Kelly Kalman
PORT DEPOSIT,MD
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer
Booze Allen Hamilton
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for conducting technical testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of military radio network planning through Atom, and radio network monitoring and management tools, with Integrated NetOps Battalion and below (INB2), as well as communication equipment.
- Ensured the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of radio network planning, and radio network monitoring and management tools used in tactical and strategic military operations.
- Worked closely with a team of engineers and technical specialists in events such as Project Capstone Convergence (PCC5) and Army Network Baseline 4.0 Verification and Validation to ensure that equipment meets military standards and specifications.
- Performed functional and performance testing on a variety of military radio equipment, including tactical radios, satellite communication devices, and related accessories.
- Conducted radio network planning with Atom, and routine inspections and diagnostics on radio network planning tools, to assess their operational effectiveness under different environmental conditions.
- Identified and resolved technical issues with radio network planning using Trellisware management and software tools, including interference, hardware malfunctions, and software-related issues.
- Identified and resolved technical issues with INB2, including interference, hardware malfunctions, and software-related issues.
- Set up, calibrated, and configured radios to meet specific mission requirements and technical specifications.
- Conducted testing under various field conditions to evaluate performance and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain detailed logs and reports of test results, modifications, and repairs performed on radio network planning, and radio network monitoring and management software systems.
- Created technical documentation, including test plans, and procedures for internal use and for customer reference for Atom Government Acceptance Testing (GAT).
- Work with other departments and military personnel to provide technical support and troubleshoot issues in the field.
Test Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Experienced as a Lead Test Engineer for Tactical Cyber and Network Operations (TCNO), which consisted of managing and directing technical and administrative duties among lab and team personnel.
- Directly supported project management activities for the Ruggedized Applications Platform-Tactical Radios (RAP-TR) program.
- Participated in planning sessions to develop strategies for achieving desired outcomes from the RAP-TR programs, and forecasting future outcomes with updated systems, and their integration for upcoming test events.
- Provided oversight and coordination of test support for various test events, including travel planning, asset coordination, and on-site personnel support.
- Provided oversight and coordination, directing a variety of activities that were critical during the data collection process of the mission in support of the RAP-TR program for the Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (HMS) Operational Utility Assessment (OUA).
- Experience with the RAP-TR system while overseeing GAT for Atom v1.2.5, including loading and communication checks on Leader Radios, and interoperability between radios, Atom, and INB2.
- Led the team effort to develop lab inventory management processes and activities, including documenting lab inventory, developing management processes, coordinating storage, and designing the lab layout for future lab efforts.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members responsible for carrying out specific tasks associated with lab testing, and created training materials on how to utilize various tools used in managing the program's objectives.
- Developed and implemented a Request for Test Support process for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), with a seamless approach for lab testing.
- Coordinated with technical SMEs across program offices for critical mission support in Test and Evaluation acquisition activities, including engaging with matrixed engineers, IPT members, and supporting contractors.
- Made extensive use of technical resources in the GAT for Atom v1.2.5, validating scenarios based on the Software Test Description (STD) document, which included: creating and modifying TSM, SINCGARS, MUOS, WREN, SATURN, VULOS, and SATCOM/DAMA networks. Configured Integrated Waveform (IW), and SATCOM/DAMA parameters. Initiated and modified plans, loaded, and verified Radio Configuration Files (RCF) for Portable Radio Communications (PRC)-148C, PRC-148D, PRC-163, PRC-162, PRC-166, PRC-168, PRC-170, and PRC-171.
Program Support Specialist
CACI International
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Project support to senior personnel including collecting, organizing, or analyzing data and other similar technical work in support of division projects creating an organizational process for email and phone calls.
Data Collector
Caelum Research
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Developed an enterprise data architecture plan to ensure that data is consistent and secure across multiple systems.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and other documents related to program activities using technical resources that were critical to the missions accomplishments.
- Collected data while developing and evaluating strategies used during testing to determine whether the soldier systems perform as expected during missions.
- Oversaw program performance against established goals and objectives.
- Participated in planning sessions to develop strategies for achieving desired outcomes, forecasting future trends for the program.
- Managed a team of six, plus co-workers, during testing operations, and all their data information for optimal testing procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members responsible for carrying out specific tasks associated with the program.
- Reviewed, edited, and managed data and documents with a significant impact on the technical direction and technology development initiatives of the organization.
- Coordinated with other teams on troubleshooting complex application issues related to the underlying database architecture.
- Structured database architecture to coordinate information and improve retrieval, organization, and modeling of data points.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2026
Associate degree - General Studies
Delaware Community College
Skills
- Effective and experienced team management
- Documentation skills, maintains confidentiality
- Flexible & adaptable
- Workflow management
- Project management
- Program management
- Data management
- Written and verbal communication
- Discrepancy resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Effective leadership skills
- System verification
- Agile methodologies
- Systems engineering
- Self-starter
- Multitasking and prioritization
Certification
- Active secret security clearance
Timeline
System Engineer
Booze Allen Hamilton
06.2023 - Current
Test Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
06.2023 - Current
Program Support Specialist
CACI International
02.2023 - 06.2023
Data Collector
Caelum Research
06.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate degree - General Studies
Delaware Community College