Engineer Air Force
Resume:
Kris Brown
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** * ********** ****., *** # 2901
City: Las Cruces
State: NM
Zip: 88011
Country: USA
Phone: 575-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $66,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
KRIS BROWN
2775 N. Roadrunner Pkwy, Apt # 2901
Las Cruces, NM 88011
575-***-**** / *********@********.***
Summary:
Proficient, innovative and motivated Field Service Professional/Senior Satellite Specialist with several years of experience in the installation, testing, reconfiguration, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of complex Real-time Computers, Digital Simulators, Test Range Data Acquisition, Telemetry Tracking and related Peripheral Systems, Fiber Optics, Satellite Tracking and Satellite Ground Control Systems.
Clearances: Hold an Active DSS/NASA Secret Clearance.
Experience:
ITT Exelis, Information Systems. Apr 2011 to Present
Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. - Jan 2009 to Apr 2011
NASA White Sands Complex, New Mexico
CSC - Communications Systems Controller
Obtained NASA TDRSS CSC and SGLT-7 Certifications. Responsible for conducting successful TDRSS satellite supports. Monitor TDRSS telemetry and transmit commands to the TDRSS as required. Operate, troubleshoot and test the TDRSS ground control systems and communications equipment. Perform and document all TDRSS supports assigned. Maintain proficiency on all TDRSS satellites and their related ground control systems supported and utilized at NASA White Sands Complex.
Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. Kirtland AFB, New Mexico MESA
Feb 2007 to Jan 2009
Senior Satellite Specialist / Master Mission Controller
Obtained USAF Master Mission Controller and several individual Satellite Certifications. Responsible for conducting successful satellite supports. Operated, troubleshot and maintained the satellite ground control systems and communications equipment. Performed and documented all satellite supports assigned. Maintained proficiency on all satellites and their related ground control systems supported and utilized at Kirtland AFB, Space Development and Test Wing.
Harris Technical Services Corp. Thule AFB, Greenland POGO
Jun 2005 to Dec 2006
Engineering Technician B
Obtained USAF ARTS (Automated Radar Tracking System) Operator, Maintainer and Technician Certifications. Responsible for conducting successful satellite supports. Operated, troubleshot and maintained the automated radar tracking ground system, the wide area network interface unit (WANIU), archival recorder systems and the sites other communications equipment. Performed and documented preventative maintenance inspections. Maintained proficiency on all operational and test equipment incorporated in the Thule Tracking Station Systems.
Compro Computer Services, Inc. US Army Yuma Proving Ground, AZ USAYPG
Jul 2002 to Jun 2004
Senior Field Engineer
Utilized my hardware and software systems knowledge, maintenance techniques and practices to maintain a wide variety of computer systems incorporated in the Digital Test Range Data Acquisition and Telemetry Tracking Systems. Frequently performed complex system installations, reconfigurations and upgrades.
Compro Computer Services, Inc. North Western Washington State, Kent, WA
Feb 2000 to Jun 2002
Senior Field Engineer
Installed, maintained, and supported a variety of Encore and Compaq computer systems owned and operated by Boeing Aircraft Co. and Kimberly Clark Paper Co. at several sites located throughout Kent, Tukwila, SeaTac, Seattle and Everett Washington.
DynCorp, T&E Services Div. Chesapeake Test Range, Patuxent River NAS, MD
Dec 1996 to Dec 1999
Electronics Technician III
Main responsibility was ensuring 100% mission readiness of all computer systems incorporated in the Chesapeake Test Range Data Acquisition and Telemetry Tracking Systems Mission Support Center. Extra duties included supporting several computer systems incorporated in the F-18 Flight Simulator Systems, located at the Manned Flight Systems Branch on the same Naval Installation.
Halifax Corp. Oct 1993 to Dec 1996 - Senior Field Engineer II
Encore Computer Corp. Oct 1990 to Sep 1993 - Senior Customer Engineer
Telos Field Engineering Jul 1988 to Sep 1990 - Senior Computer Specialist
US Army Yuma Proving Ground, AZ
Maintained several makes and models of computer systems incorporated in the Digital Test Range Data Acquisition and Telemetry Tracking Systems.
Frequently performed complex system installations, reconfigurations and upgrades.
*Increased systems reliability and reduced downtime by instituting proper computer room practices and systems configuration control.
*Improved customer relations and received several letters of appreciation for "Superior Performance and Maintenance Expertise" and was selected as Encore's "Employee of the Quarter" in Jun/1992 for same.
MAJOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
NASA TDRSS (SGLT-7) Space to Ground Link Terminal Seven Certification (March 2012)
NASA TDRSS WSC TDRS K & L Ground Hardware Modifications Course (September 2011)
NASA TDRSS Communications Systems Controller Certification (August 2009)
Air Force Satellite Control Network C/NOFS Satellite System Certification (April 2008)
Air Force Satellite Control Network STPSat-1 Satellite System Certification (August 2007)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Cloudsat Satellite System Certification (June 2007)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Coriolis Satellite System Certification (April 2007)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Master Mission Controller Certification (April 2007)
Air Force Satellite Control Network 7-3 Communication Center Specialist Certification (Nov 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course DCC (November 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 602 (October 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 601 (October 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course AMHS (October 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network 4M2 C&S Maintenance Certification (August 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network 2M1 RTS Basic Maintenance Certification (August 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 205 (August 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network 4-1 ARTS C&S Operator Certification (August 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 665 (March 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 663 (March 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 669 (January 2006)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 662A (November 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 661 (November 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 660 (October 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network 4-3 ARTS Technician Certification (September 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 600 (July 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 203 (July 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 131 (July 2005)
Air Force Satellite Control Network Course 116 (July 2005)
3M Certified Advanced Fiber Optics Technician, Certification # 040*********, Date 09/13/04
Advanced Fiber Optic Technician Course (September 2004)
Fiber Optic Installer Course (September 2004)
Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations Course (August 1996)
SGI Professional Series Maintenance Course (April 1993)
SGI Personal Iris Maintenance Course (April 1993)
RSX Computer Maintenance Differences Course (December 1992)
UMAX V/Korn Shell Environmental Tutorial Course (November 1992)
Infield RSX Training Course (July 1992)
Basic UNIX Skills Course (May 1991)
91 Series & Unix V System Administration Course (May 1991)
91 Series Hardware/Software system maintenance course (May 1991)
91 Series VME Fault Isolation using the VMETRO Course (June 1991)
MPX-32 System Installation course (December 1990)
FSS Diagnostics course (June 1990)
Reflective memory/multisel course (October 1989)
A.A.S. Electronic Technology with Industrial Option (56 Hrs./ 3.85 GPA) (July 1986)
XEROX Customer Satisfaction Skills Course (May 1984)
9670/62 Storage Maintenance Course (December 1983)
Customer Engineer 32/87 Course (September 1982)
Customer Engineer Phase One Course (May 1982)
USAF Digital Nav/Tactics Training Devices Training Specialist CDC Course (July 1980)
USAF Digital Bomb/Nav/Tactics F4-E Linkage Course (October 1980)
USAF Digital Nav/Tactics Training Devices Training Specialist Course (December 1979)
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