OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in the aerospace/defense industry, utilizing my 20+ years of comprehensive experience in satellite communication operations, information systems, supervision and management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
·Government Top Secret Security Clearance, TS/SSBI SCI (DCID 1/14 Eligible) – November, 2004
·Silent Sentry/Bounty Hunter Operator Performed DCS operations while forward deployed
·MILSTAR Flight Chief/Operator Led 15 person Operations support flight/operated both AEHF and EHF satellites
·Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Training Supervisor (Lead Training for 170+ crew members)
·SBIRS Ground Systems Operation (GSO) Mission Ready Status, Configured Uplinks, Downlinks, Comms
EXPERIENCE
Silent Sentry/Bounty Hunter Operator 01/12 - 07/12
Forward deployed
·Due to classification of the tasks involved I can provide details when in an appropriate environment
MILSTAR Flight Chief-Operator 07/09 - 01/12
Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado
·Provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plan for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommend alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support
·Provide failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data
·Utilize system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommend improvements
·Analyze and validate software performance
Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Instructor Supervisor 07/04 – 07/09
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc, California
·Served as training section’s supervisor – supervised 3 trainers and managed training for 100+ operators
·Led the development, streamlining, and overall improvement of training programs and materials
·Conducted SBIRS systems initial skills training for 100+ multi-national personnel
·Directed compliance with internal and external operator/trainer certification training requirements
·Analyze and validate software performance
Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Training Supervisor 01/04 – 07/04
Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado
·Served as training section’s supervisor – supervised 5 trainers and managed training for 170+ operators
·Led the development, streamlining, and overall improvement of training programs and materials
·Ensured effective initial upgrade and recurring training was developed and provided to 170+ operators
·Directed compliance with internal and external operator/trainer certification training requirements
·Subject Matter Expert for AFSCN, ESD and OSR increment one ground systems
Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Ground Systems Operator 07/01 – 01/04
Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado
·Configured ground station downlinks/uplinks to support satellite commanding, and mission operations
·Controlled/configured communications and server configurations to optimize mission operations
·Coordinated and configured internal/external resources for optimal satellite contacts
·Planned and led review of command plans with operators/engineers prior to each satellite contact
·Coordinated, approved and supervised routine/critical maintenance of mission support systems
·Led planning, coordination and approval of satellite and ground systems configurations and communication paths in order to optimize data processing/dissemination and prevent/minimize system degradations or failures
U.S. Air Force Supply Technician 10/92– 07/01
EDUCATION
·Community College-Air Force Space Systems Degree, Instructor of Technology Degree, Logistics Degree
·Continuing Education towards Bachelor’s Degree – Business Management and Information Technology
CERTIFICATION/TECHNICAL TRAINING
SBIRS GSO/SSO, Level 2 Teaching Certificate, MILSTAR EHF SSO, Bounty Hunter Operator
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