Objective

A challenging and rewarding career in the telecommunications sector as a satellite communications technician or a satellite communications network controller.

Qualifications

· Four and a half years experience in supervising, troubleshooting, operating, and providing problem resolution as a Satellite Network Controller for customers using the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS).

· Performed satellite and link anomaly resolution.

· Maintained and operated an AN/GSC-39B medium satellite communications earth terminal and an AN/GSC-51 Defense Frequency Division Multiple Access Control Subsystem (DFCS)

· Performed duties as a Communications Payload Controller for the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) satellites.

· Satellite Network Controller for numerous types of fixed and mobile satellite communications terminals.

· Performed preventative maintenance on various operations center and terminal subsystems.

· Maintained and operated Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems, Spread Spectrum modems, computer control systems, solid state amplifiers, high power transmitters, remote earth terminal control equipment, atomic timing sources, mechanical systems, tracking systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and waveguide systems.

· Operated and programmed various RF and digital test equipment to include: Scalar Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Synthesized Sweep Generators, RF Power Meters, Digital Test Sets, Oscilloscopes, IEEE-488 Interfaces, and Transmission Test Sets.

· Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of various communications and control equipment.

· Versed in common office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Employment History

Mar 2001 – Present; Okinawa, Japan: United States Army

Defense Frequency Division Multiple Access Control Subsystem (DFCS) Manager

· Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of the DFCS network control subsystem.

· Tested personnel on proficiency of control subsystem tasks.

· Trained to become the subject matter expert at the control subsystem.

Sep 1998 – Present; Okinawa, Japan: United States Army

Satellite Network Controller

· Performed satellite anomaly resolution and satellite health and welfare operations as the Ground Mobile Forces Network Controller, the Frequency Division Multiple Access Network Controller, the Communications Payload Controller, or the Senior DSCS Controller.

· Performed database operations and validation in preparation for changing customer needs within the Pacific region.

· Helped customers in troubleshooting their equipment to include their satellite terminals and all associated RF and IF equipment.

May 1998 – Sep 1998; Ft. Gordon, Georgia: United States Army

Satellite Network Controller’s Course

Jul 1997 – May 1998; Ft. Gordon, Georgia: United States Army

Satellite Communications Operator/Maintainer Course

May 1997 – Jul 1997; Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri: United States Army

Army Basic Training

Military Education and Training

Jul 2001; Okinawa, Japan:

ITT Industries, DFCS Network Control Subsystem (NCT) Course

· 40-hour course in DSCS FDMA Control Subsystem Network Control Terminal (DFCS-NCT) operations and maintenance.

Oct 1999; Okinawa, Japan:

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space, DSCS Satellite Configuration Control Element Operator Course

· 160-hour course in the operation of the DSCS Satellite Configuration Control Element.

· 200 hours of on the job training for the DSCS Satellite Configuration Control Element.

Jul 1999; Okinawa, Japan:

Stanford Telecom, DFCS Network Terminal (NT) Course

· 40-hour course of instruction on the operation and maintenance of the DSCS FDMA Control Subsystem Network Terminal (DFCS-NT).

May 1998 – Sep 1998; Ft. Gordon, Georgia:

United States Army Signal School, Satellite Communications Network Controller Course.

· This 4-month course was comprised of 576 instructional hours in the areas of: control and operation of satellite communications earth terminal equipment and to plan and coordinate the operations the operations of satellite communications networks.

Jul 1997 – May 1998; Ft. Gordon, Georgia:

United States Army Signal School, Satellite Communications Systems Repairer Course.

· This 10 month course was comprised of 1480 instructional hours in the areas of: Basic Electronics, Satellite Communications Principles, Digital Communications Sub-Systems (DCSS), AN/FSC-78 & AN/GSC-39 Heavy & Medium Earth Terminals, and the AN/USC-28 Spread Spectrum Multiple Access Modem.

Security Clearance

· Top Secret (SSBI) clearance granted April, 1998.

· Maintained, handled, and accounted for cryptographic materials and equipment.