OBJECTIVE: A highly innovative, performance-driven, and solutions-focused Engineer offering over 2 years' experience in IT, Systems Engineering, and over 17 years of Supervisor/Manager experience. A professional adept at applying systems engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, trouble shoot, or evaluate military weapon systems: review and prepare system engineering and technical analysis, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Expert in applying technical and troubleshooting experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
Summary of Qualifications
Cleared Top Secret Clearance 2/2019
Operations Department Manager
Training Department Supervisor
Master Training Specialist
CompTIA Security+ Certified (COMP001021679047)
Scrum Master Certified – 545***********
Experienced in Red Hat Linux, and Cisco Networking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Senior Enlisted Advisor for Fleet Support Unit Ten
6+ years as a Weapons and Tactics Unit Instructor
Qualified P-3C Littoral Surveillance Radar System (LSRS) Sensor Operator Instructor
Work Experience
OGSystems Systems Engineer October 2018 - Present
Maintain multiple airborne collection systems on Dash-8 Saturn Arch platform. Direct and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables are submitted in accordance with the contract requirements. Monitor, Troubleshoot, maintain mission system and sensor during aircraft startup, takeoff, mission collection, and recovery.
System Admin for WIN10 Environment.
Tech support able to troubleshoot and maintain hardware, software networking/wireless
Troubleshoot Ethernet and Fiber Network including, tipping and cable creation to T568B standard.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair of prototype and production airborne imaging sensors, and components including TCP/IP and UDP issues.
Hardware, software integration into aviation platform (DASH-8)
Experience with Full Motion Video, Hyperspectral (HSI), High Resolution Imagery (HRI), and EO/IR systems
Customer Support for several flight crew providing remote support via Pidgin and RDP.
Daily admin and troubleshooting including user support and tasking from imagery analysts.
United States Navy 1996 – October 2018
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
9 years of Navy P-3C Special Programs experience
Operated sophisticated aircraft missions systems – 4,000+ flight hours in P-3C family of aircraft
Evaluated in-flight system performance and executed troubleshooting procedures to maintain optimal system parameters
Collaborated as part of a small team that aided in the creation, implementation and evaluation of new Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP’s) for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance family of systems.
Supervision
Expertly led LSRS software upgrade training
Hand-picked subject matter expert and instructed 20 operators on software capabilities, tactics and procedures which resulted in new system capabilities
Supervised and evaluated of 19 LSRS operators and over 200 aircrew personnel in LSRS systems, operations, and tactics
Training
Created and implemented a comprehensive 17 day Advanced Readiness Program courseware to train U.S. Navy P-3 Aircrews Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations and Tactics
Trained 365 personnel with 100% accountability on Chart the Course and Full Speed Ahead curriculum as member of the Command Assessment Training Team
Streamlined Personal Qualification Standards which reduced training time for new employees by 50%
Instructed, supervised, and evaluated 19 LSRS operators and over 200 aircrew personnel in LSRS systems, operations, and tactics
Communication
Routinely communicated with software developers/programmers, Fleet Support Team, and Fleet Support Representatives to continually improve software and hardware systems
Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse situations.
Routinely communicated with senior and junior employees in high-stress environments
Advised senior leaders on matters related to tactics and employment doctrines
Critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education
U.S. Navy Specialized Military Training: Basic Instructor Training Course: Crew Resource Management: Risk Management (ORM): Aircrew Duties: Leadership: Diversity: and Communication