Malea Sullivan
Imperial Beach,CA
Summary
As the prior Simulator Technician 2 for Fidelity Technologies Corporation, and currently a technician 1 for Orion Solutions my primary focus was the daily operation and upkeep of the Bridge and CIC simulators, the Navy utilizes to train sailors. Utilizing my troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge, I was able to keep the simulators operational to successfully conduct tours of the NSST and satisfy testing requirements. As the AEGIS Local Area Network technical expert onboard USS Winston S. Churchill and USS Mustin, my extensive knowledge and technical skills developed ensured the AEGIS suite was mission ready to successfully complete operational tasking in various area's of responsibility. My technical and troubleshooting skills acquired in the United States Navy whether on the AN/SPY radar system, the AEGIS computer network system or its auxiliary power and water cooling systems will be easily transferred to any commercial or military platform.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulator Technician 1
Orion Solutions
San Diego, California
11.2024 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on all simulation systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure compatibility between different systems used by the company's simulation environment.
- Operated the vship software program enabling the adequate training of sailors
- Worked with the instructor staff to create a simulation that would challenge the watchstanders
- Implemented casualties to gage the responses of the sailors
- Troubleshooter various pieces of equipment that make up the bridge simulators
- Monitored and maintained simulator databases to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
- Assisted in the installation, configuration and testing of simulator hardware components.
- Performed systems readiness tests and inspections to verify adherence to specifications.
- Analyzed complex problems associated with the operation of simulators and developed appropriate solutions.
- Resolved any technical issues encountered with the simulator system during operations.
Simulator Technician 3
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
San Diego, CA
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in the installation, configuration and testing of simulator hardware components.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all simulation systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Verified accuracy of data input and output for all simulators.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs to various components of the simulation system, including software, hardware and networking issues.
- Resolved any technical issues encountered with the simulator system during operations.
- Developed test scenarios to evaluate functionality of new or modified software applications related to the simulation system.
- Monitored and maintained simulator databases to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
- Provided user support for simulator operations, including training sessions and technical assistance as needed.
- Analyzed complex problems associated with the operation of simulators and developed appropriate solutions.
- Updated software programs used in conjunction with simulations as necessary.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced components in testing equipment.
Simulator Technician 2
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide technical support required to maintain NSST ship simulators.
- Led in the training of Virtual Ship operations and building and running scenarios successfully.
- Built Virtual Ship scenarios including replenishment at sea, unmooring and mooring to a pier, towing, man overboard, etc.
- Led in the training of various instructors in the operation of the simulators at NSST, as well as getting them familiar with Virtual Ship.
- Conducted tours with Captains and Admirals, and displaying for them scenarios that I built utilizing Virtual Ship.
- Conducted SOVT of simulator number four in order to turn the simulator back over to GDIT for system updates.
- Traced cables and connections in the troubleshooting of various monitor, "no sync" errors.
- VIS #6 failed to join the scenario, an error kept occurring for the fed base on N4VIS6. Spent hours troubleshooting and found the hard drive to be corrupt. Rebuilt hard drive and VIS #6 was able to join the scenario.
- Troubleshot an acoustic issue we were having with simulator number 4. We were not able to hear the ship's generators when increasing or decreasing speed. Found a faulty connection on the server rack, and was able to replace.
AEGIS Computer Network Technician
United States Navy
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Troubleshot problems related to APFDDI network infrastructure and performance.
- Installed and repaired network fiber optic cables, ethernet cables and other networking cabling and conduits including SCSI connections and cabling.
- Identified and corrected system faults/anomalies in the AEGIS Computers/Networks.
- Verified proper working order of hardware including circuit cards and microprocessors, software and peripherals.
- Conducted hundreds of hours of software and hardware maintenance on the AEGIS local area network.
- Utilizing UNIX commands, I was able to fix countless software communication issues between server racks and consoles.
- Repaired dozens of magnetic tape drives, video disks, and tape players to ensure proper data recording.
- Analyzed network issues, developing fixes and troubleshooting problems to maintain 100% operational effectiveness.
- Managed the connectivity and integration of the AN/SPY multi-function radar system, Weapons Control System, Computer Display System, and various auxiliary systems.
- Led in the troubleshooting of 400hz, high voltage power distribution and high voltage circuit distribution equipment on board USS Mustin and USS Winston S. Churchill ensuring the equipment was operational and supplying power to the appropriate equipment.
- Maintained system operation and integration to accurately equate the fire control solution and supply 360 degrees of radar coverage to protect the ship and its assets.
- Conducted large scale combat systems integration and testing to facilitate watch stander training.
- As a part of the Combat Systems Training Team, led in the implementation and deployment of various combat system faults to train others in how to respond to casualties, and correct the system faults/casualties to maintain combat readiness.
- As the Combat Systems Officer of the Watch, I coordinated and directed fault isolation and casualty control for the entire combat system and weapon system on board USS Mustin and USS Winston S. Churchill.
- Performed daily backups and routine monitoring of switches, relays, local area networks and wide area networks for optimal operation.
- Conducted local area network logic training and combat systems integration training.
- As the USS Mustin's battle force tactical trainer operator, I have created a wide variety of scenarios in order to better train the console operators in CIC and to provide watch standers with simulated combat experience.
- As the Training Petty Officer for my division, led in the monthly training requirements and standards for the division.
- As the Work Center Supervisor for the AEGIS computer network work center, led in the organization and distribution of maintenance, fault isolation and casualty repair.
- As the AEGIS computer network technical expert onboard, I corrected over 20 CASREPS to the AEGIS weapon system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2017
AEGIS Computer Network Technician Pipeline
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Dahlgren, VA05.2017
Combined Fire Controlman "A" School
Center For Surface Combat Systems Unit
Great Lakes, IL03.2016
Skills
- Network configuration and fault isolation
- Build and run scenarios successfully both in my naval career as well as NSST
- Conducting preventative and corrective maintenance to the AEGIS LAN and peripherals
- Operate and maintain radar systems and sub-systems
- Operate and maintain computer network systems and sub-systems
- Technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Strong work-ethic and a never-say-die attitude
- Strong team player and excellent communicator
- Ability to work well with others to solve complex technical issues
- Natural leader, and ability to motivate others to always get the job done
Additional Information
SecurityX Certification
Cloud+ Certification
Security+ Certification
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification
Python Fundamentals Certification
Clearance Eligibility: SECRET
Clearance Authorized: SECRET
Reinvestigation Completion Date: 12/2022
Timeline
Simulator Technician 1
Orion Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Simulator Technician 3
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
04.2023 - 11.2024
Simulator Technician 2
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
10.2022 - 04.2023
AEGIS Computer Network Technician
United States Navy
05.2015 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
AEGIS Computer Network Technician Pipeline
Center For Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)
Combined Fire Controlman "A" School
Center For Surface Combat Systems Unit