Network Engineer

C. Todd Bower

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Network Engineer

Experienced professional with proven success in commercial, military, and government environments. Strong ability to lead teams that meet and beat established goals and expectations. Demonstrated skills in RF, antenna, and networking systems. Expertise in managing projects from concept to completion ensuring their on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery. Knowledgeable in electromagnetic interference analysis, technical program management.

Highlights of Expertise:

•System Integration

•RF propagation

•Business Development

•Program/Project Management

•Strategic Planning and Execution

•Troubleshooting/Resolution

•Network Design

•Client Relations

•VMWare

Professional Experience

Booz Allen Engineering Services, LLC, Linthicum, MD

Lead Engineer, 2012-Present

Perform engineering tasks for military, government, and commercial customers. Design networks and execute Cisco networking products within advanced systems group. Establish and test microwave networks with fiber optic backbone. Work on multiple LTE products including various carrier grade LTE base station systems and software defined LTE eNodeB stacks. Integrate LTE end devices (UE) including handsets, dongles, and LTE-based routers within several interoperability networks.

Key Projects and Achievements:

•Successfully finished integrating next generation interoperability platform using broadband (LTE) and narrowband (P.25) technologies using the Cisco IPICS product.

•Oversaw $1M projects including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and antenna design for Compass Call program.

•Helped develop and present proposals for Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.

ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, Annapolis, MD

Principal Engineer, 2005-2012

Worked on diverse array of engineering projects for military and commercial customers.

Key Projects and Achievements:

•Installed microwave links for DHS Border Patrol project.

•Modeled for BC3-T container project

•Helped build citywide Wi-Fi for Austin, MN.

•Handled wireless video network installation and design for Paterson, NJ, police department.

•Conducted RF site surveys for WellPoint Inc., MedStar Health, and Cisco Systems for Houston METRO Wi-Fi project.

•Modeled RF systems for the Joint Precision Aircraft Landing System (JPALS) Local Differential Global Positioning System (LDGPS).

•Modeled RF antenna compatibility for C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and UH-60 and HH-60 JTRS Alternate Communications Suite (JACS).

ARINC, Annapolis, MD

Principal Engineer, 1999-2005

Assisted in forming and updating ARINC air-to-ground data networks. Supervised projects from idea to launch including technical logistics and hands-on implementation. Surveyed sites for new ARINC ACARS stations including obtaining field measurements and site determination.

Key Projects and Achievements:

•Built complex and international VHF DataLink Mode 2 network in Europe under extreme time constraint and under budget.

•Deployed and upgraded AVICOM VHF DataLink Mode 2 network in Japan to include central site software/hardware and remote site installations.

•Implemented and maintained backup operations center for ARINC ACARS Network to allow for key services to be available within 24 hours of primary NOC catastrophe.

•Executed software and hardware upgrades on important ARINC ACARS DataLink network while maintaining corporate quality availability goals in excess of 99.975% availability.

•Provided round-the-clock support for air ground data networks and served as technical member of corporate crisis team tasked with avoiding or reducing network outages for aviation safety and revenue protection.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1999

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching, December 2014

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