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Date Submitted:	15-03-2008
Last Modified:	18-04-2010 (06:02)

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Current job:	Engineer 1 for Chandra X-Ray Observatory Command Controller
Employment Term:	Permanent
Job location:	US only
Date available:
Industry:	Satellite Manufacturers and Subcontractors, Satellite Operators, , , Launch Systems, Business Services, Consulting/Engineering Services, Space Tourism
Keywords	DSP experience, SBIRS Inc 1, SBIRS HEO, UNIX, Solaris, SGI, Ground Systems Configurations, and Tracking, Telemetry and Commanding of DSP satellites and HEO, highly motivated, hard worker, active TS/SCI

OBJECTIVE

Technically inclined space professional with eight years of experience in satellite and space operations; seeking to obtain a long-term position with the opportunity for career progression.

CLEARANCE: InactiveDoD Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) – Issued August 04

QUALIFICATIONS

Space Operations

Full Time Chandra X-Ray Observatory Command Controller –July 08 --- Present

- Responsible for performing real time Deep Space Network Contact

- Verifies satellite state of health

- Commands spacecraft support plans

- Perform contingency commanding per emergency procedures

- Interface with DSN for near real time schedule changes

- Performs off-line spacecraft health and safety analysis

- Back orbit processing of playback data

- Limit exception monitoring

- Detailed tracking of Solid State Recorder maintained

Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) – Jun 06 – Jun 08

- Leads 3-member team for satellite commanding/ground system configuration in

support of operations and development/testing

- Responsible for ensuring ground configuration and payload state of health (SOH) is

accomplished.

- My daily responsibilities include directing timely execution of promoted schedules, ensuring configuration of the SBIRS architecture supports mission requirements and quick reaction to the payload’s faults are met. Also able to provide last minute re-tasking to support our ground forces and provide the best redundant back-up situation with available resources.

Defense Support Program (DSP) – Jan 04 – Jun 06

- Assured safety of the DSP satellites through monitoring of telemetry, commanding, andmanagementof the entire constellation.

- Performed scheduling and deconflictions of the DSP satellites and Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) ground architecture.

Space Launch for Eastern Range – Apr 01 – Jan 04

- Provided an aircrew brief prior to each launch of both the Shuttle and Evolved

Expendable Launch Vehicle; ensured accuracy of all supporting documentation.

- Coordinated critical procedures with multiple agencies prior to launch.

- Central authority for real-time command and control of restricted airspace and launch

hazard area.

Instruction

DSP Satellite Systems Operator Line Instructor

- Worked in 460^th Operations Support Group as Training Records Management

- Received Excellent Team Award during Operations Readiness Inspection

SBIRS HEO Instructor

- Developed initial training course and instructor training structure for Systems Crew Chief,

Ground System Operator, and Satellite System Operator positions for the SBIRS HEO

payloads and ground system architecture.

- Created initial lesson plans for SBIRS HEO ground operations and telemetry, tracking,

and commanding.

Chandra X-Ray Observatory Training Development

- Developed first accepted Chandra Training Document in 9 years and has now become

the standard format for all documents to follow

EXPERIENCE

July 08- Present Chandra X-Ray Observatory Command Controller

Jun 06 –June 08 Systems Crew Chief/Instructor, 11th Space Warning Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO

Apr 05 – Jun 06 Satellite System Operator/Instructor/Crew Force Management, 460^th Operations Support Squadron, Buckley AFB, CO

Jan04 – Apr 05 Satellite System Operator/Line Instructor, 2d Space Warning Squadron, Buckley AFB, CO

Apr 01 – Jan 04 Aerospace Control Office, 45^th Range Operations Squadron, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Civilian:
April 07	AS in Applied Sciences in Space Operations	Community College of the Air Force

August 07	AA in General Studies	Columbia College
Jan 09 to present 107 of 122 completed Graduation June 2010	BS in Technical Management with Minor in Human Resources	DeVry University Online

Military:
2007 2006	Non Commissioned Officer Professional Military Enhancement Course Level 1 training Space Based Infrared System Highly Elliptical Orbit Systems Crew Chief

2004	Airman Leadership School

2003	Space Based Infrared System Satellite System Operator

2002	Instructional Systems Development Course
2001 2000	Enlisted Space Prerequisite Training Basic Military Training

COMPUTER SKILLS

SOFTWARE	HARDWARE	OPERATING SYSTEMS
Satellite Tool Kit (STK)	Personal Computers	SBIRS Inc 1
UNIX	SUN Microsystems	SBIRS HIO
MATLAB	SGI	SBIRS GEOT-D
CKNet		GRETA
Microsoft Suite Adobe Acrobat 8.0		EHS

Honors/Awards

2002/2003 Guardian Challenge Competitor for the 45^th Range Operations Group

2005 Operation Readiness Inspection Team Excellence Award

2006 Non Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for the 50 Space Wing

References

Steve Parish, Eastern Range Scheduling Manager, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fl.

Col Cindy Grey, First Range Operations Squadron, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fl.

Col Andre Lovett, 45^th Vice Wing Commander, Patrick AFB, FL.

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