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Dan Gelinas

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Responsible, manage and support Tactical Data Link (TDL) Link-16 products, provide technical expertise and solutions revolving around TDL and various radio communications. Assume duties as Sales Engineering international business acquisition strategies producing opportunities totaling approximately $150M.


My international travel was approximately 60-70 while establishing international business development relationships and trust with various TDL countries and industry companies.


Assist program managers in plan development, execution budget control, meeting customer commitments and assisting in overall business risk management.


Worked with other business areas providing TDL engineering support, Globe Trade, manufacturing production, finance, contracts and quality control.


Spearheaded the sales effort for Link-16 TDL systems, consistently exceeding sales targets and increasing market share with international Military of Defence and their national industries.


Emphasis is spent on meeting TDL customer requirements, maintaining export regulation compliance, fulfillment of Technical Assistance Agreements and successful export license applications.


Conducted product demonstrations, presentations and training sessions for TDL users to showcase the capabilities and benefits of Link-16 system while assuring Global Trade documentation meets international export requirements


Supported USG Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Managers for international countries and their yearly working groups and program management reviews (PMR) representing L3Harris TDL.


Strong leadership and teamwork abilities honed through 22 years of military services. Highly adaptable and capable of thriving in fast-paced and challenging environments.


Led and participated in numerous high-stakes missions requiring precisions, adaptability, and teamwork under pressure while 16 years of service in Naval Special Warfare (NSW) during 2 tours to Afghanistan and 2 tours to Iraq and other missions throughout.



Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tactical Data Link Sale Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
02.2006 - 03.2024
  • Responsible and established strong working relationships with international Tactical Data Links (TDL) Link-16 customers/users through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Assumed international program development and management as well as development of effective new business acquisition strategies.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.

Senior Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
04.1994 - 02.2006

Strong leadership and teamwork abilities honed through 22 years of military service.


Extensive experience in advance radio frequency communications systems development for commanders and operational forces.


As assistance officer in charge (AOIC) led and participated in numerous high-stakes missions, requiring precision, adaptability and teamwork under pressure. Trained and mentored junior SEAL, SWCC, and Tactical Communications members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist

US Navy
04.1984 - 04.1994

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications System Engineering

University of Maryland Global Campus
Remote
12.1987

Skills

Senior International Technical Tactical Data Link (TDL) Business Development

Senior TDL Sales Engineering

Senior System Engineering

Lead TDL Product Engineering

Lead Field Service Engineer (FSE)

Joint Special Operations C4ISR

Ground Mobile Force C4ISR

Tactical Communications

Timeline

Senior Tactical Data Link Sale Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
02.2006 - 03.2024

Senior Chief Petty Officer

US Navy
04.1994 - 02.2006

Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist

US Navy
04.1984 - 04.1994

Bachelor of Science - Communications System Engineering

University of Maryland Global Campus
Dan Gelinas