Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
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Alexandre Chavez

Los Lunas,NM

Summary

Counter-UAS operations leader with 15+ years of military and national security experience supporting drone operations, airspace security, and protective force missions in high-security environments. FAA licensed Part 107 remote pilot and former U.S. Army RQ-11B Raven Master Trainer, responsible for training operators and managing multimillion-dollar unmanned aircraft systems. Combines operational drone expertise with hands-on technical prototyping, including familiarization with embedded electronics, ESP32 microcontrollers, sensor integration, and rapid hardware development. Experienced supporting CUAS operations, UAS integration, and real-world test environments within sensitive national security facilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counter-UAS Supervisor / Central Alarm Station Supervisor

CENTERRA LOS ALAMOS
Los Alamos, NM, USA
10.2020 - Current
  • Lead counter-UAS and security command operations protecting restricted airspace at Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the United States’ most sensitive national security facilities.
  • Directed detection, identification, mitigation and tracking of unauthorized UAS activity within restricted airspace
  • Coordinated CUAS response operations with Protective Force and Emergency Management teams
  • Support render-safe procedures for captured or downed drone platforms
  • Supervise Central Alarm Station personnel responsible for real-time monitoring of facility security systems
  • Coordinate multi-unit security responses during critical incidents and emergency events
  • Conduct staffing analysis and operational planning for security command operations
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory

Security Police Officer — Lieutenant

CENTERRA LOS ALAMOS
Los Alamos
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Led protective force teams responsible for security operations across high-security DOE facilities
  • Supervised personnel performance, training standards, and operational readiness
  • Conducted security inspections and operational compliance assessments
  • Directed response operations during emergency and security incidents

Drone Operator / Raven Master Trainer

U.S. Army RQ-11B Raven Program
Albuquerque
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Selected as one of the youngest certified Master Trainers in the Department of Defense for the RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system.
  • Trained military personnel in drone flight operations, mission planning, and airspace coordination
  • Managed $2.1M in UAS equipment and drone systems
  • Developed operational flight plans supporting tactical reconnaissance missions
  • Instructed drone piloting techniques and mission planning procedures
  • Graduated Raven Master Trainer School — Fort Benning, GA

Military Police Sergeant

New Mexico Army National Guard
Kuwait /Albuquerque
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Led military police teams conducting area security and force protection operations
  • Supervised daily operations of military police units, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations.
  • Responsible for leadership, training, and welfare of subordinate soldiers
  • Managed $500K+ in vehicles and operational equipment
  • Deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield
  • NCOIC of X-Ray screening operations clearing $50M+ in equipment and materials
  • Secret Security Clearance (2010–2017)
  • Achieved 2nd place — New Mexico State Military Shooting Competition

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Coursework

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Coursework

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
12-2026

Skills

  • Counter-UAS Operations
  • Drone Detection & Mitigation
  • Airspace Monitoring & Security
  • UAS Flight Operations
  • Mission Planning & Airspace Coordination
  • Incident Command Systems
  • Operational Leadership
  • Security Command Operations
  • Personnel Supervision & Training
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Drone Systems & Platforms
  • DJI Ecosystem
  • Autel Robotics
  • Skydio Autonomous Systems
  • SkyRanger Tactical ISR UAS
  • SkyRaider Heavy-Lift UAS
  • FPV Drone Platforms
  • Technical Systems Development
  • Embedded Systems Prototyping
  • ESP32 Microcontroller Platforms
  • Sensor Integration & Hardware Control
  • Electronics Assembly & Soldering
  • Basic Embedded Programming (C / Arduino Ecosystem)
  • CAD Mechanical Design (Functional Hardware Fixtures)
  • 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping

Certification

  • DOE Q Clearance
  • Human Reliability Program (HRP)
  • FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
  • Skydio Professional Drone Operator
  • Counter-UAS Mobile IC2021 Certification
  • Basic Instructor Training Certification
  • Opposition Force Certification
  • BSPOT Certification
  • FEMA Incident Command System
  • ICS-100
  • ICS-200

Interests

FPV drone flying, CAD design, 3D printing, music production, custom knife making, precision long range shooting, hunting, cooking, gardening

Timeline

Counter-UAS Supervisor / Central Alarm Station Supervisor

CENTERRA LOS ALAMOS
10.2020 - Current

Security Police Officer — Lieutenant

CENTERRA LOS ALAMOS
05.2019 - 10.2020

Drone Operator / Raven Master Trainer

U.S. Army RQ-11B Raven Program
01.2013 - 01.2017

Military Police Sergeant

New Mexico Army National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Coursework

University of New Mexico

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Coursework

Central New Mexico Community College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Columbia Southern University

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Published Contributor — PLOS One Journal
  • Contributor to peer-reviewed publication:
  • Sex Differences in How Social Networks and Relationship Quality Influence Experimental Pain Sensitivity
  • Assisted in experimental research involving hundreds of participants
  • Supported controlled testing and research data collection procedures

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Hands-on development and prototyping experience supporting embedded electronics and drone system integration.
  • ESP32 microcontroller development and sensor integration
  • Embedded hardware control systems
  • Basic C++ programming within Arduino environments
  • Code modification, troubleshooting, and debugging for hardware projects
  • Electronics assembly and soldering
  • CAD design for functional mechanical components
  • Rapid prototyping using 3D printing
  • Drone system configuration and integration including:
  • DJI
  • Autel Robotics
  • Skydio
  • SkyRanger ISR systems
  • SkyRaider heavy-lift UAS
  • Custom FPV drone systems
Alexandre Chavez