Air Defense, Networking, Integration

• General Education Diploma February 2009, Sunset high school, El Paso, TX
• El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX Jan 2011- Nov 2011 – Prerequisite courses for Sciences.
• Purdue University Global, Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology- Present Student

ManTech International, U.S Embassy, Iraq/Afghanistan            October 2018-October 2020

C2 Technician

• Support the Regional Security Office (RSO) U.S. State Department Sense and Warn Program by operating and maintaining network systems for the interrogation of hostile incoming targets for the C-RAM radar networks (Counter Rocket, Artillery, & Mortar)
• Ensuring effective interfaces are developed and maintained between the FAAD C2 (Forward Area Air Defense Command & Control) software operating system to include the Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System (WAVES), wireless communications links, Cisco switches/routers, and alerting devices for Embassy personnel
• Ensures constant network connectivity and availability through redundant links to all warning and air radar equipment and technologies, inter-mapper network connectivity software, and TELNET/SSH protocols.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the interconnectivity of over 10 switches and 3 routers between 2 different remote sites geographically separated with cambium radio point to point links.
• Termination of ethernet/RJ-45 cables cat5/cat6
• Utilized required testing equipment and tools for further troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
• Conduct site survey and site-specific installation requirements needed to support the configuration, design, and implementation of new networks including the ordering and tracking of installation materials
• Travel to remote Embassy Sites to maintain and ensure systems are fully operational
• Install IAVA Patches and update the software when advised by the Rapid Deployment Team
• Acted as Radar FSR when FSR was on R&R. Conducting field and sustainment level maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and employment of Lightweight Counter Mortar (LCMR), Q-49 LCMR.
• Analysis and reports as the subject matter expert for track analysis and classification of targets to RSO TOC personnel
• Operate Boom Lift when necessary to have the ability of accessing speaker towers of 30ft+ above ground.

C2 Sense and Warn Operator

• Operate the Sense & Warn Systems: Forward Area Air Defense Command and Controls System
• Operate the Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar
• Operate the Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System
• Conduct concept of operations on a weekly basis with perspective unit
• Manage daily operations of all systems on the network to ensure successful operation.

Northrop Grumman, FOB Gamberi & Kandahar, Afghanistan             October 2015- May 2018

Senior C-RAM Operator

• Excel in the operations and maintenance of the Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) Sense and Warn System and associated equipment in the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) for a Forward Operations Base (FOB) in a Theater-Level/Operation in Afghanistan.
• Perform routine administrative maintenance on computer systems.
• Detect faults, isolation, and correction of computer systems and individual peripheral devices.
• Correlate our system with PTDS (Persistent Threat Detection System) in accordance with Point of Origins and Point of Impacts of Tactical Ballistic Missiles to support Base Defense Operations and Counter Measures.
• Analyze incoming TBM (Tactical Ballistic Missile) threats, Targets & ABT (Air-Breathing Threats) to ground-based units.
• Conduct Data Collects of all integrated systems and upload to the Data Management System.
• Troubleshoot Power & Electrical Generator Set for the Ku Radar when systems detected issues.
• Process, analyze, and exchange combat information via AFATDS (Advanced Field Artillery Data System) and communicate critical information to military personnel.
• Configure and Troubleshoot network sensor architecture.
• Utilize Google Earth & TIGR for pulling geospatial imagery for IDF Report Analysis.
• Operate and monitor communications and detection systems essential for Sense & Warn operations. Duties include maintaining and relaying critical communication to high-level military and government decision-makers; monitoring surveillance and detection systems, such as air defense radars; interpreting and evaluating tactical situations and making recommendations to superiors.
• Integration of all network systems to include startup configurations & troubleshooting RJ-45, VLAN, LAN ports/cables, Cat5/6 cables
• Create and submit Work Orders on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly basis.
• Responsible for daily operations, work and maintenance schedules, coordinating logistical movement of equipment and personnel support.
• Assumed an active role as liaison with the customer, regional staff, and various FSR’s; to include troubleshooting, identifying problems, and providing recommendations for possible solutions
• Conduct concept of operations on a weekly basis with the perspective unit and follow all TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures)
• Manage daily operations of all systems on the network to ensure successful operation.
• Analyze symptom failures of equipment in an event a system shuts down or interferes with mission capabilities
• Acting Team Lead during their absence conducting inventories, being present for conference calls, and being sure all reports are filled out correctly and sent at correct times. In addition, making sure the team is happy and confident with their skill levels to include conducting proper training to stay consistent with the knowledge & operations of all Sense & Warn systems & Reports.

AES Drilling Fluids, Big Lake, TX                                                    October 2014 – September 2015

Warehouse Lead

• Perform Daily inspections on Warehouse and Forklifts and turn in to Management; Conduct H2S Gas Safety Course; Obtained Gas Detection Monitor for safety
• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays are mandatory inventory days, responsible for getting counts of all products throughout the yard
• Assisted Semi-Drivers with loading product, delivering a product to Rigs, unload product and load unused product to return to the warehouse
• Pulling and staging orders being shipped to Oil Rigs per request.
• Loading and unloading semi-trailers & properly fill out correct paperwork for either product received, or product returned.
• Re-stack & Re-bag damaged product (up to 100 lbs. /bag) received from Rig.
• Make partial pallets of product into full pallets then shrink-wrap pallet. Assist in resolving inventory issues when counts are over or under.
• Make sure all product outside the warehouse has a shrink-wrapped bag over it to prevent it from being damaged from weather conditions.
• Neatly organize pallets throughout the yard making it presentable to customers.

Conn’s Distribution Center, El Paso, TX                                          October 2013 – April 2014

PM Warehouse Supervisor

• Confirm assignments for driver’s routes after determining the actual requirements each evening for next day Home Delivery
• Create & Build Transfers (Customer Orders) on AS400 System and print pick list to hand out to employees and ensure all merchandise is pulled accurately to ship to store or cross-dock
• Ensure each customer, store, and cross-dock receive their merchandise promptly and in good order.
• Scan all merchandise via an RF Scanner to confirm product matches picking list.
• Supervise Trailers being loaded so that they can be safely unloaded, taking into consideration the equipment at facilities where that trailer will be going.
• Supervise & ensure personnel does not damage heavy product that is stacked high inside the trailer & prevent shifting and potential damage of the product.
• Make sure Trailer Seals are intact on all loads and verifying the number recorded on the transfer document.
• Create Bill of Ladings and verify the product is tagged in such a manner that it will get to the proper destination in the least possible time
• Determine and correct any problem with the product being damaged in transport, up to and including financial responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with store managers and sales staff to confirm delivery details
• Speak to customers daily about delivery issues or problems and provide solutions
• Follow up with customers upon delivery to confirm that the customer is completely satisfied

STS INTERNATIONAL, Bagram, Afghanistan                                   October 2012 – April 2013

Maintenance Technician / Field Service Representative

• Support and provide the best customer service to the Warfighter in Maintaining, Repairing, and Rebuilding the Pearson Engineering SPARK (Self Protection Adaptive Roller Kit) II Mine roller.
• Operate the 10k forklift to transport Mine roller to the assigned yard.
• Break Down and Rebuild over 200 Roller Control Units saving the company millions of dollars, perform full functions test.
• Update any software program for RCU to match assigned vehicle or equipment
• Perform troubleshooting on Solenoids and Valves for the Mine roller with multi-meter to check VDC on Solenoids and sound check the Valve.
• Install Spot, Flood, and Infrared lights, Right/Left manifolds, Extend/Retract Boom to include Hydraulic systems and valves.
• Instructed classes to the Warfighter about the RCU and Mine roller to learn about safety and basic maintenance issues.
• Supported the 321^st En Co., 1245^th TC in Camp Marmal, Fob Kunduz & Cop Khilaguy
• Repaired & Resolved all issues that arose for the customer with Mine Roller System

Texas Army National Guard, Biggs AAF, TX, Iraq                                      Dec 2008 – Dec 2014

Motor Transport Operator/ Inventory Control (E-5)

• Provide service and support for units that were assigned overseas.
• Safely transport combat loaded main battle tanks and other heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles from base to base in a combat zone. This includes tankers, all-terrain vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Conduct daily vehicle preventive maintenance and checks prior to beginning route and after mission; immediately report all defects needing repair.
• Maintain driver log according to Military Motor Pool regulations.
• Keep a record of materials and equipment transported.
• Took inventory of BII (Basic Issue Items) for all Platoon Vehicles
• Prepare standard supply records and reports
• Familiar with using the Federal Logistic Information System (FEDLOG)
• Assist in the research of material requests and provide the national stock number (NSN)
• Inspect materials in storage to ensure that sensitive items were not damaged for issuance
• Assisted in filling out DA form 2062 for issuance of military equipment for the unit
• Ensure sufficient materials were available to support the military mission by checking inventories, assuring the availability of supplies, and replenish what is needed
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on all vehicles before being operated
• Perform tire repairs, removal/replacement, transport vehicles that were defective
• Replace batteries, spark plugs, air filters and adjust necessary units, parts, cooling systems, and assemblies
• Inspect wheel bearings, brakes, steering mechanisms as well as replacing worn-out and defective parts
• Perform routine servicing and maintenance in vehicles such as changing oil and fluids
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities such as: heavy lifting and climbing, operating motorized equipment and vehicles, work in confined spaces; work at heights

• • Lean Six Sigma Certification Yellow Belt December 2017
• • C-RAM Training Course May 2014 – January 2015
• • Trained on BDOC/JDOC Connectivity and Networking.
• • Operate AMDWS (Air Missile Defense Work Station), FAAD (Forward Area Air Defense), WAVES (Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System), 30K Generator Set, C-NET (C-RAM Closed Network Administration), KRFS (Ku Radio Frequency System)
• • Motorola PTP 600 Radio & Breadcrumb Mesh Radio
• • Blue Sky Mast Antenna System
• • Warn 3.0
• • COMSEC Controlling Node (CCN)
• • Catalog Ordering Logistic Tracking System (COLTS) & CMMS

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