Ricardo Torres

Director of Communications at Massachusetts Air National Guard
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Newtonville, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Communications
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Solutions Architect
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Division Chief, Engineering Installation, AFCENT/A6
      • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

    • Electronics Officer in Charger, Engineering Officer In Charger, Director of Operations
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2021

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Solution Architect
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2021

      Waltham, Massachusetts

    • Network Systems Flight Commander
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

      Otis Air National Guard Base

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate
      • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

      lexington massachusetts

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Assurance Manager, Theater Deployable Communications Program
      • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

      Led a 6 person contractor team providing information assurance support for a $65M program providing deployable voice and data communications capabilities for contingency and war time Air Force operations. Coordinate with over 20 engineers and project managers to develop and maintain deployable communications systems. Provide information assurance guidance and recommendations to over 120 Air Force units to ensure the proper configuration of deployable communication systems.

    • Chief, Theater Engineering Branch
      • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

      Led a 14 person team responsible for delivering engineering expertise for a $1 billion Command Control Communications Computer and Information (C4I) enterprise of air traffic control, command & control, satellite communications, and data network systems. Provided design, maintenance and troubleshooting support for radio and transmission systems, spectrum management, uninterruptible power systems & circuit actions. Integrated tactical and strategic C4I systems; developed real-time solutions… Show more Led a 14 person team responsible for delivering engineering expertise for a $1 billion Command Control Communications Computer and Information (C4I) enterprise of air traffic control, command & control, satellite communications, and data network systems. Provided design, maintenance and troubleshooting support for radio and transmission systems, spectrum management, uninterruptible power systems & circuit actions. Integrated tactical and strategic C4I systems; developed real-time solutions to meet emerging war fighter requirements.

    • Public Key Infrastructure Lead Command Manager
      • May 2008 - Aug 2009

      Identified capability gaps and recommended solutions for Air Force Public Key Infrastructure and Directory Services programs. As war fighter advocate, tracked program implementation efforts to ensure customer requirements were satisfied – defended a $234 million program budget. Maintained liaisons with industry, Air Staff, 9 Major Commands, several Combatant Commands and government agencies to resolve program issues.

    • Communications Engineer
      • May 2008 - Sep 2008

      Provided engineering and project management support for communications systems and infrastructure installations supporting U.S. combat and logistics operations in the Iraqi theater. Translated customer needs into technical requirements. Developed technical solutions and drafted statements of work. Tracked progress and provided regular updates to senior leadership.

    • Lead Network Engineer
      • Jan 2007 - May 2008

      Conducted technical reviews and evaluations of network transport technologies, concepts and systems. Investigated new and emerging network technologies, information products and their effectiveness in meeting Air Force mission requirements. Evaluated proposed solutions, design concepts and standards to guide development of integrated war fighter systems. Provided technical coordination for the development and implementation of Communications and Information systems to meet Air Force war… Show more Conducted technical reviews and evaluations of network transport technologies, concepts and systems. Investigated new and emerging network technologies, information products and their effectiveness in meeting Air Force mission requirements. Evaluated proposed solutions, design concepts and standards to guide development of integrated war fighter systems. Provided technical coordination for the development and implementation of Communications and Information systems to meet Air Force war fighter needs.

    • RIPRNet Engineer
      • Sep 2006 - Jan 2007

      Provided engineering and project management support for the installation of the Radio over Internet Protocol Routed Network (RIPRNet) in Iraq to enhance radio communications for U.S. military convoy operations. Coordinated with Army, Air Force and Marine units to integrate RIPRNet into multiple command and control centers across Iraq and Kuwait.

    • Active Directory Lead Command Manager
      • Jul 2005 - Sep 2006

      Directed a 7-person combined contractor, government civilian and enlisted team in defining the way ahead for Air Force enterprise services. Lead a $3M Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange design effort with Microsoft and Air Force engineers. Provided recommendations and kept senior leaders informed of design progress.

    • Crew Commander
      • Oct 2004 - Jul 2005

      Led a 10-person enlisted network operations and security team which monitored and controlled a $35M enterprise data network that supported 42,500 customers at 32 separate locations across Europe. Provided senior leadership with situational awareness and the ability to execute command & control over U.S Air Forces Europe’s classified and unclassified enterprise networks. Implemented proactive and reactive security measures to ensure integrity and operational availability of the networks.… Show more Led a 10-person enlisted network operations and security team which monitored and controlled a $35M enterprise data network that supported 42,500 customers at 32 separate locations across Europe. Provided senior leadership with situational awareness and the ability to execute command & control over U.S Air Forces Europe’s classified and unclassified enterprise networks. Implemented proactive and reactive security measures to ensure integrity and operational availability of the networks. Analyzed priorities and made recommendations to senior leadership on the use of network assets to meet operational requirements.

    • Communications Officer
      • Oct 2003 - Oct 2004

      Developed the full spectrum of communications plans for exercise, contingency and war operations in the European theater. Worked with 30 planners, engineers and technicians to plan operations for over 400 communications packages positioned at 6 bases and 25 geographically separated operating locations in Europe. Developed time phased deployment plans and coordinated the deployment of personnel and equipment to support exercise and contingency operations.

Education

  • Webster University
    M.A., Information Technology Management
    2006 - 2009
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    B.S., Computer & Systems Engineering
    1999 - 2003

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