Senior Network Engineer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Senior Networking Systems Engineer

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2022

Lead the development of Tactical Voice and Network Data Communications Systems for integration into larger systems and platforms, including initial concepts, proposals, and through to execution and delivery. Network design experience with a focus on Line of Sight RF communications networking with third party platform integration design and execution. Perform trade studies on various networking and systems equipment to generate networking specifications and work with vendors and suppliers. Perform detailed network design and execute from concept through review, build, test and integration. Work directly with customers, sales teams, program management, and products engineering to complete network architecture builds. Show less

Systems Engineer

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

Implementation Systems Engineer is a customer facing position to support the design, implementation and testing of Land Mobile Radio wireless communications systems for Public Safety. Responsibilities include the development of design documentation to include Application descriptions, interface control documents, system integration, network configuration, and test plans. This role requires participation in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and other Harris personnel as necessary to complete contractual commitments. In addition, technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost, risk and support for a fully effective systems. Analyses is performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. This position ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer product requirements into a total system and subsystem solution that will acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. This position performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software implementation at the various sites. Must have Design and field experience in IT integration, Network Assurance/Security, Network Deployments and Land Mobile Radio Systems. Must have working knowledge in Networking, Wireless Communications, Fiber Optic, Satellite Communications, Microwave and Radio Coverage Analysis and verification. Show less

Networking Systems Engineer

• May 2013 - Feb 2016

Performs technical planning, system design, integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses for total communication system solutions. Tasks are performed at all levels of a total system solution life cycle and include: concept, proposal, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and training. The engineer will work with engineering, manufacturing, sales and management teams to ensure that logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Tasks will vary but concentrate around the design of advanced wired and tactical communication systems. In addition, the engineer has the ability to interface directly with end customers in order to follow the complete life cycle of the system. Show less

Networking Team Lead

• Sep 2011 - May 2013

As the Network Team Lead I am responsible for all networking hardware to include Cisco Core Switches 6509, 6506, and 6504. I have been tasked with the re-designing of the lab hardware infrastructure which encompasses Cisco 2600 and 2800 series routers as well as Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 switches. I must troubleshot network conductivity problems and figure out the best solution for the situation. Other Daily Tasks Include: - Computer Repair - Computer Construction - Cat-5, Cat-5e, and Cat-6 tipping and Running - Cisco Switch and Router Configuration - Network Hardware Troubleshooting, and Repair Show less

Telecommunications and Networking Specialist

• Mar 2001 - Nov 2009

Field radio operators identify personnel who employ radio to send and receive messages. Typical duties include the set up and tuning of radio equipment including antennas and power sources; establishing contact with distant stations; processing and logging of messages; making changes to frequencies or cryptographic codes; and maintaining equipment at the first echelon. Field Wiremen personnel holding this designation construct, operate, and maintain wire networks to link key outposts, control points, and headquarters with reliable paths for the transmission of telephone, teletype, facsimile, and digital data messages. Typical duties of this MOS are installing telephones and switchboards, laying wire and cable, adjusting equipment for proper operation, recovering wire, locating wire system faults, and operating switchboards.. Later on I was trained in commercial cable, telephone installation and maintenance. Typical duties include integrating tactical telephone systems with host nation telephone systems, operating unique items of equipment for pole line construction (pole line trucks/series ditcher), mounting commercial hardware and emplacing conduit systems/commercial cable. After being trained in small scale tactical switches I was sent on to be trained how to work with large scale Telco tactical switches encompassing computer-controlled node for multiple voice and digital data trunks/lines. Typical duties include installing and interconnecting equipment, performing limited technical control of the voice/data network, and updating the database or crypto keys to ensure reliable, secure telephone service for the user. As the field of communications changed within the Marine Corp so did my training because I had to learn the new gear we would be employing in the field. So I was trained to be an electronic switching operator/maintainer that facilitates the installation, operation, restoration, and management of circuits and trunks. Show less