Ian Solanzo
Stafford,VA
Summary
Seasoned Imagery & Full-Motion Video Intelligence Analyst with a strong background in tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence gained through service in the Marine Corps. Experienced intelligence professional with a strong dedication to the field, boasting over eight years of diverse GEOINT experience out of a total of 13 years of military service in the intelligence community. Skilled in various aspects of management, exploitation, and production, consistently delivering exceptional results and surpassing expectations in fast-paced intelligence operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
GEOINT FMV Analyst
ManTech Int
01.2024 - Current
- Created GEOINT post mission products for over 75 MQ-9 REAPER successful missions for ISR collection.
- Crossed cued national imagery with live FMV feeds to provide accurate analysis of maritime mission sets.
- Fused information from battlespace awareness tools such as Thresher to incorporate multi int fusion data into live missions.
GEOINT FMV Imagery Analyst / PED Branch Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Created GEOINT post mission products for over 120 MQ-9 REAPER and advanced test assets in successful missions for ISR collection.
GEOINT / Branch Chief
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed and led a team of military and contractors that published GEOINT related products in support of the Middle East and Africa Regional Analysis Branch's assigned areas of interest.
- Completed multiple large data mapping projects in ArcGIS Pro, creating over 5,400 features and attributes data classes.
- Exploited over 900 NTM and commercial images and utilized all available EO/IR/SAR/MSI for 2nd phase analysis in creating full spectrum GEOINT baseline reporting and SUPIRs
- As GEOINT Chief, managed, QC'd, and released 120 imagery and baseline products created by team for Cedalion/GETS publication.
Geospatial / FMV Intelligence Chief (Deployment)
United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Led an imagery team that completed over 17 Battle Damage Assessment products.
- Supervised the production of 102 all source fusion products for imagery support of flight missions.
Imagery Analyst (Deployment)
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw a flagship team focusing on specialized intelligence, creating over 15 products that satisfied needed information gaps of strategic real-time and future operations.
Imagery / Full-Motion Video Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Successfully generated imagery graphics that depict target locations supporting a total of 66 flight missions, 40 JSTARS missions, 18 Target Packages, and 6 Naval Vessel Escort operations in the South of Hemisphere (SoH) region.
- Oversaw the quality control process for a total of 97 Geospatial Post Mission Reports and 46 Intelligence Updates.
- Effectively aided in the execution of more than 200 flight missions, providing invaluable support to Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Freedom Sentinel, and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Provided intelligence support for Strike Control and Reconnaissance, integrating with other squadrons to acquire report and coordinate Air Interdiction and Close Air Support (CAS)
- Orchestrated on-the-job training (OJT) aimed at equipping the Marines with the knowledge to succeed at Tactical Imagery Analysis Course at the Intelligence School situated in Dam Neck, Virginia.
Geospatial Intelligence Analysis Student
United States Marine Corps
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Produced and delivered over 70 daily intelligence update briefs to the III MEF Commander and staff.
- Composed responses to over 12 RFIs and co-briefed three Commander’s Update Briefs to the III MEF Commander.
Digital Wideband Systems Maintainer
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Optimized signal strength by accurately aligning satellite dishes with proper azimuth, elevation, and skew angles.
- Ensured optimal performance of satellite equipment through regular testing and troubleshooting procedures.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify issues within satellite systems and implement appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity and Networking
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate’s Degree - Computer Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
No Degree - Radiology
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSkills
- SOCET
- Cedalion
- ArcGIS Pro
- GETS
- Full-Spectrum Baselines
- Underground Facility Analysis
- SUPIRs / IPIRs
- Littoral Analysis
Training
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Derived Production – NGA College (Apr 23)
- Fundamentals of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) – NGA College (Apr 23)
- Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) Initial Qualification Training - (Aug 22)
- Location Analytics Using ArcGIS Insights – ESRI (Jun 22)
- Creating Maps and Visualization with ArcGIS (May 22)
- Creating Python Scripts for ArcGIS – ESRI (Apr 22)
- Imagery Analysis in ArcGIS Pro – ESRI (Mar 22)
- Working with Lidar Data in ArcGIS – ESRI (Feb 22)
- Managing Geospatial Intelligence Analysis – ESRI (Jan 22)
- Essential of Critical Thinking and Structured Analytic – NGA College East (Dec 21)
- Using ArcGIS for Geospatial Intelligence Analysis – ESRI (Nov 21)
- ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows – ESRI (Oct 21)
- GEOINT Professional Certification – Fundaments (GPC-F) (Oct 17)
- Tactical Imagery Analysis Course – (Dec 16)
Clearance
TS/SCI active with CI Poly
Licenses and Certifications
08/2023
· GEOINT Professional Certification
Fundamentals (GPC-F)
Additional Information
Veteran's Preference: +10
Timeline
GEOINT FMV Analyst
ManTech Int
01.2024 - Current
GEOINT FMV Imagery Analyst / PED Branch Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2022 - 01.2024
GEOINT / Branch Chief
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - 08.2022
Geospatial / FMV Intelligence Chief (Deployment)
United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - 01.2020
Imagery Analyst (Deployment)
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 05.2018
Imagery / Full-Motion Video Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 10.2020
Geospatial Intelligence Analysis Student
United States Marine Corps
03.2016 - 01.2017
Digital Wideband Systems Maintainer
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity and Networking
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate’s Degree - Computer Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
No Degree - Radiology
College of Southern Maryland
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