Jason Coverdale

Sanford,NC

Summary

Dynamic and self-starting Master Trainer with extensive teaching experience at Zero Point USA, specializing in ECM and C-UAS systems. Professional training specialist with a proven track record in creating and delivering impactful training materials. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Recognized for expertise in instructional design and coaching, consistently driving team success.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Master Trainer, Operation and Sustainment Support

Zero Point USA

05.2022 - Current

Delivers classroom and hands-on training on SOCOM ECM and C-UAS systems as part of a mobile training team, ensuring operator readiness for deployment. - Performs software/load set loading and coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance of SOCOM ECM and C-UAS systems with customers and OCONUS Field Service Representatives. - Supports the integration and fielding of ECM and C-UAS solutions across CONUS and OCONUS Areas of Responsibility (AORs). - Provides direct support-level corrective maintenance to identify, diagnose, and repair ECM and C-UAS systems. - Conducts operator and organizational-level training and maintenance for SOF-P C-UAS systems and coordinates training for BOS-I provided C-UAS systems for deploying unit personnel. - Performs technical inspections of ECM & C-UAS equipment to verify readiness, software currency, and lifecycle status. - Trains units on area spectrum analysis to assess threats and implement optimal C-UAS solutions. - Advises SOCOM assets on system placement strategies to maximize expeditionary and fixed-site coverage, while preventing fratricide with co-located U.S. Forces systems. - Serves as SME for test efforts, assessing ECM and C-UAS equipment capabilities, compatibility, and interoperability across DoD and interagency environments. - Expert in SOCOM RF mitigation equipment, including Egon II, Modi, Bal-Chatri, Skyview, and Titan systems. - Provides guidance on layered defense techniques and assets, including Anduril systems in AFRICOM, PACOM, SOUTHCOM and CENTCOM areas of operation.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Liaison

US Army, 82nd Airborne Division

07.2019 - 11.2021

Served as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding General on all EOD technical matters, ensuring mission success and operational safety. - Acted as the liaison between Division staff and subordinate EOD units, supporting the Global Response Force with qualified EOD paratroopers. - Provided technical expertise to joint forces, interagency partners, and law enforcement officials on critical force protection measures. - Managed a Division-wide C-IED training program, enabling units to identify threats, react to contact, and maneuver effectively in IED-laden environments.

First Sergeant

US Army, 722nd OD CO (EOD)

07.2017 - 07.2019

Served as First Sergeant for one of three Airborne-capable EOD companies in the U.S. Army, leading and mentoring enlisted personnel. - Acted as senior enlisted advisor to the Company Commander on all enlisted and EOD technical matters. - Supervised operational readiness and mission execution in support of the 82nd Airborne Division and the Global Response Force. - Managed routine and emergency EOD support operations for high-profile agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service and Department of State.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Advisor

US Army, JIDO

07.2014 - 07.2017

Served as senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding General on all EOD technical matters. - Provided technical and doctrinal guidance to the J7, Directorate of Training, on specialized C-IED operations and implementation of new tactics, techniques, and procedures across DoD combat training centers. - Identified and closed critical training gaps within Army units, preparing them to detect, defeat, and neutralize enemy IED networks during deployments. - Acted as the primary C-IED maneuver instructor for the JIDO Deployable Training Team, delivering advanced instruction during multiple Building Partnership Capacity missions in Sweden, Colombia, and Iraq.

EOD Platoon Sergeant / Team Leader

US Army, 766th OD CO (EOD)

06.2009 - 07.2014

Led an EOD Platoon in the identification, neutralization, and render-safe operations of hazardous domestic and foreign conventional, chemical, and nuclear ordnance. - Conducted IED and UXO identification, render safe, and exploitation operations worldwide. - Trained and advised combat maneuver commanders on explosive safety and IED/UXO threat mitigation during combat operations. - Provided direct EOD support to the U.S. Secret Service and Department of State, safeguarding the President, Vice President, and visiting foreign dignitaries. - Delivered EOD support to civilian law enforcement agencies across a three-state operational area, ensuring public safety and threat mitigation.

Skills

Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance (Valid 07/2026 – 07/2031)
Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOCOM suite of ECM and C-UAS systems
FAA Part 107 certified with hundreds of hours of flight time
Expert in handheld detectors and dismounted C-IED operations

Thousands of hours of technical team leadership experience
Master Trainer in explosive hazards (IED, HME, UXO, UBE, NUC, CHEM, BIO) identification, mitigation, and render-safe techniques
NAVSCOLEOD graduate and certified EOD Team Leader with five overseas combat tours in non-permissive environments
Certified Instructor / SGI with over 4 years of recent, direct experience

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