledo, Ohio

Operations Intelligence Specialist (1 weekend/month, 2

weeks/year) October 2003 - Present

* Research, Analyze, Evaluate, and Interpret all-source

intelligence to satisfy Commander and Aircrew

* Disseminate intelligence via briefings, estimates, reports,

as required to support Commander and Aircrew

* Create and Manage GIS / Intelligence databases, libraries,

reference Files, and materials

* Perform operation intelligence functions at intelligence analysis,

production, and forecasting activities

* Ensures intelligence data is properly classified, stored, and

handled in accordance with pertinent directives

Northrop Grumman Technical Services Kandahar,

Afghanistan

LiDAR Imagery Analyst / All-Source Intelligence Analyst

February 2012 - June 2012

* Provided research to help support LiDAR Products

* Provided image sciences support to the Special Operations Command

(SOCOM) by performing detailed processing and exploitation of Advanced

Geospatial Intelligence (AGI) LiDAR data.

* Prepared and provide quality assurance and generate LiDAR derived

products (2D and 3D) and imagery from LiDAR and camera imagery to

support PED Team objectives and based on customer requests

* Assisted in the preparation of appropriate LiDAR specific collection

strategies

* Used of COTS applications like Quick Terrain Modeler, Google

Earth and other Geospatial strategies.

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Dayton, Ohio

Intelligence OPIR Analyst II (MASINT) February

2009 - February 2012

* Provided analysis/research of infrastructure, technology, country,

geographic area, targeted vulnerability

* Prepared assessments of current events based on the sophisticated

collection, research and analysis of classified and open source

information

* Developed and maintained analytical procedures to meet changing

requirements and ensure maximum operations

* Provided User testing for new software upgrades/updates and provided

feedback for developers and team lead

* Created and Updated documents concerning processes for training

material for references and to help new trainees

* Analyzed, processed, and developed geospatial metrics by using

ArcGIS 9.3.1 and GoogleEarth for event locations

United States Air Force - 178th RG and 15th RS Tucson, AZ/Nellis

AFB, NV

Mission Intelligence Coordinator July

2011- November 2011/December 2006 - April 2007

* Provided analysis in direct support MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted

Aircraft (RPA) operations

* Responsible for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of

real-time intelligence

* Coordinated Predator pre-planned and ad hoc tasking with theater,

operational, and tactical users

* Provided target intelligence support for Predator strike operations

* Assisted Mission Commander with oversight of all RPA mission areas

to include:

- airspace deconfliction, coordination with command and control

elements, threats, emergencies

* Conducted all phases of intelligence to include:

- intelligence preparation of the battle space; mission planning;

threat analysis; ISR utilization and effectiveness

United States Army - Task Force 134

Camp Victory Complex, Iraq

HUMAN Intelligence Analyst (HUMINT)

May 2008 - November 2008

* Provide All-Source analysis in support of operations for the Joint

Interrogation and Debriefing Center (JIDC)

* Supported 155 interrogations, 13 interrogators, and assisted in

producing and publishing 20 IIR's

* Prepares and Edits appropriate intelligence reports, briefings, and

collection focus requirements for interrogations

- Provided Requirements include: Source Directed, Ad Hoc, and Time

Sensitive Collection

* Assisted in Exploitation of captured enemy documents, media, and

property

* Created and Analyzed link diagrams using Analyst Notebook in

support of Interrogation Operations

* Maintained work schedule of over 60 hours a week for 6 months

* Developed an understanding of various special populations (Al Qaida,

Jaysh al Mahdi, Takfiri)

* Had a religious, historical, cultural, and political understanding

of the Iraqi Landscape

United States Air Force - 1st AF CAOC Tyndall

AFB, Florida

ISR Operations Intelligence Analyst

May 2007 - September 2007

* Responsible for Collection Management during humanitarian relief

operations within America's Borders

* Responsible for Tasking, Collecting, and Dissemination of ISR assets

* Reviewed requirements and assigned assets based on timeliness and

customer specification

* Ensured targets are prioritized on the results from the Joint

Collection Management Board (JCMB)

* Maintained awareness of new and changing collection opportunities

* Developed Procedures for Software Mapping Applications to

use in ISR Operations

* Utilized Global Area Reference System for Search and Rescue for US

Homeland Operations

* Briefed characteristics of ISR Assets along with Producing RSTA

Annexes and ISR Synchronization Matrixes

Civilian Experience:

Michigan Tech Research Institute - Remote Sensing and GIS

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Student Intern January 2008

- April 2008

* Georeferenced raster datasets of counties images in Michigan and

updated Metadata for georeferencing project

* Developed a cartographic presentation for a watershed area in

Southern Michigan

* Performed Structured Query Language (SQL) queries for the watershed

project

* Created new Geodatabase Raster Catalogs using ArcCatalog

Yazaki North America - Automotive Supplier

Canton, Michigan

Application Analyst (ERP) April 2005 -

August 2006

* Consulted with users to identify current operating procedures and

clarify program objectives

* Analyzed user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate

processes and/or improvements

* Project leader for small project and assumed responsibility for on

time implementation

* Implemented aspects of JD Edwards software configuration management

and quality assurance

* Coordinated work with users and help desk representatives to ensure

the uninterrupted delivery

Yazaki North America - Automotive Supplier

Canton, Michigan

RF Test Engineer / Assistant Engineer / Electronics Technician

May 1994 - March 2005

* Project Management of Environmental Testing for Radio Frequency

Devices

* Supported Manufacturing Plant for Prototype and Production issues

for Electronic Modules

* Maintained Laboratory and Test Equipment Budget

Education:

Bachelor/Associates of Electronic Engineering Technology Toledo,

Ohio

The University of Toledo June

1994 / August 1992

Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society, Tau Alpha Pi Honor

Society, Dean's List

Bachelor's GPA: 3.07/4.00

Military Education: Operations Intelligence Apprentice Course, (880

Hours), June 2004

Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence

Course, January 2000

Avionics Workcenter Advanced Management Course,

November 1998

ANG Non-commissioned Officer Preparatory Course, 91-

01, June 1991

- Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Leadership Award,

91-01, June 1991

Avionics Communication Apprentice Course, May 1988

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