Hamilton Tatum
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Contractor for the Department of State as a satellite technician. Successfully planning, coordinating with customers, and managing satellite communication assets across the globe to provide the end user with the ability to access their required networks. Highly motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills to accomplish tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Satellite Technician
SAIC
Springfield, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to find root causes and devise corrections in order to supply the customer with solutions for their primary or contingency communication systems. Regularly communicates with customers in person and/or remotely to explain installation processes of equipment, ideal satellite dish placement based off region, and communication solutions to best suit their needs.
- Maintaining a dynamic FDMA/TDMA satellite network providing OpenNet, ClassNet, VOIP , and DSN services to support the Department of State. Support tactical and commercial VSAT systems to provide TDMA and FDMA connectivity for on-the-move or flyaway capabilities for the customer.
- Remotely and on site; supply internet services by installing VSAT systems, routers, and switches so that the customer can access their required networks in an emergency situation.
- Responsible for the submission of Satellite Access and Gateway Access Requests to provision appropriate services necessary to provide support for training exercises, emergency events, and Tactical Operation Centers.
- Demonstrate equipment to customers to express the usability and procedures to allow their operation to be a success . This requires meticulous planning and coordination to successfully provide assistance or demonstrations to the customer. Handled multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines to provide services for Department of State customers.
- Manage the current COMSEC account to include but not limited to inventory, requesting keys, transferring equipment in iAPP, receiving equipment, and processing the destruction of previously issued keys.
- Responsible for processing the MRA GO Desktop devices (EMDs) on request from our government customer. This includes identifying, tracking, transporting, and delivering the devices to the designated user.
Satellite Transmissions Chief
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised the utilization of all satellite terminals for the Command Element while also managing subordinate unit satellite terminals set up and tear down procedures. This included simultaneously having active TDMA and FDMA shots over two countries.
Transmissions Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Advised, executed, and supervised the implementation for satellite and radio transmission equipment for 1st battalion 7th marines. This included operations checks, set up/tear down procedures, and maintaining the gears operation once returning from each mission.
Satellite Operator
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- I was in charge of the set up and tear down of all satellite transmissions equipment for 1st Battalion 7th Marines during all training exercises across the state of California ensuring proper set up and tear down procedures were conducted for TDMA missions.
0621 Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Designed, installed, calibrated and connected Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) radio equipment, antennas and power sources to achieve field mission objectives and support units.
- Applied problem-solving skills to diagnosing and remedying operational faults in transmission systems.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on communication equipment.
Skills
- TDMA and FDMA
- VSAT systems: Managing missions and terminal deployment
- Ranger
- Starlink
- Tampa
- Kymeta U8
- Satcube
- i-Direct (8000/9000 series modems) EBEM/Linkway S2 modems
- DISA/ESGS mission planning and terminal oversight of multiple sites simultaneously
- High Frequency/Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency transmission equipment
- Cryptographic material management and configuration
- Project creation and management skills
- Active TS Clearance
Certification
Advanced satellite operators course at MCTSSA
Accomplishments
As Satellite transmissions chief with the special purpose marine air-ground task force-crisis response-central command (SPMAGTF) in a forward deployed environment I was the subject matter expert of six satellite terminals and one master reference terminal. This included primary and redundant communications for the entire SPMAGTF utilizing TDMA and FDMA missions. This resulted in a Navy and Marine Corp achievement medal.
Timeline
Satellite Technician
SAIC
11.2021 - Current
Satellite Transmissions Chief
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 10.2021
Transmissions Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
07.2019 - 09.2020
Satellite Operator
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 06.2019
0621 Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 02.2018
Advanced satellite operators course at MCTSSA
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