Jerrel Gentry
San Diego,CA
Summary
Robotics Warfare Specialist Petty Officer Second Class (RW2, E-5) with 5 years of military operations experience specializing in advanced underwater technology and mine countermeasures (MCM). Proven leader who expertly supervised and trained teams across two global deployments, maintaining full operational readiness through skilled troubleshooting and demonstrating repairs in essential equipment. Extensive hands-on experience with Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV), and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in austere environments worldwide.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Robotics Warfare Specialist
US Navy EODMU-11
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw operational planning and execution for unmanned underwater vehicles, focusing on electrical systems, programming, sonar theory, and troubleshooting to ensure mission success.
- Engaged with allied nations through exercises and information exchanges, fostering improved interoperability and effective mission execution.
- Facilitated training for junior and senior personnel on effective equipment usage and maintenance protocols.
- Analyzed integrated systems and strategic plans to formulate precise recommendations for the deployment of expeditionary mine countermeasures.
Education
Associate of Science - Unmanned Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL2027
No Degree -
Unmanned Underwater Vehicle MK18 Operator & Maintenance
Point Loma, CA09-2022
No Degree -
Expeditionary Combat Skills
Gulfport, MS08-2022
No Degree -
Mineman "A" School
Point Loma, CA06-2022
No Degree -
US Navy Bootcamp
Great Lakes, IL01-2022
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy, TX06-2021
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Task prioritization
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Certification
- MK18 Mod 2 Advanced Sensor SSAM2 - 10FEB2023
- MK18 Mod 2 Advanced Sensor ATLAS - 10MAR2023
- MK18 FoS UUV Operator and Maintainer - 08AUG2024
- MK18 Post Mission Specialist - 08AUG2024
- Videoray Defender ROV - 22AUG2024
- Small Boat Coxswain - 04SEP2024
- Stake Truck Driver - 10SEP2024
- Forklift Operator (6K,20K) - 12NOV2024
- MK18 FoS UUV Supervisor - 30DEC2024
- SUAS Micro-VTOL Skydio X2D - 5MAY2025
- SUAS C100-D - 10JUN2025
- HRST/C Basic Roper - 28 AUG2025
- Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) - 25FEB2026
Timeline
Robotics Warfare Specialist
US Navy EODMU-11
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Unmanned Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
No Degree -
Unmanned Underwater Vehicle MK18 Operator & Maintenance
No Degree -
Expeditionary Combat Skills
No Degree -
Mineman "A" School
No Degree -
US Navy Bootcamp
High School Diploma -
Troy High School