ANTHONY TYSON
ISR RF Engineer
Lake Ridge,VA
Summary
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Summary
My unique skills include project management and full cycle. Border security technology design, C4ISR. Highly skilled Senior RF Engineer with broad experience in wireless communications, system design, and troubleshooting, operations, EO/IR cameras, Radar, R.F. Communications, Fiber Optics, UAVs (Aerostat & Towers) Acoustic Systems. Active Secret Clearance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Senior RF Engineer/Government Consultant/Senior System Engineer
BB&E cont, DTRA Contract
Lorton, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Performed data analysis and code inspection of pre-release software, advocating for efficiency improvements and user-centric design principals C4ISR Management
- Applied system updates to reduce impact to efficiency and equipment
- Engaged with upper management regularly with reports on project status, activities and achievements
- Maintained and resolved issues with complex infrastructure through monitoring and troubleshooting
- Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions
- Analyzed data from simulations, test results, and measurements to identify issues and develop solutions
- Monitored the performance of existing networks to ensure quality service levels are maintained
- Evaluated existing RF equipment for compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
- Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to contribute recommendations and deliver client objectives
Senior Consultant/RF Engineer/Surveillance Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton on DTRA
01.2019 - Current
- Dedicated to providing my years of surveillance engineering experience to our client, DTRA
- Sensor equipment, and networking to provide research and consulting to DTRA clients
- Responsible for developing and producing a preliminary border security and surveillance design focused on sensors and networking communications
- In JPSP-S, I developed and maintained a logistical system for Jordanians' record-keeping and equipment tracking
- Recognized as the sensor SME, possessing the most extensive experience and knowledge of sensor equipment among our team of engineers
- Lead engineer for Iraq while supporting other AORs Lebanon, Tunisia, Georgia
- Lead advisor to DTRA, guiding them in the delivery of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment and doing due diligence in advising against unnecessary purchases suggested by vendors and the host country, saving U.S taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars
- Developed a testing system in response to an Inspector General's request for a statistically significant inventory of all U.S
- Analyzing and recommending design approaches for new or improved software products or processes.
Project Manager/Consultant/Sensor SME
OSCE
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe | Kyiv, Ukraine
- In this role, I leverage my subject matter expertise in giving expert advice in bringing acoustic sensors technology to the mission along the Ukraine and so-called LPR/DPR (Luhansk People's Republic and Donetsk's People's Republic) regions separatist to the Ukraine government
- My efforts have introduced new technology that will be used to bring an end to the conflict
- Once the system was implemented, I continued with OSCE headquartered in Kyiv and leveraged my expertise in C4ISR, assisting their efforts with satellite imagery, EO/IR cameras, network communications, and UAVs, leading procurement boards when purchasing new technologies to support the mission
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions
- This role included but was not limited to, procurement, vendor selection, testing, delivery, installation, and staff training
- Proposal writing, Budget Approval, presentations, and quarterly reports
- HEAT certification, AOR's knowledge sensitivity, and the political and social impact our efforts would reflect
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Aerostat Site Lead
Lockheed Martin
- Afghanistan/ Iraq
- Site Lead with PTDS program under P.D Aerostat, located in Afghanistan, with a three-month rotation in Iraq
- As site lead, I was responsible for team members' day-to-day operations, including shift and vacation scheduling, training, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and supply logistics
- Maintenance of assigned equipment, generators, forklift, and JLG boom lift Electrical Systems Specifications
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance on a regular basis
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with company policies
- Managed inventory tracking systems to ensure accurate record keeping
- Briefings with military clients and updating them on AOR situational awareness
- This required maintenance and repair of the aerostat and its payload, which included 2 MX20, PAU, ESPE, UTAMS, OSRVT, and another payload as directed by the military client
- Effective in completing each mission received by the military client using corrective measures to solve technical problems including camera, data flow, radio, and fiber optics communications
- Scheduled meetings with stakeholders to discuss project status updates and future plans
- Provided leadership in developing team goals and objectives for the site staff.
Aerostat Operator/ Tear Down & Installation Asst. Team Lead
NAVMAR Applied Science-NAVAIR
12.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant Team
- Lead on technical completion for installation, testing, Troubleshooting, repairing software-hardware, a communications radio, tether, Acoustic system, all payload assigned by client, US Marines, US Army, British Royal Army
- Site survey and recommendation for new aerostat site
Aerostat Site Lead/Operator
California Analysis Center Incorporated, CACI
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Hand selected as Site Lead after only four months
- Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of staff members, Shift scheduling, vacations, and conflict resolutions
- Valiant ISR
- Owner and Founder of a technology-based Command Control Communications and Computers Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Company aimed at providing counter-terrorism security measures to clients in the U.S.
Education
B.S - Political Science/Legal Studies
Ball State University
05.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Border Protection Technology Development
- C4ISR Operations and Management
- Electro-Optical/Infrared Camera Expertise
- Radar Technology Expertise
- RF Communication Expertise
- Fiber Optic Networking
- Advanced UAV UAS Systems Knowledge
- Military Client Support
- Thermal Imaging Expertise
- Acoustic Sound Engineering
- Network Performance Analysis
- Specifications Conformance
- Electrical Instruments Improvement
- Project Team Supervision
- Material Cost Estimates
- Facilities Design
- Budget Preparation
- Project Team Leadership
- Technical Drawings and Schematics
- Electrical System Design
- Operational analysis expert
- Field testing
- Renewable Energy Systems Development
- Team building
- Cost Estimation
- Technical Requirements Estimation
- Network analysis
- Code Compliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsLanguages
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Experience Senior RF Engineer/Government Consultant/Senior System Engineer
BB&E cont, DTRA Contract
02.2022 - Current
Senior Consultant/RF Engineer/Surveillance Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton on DTRA
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager/Consultant/Sensor SME
OSCE
11.2016 - 03.2018
Aerostat Operator/ Tear Down & Installation Asst. Team Lead
NAVMAR Applied Science-NAVAIR
12.2012 - 01.2014
Aerostat Site Lead/Operator
California Analysis Center Incorporated, CACI
04.2011 - 11.2012
Aerostat Site Lead
Lockheed Martin
Assistant Team
B.S - Political Science/Legal Studies
Ball State University
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