Training Engineer

Robert Burleson

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ****** ***** **.

City: Rockwall

State: TX

Zip: 75087

Country: USA

Phone: 757-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

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Robert Burleson

2240 Garden Crest Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087 Cell: 757-***-****

email: ***************@*****.***

Profile

Customer, product and driven. I am a proud veteran of the United States Navy with 22 years of service as an Electronic Warfare Technician Senior Chief (EWCS). A Master training Specialist focused not only in Electronic Warfare but all disciplines of Information Operations (IO) .Not only did I serve 6 years on flag level staffs, I also have 8 years` experience working as a government contractor supporting Joint Forces Command with requirements and training range threat systems implementation along with serving as the project lead for near real time electronic intelligence fusion. Customer focused both in Joint Training Ranges and real world collaborative targeting solutions.

Skills

Electronic System Repair

Information Operations

Micro/Miniature Electronic Repair

Fleet Electronic Warfare Officer

Master Training Specialist

Team supervisor

Specialist in battle group staff training

Extensive briefing and presentational skills

Project management in real-world targeting

Proficient in MS word, Excel and Power Point

Accomplishments

Testing, Evaluation and Analysis

Tested equipment from sub-contractors to ensure compliance to formal requirements.

Evaluated trainee's performance levels and enhanced those areas, through training, that needed improvement.

Analyzed data and provided recommendations which resulted in refinements to system performance.

Statistical Analysis

Performed data collection and statistical analysis that resulted in sound recommendations to the uniformed services for future incorporation.

Product Improvement

Liaised with the United States Air force, Navy and Marine Corp to modify and improve overall product performance.

Products include: Surrogate and foreign purchased surface-to-air weapon systems, training Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's), Global Positioning System (GPS) jammers, urban complex development and exploitable opposing forces communication networks.

Represented Commander, Naval Forces Central Command on Surface Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Attack (EA) systems requirements for follow-on system enhancements.

Presentations

Created and executed presentation materials for uniformed service customers and other support contractors.

Presentations included, but were not limited to company efforts based on budget, system performance and implementation plans.

Project Management

Supervised project production efforts to ensure projects were completed to customer specifications and requirements, on time and within budget constraints.

Strategic Management

Supervised and directed over 50 personnel and multiple theater collection assets during war time operations.

Customer and sub-contractor Interface

Met with customers to help define/refine requirements and potential solutions.

Heavily interacted with sub-contractors and solution providers in order to provide the customer with the best product within budget.

Electronics technician and operator

10+ years of experience repairing and operating the navies AN/SLQ-32 (ESM) system.

Micro/miniature electronic repair technician. Trained in multi-level circuit board repair.

Awards and Recognitions

5 Navy Commendation medals

5 Navy Achievement medals

Command Sailor of the Year, Fleet Electronic Warfare Group, 1991.

Professional Experience

Engineer Analyst

October 2008 to May 2012

L-3 Communications, COMCEPT Division - Rockwall, TX

Lead engineer for the Network Centric Collaborative Targeting (NCCT) Fusion Engine (NFE). Initiated and assigned statistical analysis projects to evaluate NFE performance that resulted in sound recommendations for follow-on incorporation. Lead weekly teleconferences with program managers, division leads, and sub-contractors to track enhancement progress of system software initiatives. Developed and briefed our customers, primarily Air Force and Navy, and their contractor support teams on current efforts and status. Evaluated, participating collection platforms data to assess impact on target location and association. Clearance level held: TS/SCI

Threat Systems Analyst

September 2004 to September 2008

L-3 Communications, Aviation Maritime Division - Suffolk, VA

Directly supported Commander, Joint Forces Command J7 in the enhancement of Navy and Air Force training ranges with Opposing Forces (OPFOR) threat systems for enhanced joint training. Along with service training representatives we evaluated OPFOR shortfalls for joint training on both CONUS and overseas ranges. Sought source providers, both government and commercial, for the best systems within budget. Developed and briefed flag level staffs on current joint initiatives. System enhancements included, but were not limited to, Surface-to-air weapon systems, GPS jammers, training IED's, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's), exploitable OPFOR communications and urban training complexes. Clearance level held: TS/SCI

Electronic Warfare Officer

September 2002 to August 2004

Commander, Naval Forces Central Command - Norfolk Naval Station, VA

Directed naval collection forces on Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) priorities and reporting responsibilities, supported the development of Operational Plans (OPLAN`s), and represent Commander Fifth Fleet (C5F) in all surface EW system initiatives. Wrote and maintained the C5F IO doctrine. Actively involved in the development of deception plans, Psychological efforts and rewards for justice. Directly supervised 20+ personnel.

Clearance level held: TS/SCI

Electronic Warfare Officer

April 2000 to August 2002

Commander, Carrier Group Four - Norfolk Naval Station, VA

Responsible for the EW, EA, deception and counter targeting training for all Carrier staffs during pre-deployment certification. Developed training scenarios and assisted in their incorporation into the overall training plan.

Clearance level held: TS/SCI

Information Operations Specialist

February 1998 to March 2000

Fleet Information Warfare Center (FIWC) - Norfolk Amphibious Base, VA

IO staff augmenter assigned to Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Twelve (CCDG12). While assigned I served to support CCDG12 during the USS Enterprise Battle Group workup and certification cycle and follow-on deployment. During the deployment I assisted in the planning and execution of operation Desert Fox and operations associated with Bosnia. While deployed I served as an IO Watch Officer. Upon return to FIWC I assumed duties as the department leading chief petty officer responsible for the training and supervising of 25+ personnel.

Clearance level held: TS/SCI.

Division Chief Petty Officer

January 1995 to January 1998

USS Kidd (DDG-993) - Norfolk, VA

Overall responsibilities consisted of the maintenance and operation of the AN/SLQ-32 and its associated equipment. One of the first ships to deploy with a Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) system. Managed and supervised 6 personnel. Other duties included assistant security manager where I was responsible for the physical and personnel security requirements ship wide, 300+ personnel. All security certifications resulted in an exceptional scoring.

EW shipboard trainer

April 1992 to November 1994

Combat Systems Training Group - Norfolk Naval Station, VA

Provided in port and at sea EW training for all ships along the eastern coast. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer (E-7) and qualified as a Master training Specialist.

ULQ-13 Van team leader and maintainer

September 1987 to March 1992

Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group - Norfolk Naval Air Station, VA

I was a team leader and system maintenance supervisor for the ULQ-13 vans. Lead multiple van movements up and down the east coast to train ship and aircraft personnel. Maintained the 4 transmitters associated to each of the 4 vans. Transmitter frequency range from 500 Mhz to 16 Ghz. Awarded: Command Sailor of the Year for 1991.

Various

November 1982 to August 1987

USN - Norfolk Naval Station, VA

This time period covers my entry into the navy and includes my schooling and first ship USS Raleigh LPD-1.

Education and Training

Navy courses attended 1985

Various

EW operations and maintenance

Navy schools attended:

- EW "A" school, Pensacola, FL

- AN/WLR-1c maintenance school, Pensacola, Fl

- AN/SLQ-32 (V) 2 maintenance school, Pensacola, Fl

- Miniature electronic repair, Norfolk, VA

- Micro-electronic repair, Norfolk, VA

- Instructor training school, Norfolk, VA

- Command Career Councilor school, Norfolk, VA

- Command financial specialist school, Norfolk, VA

Phoenix Institute of Technology 1982

Phoenix, AZ

Architectural Drafting

Graduated

Some college courses attended

No degree achieved

Olympic High School 1981

Bremerton, WA

High School Diploma

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