FERNANDO GARCIA

• Advised Federal Government and Military stakeholders on the acquisition and implementation of command-and-control systems for the US Government
• Operated and maintained VSAT and other commercial satellite communications systems
• As a contractor, traveled to Europe and Asia to conduct analysis, training and equipment repair on deployed satcom systems for the Marine Corps
• Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
• Provided after-action reports to management and other senior leaders detailing deficiencies and areas for deployed forces to improve.
• Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.

• Assisted the Planning and Engineering Officer submitting Satellite Acquisition Requests, providing spectrum management, designing network diagrams and operational communication plans for the unit.
• Provided maintenance coordination and support as well as logistic advice to the Engineering Officer on Deployable Ku-Band Earth Terminals (DKET) in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Managed and supervised 20 personnel and operations for the Marine Corps Satellite Communications School as Chief Instructor.
• Satellite communications subject matter expert and analyst.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning supporting over 300 students per year.
• Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

Satellite Communications Planner at Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE)

• Planned satcom network for a Combined Joint Task Force in Iraq for Central Command (CENTCOM) as well as the satcom network for the Global War on Terrorism for Special Operations Command. (SOCOM)
• As CENTCOM Planner, lobbied to senior government staff for budget, personnel, and equipment increase in support of real-world operations in Iraq.