Patrick E Ashworth

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Salado, Tx *****

adldsr@r.postjobfree.com

254-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

Over 30 years of extensive and diversified experience in managing US Government projects and programs, supervision of electronic systems maintenance technicians with hands-on experience in maintenance, repair of highly technical electronics surveillance systems, non intrusive x-ray scanning equipment the design and development of various computer-based software programs, training program development, managing test and evaluation data collection, analysis, database development and reporting. This experience includes corporate and company operations, planning, and budget management. Most recent experiences are working with force protection/anti-terrorism units of US and Coalition Forces in high-threat environments as part of the reconstruction effort in Iraq and Afghanistan. DoD Field Service Engineer (May 2015 to Mar 2018) with Rapiscan Systems in Kandahar Air Force Base, Afghanistan, Responsible for servicing all Rapiscan Systems security products at customer sites, troubleshooting, and maintaining surveillance camera, x-ray and backscatter body, cargo, and vehicle scanning systems using built-in diagnostics and external test equipment, performing scheduled preventative and remedial maintenance, and documenting procedures.

DoD Field Service Engineer (May 2012 to May 2015) with Rapiscan Systems in Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan, Responsible for servicing all Rapiscan Systems security products at customer sites, troubleshooting, and maintaining surveillance camera, x-ray and backscatter body, cargo, and vehicle scanning systems using built-in diagnostics and external test equipment, performing scheduled preventative and remedial maintenance, and documenting procedures.

Associate Senior Lead Electronics Technician (November 2011 – May 2012) with Computer Sciences Corporation

(CSC), Defense Group, in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Responsibilities and contributions included: performing system diagnostic testing, fault isolation to defective system component; making repairs in a shop environment and also at the customer location. Also, performing inspection of system components, preventive maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of modules and circuit cards to the component level. Maintaining and repairing electronics and electrical- mechanical equipment, sensors, optical devices, cable assemblies, power supplies, copying equipment, amplifiers, communications, computer, and other systems and equipment. Field Service Engineer with Rapiscan Systems (October 2010 – November 2011) in Camp Liberty, Baghdad Iraq, Responsibilities included servicing all Rapiscan Systems security products at customer sites, troubleshooting, and maintaining x-ray and backscatter body, cargo, and vehicle scanning systems using built-in diagnostics and external test equipment, performing scheduled preventative and remedial maintenance, and documenting procedures into company database software program as well as an internally designed database. Coordinated daily with customer during pre- mission planning; arranging transportation, lodging and other logistical support requirements. Senior Electronics Maintenance Tech III with Raytheon Technical Services Company (September 2009 - September 2010), in Fort Hood, Texas, Responsible for operational readiness of various types of electronic surveillance equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment. Assisted Site lead with updating, data entry and submitting daily and logistics reports and requisitions using Maximo and Atlas (Raytheon’s automated information systems). Conducted scheduled inventories and property inspections, monitored issue and turn-in of TADSS, and assisted Site manager with inventory and property book. Life-Cycle Management of MOUT Instrumentation systems and sub-systems assemblies. Presented briefings to VIPs, corporate level and customer visitors. Led pre-training exercise planning and coordination meetings with units/customers, provided guidance as liaison to the customer throughout their training exercise. Conducted continuous training and supervision of Electronics Maintenance Tech II personnel in use and maintaining Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS). Assisted Site lead in evaluating daily workloads in order to develop work schedules. Continually enforced operational maintenance standards on a daily basis, the company's Safety, Quality, and Physical Security Programs, to include enforcement of all OSHA rules. Project Manager with Price Edmonds, LLC., (January 2009 - September 2009) Kansas City, KS, Managed projects that required oversight and hands-on supervision in the successful installation of several advanced, high security, and high duty cycle counter-terrorist High speed vehicle barriers for a US customer located in the International Zone Baghdad, Iraq and in the United States. Responsible for mission planning; hiring of sub-contractors, complying with local security requirements; project budgeting, payroll and documentation. Briefed customer on a daily bases, chaired planning meetings, wrote reports and performed follow-up action. Program Manager, (January 2008 - January 2009) Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Responsible for implementing the FLIR surveillance systems maintenance support program under a US Marine Corps contract. Established a field maintenance support office, developed standard operating procedures for maintenance and scheduled services and logistics support. Provided day to day maintenance/services support and operator training on FLIR systems assets; Small FOB Surveillance System (Termo-Vision Sensors T-3000), RECON III sensors and other FLIR products for the US Marine Expeditionary Forces West, Iraq MARCENT Program. Wrote reports and briefed the customer as required. Senior Field Service Representative with Westar Aerospace and Defense Group (January 2007 – January 2008) in Huntsville, Al, Provided day to day maintenance/services support and operator training on the Blue Force Tracking System (BFT-Aviation) to US military forces employing the BFT system. Deployed as required to customer locations to perform scheduled and requested maintenance support, performed MWO and software upgrades, maintained records and wrote reports, briefed customer and project management daily. Senior Field Service Engineer, Baghdad, Iraq with GeoVox Security Inc., (January 2006 – January 2007) Missouri City, TX, Conducted corporate level briefings on use of the Avian Heat Beat Detection (AHD) system as part of border and military installation security, trained US Force Protection and Iraqi security personnel on use of the AHD system. Assisted US Force Protection planning teams in development of vehicle, cargo and personnel inspection Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) presently in use at entry control points to US facilities around the Baghdad International Airport and throughout the country of Iraq. Reason for leaving: End of contract. Senior Field Service Engineer, Baghdad, Iraq with American Science & Engineering (February 2005 – January 2006) in Billerica, MA, Provided support to the US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force - Iraq Cargo and Personnel screening systems maintenance and training program. Responsible maintenance, repair and operation of the Z-Backscatter system and cargo van. Assisted Joint Coalition forces and US Marine officials in the analysis, modification, restructuring of Iraqi border crossings.

Small Business Owner, DCS Service Company, (April 2003 - February 2005)in Humble, Texas Responsible for all aspects in the management of a gas and oil well service company. Senior Project Analyst (IT) with SYTEX Inc., (April 2002 – April 2003) in Vienna, VA, Worked as a Contractor to the U.S. Army Operation Test Command (OTC), Information Technology Evaluation Directorate (ITED). Performed all aspects of continuous evaluation on the development of computer web based Reserve Component Automation System

(RCAS) software programs.

Project Leader (IT) with Camber Corporation (January 2000 – April 2002), in Fort Bragg, NC, Supported the Simulated Oral Proficiency Interview (SOPI) computer software development project for the Army Special Operations Forces Language Office (SOFLO), Special Operations Forces Language Program. Managed the development of a prototype Simulated Oral Proficiency testing software program in the Korean/Arabic languages. Fully participated in decision making discussions with representatives from outside offices, leaning institutions and presented alternative points of view. Prepared and presented briefings to corporate level and outside agency personnel to provide guidance on development procedures. Participated in software development roundtables to develop storybooks through open discussions with scientist and programmers. Gathered and exchanged information to troubleshoot and resolve technical and administrative problems. Through analyses, selected the most advantages, cost effective method of prototype development; presented decision papers and briefed corporate level managers for approval. Analyzed and evaluated facts from a variety of sources, including raw data developed on my own initiative, to develop solutions to development problems and operational areas that could be improved. Analyzed statistical and other data from a variety of sources both inside and outside the organization. Evaluated conflicting alternatives to recommend best solution. Support Contractor to U.S. Army Security Assistance, Training Management Organization (USASATMO), Technical Assistance Team (TAT). Installed Language Learning Laboratory equipment in Military Academy Language Departments in countries of Albania, Mozambique, Gabon, Uzbekistan, Portugal and Guinea. Trained local military personnel on function operation and maintenance of language laboratory equipment. Briefed US State Department staff members on topics of project management, budgeting, training and made recommendations for improvement on the present mission/tasking Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Test Plans Analyst II with Electronic Warfare Associates Inc. (January 1999 – January 2000) in Fort Hood, TX Contractor to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (TEXCOM) in the execution of the Joint Contingency Forces

(JCF) Advance Warfare Exercise (AWE) and the Bradley (FV) Limited Users Test phases I and II. Support the customer in developing the concept for the test event, and producing the detailed plans necessary for successful execution of the test event. Developed test procedures writing test related documents-Detailed Test Plan (DTP). Coordinating test execution, performed data analysis, wrote test reports and presented briefings as required. In addition to preparing this required test documentation, assisted the customer in identifying the necessary logistical resources requirements and provided a cost estimate to execute the event. Responsible for conducting interviews and hiring of temporary test support personnel. Managed the development of the data collection-training plan, oversaw formal training of the test team and managed the data collection process. Applied continually evolving leaned techniques making the data management process quicker, more efficient, and the final product accurate and timely. Supervised the activities of 35 - 120 test personnel. Enforced Quality control, Quality assurance programs and safety policies. Reason for leaving: End of contract. Military Test Plans Analyst, GS-12 with the Test and Evaluation Command (TEXCOM), (February 1993 - January 1999) in Fort Hood, TX, Operations officer for the Advanced SINCGARS customers’ test (CT). Supervised up to 120-test team personnel and a multimillion-dollar budget assigned and reviewed work of team members. Assisted the Test Officer (TO) in the planning and execution of the event, to include development of specified operational plans, coordination for player units and other resources, reviewed Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Identified operational test requirements and submitted proposals and made recommendations. Assisted the TO with early analysis of issues, negotiations, and decisions presented to the Army TEC. Assisted in developing and providing operational requirements for test programs; preparation of the event Outline Test Plans (OTP), writing and publishing the Test Plan

(TP). Developed detailed plans for event execution in the DTP to include: operational controls, support, training, communications, detailed test schedule, data collection, reduction and publication, safety, security, operations security, etc. Wrote Issues and Criteria (IC) for testing. Conducted tests and developed comprehensive test reports; data used to identify procedural shortfalls, made improvements to operational and managerial procedures. Assisted in the development of the Test Database (TBD). Through a combined effort with the Systems Contractor and U.S. Army TRADOC assisted in the development of Program of Instructions (POI) and Lesson Plans for Military Occupation Skills (MOS) developing courses. Provided operational control of test execution and ensured conduct of required events. Assisted in ensuring pilot test validation of test methodology, data collection and reduction procedures. Planed, scheduled, conducted and ensured performance of all training required for event execution was completed. Conducted pilot event and record event. Assisted the TO with writing and publication of the final test reports. EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Howard Simmons University, Waco, Tx - BS Business Management. Columbia College, Columbia, Mo. - AA Liberal Arts. US Army Logistics Management College, Fort Lee, VA 1987 Advanced Missile Systems Maintenance and Logistics Managers Course (ANCOC) Redstone Arsenal, Al 1983.

- Rapiscan Systems Inc. M6003 Cargo and Vehicle x-ray Scanning system England, UK

- Rapiscan Systems Inc. Human, Baggage and cargo x-ray scanning systems maintenance training, Torrance, CA

-Delta DSC501 Vehicle Arrest Systems installation/maintenance training - Delta Scientific Corporation, Palmdale, CA

- FLIR Surveillance Systems (IT) operator and maintenance/services training, FLIR facility, Billerica, MA

- Blue Force Tracking Systems maintenance training course, Westar facility, Huntsville Al

- American Science & Engineering Z Back Scatter cargo and baggage inspection systems maintenance and application courses, AS&E facility, Billerica, MA

- American Science & Engineering Train the Trainer course, AS&E Facility, Billerica, MA

- Counter Terrorist Orientation and Counter Terrorist Driver Training courses, JFK Special Warfare School, Fort Bragg, NC

- AN/PSC-5 (EMUT) radio - satellite terminal Operator and Maintenance course

- Division Support Electronic System Test Set - TOW (DSESTS-TOW) maintenance and repair course

- SINCGARS (ASIP) radio terminal Operator and Maintenance course

- Combat Service Support Control System course (CSSCS)

- TOW/Dragon Missile Systems maintenance and repair course

- Digital Technology course Fort Bliss, TX

- Instructors Training Course Fort Bliss, TX

- Texas Instruments (TI) Electronic course Fort Bliss, TX

- Air Defense RADAR Systems maintenance and repair course Fort Bliss, TX CERTIFICATIONS:

- Six Sigma Specialist 2010

- OSHA – General Industry Safety & Health 2010

- Environmental Compliance Officer Course, Fort Hood TX 2010

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Secret

NATO Secret

VISA:

Afghanistan

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