Systems Maintenance Station Manager

ANDRE L. BROWN

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Sumter, S.C. ***54

• Primary 706-***-****

• Email – *************@*****.***

*CASP *CCNA R&S *Security Plus *ITIL V4

CAREER HISTORY

Over forty years of success in military communications management, maintenance, engineering, and integrating communications systems. Possess in-depth experience in project management, logistics, contracts, training, administration, functional requirements analysis, and tactical and strategic communications network design.

Transmission Engineer, RCC-SWA Cyber Center, VECTRUS-OMDAC-SWACA, Kuwait, Mar 2021 – April 2023

Support the Government with the overall management of the theater Enterprise transport layer communications systems, i.e., microwave, multiplexer (Promina/Asynchronous Transfer Mode

(ATM) or future NETOPS tools) and circuit/cable backbone for the theater. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all multiplexer (MUX) based equipment within the assigned theater and have an in-depth knowledge of various types of MUX equipment. Regulate Theater traffic (load balance) in order to obtain high network utilization and avoid congestion through traffic shaping, congestion control, bandwidth allocation and flow control. Work with engineers from the 160th Signal Brigade, 335th Theater Signal Command, and DISA to engineer new circuit requirements and manipulate the existing circuit environment to ensure the most efficient use of our communications resources. Maintain accurate theater and regional level transport diagrams as well as site level rack elevations for all transport equipment. Recruiting Manager, VECTRUS -OMDAC-SWACA, Kuwait, May 2014 – Feb 2021 Managed a team of 13 people performing full range of functions related to sourcing, interviewing, and recruiting technical personnel for the Vectrus-OMDAC-SWACA Program area of operation which includes Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE. Oversees the sourcing and interviewing teams, making initial contact, pre-screening of candidates and conducting interviews. Our recruitment team sends employment offers, and facilitates the hiring process from start to deployment averaging 320 candidates per year. Facilitates flight arrangements, develops LOA’s, and constantly builds and maintains Site Manager, Earth Terminal Complex, Exleis-OMDAC-SWACA, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; May 2012 – May 2014

Managed a Dual AN/GSC-39B Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS), and Regional Hub Node including a Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP), providing vital communications support 24 hours per day for C4IS connectivity to the Global Information Grid (GIG) and DISN projection to deployed War Fighters maintaining a minimum communications reliability of 99.95%. Supervises, and trains a contract workforce while providing operational guidance to military personnel. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing training p lans and work-center operating

procedures, counseling subordinates, creating work schedules, and verifying employee timesheets,

Sweet Mama Rose- Kuwait Catering, Owner and Managing Director, Kuwait; Oct 10 – May 12

Managed and directed all aspects a catering service dedicated to creating a unique dining experience for soldiers and civilians mainly throughout Kuwait and others passing through from Iraq and Afghanistan. Supervised and mentored 17 employees in the planning, preparation and execution of all facets in satisfying a diverse population serving over 200 meals daily.

Site Manager, Earth Terminal Complex, ITT-TAC-SWACAA, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Apr 06 – Oct 10

Managed a Dual AN/GSC-39B Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS), and Regional Hub Node including a Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP), providing vital communications support 24 hours per day for C4IS connectivity to the Global Information Grid (GIG) and DISN projection to deployed War Fighters maintaining a minimum communications reliability of 99.95%. Supervises, and trains a contract workforce while providing operational guidance to military personnel. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing training plans and work-center operating procedures, counseling subordinates, creating work schedules, and verifying employee timesheets,

Senior SATCOM Lead Technician, ITT Industries, Shemya Station, Alaska; 23503Oct 05 – Mar 06

Lead technician for the overall operations and maintenance of a Dual AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in support of the Alaska GIG contract. Coordinate with DISA, CECOM, Army and Air Force organizations to facilitate daily operations, system upgrades, and logistical issues to ensure the readiness of the terminal. Provides sustainment operations, updates procedures, and instructs new personnel on the site unique tasks. Additional responsibilities include maintenance management, training development, site security, and development of VIP briefings. SATCOM Station Manager, U.S. ARMY, D Company, 302D Signal BN, Ft Bragg NC; Aug 03 – Feb 05

Officer in Charge of the AN/GSC-39B Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS), and Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP) and 4096-lineDigital Matrix Switch located at Fort Bragg, NC. Performed as the senior subject matter expert for signal assets that provided vital command and control communications. Initiated and managed system upgrades, NET Training, and verified Integrated Logistic plans to complete the phasing in of new equipment. Coordinated with Army, Navy, and Marine units to perform joint interoperability test within the DSCS facility SATCOM Station Manager, U.S. ARMY, B Company, 1110th Signal BN, Ft Meade, MD; Jun 99 – Aug 03

Responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of the largest satellite facility in the world consisting of 5 Department of Defense Satellite Communication (DSCS) earth terminals, located at Fort Meade, Maryland. SATCOM site supported multiple DOD customers, conducting critical world missions directed by the DOD, JCS, and the National Command Authority by providing maximum communications reliability. Additional command responsibilities include the management of 40 U.S. ARMY and four Department of the Army Civilian personnel, as well as site finances, administration, logistics, equipment installations, computer Lan/Wan, security

(COMSEC), and training.

SATCOM Station Manager, U.S. ARMY, RAF Menwith Hill, UK; Jun 95 – Jun 99 Orchestrated the overall operations and maintenance of a Department of Defense Satellite Communication (SATCOM) earth terminal, ASSET commercial satellite earth terminal (KU- band), and Sprint DS3 commercial satellite earth terminal (C-band) located at RAF MENWITH HILL, in northern UK. SATCOM site supported a sole DOD customer, conducting critical world missions directed by the DOD, JCS, and the National Command Authority by providing maximum communications reliability. Additional command responsibilities include the management of three U.S. ARMY and 17 Department of the Army Civilian personnel, as well as site hiring, finances, administration, logistics, equipment installations, security (COMSEC), training and establishing site policies and procedures due to dislocation from higher headquarters located in Belgium.

Signal Systems Maintenance Manager, U.S. ARMY Fort Stewart, Georgia; Dec 92 – Jun 95

Signal Systems Maintenance Technician Supervisor for a U.S ARMY worldwide rapid deployment communications maintenance shop consisting of 14 technicians responsible for communications and COMSEC equipment repair in support of 24th Infantry Division Corp Support assets. Duties included establishing procedures for the repair of Sincgars Radios, Night Vision Goggles, and Encryption/Decryption devices. Developed, four mobile maintenance teams to insure worldwide deployable capabilities within 24 hours with all necessary resources to provide critical electronic communications support. Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Maintenance/Operations Manager, Sinop, Turkey; Oct 90 – Oct 91

Led a team of 15 personnel in the performance of demand and non-demand supported maintenance. Responsible for operations and maintenance of a remote Satellite Communications Terminal (AN/TSC-54) in Sinop, Turkey. Performed system-level maintenance and troubleshooting of telecommunications equipment. Read, interpreted, and worked with complex sketches, drawings and schematics. Conducted quality control inspections on all repairs to ensure technical specifications were met. Responsible for upgrades, modifications, test equipment calibration schedules, requisitioning repair parts, and trend analysis of equipment failures in accordance with army regulations.

Satellite Ground Mobile Forces Controller Instructor, Fort Gordon Georgia; Feb 89 – Oct 90

Served as an instructor in the Satellite Communications Controller Course. Responsible for providing the skills and knowledge required to monitor satellite bandwidth, plan, create, modify active databases and implement unstressed satellite network scenarios using the Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Network Control Equipment. Other duties included developing training material, student’s workbooks and practical exercises, scheduling assignments, administrating tests, counseling and evaluating student progress through classroom and laboratory exercises. Satellite Communications Principles Training Developer/Instructor, Fort Gordon Georgia; Oct 86 - Feb 89

Served as an instructor in the Satellite Communications Principles Section of the 40-week Satellite Ground Station Repair Course. Provided instruction on introductory level communications for the basic skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a satellite communications (SATCOM) earth terminal. The training received by the students consists of the following: Satellite Communications Overview, Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment, Power Distribution, Frequency Distribution, Up/Downlink subsystem, Digital Communications, and System Performance Monitoring. Other areas of concentration were the theory of multiplexers, modems, transmitters, and antenna propagation. Responsible for developing training material, students’ workbooks and practical exercises. Shift Supervisor Satellite Communications (SATCOM), RAF Menwith Hill, UK; Jun 82 – Oct 86

Responsible for four employees in the operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a DOD Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Earth Terminal (AN/FSC-78), and all peripheral subsystem equipment associated with its operation, to include: high speed multiplexers, transmitters, tracking receivers and precise timing sources. Employed the “team concept” to insure an overall communication reliability of over 99.95% by establishing, and prioritizing workloads and repair priorities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CASP

CCNA

Security + Baseline Certification

ITIL V4 Foundations

ITT Senior Leadership Course (301)

PMP Prep Course

Warrant Officer Training; Signal Systems Maintenance Course (26weeks) A. A. General Studies, Georgia Military College

Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Network Controllers Course (14weeks) Instructor Training Course/Systems Approach to Training, Fort Gordon, Ga. Satellite Communication Repair, Medium & Heavy Ground Station Repair & Operations, Ft. Gordon, GA.

High School Graduate, Key West High School, Key West, Florida SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

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