Christopher Degraw
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Operations Communications Instructor
Department Of Defense
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver period of instructions in accordance with United States Marine Corps and Special Operations Command policies and directives.
- Collaborate with other cadre members to develop and implement formal period of instruction in accordance with current directives.
- Teach, mentor and train candidates on the following: Special Operations Forces - Deployable Nodes(Satellite Communications), Open Systems Interconnect Model(OSI), Host Based Security System(HBSS), Data Loss Prevention(DLP), Microsoft Active Directory(AD), Microsoft Server, Tactical Assault Kit(TAK), Ethernet and Coaxial Cable tipping, L3 Harris tactical radios, Radio Frequency Theory, Radio Integration Software(RIS), Global Broadcast Suite(GBS), Network Administration, Local Area Network(LAN), Wide area network(WAN), Cisco Networking devices to include routers, switches and firewalls, Server Administration, End-user support.
Special Operations Tactical Communications Lead
Department Of Defense
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Plan, install, and maintain: Special Operations Forces - Deployable Nodes(Satellite Communications), Host Based Security System(HBSS), Data Loss Prevention(DLP), Microsoft Active Directory(AD), Microsoft Server 2016 and 2019, Tactical Assault Kit(TAK), Ethernet and Coaxial Cable tipping, L3 Harris tactical radios, Radio Frequency Theory, Radio Integration Software(RIS), Global Broadcast Suite(GBS), Network Administration, Local Area Network(LAN), Wide area network(WAN), Network Attached Storage(NAS), Cisco Networking devices to include routers, switches and firewalls, Server Administration, End-user support.
- Provide subject matter expertise to senior executives on proper use and implementation of L3 Harris tactical radio systems(Handheld and Vehicle Mounted).
- Managed, maintained, and kept an accurate detailed inventory of 3 million dollar equipment account.
- Train and equip foreign military on available communication equipment in accordance with Department of State directives and policies.
Transmission System Lead
Department Of Defense
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Radio Frequency(RF) Communications Manager that provided subject matter expertise to juniors in order to assists over 900 end users on various RF systems.
- Provided sound and timely recommendation to senior level officers and enlisted on employment and operation of RF communication systems during dynamic and high stress environments.
- Managed and Maintained a 6 million dollar equipment and software based account, recognized on several occasions as having an excellent account during reconciliations and inspections.
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Department Of Defense
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Planned, installed, and maintained satellite communications equipment in order to support Chief Executive Officer and Staff during high stress environments.
- Developed communications architecture between 3 companies allowing for effective network traffic and seamless communications amongst 3000 employees.
- Supervised 25 employees during day to day operations while ensuring employees were able to accomplish professional, personal, and technical growth.
- Chosen on multiple occasions as the sole ambassador of the company to provide network and satellite communications solutions during high stress and dynamic environments across several countries.
Education
Canidate For Bachelor - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD07.2027
High School Diploma -
Tishomingo County High School
Iuka, MS05.2013
Skills
- Network Administration
- Server Administration
- Tactical Radios
- COTS/GOTS Network Integration
- Satellite/Radio Communications
- Cisco Networking
Certification
CompTia Security+ Sys-501
Timeline
Special Operations Communications Instructor
Department Of Defense
08.2022 - Current
Special Operations Tactical Communications Lead
Department Of Defense
05.2017 - 08.2022
Transmission System Lead
Department Of Defense
02.2016 - 05.2017
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Department Of Defense
02.2014 - 02.2016
Canidate For Bachelor - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
High School Diploma -
Tishomingo County High School
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