John Talamo
60 Eaglenest Rd. Freehold,NJ
Summary
Resourceful network engineer with several years of on-site network management and support services experience. Develops and implements initiatives to foster corporate objectives. Proven history of providing supplemental and total management support for it systems. Successful establishing and maintaining networks and servers with strong aptitude for identifying solutions to solve client challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
Janus Research Group
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Subject Matter Expert for Mobile Broadband Kit, Vehicle Broadband Kit (MBK/VBK). Worked all aspects of the transition of MBK/VBK from PEO Soldier / PM IVAS to PM Tactical Network/ PdM NetMod. Was specifically responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and contracting for cellular service for deployed users of MBK/VBK. Worked with the Contracting Officer for SPIRAL 4 acquisition of cellular service to include cost data, coverage analysis and management of the contracts once awarded I worked to request, receive and disseminate programmatic, financial and technical information relating to MBK/VBK and its transition from a Mid Tier Acquisition to a Army Program.
- Worked programmatic issues relating to the
procurement of MBK/VBK Hardware, procurement of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) for units with fielded MBK/VBK terminals
- Subject Matter Expert for the Battalion Tactical Radio Integration Kit (BN-TRIK). Worked all aspects of the transition of the BN-TRIK from PEO
Soldier / PM IVAS to PM Tactical Network/ PdM NetMod I worked to request, receive and disseminate programmatic, financial and technical
information relating to the BN-TRIK and its transfer from PEO Soldier to PEO C3N’
- Worked with PM Tactical Radios to create a spend plan as PM TR is PM TN’s source of funding for the BN-TRIK product. Worked to identify the
financial requirements for the BN-TRIK (Configuration Management, Information Assurance, Help Desk Support)
- Worked with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for BN-TRIK to address obsolescence issues identified during a roadmap discussion
with the OEM.
- Liaison Officer (LNO) between PdM NetMod and other stakeholder organizations such as PM IVAS, PM TR, PEO C3T HQ
- Worked with and coordinated the activities of the Tactical Network Engineers with their management
- Participated in the first NET/NEF of the BN-TRIK as a PEO C3T product
- Initiated and helped to execute the agreement to have the PM IVAS technical team provide help desk and other technical support as the
program transitioned
- Worked to coordinate the effort to create and complete an Integrated Master Schedule for Secure Wireless Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Worked with the team to create the successful briefing to the CG to gain his concurrence with Full Rate Production of Small Form Factor
Test Officer
Booz-Allen & Hamilton
Wharton, NJ
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated test planning, test execution, and performed duties as the PEO Armaments & Ammunition; PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems Test Lead.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
- Created the test plans and test documentation as the test lead for three distinct 50 mm ammunition variants.
- Reviewed and refined test plans with key stakeholders during COVID related remote operations
- Executed coordination with the various test centers participating in the subject test program; specifically Aberdeen Test Center and Yuma
Proving Grounds
Senior Systems Engineer
US Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Served as Lead Test Coordinator for PM Tactical Radios activity in Network Integration Experiments (NIE) in 2017 and 2018
- Participated in all planning activities for NIE including technical, financial and schedule needed for successful participation in these events
- Represented the PM Tactical Radios Programs in all planning conferences as well as all activities through execution and After Action Reports
Operations Manager
US Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- worked with our contractor support to create an OPS Portal to automate many of the Divisions activities.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Responsible for the daily management of the Operations Management Division including: IT, Security, Property Management, Graphics Support, Event Planning, In and Out Processing, award processing, travel authorization review.
Education
MBA - Executive Management
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY01-1987
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
City College of New York
New York, NY06-1980
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Mobile broadband integration
- System configuration
- Wireless communication
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract management
Timeline
Network Engineer
Janus Research Group
12.2021 - 06.2025
Test Officer
Booz-Allen & Hamilton
04.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Systems Engineer
US Army
01.2017 - 07.2019
Operations Manager
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2017
MBA - Executive Management
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
City College of New York