Joshua Firestone
Sumter
Summary
Experienced sensor operations specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at operating and maintaining advanced sensor systems, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs, bringing technical expertise and results-driven mindset to every project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sensor Operator
USAF Shaw AFB
12.2020 - Current
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative sensor operation techniques, enhancing data collection efficiency and accuracy in challenging scenarios, while managing and mentoring a team of 10.
- Trained and mentored 30 aircrew members to effectively operate in a new area of focus, ensuring readiness and proficiency in the updated operational environment
- Leading a team of 26 cleared a three-year backlog of medals, ensuring team members received essential points for promotion
- Developed and implemented multiple training simulations for 136 aircrew members, ensuring comprehensive and effective training
- Led a team of 5 in planning and coordinating 1,364 individual missions, ensuring seamless execution and enabling aircrew members to fly across multiple countries without issues
- Identified and corrected a critical error in a key document used across the entire MQ-9 enterprise, ensuring safety of the aircraft and operational integrity
Intern
PTI Engineered Plastics
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Learned detailed process of how plastics are made from start to finish
- Taught a basic CAD course to other members of the internship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Troy University
Troy, AL01-2027
High School Diploma -
Dakota High School
Macomb, MI06-2020
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Training Development
- Time management
- Process Improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- First aircrew member to successfully perform operational takeoff and landing from a remote location, setting the standard and paving the way for future aircrew members
- Recognized as the 'Sensor Operator of the Year' out of over 250 candidates, demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership in the role
- Received Commander's Coin for initiating and setting up a new facility, including hardware installation, software configuration, and supporting the cyber team in operational readiness.
Certification
- MICROSOFT 365 DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
- JAVA ORACLE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (OCA) CERTIFICATION DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
- Python DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sensor Operator
USAF Shaw AFB
12.2020 - Current
Intern
PTI Engineered Plastics
01.2016 - 03.2016
- MICROSOFT 365 DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
- JAVA ORACLE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (OCA) CERTIFICATION DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
- Python DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Troy University
High School Diploma -
Dakota High School
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