22 years of experience as a highly trained Tactical Data Link (TDL) Manager and Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems expert. Innovative professional in test engineering field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and technical writing. Excels with strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative work environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tactical Integration Test Engineer
Astrion, 46 Test Squadron
Shalimar, FL
11.2023 - Current
Supports the United States Air Force and the 46th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL as a member of a tactical integration team responsible for planning, designing and executing test events for tactical integration programs.
Interfaces directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors.
Plans, executes, and reports on associated datalink systems including Common Data Link (CDL), Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Integrated Data Modem (IDM), Remotely Operated Vehicle for Emplacement & Reconnaissance (ROVER), Tactical Assault Kits (TAK) to include Field Computing Device Wearable (FCD-W), DPSS/APASS, THS-II, TACP-CASS, Air Force Special Warfare and other like-systems
Operates datalink systems/equipment/protocols to include Link 16, J series messages, Variable Message Format (VMF), and Cursor on Target Systems (CoT), Video Datalinks (VDL), Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) and various other joint and coalition capabilities.
Operates, tests and evaluates various radios to include: Small Tactical Terminals (STT) and MIDS JTRS terminals, PRC-161, PRC-117G, PRC-152A, PRC-163, PRC-167, PRC-160, SADL, ROVER radios.
As a technical leader in an engineering role, reviews customer requirements and participates in test planning meetings.
Develops test plans and procedures, schedules, and executes testing within the constraints of customer requirements and produce timely test reports.
Performs as a team leader in directing and executing system testing.
Authors technical documents and briefings and conduct formal presentations.
Interacts with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations from product releases and verifies that all components meet design specifications and standards.
Documents defects found during testing process and collaborates with development teams on fixing bugs and improving existing features.
Executes manual and automated functional, performance, stress, and regression tests in different environments.
Section Chief, Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer
NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)
Uedem, Germany
10.2018 - 10.2023
Developed directives governing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Tactical Data Links ensuring data transfer between air and ground units for 180 members encompassing a 22-nation Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)
Directed, supervised, and tracked C2ISR flight operations within Headquarters (HQ) Air Command’s Air Policing Area in support of NATO and United States Armed Forces Europe (USAFE) missions
Acting JICO of a theater Tactical Data Link cell comprised of 32 organizations for four months while managing 54 projects and fusing area of responsibility operations picture, which drove Command and Control (C2) for 1.4K Air Policing events
Delivered a comprehensive Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) integration plan and implemented parameters which resulted in the seamless integration of a never-before-seen C2ISR platform in the European theater
Outstanding tech manager with a recognized lean forward and innovative approach to the expansion and modernization of NATO's data link capabilities
Hand-picked by the AOC director to inform and engage directly with the Commander USAFE/USAFA/Allied Air Command which resulted in an interoperability boost theater-wide and accelerated the Alliance’s innovation path
Overcame security accreditation challenges and achieved synchronization between U.S. And NATO Air Operation Commands (AOCs), which drove the first two-way data transfer
Designed Joint Force Command Norfolk C2 connectivity fusing North American Aerospace Defense Command and NATO Data Link networks to expand multi-domain integration
Coordinated NATO Data Link configuration for 27 organizations cementing a Link16 crypto modernization plan and fortifying battlespace operations security
Managed theater crypto waivers and overcame U.S. Data Link key-mat utilization restrictions at a pivotal time as the alliance airspace faced it most severe threat in decades Saved 14 major NATO exercises and ensured a comprehensive common operating picture for Finland, the Baltic States, Poland and the remainder of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Built, tested and implemented a tailor-made Link 16 network for the Ukrainian Crisis while simultaneously standing up the first-ever Baltic States’ Regional Interface Control Cell
Integrated CAOC with US 603rd AOC and other allied national assets advancing command, control and theater awareness amidst unprecedented Ukrainian invasion
Facilitated Baltic Data Link operation with 37 international alert divisions and executed hundreds of Russian aircraft intercepts to safeguard Alliance air sovereignty
Established a deployed Canadian division network connection fusing air defense C2 and de-conflicting air and ground assets for NATO’s Eastern Flank
Designed a continuity of operations plan which synchronized Information Technology and Data Link configurations, prevented a two-week outage while sustaining Europe ballistic missile defense operations
Solved a Link 16 aircraft connectivity issue that drove 13 U.S. Bomber missions and deterrence messaging while reinforcing NATO's collective defense
Managed air and surface picture project, modernized Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) while employing transiting aircraft and naval assets to expand the North Atlantic radar range by 196 thousand square miles
Directed Command, Control and Airborne Early Warning interoperability with the E-3A, generated 460 Data Link tasking orders for 540 Enhanced Vigilance and Assurance Measures sorties, fueled battlespace situational awareness and primed senior leadership decision-making
Led Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Data Link architecture upgrade, crafted directives, and managed Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) which fueled NATO's secure and digital Battle management Command and Control (BMC2) capabilities
Drove JREAP upgrade, exploited existing legacy software capabilities, validated and implemented an interim secure Recognized Air Picture system solution three years ahead projected Initial Operational Capability timeline with zero fiscal implications for the organization
Directed testing between the CAOC and three sovereign nations resulting in the first NATO Link-16, cross-border track management test and the publication of the first-ever AIRCOM “Business Rules” for Recognized Air Picture management via Link-16
Forged the inaugural Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Data Link connection between USAF Air B-1s and NATO, successfully exchanged air pictures and flawlessly demonstrated digital management capabilities
Orchestrated and executed Tactical Data Link combat planning cycle in support of 15 large force exercises
Authored tasking orders which synchronized the surface ground and air picture of 78 platforms from 27 nations and improved NATO and Partnership for Peace cross-border operations
Pioneered the JREAP connections and architecture which fused the US Navy’s 6th Fleet, Canadian’s NORAD and AOC’s recognized air and surface pictures which significantly increased trans-Atlantic situational awareness
Boosted detection range, filled significant radar gaps, delivered the first high-north recognized air picture to NATO, and greatly enhanced the alliance’s security posture
Project officer for four annual Northern Europe Data Link Conference, three AIRCOM JREAP-C Workshops, and three NATO Level II Data Link Manager Courses
Coordinated contractor support, orchestrated logistics, and crafted schedule for 17 nations and 32 defense organizations which resulted in the qualification of 36 new NATO Interface Control Officers and advanced the knowledge and scope of Data Link integration across the European theater.
Superintendent, Operations Group Training and E-8C Instructor Senior Director Technician
461st Operations Support Squadron
Robins AFB, Georgia
10.2017 - 10.2018
Supervised nine personnel responsible for providing monthly and annual training for 877 combat mission-ready aircrew in 14 crew positions
Provided Close Air Support and Tactical Data Link subject matter expertise to craft the Ready Aircrew Program and mission qualification training
Coordinated training requirements with three operations divisions and two combat training divisions to develop monthly group training programs
Directed scheduling for five aircrew training devices and distributed mission operations activities while maintaining combat mission-ready status as an Instructor Senior Director Technician
Executed 17 Exercise KEY RESOLVE missions which synchronized 181 Airborne Alert Interdiction missions encompassing 326 Republic of Korea aircraft solidifying combined TTPs and 22.8K members
Drove Pacific Command TTP validation integrating 780 coalition aircraft with 340 targets and tasks to facilitate training for eight allied nations' members
Spearheaded the 2018 fiscal year Ready Aircrew Program Tasking Memo rewrite, which contributed to coordinating 13 crew positions and 72 inputs with Air Combatant Command and ensured the Operations unit members were certified on taskings for senior leadership
Rescued ISR support during Combined Forces Air Component Commander exercise to provide joint intelligence despite equipment and manning shortage to generate 97 tracks and execute 240 reports
Optimized E-8C RAP support certifying and ensuring 24 crews were combat-ready despite low aircraft availability
Managed simulation scheduling and combat training for seven divisions, including 877 aviators, and certifying seven crews who were deployed in support of two combatant commands
Recognized in both positional and supervisory roles with two quarterly and one annual award.
E-8C Instructor Senior Director Technician and Executive Assistant, 461st Operations Group
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
Robins AFB, Georgia
06.2014 - 09.2017
Oversaw vital battlefield surveillance onboard the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS)
Analyzed and disseminated vital target data to joint and coalition theater battle management elements via airborne voice and Tactical Data Links
Maintained combat mission-ready status as an E-8C Senior Director Technician in support of Secretary of Defense directed operations
Directed sensor utilization and managed battlefield surveillance on a $366M system to detect, track, report, and cross-cue viable targets for suppression and destruction
Handpicked for First Sergeant duty and deployed Senior Enlisted Leader, steered commander in morale and discipline issues for 244 squadron members, enabled professional development, and mentored 12 aircrew which ensured mission success
Executed 36 Pacific Commands sensitive reconnaissance sorties in contested airspace, successfully troubleshot Link 16 terminal problems, maintained common operating picture and generated 214 tracks and tactical reports which powered a 100% mission success rate
Identified and corrected a flawed radar coverage plan while increasing surveillance for 11K square kilometers and eliminating potential ROK and U.S. violations
Rewrote five EACCS tracking standards which corrected discrepancies and increased actionable digital track reports by 200% over the previous quarter
Revamped the area of responsibility continuity program, which detailed 23 SDT’s buddy-ride tasks and increased theater TTP and Data Link integration knowledge for 20 members annually
Led surveillance section on 57 CENTCOM sorties in support of nine named operations
Implemented Data Link operational tasking orders to realize CFACC's collection objectives
Fused Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) asset synergy, streamlined the theater SAR/MTI request process and increased cross-cues by 200% which enabled a shortened kill chain with 37 vehicles, 55 combatants and #1 ISIL target neutralized
Recognized route avoidance after Fallujah retake, identified hostile convoy and wielded Link 16 to Force Tell ground targets beyond-line-of-sight which expedited the successful interdiction
Detected and responded to in-flight symptoms of hypoxia before any other indications. Reported situation to the aircraft commander, declared and in-flight emergency and returned to base which ensured the safety of the airframe and entire crew
Managed a six-member unit while managing administrative processing and program revamp and reassigning over 200 military decorations to validate member records and promotion data
Led deployment preparation for 25 sorties within the section, which resulted in being upgraded to instructor ahead of peers as well as the deployment team certified combat mission-ready three months ahead of schedule.
NCOIC, Formal Training Unit Standardization/Evaluation and Evaluator Senior Surveillance Technician (ESST)
NATO AWACS E-3A Component, Training Wing
Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany
09.2010 - 05.2014
Executed Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) fidelity test missions, validated classified Data Link program with Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) which certified and generated three E-3A systems for immediate deployment in support of combat operations
Stood-up deployed mission planning cell and led airborne Data Link operations and surveillance section for 57 Operation Afghan Assist and Operation Unified Protector missions despite austere conditions
Overcame Crafted 20 comprehensive mission binders for four combat crews, briefed Tactical Data Link configuration and secure communication updates which ensured a shared mental model and mission effectiveness amongst the combat aircrew members
Maintained 211 surveillance areas for 325 aircraft, and enforced 259 Restricted Operations Zones which garnered designation as The Outstanding Enlisted AD ISR Contributor of the Year
Pinpointed 36 maritime threats to 10 Command and Control units and enforced the Libyan surface and airspace embargo
Competed a multi-day Human Factors workshop; increased aircrew safety perspectivesenhanced mishap prevention
Scheduled, administered, and graded annual written examinations for all assigned aircrew members and students
Documented and tracked all flight and simulator evaluations to ensure all training requirements were complete and accurate
Evaluated SST from 16 nations on E-3A sensor and tracking operations for NATO's largest programmed formal training unit
Excelled as interim Flight Chief of Wing Standards and Evaluation section, rebuilt the flight publication program while delivering task lists and managing 3K documents which led to being recognized during a staff assistance visit as “Outstanding”
Increased flight safety for a $5.6B fleet upon identifying an E-3A performance manual and technical order errors while managing an organizationally directed revision team
Audited and resolved 205 discrepancies discovered in 420 FTU aircrew evaluation records, ensured integrity of qualification program and lauded in a headquarters inspection as “Excellent”
Instructed 428 flight and simulator hours, drove completion of seven thousand training events for 99 formal training unit instructors and 134 students which raised the Training Wing’s readiness level to record 98% and resulted in a fast-tracked evaluator upgrade
Evaluated four instructor upgrades, four re-qualifications, and five annual evaluations which increased NATO’s surveillance technician qualifications by 27% and garnered recognition as the Air Force Element Lance P. Sijan Award
Coordinated Operation Afghan Assist and Operation Unified Protector tactics spin-up training, scheduled 16 simulator and live flight training requirements, and certified six combat crews
Authored media loading standard operating procedures for the NATO AWACS component; trained 120 aircrew during Op UNIFIED PROTECTOR (OUP) tactics spin-up training and nullifying previously recurrent critical file errors.
NCOIC, Flight Administration and Instructor Senior Surveillance Technician (ISST)/ Data Link Operator
NATO AWACS E-3A Component, Operations Squadron 3
Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany
09.2009 - 09.2010
Recognized and reported electronic countermeasures, implanted remedial action to mitigate degrading effects to radar and electronic warfare sensors as well as the communications suite and tactical Data Link systems
Flourished within new work center; segued extensive radar and Data Link experience from previous platform which reduced initial qualification training (IQT) timeline by half and effectuated not only the rapid certification as Combat Mission Ready (CMR), but also an expedited Data Link Operator Upgrade
Configured, established and maintained Link 11 and Link 16 Tactical Data Links onboard NATO’s only Airborne Command and Control platform to guarantee a cohesive Common Operating Picture across the vast alliance’s domain and cement the unit’s Major Command level Verne Orr Award win
Managed the surveillance and Data Link operations team in support of a combined Norwegian Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise on seven missions, synched accreditation of Joint Personnel Recovery training and underscored the On-Scene Commander (OSC) capabilities of the AWACS platform
Executed a perfect Fleet Operation Standards and Training (FOST) exercise by utilizing Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) radar data interpretation, manual tracking procedures, and Tactical Data Link expertise into flawless detection, tracking and reporting (DTR) of air and surface threats which enhanced UK and NATO surface fleet defense and certified five Flag Officers
Led the fledgling mobility program office, ensured management of 130 aircrew records, facilitated matriculation of more than 400 mandated events which resulted in zero missed training requirements across the organization
Delivered multiple lectures and facilitated study sessions for eight International Basic Qualification Senior Surveillance Technician (SST) students
Applied extensive surveillance background and instructor techniques to merge theoretical concepts with practical application for those students who lack the experience necessary to complete the rigorous but self-paced training ensuring a 100% course completion rate
Directed surveillance section and led 14 enlisted aircrew members during a forward deployment to gap fill radar and Data Links in the High North, tracked and identified 115 enemy aircraft which mitigated a critical blind spot and delivered 100% link picture to the Air Operations Center (AOC).
Led a team of 35 Active Duty and Air National Guard personnel, oversaw two thousand training requirements, and six thousand hours of Combat Air Force (CAF) and Primary Flight Training (PFT) which underpinned and strengthened one of the Department of Defense’s premier Command and Control (C2) program
Instructed 20 academic sessions, and coordinated consolidated flight training schedule which prevented a wing-level surveillance positional qualification backlog
Flew 29 training sorties, facilitated education of 160 flight training seats with 24 new surveillance and operations technicians generated for combat crews and garnered a Combat Air Force “best” 98% on-time graduation rate
Directly responsible for seven surveillance manager upgrades which eased a chronic wing manning shortfall in an already minimally manned position and bolstered combat Command and Control (C2) operational capabilities
Authored both a Positional Instructor Guide and initial qualification syllabi re-write for two crew positions which standardized both initial qualification and positional upgrade training and as a result, decreased the occurrence rate of student non-progressions from 30% to 10%
Represented the 461st Air Control Wing for the 1A3 career field at the USAF Center of Excellence, facilitated the training and weapons system crosstalk which informed and mentored 150 future aviators
Generated 19 surveillance section inputs for the Wing’s Process Improvement Report, recognized underlying software errors within the user interface and effectuated 15 software change reports which amplified E-8C capabilities and reduced limitations
Deputized as an 8th Air Force evaluator, coordinated surveillance section evaluation processes yielding a wing 'Excellent' rating in a Numbered Air Force (NAF) level inspection
Nominated and selected for the Multi-Domain Targeting Center’s Joint Operational Fires and Effects Course (JOFEC) despite being two grades lower than the recommended minimum, and graduated with the US Army’s Joint Fires Observer additional skill identifier (ASI)
Established joint C2 asset network, promulgated capabilities of USAF airborne command and control, gained skills and processes necessary to understand, apply and integrate joint lethal and non-lethal fires and effects
Managed battlefield surveillance on the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft
Directed sensor utilization on $366M system to detect/track/report/cross-cue targets for suppression/destruction
Instructed E-8C SSMs on the effective combat mission employment of JSTARS tactics, techniques and procedures
Maintained combat msn-ready status for worldwide deployment in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff directed taskings.
E-8C Instructor Senior Surveillance Manager (SSM), 1A4X1 Standards and Evaluations Liaison Officer (SELO), and Evaluator Airborne Operations Technician (EAOT)
12th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
Robins AFB, Georgia
09.2002 - 02.2009
Personified professionalism and Airmanship, awarded an “Exceptional Qualification” rating on initial Airborne Operations Technician (AOT) flight evaluation garnering only the second ever awarded within the surveillance career field in the 330th Combat Training Squadron’s history
Flew 74 missions with over 900 combat hours in support of multiple named operations in two theaters of operation, relayed 579 suspicious radar contacts as tactical overwatch and fulfilled combatant command’s battle space objectives
Fused E-8C and MQ-1 sensor data, provided real-time exploitation of the UAV’s raw radar data to inform multi-national Corps leadership and the Army ground assault team which contributed to the safe execution of the mission, the seizure of a weapons cache and the capture of five insurgents
Maintained tactical data link for OP Vulcan II which directly contributed to the neutralization of 17 insurgents and 28 improvised explosive devices which thwarted enemy forces and reduced threats to future operations
Optimized radar and Data Link employment for strategic border surveillance which provided invaluable C2ISR support to allied forces resulting in the capture of two members of the Department of Defense’s 'Most Wanted List' and overall restricted movement of terrorist insurgents
SAR and MTI analysis resulted 100% track recognition in assigned AORI, the discovery of an enemy smuggling route the identification of suspicious movement approaching convoy that prevented IED emplacement, and furthermore was lauded by the theater intelligence agency for accuracy of post-mission data provided in debrief
Served as vital communications conduit in an austere and restricted environment, provided cohesive Data Link picture to theater level command and communication authorities as well as voice-told track reports and radio relay support to isolated allied ground forces
Led JSTARS platform of month briefing for 70 outside agency defense personnel, educated allies and other aircrews on the capabilities and limitations of the platform which garnered the deployed location’s Grand Slam Award
Crafted a training session and briefing on theater Data Link configuration, troubleshooting and implementation techniques for 35 crewmembers while deployed to a forward operating location which increased aircrew’s operational knowledge as well as the effectiveness of track reporting and cross-cue efforts
Tactical Data Link and Surveillance subject matter expert for the largest Virtual Flag on record, supported 232 aircraft with 62 valid and executable targets
Lead C2 Data Link Operator for the 355th Fighter Wing’s DESERT LIGHTING EX, demonstrated L16 digital close air support, weapons control, voice and messaging capabilities enabling 100% prosecution of all targets
Exceeded all expectations through leadership academy and completed instructor and positional upgrades years ahead of peers, garnered recognition as not only the John Levitow Award recipient but also a Unit Compliance Inspection “Superior Performer”, the Airborne Operations Technician of the Year and the unit’s Airman of the Year
Excelled in the USAF’s Joint Firepower Course, gained tactical, strategic and doctrinal knowledge on the integration of joint fires and Close Air Support (CAS)
Integrated CAS education and briefing requirements to the formal training pipeline as a subject matter expert and trainer, simplified tactics and doctrinal knowledge which honed the organizations C2ISR ops from the 'bottom-up'
Developed the inaugural Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) and Close Air Support (CAS) ‘White Force' scripted training scenarios, improved training and demonstrated to higher headquarters proof of concept on the platform’s ability to enable effective 'Nine line' call in support in addition to surveillance overwatch
Tailormade an expedited training plan for an unqualified aircrew member, executed training plan over the course of abbreviated ground academics, three mission simulator rides, and two flights which resulted in the successful requalification of a valuable aviator who was returned to full flying duty within 30 days
Mastered complex Falcon View mission planning software and created comprehensive flight and simulator scenarios that significantly enhances the quality of mission crew training
Reviewed 219 training folders as a Division of Training specialist for unit SAV, corrected 125 errors and earned a Unit Compliance Inspection 'Superior Performer' award
Selected for Evaluator Qualification and solely managed 11 of 26 major unit programs as the non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the squadron Standards and Evaluations office
Validated members evaluation reports and qualification standards and ensured fulfillment of the commander’s expectations
Fixed 302 evaluation discrepancies, ensured preparation of the entire office, all records and all programs for a wing level audit and flawless results earned praise as the 'best results in the group'
Managed the surveillance section in support of JSTARS’ first deployment in the Pacific Command’s theater of operations, enabled radar coverage and ensured track continuity as well as the accuracy of Data Link information being reported for 37 US and Republic of Korea aircraft.
Education
Associate of Science - Air And Space Technology
Community College of The Air Force,
Maxwell AFB, Alabama
10-2012
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL
Professional Training -
USAF/NATO
Skills
Effective Communication
Problem Solving
Team Building
Leadership
Followership
Data Extraction and Analysis
IT Operations
System Testing
C4ISR Systems
Microsoft Office
JRE/ADSI
Tactical Data Links
Security Clearance
Top Secret Clearance, SCI
Interim 2024
Secret
2002-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tactical Integration Test Engineer
Astrion, 46 Test Squadron
11.2023 - Current
Section Chief, Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer
NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)
10.2018 - 10.2023
Superintendent, Operations Group Training and E-8C Instructor Senior Director Technician
461st Operations Support Squadron
10.2017 - 10.2018
E-8C Instructor Senior Director Technician and Executive Assistant, 461st Operations Group
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
06.2014 - 09.2017
NCOIC, Formal Training Unit Standardization/Evaluation and Evaluator Senior Surveillance Technician (ESST)
NATO AWACS E-3A Component, Training Wing
09.2010 - 05.2014
NCOIC, Flight Administration and Instructor Senior Surveillance Technician (ISST)/ Data Link Operator
Aircraft Material Control and Property Manager at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE Detachment EdwardsAircraft Material Control and Property Manager at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE Detachment Edwards