Air Force Support

GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEER - ****

Military Veteran with a Top Secret SCI/SSBI and 15 years of proven experience in the Air Force. Detailed oriented, independent worker and team player with measurable results leading teams of up to eight in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background as a Missile Warning and Ground Systems Operator derived from conducting domestic and global operations with Space Based IR Systems (SBIRS). Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $16B while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Problem Resolution, Strong Oral and Written Communications, Troubleshooting techniques and Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Satellite Operator

Systems Analysis

Technical Expert

Project Administrator

Exercises & Simulations

Troubleshooting

Satellite Communications

Detail oriented

Abstract Thinker

Problem Solver

Schedule/Planning

Avid Learner

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Provided real time operational support for SBIRS, DSP, .

operation and maintenance of the system software and equipment.

identifying system problems, trouble shooting, and correcting both hardware and software failures..

Ground Control application Software Maintenance support for all Silicon Graphics and SUN computers, PC-compatible computers, and the associated switching, network, and communications circuits and equipment

provides feedback to Software Development on software problems, supporting the USAF crew training

installing, configuring, and managing the system software.

multiple system databases

Participation in software version testing and evaluation and provide feedback to the Development community

Assist Configuration Management in software upgrades and changes at multiple SBIRS Ground Stations (MCSB, ITC, TIC, MCS, and IMCSB

the liaison between Contract Logistics Support (CLS) and the USAF Crews during operations to ensure timely problem resolution.

Document all Software problems and follow up with accurate resolution

ensure the timely resolution to problems and/or deficiencies.

focal point for all system related questions

Access Control, work closely with System Administrators

ensure system operability for the 24 hour, 7 day a week SBIRS mission operations with minimal downtime.

maintenance and support for on-going systems

monitoring of system(s) performance and data backups

Identify causes determine appropriate solutions Complete systems/software documentation

developing briefings regarding system status / anomaly resolution on a regular basis

Travel between Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Aurora CO

UNIX Operating System knowledge, IRIX and SOLARIS preferred

Willing to work continuously rotating shift schedule, weekends and holidays to support 24/7 operations

EDUCATION

Pursuing BS, Systems Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - 2019

AAS, Air & Space Operations Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL - 2012

SPACE 200 Course, National Security Space Institute, Colorado Springs - 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)

Air Force Space Control Network (AFSCN)

Defense Support Program (DSP)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Mission Support Experiment (MSX)

Space Base Inferred Systems (SBIRS)

Space Control Systems

Space Systems Operator Air Force 2004-2008

Provided 4 and a half years of launch detection during 12 hour shifts to provide accurate, timely, and unambiguous warning and attack assessment of Air, Missile, and Space threats with daily visibility of National Command Authority leaders including the President of the United States.

Detected and voice reported 53 plus missile warning data and provide timely missile warnings with real world and exercises with simulation by submitting exercise reports.

Provided 680 situational awareness real time events to various Combatant Commanders worldwide, and maintained accurate logs.

Consistently rated “highly qualified” by executive leadership during quality assurance evaluations which is the highest specialty rating.

Ground Systems Operator Air Force 2002-2004, 2008-2016

Operated 10 plus years of experience with satellite command & control and satellite communication theories and methodologies.

Coordinated ground equipment for the AFSCN, reviewed live telemetry for state of health verification during contact with space craft.

Troubleshot and resolved anomalies, assist in maintenance and up keeping of 2 plus operations centers and associated work areas of satellite communication equipment.

Executed 200+ satellite contacts on 4 unique orbital paths with zero personal errors; provided command and control links during GPS launch with an 11 day operational rating for a newly launched satellite.

Monitored ground system resources and implemented emergency action procedures to correct discrepancies and executed 400+ contacts that resulted in 100% mission success.

Space Operations Shift Lead Air Force 2006-2013

Supervised 12 personal, by maintaining communications, records and schedules. Attended staff meetings, assisted commanders, created and ran personnel procedures for training, and safety.

Supervised 2 teams of up to 4 personnel which employed multi-million dollar satellite systems that provided much needed information in support of 20+ customers worldwide.

Deployed in support of operations and supervised operational equipment and crew which protected 32K US and foreign personnel.

Maintained mission readiness qualification and worldwide mobility certification in 127 mission tasks in support of space system equipment; proven in time critical and stressful situations.

Space Operations Instructor Air Force 2005-2016

Succeeded as an instructor for 11 plus years with experience in analyzing strategies, content design, development, delivery, and evaluations for multiple satellite systems. Assessed requirements, developed and analyzed curriculum with high-level simulation training for 4 space systems.

Trained 20 plus courses with over 300 personnel in operating space systems equipment.

Led 2 training courses and briefed 20 classes of 8 students for over 600 hours in support of 22 facilities worldwide resulting in 200 satellite technicians certified over a 2 year period.

Authored of over 1000 lesson plans and Power Point presentations, designed hundreds of divers and intuitive training scenarios and programmed helpful and unique Excel spread sheets with complex formulas to reduce time and effort.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteers: Planetary Society, Space Foundation, Space Symposium, Boy Scouts of America

Other duties assigned: Facility Manager, Risk and Safety Manager, Security Safe Custodian, Emergency Management Specialist

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