DON M. GRANDE
Phone: 619-***-**** Email: ***.*.******.***@**.****.***; ***.********@*****.***
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with shipboard electronic maintenance technician supervisor and operator supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment. Dedicated and experienced Electronic Warfare Technician with 5 years of sea duty and 2 deployments in the 5th Fleet, 6th Fleet, Arctic. Proven track record as an Electronic Warfare Supervisor and Lead Technician with expertise in maintaining and operating advanced systems such as JTT-M, SSX-1, BEWT, and SEWT. Skilled instructor and assessor, adept at training executive-level personnel on SLQ-32, BEWT/SEWT, JTT, EMSO, EMCON, PCMS, and ASMD tactics.
Security Management
Collection Management
ELINT Analysis
SLQ-32 Operator/Technician
Intelligence, Processing, & Analysis
Information Dissemination
EXPERIENCE
SCSTC SAN DIEGO August 2023-Present
Electronic Warfare Instructor
Updated and developed training programs for IAMD (Integrated Air and Missile Defense) and C4I
(Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence) topics.
Provided comprehensive instructor training to executive-level personnel on IAMD and C4I.
Conducted onboard ship training for ETS (Embedded Training Systems), IAMD, and C4I.
Collaborated with other combat systems to ensure optimal training for all of the combat systems watch team.
Conducted evaluations, providing constructive feedback for performance improvement.
Adapted more training techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased knowledge retention.
Government Contractor
Effective communicator to trainees, to include executive-level leaders. NIWTG SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
July 2020-August 2023
Electronic Warfare Instructor/Assessor
Provided comprehensive instructor training to executive-level personnel on SLQ-32, BEWT/SEWTT, JTT, EMSO, EMCON, PCMS, and ASMD tactics.
Participated as the Electronic Warfare lead assessor in several integrated events. Utilizing ACTS/BFTT in Washington, Japan, and San Diego.
Developed training programs, instructional materials, and assessments to enhance trainee understanding and proficiency.
Conducted assessments and evaluations, providing constructive feedback for performance improvement.
Adapted training techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased knowledge retention.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and develop tailored programs aligned with operations requirements.
Facilitated effective communication with executive-level leaders, addressing discrepancies and ensuring smooth operations.
USS BULKELEY (DDG-84)
Norfolk, VA
June 2016-July 2020
Electronic Warfare Supervisor / ELINT Analysis
Served as Electronic Warfare Supervisor and Lead Technician for 4 years, overseeing the maintenance and operation of advanced electronic warfare systems.
Expertise in maintaining and operating the JTT-M system, ensuring its optimum performance and supporting mission-critical operations.
Proficient in the maintenance and operation of the SSX-1 system, enabling accurate signal detection and analysis for effective electronic warfare.
Maintained and operated BEWT systems, ensuring their reliability and functionality during combat operations.
Conducted regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain system integrity and performance.
Collaborated with a diverse team to coordinate and execute electronic warfare missions ensuring operational success and protection of assets.
Collaborated with foreign Navy’s to assist in a multi-nation joint exercise. TRAINING
Electronic Warfare (EW) Supervisor/Module Manager
Joint Tactical Systems – Maritime Operations
Passive Counter Measures Systems
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Qualification
Entry Level ELINT
SLQ-32(V)2 Maintenance
Shipboard Operations
Advanced Development Leadership Course
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
San Diego, CA
EDUCATION
Some College, pursuing a BA degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering, GED National University
Grossmont Community College
Computer and
Electrical
Engineering
Computer Science
2024-
Present
2011-
2014