Senior Communications Technician

• Aug 2022 - Present

The Senior Communications Technician provides tier 1 satellite and network operations support. The Technician is part of a team that ensures the effective monitoring, control, and configuration of a global satellite communications network including forward deployed satellite earth terminals and embedded network communications equipment. These sites provide government users with transport of full motion video to remote sites. The Technician will provide daily operational support for hub and remote systems supporting global satellite networks. As an integral part of the team, the Technician's tasking will include shift work including some weekends and holidays. Ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. Analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate manner and provide end user training where required. Show less

Information Technology Engineer II

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

The Senior Communications Technician provides tier 1 satellite and network operations support. The Technician is part of a team that ensures the effective monitoring, control, and configuration of a global satellite communications network including forward deployed satellite earth terminals and embedded network communications equipment. These sites provide government users with transport of full motion video to remote sites. The Technician will provide daily operational support for hub and remote systems supporting global satellite networks. As an integral part of the team, the Technician's tasking will include shift work including some weekends and holidays. Ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. Analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate manner and provide end user training where required. Show less

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

Manage manpower actions for 220 organizational personnel. Review and adjust annual performance reports and manage day-to-day operations for networked communications affecting 6,000 users.

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

Leading efforts within Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management and Mission Defense Teams.

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

Leading people ensuring needs are met and personnel are assigned in the best position possible. Also, advising the commander on the best needs of the unit and the Air Force.

• May 2016 - Sep 2019

Manage the Ground Control Stations for the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

• Jul 2015 - May 2016

Working Quality Assurance guaranteeing the squadron meets mission demands with excellence and consistency.

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

Managed the Radio Frequency section maintaining Land Mobile Radios, Giant Voice System, Public Announcement assets, and Air-to-Ground radios for command and control. Also, managed the Surety work center safeguarding base assets.

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

Led efforts to the squadron deactivation, mission transfer and redistribution of $80.6M assets. Also, led a deployment receptions for the returning unit encompassing 409 members.

• Feb 2007 - Apr 2012

Managed the Satellite Tracking contract and advised the commander on space tracking systems.

• May 2002 - Feb 2007

Team lead for the TRC-170 Tropospheric Communications Terminal.

• May 2001 - May 2002

Team Lead for the AN-TSC-100A Satellite Communications Terminal

• Jun 1997 - May 2001

Technical School graduate learning AN-TSC-100A, GRC-239 Tropospheric Satellite Radio, TAC-1 Fiber Extender, and Remote Multiplexer Combiners.

• Nov 1996 - Jun 1997

Studied Satellite and Wideband Communications

• Sep 1996 - Nov 1996

Studied the basics of military training and professionalism.