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Network Administrator

Location:
Portland, ME, 04103
Posted:
April 12, 2013

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Bryan A. Kelley

** ********** ***** **** *****: 207-***-****

Bridgton, Maine 04009 Email: abq3fb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years of cumulative experience in the Information Technology (IT), computer and

electronic systems career fields.

• Fully qualified (3D156) ‘Airfield Systems Technician’ with 4 years of 3D1 military

experience while assigned to the 19th Communications Squadron.

• Fully qualified (3D032) ‘Communications Computer Systems Specialist’ with 1 year of 3D0

military experience while assigned to the 102nd Communications Flight.

• Associate’s Degree in Electronic Systems Technology.

• CompTIA Security+ Certified.

• Top Secret Security Clearance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

NETWORK OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATOR - United States Air National

Guard, Otis ANGB, Massachusetts. May 2012 to Present. Provide core services by designing,

configuring, installing, and managing data services at the operating system and server application

level.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to a customer base of 1,200 classified and unclassified

network users.

• Document and respond to Incident Tickets in the BMC Remedy Ticketing System.

• Create, configure, patch, and maintain virtual servers in VMWare.

• Manage Windows 2008 Server domain workstations, groups and users with Active

Directory and Directory Resource Administrator (DRA).

• Document, report and respond to network outages and monitor network health and

performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity faults over a variety of hosts and

clients.

• Manage critical system backups with CommVault.

• Plan, coordinate, configure, and install system upgrades.

• Resolve a wide range of IT problems and provide technical oversight.

• Provide response and assistance to the Network Control Center (NCC) as required.

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AIRFIELD SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - United States Air Force, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.

August 2008 to May 2012. Install, remove, relocate, modify, deploy and maintain fixed and

mobile meteorological, navigational and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair and maintain airfield landing and Command & Control radio systems

supporting 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing and 189th Airlift Wing.

• Conduct routine maintenance and preventive inspections in support of airfield

assets/equipment valued at $4.1 million.

• Perform flight inspection and facility certifications in accordance with Federal Aviation

Administration and USAF requirements for navigational aids.

• Maintain equipment facility logs.

• Document maintenance actions in USAF Integrated Maintenance Data System.

• Perform Airfield System modifications.

• Analyze equipment performance trends.

• Supervise Airfield Systems maintenance activities.

Accomplishments:

• Performed maintenance on 53 Air Traffic Control radios and 4 aircraft navigation

systems enabling 97% up-time rate in support of 102,000 flying operations in one year.

• Dismantled Mobile Microwave Landing System reducing 103 man hours on

maintenance annually and saving the USAF $100,000 in repairs.

• Managed work order residue program, identifying and eliminating 56 discrepancies

leading to a high rating on a biannual inspection.

• Participated in the Base Honor Guard and executed proper military honors and

protocol for deceased veterans; performed 28 events and 235 hours of service all over

the state of Arkansas and parts of Tennessee cumulating in 4,600 miles of travel.

• Appointed as an Instructor for the Base Honor Guard.

• Removed 4,000 pounds of excess Airfield Systems equipment valued at $150,000

paving the way for $7,000 in work center upgrades.

• Facilitated "pass or fail" 96 point flight check inspection on 2 navigational aids

protecting 97 aircraft valued at $1.9 billion in assets.

• Participated in 220 hour project to relocate an Instrument Landing System from a

frangibility zone, replacing faulty communication wiring. Eliminated an 8-yr flight safety

hazard.

• Troubleshot connectivity issues with the Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch Supervisor

Control Terminal saving $8,192 in USAF funds.

• Identified and repaired malfunctions with three critical NAVAIDS saving the USAF

$7,200 in Special Maintenance Team visits.

Community Service:

• Managed website for Relay for Life, Jacksonville, Arkansas Chapter facilitating raising

$36,000.

• Organized squadron's base golf tournament fundraiser accumulating over $300 in

donations for squadron booster club.

• 40 hours of community service as a crossing guard for the base elementary school

over a 1 year period.

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• Volunteered to visit Jacksonville Middle School to share Military experiences with

students on Veteran’s Day.

SIPR/NIPR ACCESS POINT TERMINAL OPERATOR & COMMUNICATIONS HELPDESK

SHIFT SUPERVISOR - United States Air Force, Forward Operating Base Konduz, Afghanistan.

January 2011 to August 2011.

Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Responsible for the installation, removal and maintenance of the primary communications

network for Forward Operating Base Konduz, provided by the SIPR/NIPR Access Point

(SNAP) Satellite Communications Terminal. In addition, was a Shift Supervisor for Computer

and Communications Helpdesk.

Accomplishments:

• Configured critical tactical communications.

• Lead SNAP technician for Forward Operating Base Konduz.

• Assigned with coalition forces.

• Professionally trained Army personnel on basic SNAP procedures and battle drills.

• Supervised Army S-6 Helpdesk Automations shift.

• Responsible for training and supervising two soldiers.

• Replaced over 200 network cables in the Tactical Operations Center.

• Ensured mission survivability for the unit.

• Configured/installed over 250 computers.

• Set up over 250 user accounts with Active Directory.

• Brought 2-18 Infantry Battalion Communications into operation.

• Ensured integrity of SNAP secure platform.

• Performed six consecutive COMSEC updates with no downtime.

• Streamlined helpdesk operations.

• Developed maintenance actions tracking database.

• Improved equipment turnaround time.

• Troubleshot/restored SNAP terminal for remote Combat Outpost.

• Ensured primary communication infrastructure functionality.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN/CONSULTANT- Compudraft Solutions Inc., Auburn, Maine.

September 2005 to December 2006. Compudraft Solutions is a PC Repair and Computer

Consultant Shop.

Responsibilities:

• Webpage Design and maintenance.

• Database Design and maintenance with Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.

• Virus and Spyware/Malware removal and protection.

• Server installation and configuration/maintenance.

• Assembly of a customized PC from parts ordered for the client.

• Operating system installation including Microsoft Windows 9x, ME, XP, Media Center

and Linux operating systems.

• Error and stress tests to ensure quality/reliability of new PCs.

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• Software programming in the Microsoft Visual Basic language.

• Installation, maintenance, and security of home and office networks.

• Specialized computer-related projects as identified in client consultations and created

based on their specifications.

• General PC and email troubleshooting.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

KEESLER AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi – 2013

Certification, CompTIA Security+

KEESLER AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi – 2012 - 2013

Qualification, Cyber Systems Operations Apprentice 3-Level

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas - 2010 to 2012

Associate’s Degree, Electronic Systems Technology

LITTLE ROCK AFB, Jacksonville, Arkansas – 2009 – 2010

Qualification, Airfield Systems Journeyman 5-Level

KEESLER AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi – 2008 - 2009

Qualification, Airfield Systems Apprentice 3-Level

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL, Naples, Maine – 2002 – 2006

High School Diploma

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE – TECHNICAL TRAINING – June 2009

Achieved 97% GPA from a 9 month accelerated learning Airfield Systems Apprentice

course

DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE – HONOR GUARD TRAINING – November 2009

Recognized as top 8% of class in Base Honor Guard Instruction course

USAF ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL – May 2010

Recognized and awarded an Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement as a

member of the Little Rock Air Force Base Honor Guard

SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE PROMOTION – August 2010

1 of 3 Airmen selected for 6 months early promotion among 50 candidates.

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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE – COMBAT SKILLS TRAINING – December 2011

Recognized as a top performer and leader in Combat Skills Training with the US Army

SILVER GERMAN SCHÜTZENSCHNUR DECORATION – June 2011

Recognized and awarded a German Marksmanship Decoration for superior

marksmanship during a coalition forces qualification event

ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL – August 2011

Recognized and awarded an Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while

deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn

Further details about work history available upon request.

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