Database Analyst Systems Administrator

Charles Watson

cgwprs at protonmail dot com

Mandex Inc 2020- March 2023

Software Integrator /SME II- Sole software integrator for a long term open bid test bed used to develop improved Armored Recon Vehicles used by the United States Marine Corps. Full stack software integration for NOTM, Muos, JTCW, JBC-P Fob to vehicle and vehicle to vehicle communications. Brought in GPL and GOTs software for network analysis, planning, troubleshooting, and inter-team communication. Mentored an intern with DoD processes and network configuration of multi-casting, Vlans, and proper CUI labeling of tcl files. Involved with software configuration testing of functionality and requirements. Implemented various software tools for troubleshooting CM and verifying network functionality. The Network On The Move development stack used to emulate a marine vehicle and forward operating base. Worked with Linux based software that included JBC-P. Force Point OS and VMWare ESXI.

Requirements Lead - Managed requirements for Geo-spatial Intelligence team at NIWC-A. Used CMPro, Jama, Excel, and the Atlassian software suite.

Modulant Technology Nov 2014 - April 2020, Database Analyst

Member of the SANDs team completing nightly ETL processing of global databases. Responsibilities include maintaining a government laptop to DISA STIG requirements to use for remotely managing distributed database tables. Reports were built from Navy ERP, based on Oracle database. Skills required include bash and batch scripting, office spreadsheet manipulation, and various VPN connection programs.

Life Cycle Engineering Jan 2013 Sep 2014, Systems Administrator and Integrator

Major accomplishments include integrating web services, validating documentation, and supporting software developers in a secure environment.

Requirements for the project environment include enabling FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and configuration of RADIUS with x.509 certificates.

Installed, configured, and created documentation for physical integration of IBM DataPower XI52.

Setup configured and managed several virtual appliances that were used for the development, pre-production, and demonstration processes.

The web services being developed utilized credentials that contain Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU), as well as x.509Tokens, username/Password digest for the authentication of the end user as well as the web services.

Experience with documenting knowledge transition, implementing AAA policies, updating configurations, and helping clients connect DataPower to end-points that consist of XML based SOA-P services.

Achieved a successful knowledge transfer of integration procedures, earning kudos from both Air Mobility Command and fellow team members.

Built and documented a MacBook Pro dual boot system to run Windows SDC and OS X for software testing.

Volunteer Activities

SCLabs, Secretary - Proposed applying for financial support through the Combined Federal Campaign, attended the local course and started the application process. Actively coordinate and support local involvement with the STEM program CyberPatriot.

Air Force Association Chapter 297, VP of Communications - Created and support a WordPress website with PayPal donations link.

USAFR March 2009 - 2015, Avionic Technician Supervisor Current Rank TSgt (E-6)

Awarded the Outstanding Volunteerism Medal for achievements with SCLabs and CyberPatriot

Lead and mentor airmen to become self-sufficient leaders as well as team players

Train and supervise in order to maintain proficiency

Maintain professional operational readiness.

COMFORCE/BOEING RAMS March 2009 - May 2009, Short Term Contract

Floatation Equipment Deployment System line re-route

Landing gear refurbishment

Software updates for communications systems.

USAF Feb 2003 - Feb 2009, Avionic Technician

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair integrated avionic systems on the C-17.

Learn and practice safe aviation working procedures.

Achieve secure posture through observing proper OPSEC, COMSEC, and INFOSEC

DoD worldwide deploy-able status

COMSEC January 2000 - February 2003, Installer Technician and Office Manager

Established AOL high speed Internet repair contract

Developed and maintained a technician's help desk.

Developed and maintained automated marketing systems.

Education/Certifications/Training

MIT Open Course - Copywrite, Patents, Trademarks, and Licensing

SkillShare – LPIC Exam prep Linux101 & 102 Computer Based Training 2015

FedVTE - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv10)

LCE N Charleston, SC - CompTIA Security+ 2013

McGee Tyson ANG, TN - NCOA Military Leadership 2012

USAF Community College – AS degree in Avionic Systems Technology 2009

Joint Base Charleston, SC - Military Leadership School 2008

FedVTE - CompTIA 2009 Server+

Middle GA Technical College - Electronic Technology Industry Diploma 2001

Self Study - CompTIA 2001 A+ Computer Repair 2001

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