KENNETH OSMAN
Lusby,Maryland
Summary
Experienced Electronics Technician with a proven track record in managing and maintaining sophisticated naval equipment. A highly effective leader known for excellent technical skills, administrative capabilities, and dedication to mission success and recognized for outstanding performance and significant contributions to operational readiness and efficiency. Versatile Business Operations Specialist with background in optimizing operational processes and implementing effective business solutions. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and process improvement, consistently delivering results that drive efficiency and reduce costs. Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills contribute to successful project outcomes and positive impacts on overall business performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Enlisted Senior Representative
Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Headquarters
Ft. Meade, Maryland
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Aided in the Operation of Global DoD Information Network
- Proficiently acquired and provided Joint C2, Information Systems and Cyber Defense at all levels of Classification
- Enabled national decision superiority for POTUS, SECDEF, Joint Chiefs, Combatant Commands and Military Services
- Supervised five personnel in the maintenance and accountability of 10,000 pieces of Information System Technology equipment valued at 17.3M dollars for two laboratories in support of Joint Testing and Evaluation for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
- Coordinated and planned two DISA east coast High Frequency (HF) Symposium to increase Department of Defense's (DoD) HF modernization efforts consisting of 41 Keynote Speakers, 54 Briefings and 230 saving the company approximately $200,000.00 in fees
- Updated with great precision all personnel descriptions (PD) and staffing documents and provided key input for consolidation of three departments to improve DISA Headquarters' (HQ) JITC personnel's effectiveness with minimal impact to all Departments
- Supervised eight personnel in the acquisition, installation and management of DISA's HF Communication Test Site for Joint Interoperability Testing Center (JITC), saving the company $100,00.00 in outside contracting costs, completing eight HF exercises and wave for testing
- Updated and implemented new administrative practices for three departments to increase awareness of personnel's accomplishments at DISA and JITC resulting in six awards.
Engineering Leading Chief
Seal Delivery Vehicle Team-2 (SDVT)
Little Creek, Virginia
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Aided the Organization, staffing, training, equipping, deploying and sustainment of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) undersea elements, Dry Combat Submersibles (DCS) and Dry Deck Shelters (DDS) worldwide in support of Geographic Combatant Commanders and National interests
- Successfully supervised one subordinate supervisor and nine other personnel in maintenance and operations of 22 NSW craft, 54 outboard engines, three 15-ton trucks and all auxiliary equipment
- Supervised nine personnel in 28,176 maintenance-hours, completing 409 checks, five revisions and 20 critical repairs with an Annual Accomplishment Rating of 100% in maintaining $3M worth of company assets at the highest state of readiness
- Managed and logistically supported equipment during four special operations and 48 local operations, permitting the successful completion of one Lock-out Trunk certification, advancements to the Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) and Seal Delivery Vehicle (SDV) program, furthering the company's capability for National Tasking
- Implemented a new Coxswain Training Program, increasing its efficiency by 20% and successfully completed two site surveys for future operations
- Supervised planning and organization of 10 personnel during four ISEA battery inspections and 12,720 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance, permitting first completion of a DCS Restricted Availability in company history
- Supervised the management and organization of 15 personnel with $5M in essential company assets during 220 hours of high-risk small-boat operations over 33 days to support developmental testing for the company
- Hand-picked to be DCS Intermediate Maintenance Depot (IMD) supervisor providing logistical and operational planning during five site surveys and three DCS Launch and Recovery Training blocks to develop standard Operating Procedures for future operations
- Planned and coordinated logistics for $1.5M in assets transported over 4,998 miles enabling the successful execution of high-risk dive training, Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations and Coast Guard Search and Recovery Rehearsal operations
- Molded a cohesive and dedicated maintenance team, leading to the creation of employee records, training, calibration, and briefing programs accepted by all departments increasing company effectiveness by 40%
- Managed three surface ships, eight small craft and 30 personnel during three high-profile company initiatives to include one Exercise and two critical dive training workups.
Engineering Shop Senior Technician Supervisor
Naval Special Warfare Group Three Detachment Little Creek (NSWG-3 DET LCRK)
Little Creek, Virginia
04.2012 - 10.2018
- Aided in the Manning, training, and ability to equip operational dry deck shelter (DDS)/Lock-Out Chamber (LOC)/Lock-Out Trunk (LOT) platoons and conduct emergent and planned DDS maintenance globally to support USSOCOM missions and forward deployed Combatant Commanders
- Supervised Five personnel in the daily operation and maintenance of seven NSW RHIB's, 22 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft 54 30Hp outboard motors and all associated equipment
- Managed a yearly budget of $130K, while tracked over $1.5M of associated equipment allowing 100% accountability of all shop assets and passing a minor property inspection performed by the head office
- As the company's only 2M Technician, he repaired Through-water Diver Communication Units, completely rewired one NSW RHIB, and the particle accumulator for the company's fabrication shop saving over $25K in contractor repair costs
- Hand selected to aid another company by providing over 80 hours of instruction to personnel on RHIB's, engines, radars and GPS electrical systems, which led to the restoration of seven engines, two RHIB's, one radar and one GPS system saving the navy $50k in replacement costs
- Organized and supervised $70k worth of upgrades to five NSW RHIBs and Collaborated with a contractor to install an additional $100k in navigation system upgrades to enhance awareness and safety in arduous operating environments
- Mentored five personnel in maintenance of five NSW RHIB's, achieving an unmatched level of vessel reliability to support the head offices operations
- Exceptional led 180 personnel in over 52 hazardous/experimental projects successfully completing various certification and testing requirements
- Organized and instructed two company training events and over 20 training courses to train more than 217 employees
- Supervised and aided with 2012 hours of preventative and corrective maintenance to keep 100% operational readiness
- Military Pride
- Coordinated the 2014 Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) donation drives by planning, tracking and raising over $10k for varies charities with 100% accountability and zero discrepancies
- Selected by his peers to be president of the first-class petty officer association and guided 30 peers through professional development and milestones.
Electronics Shop Senior Technician Supervisor
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
Annapolis, Maryland
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Directed 7 personnel in the daily performance of preventive and corrective maintenance for 21 Yard Patrol (YP) crafts, 20 44-foot sail boats, and 81 auxiliary crafts
- Organized, implemented and managed an effective maintenance plan completing 900 preventative and 225 corrective maintenance actions resulting in a performance rating well above the organizations average
- Oversaw personnel during six travel assignments, 19 inspections and three material assessments resulting in 30 craft being certified for further use and the electronics shop being recognized for outstanding safety practices by inspectors
- Hand-selected to be a keynote speaker at local community college to talk with more than 100 students about life within the organization when working in hazardous conditions
- Educated and Trained 140 employees in equipment operations, troubleshooting, repair and organizational processes
- Recognized by the organization's superintendent for aiding the tax assistance program generating approximately $780,000 in fund for employees and saving $285,000 in preparation fees.
Communications Technician
Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB 2)
Little Creek, Virginia
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Aided in the readiness training and combat logistics support of amphibious forces through employment of barge ferry systems, expeditionary piers, and bulk fuel/water systems with engineering and construction support
- Diagnosed system issues, conducted repairs, installation, deinstallation, and maintained equipment through the understanding of technical manuals, schematics, communication theory, official publications and within corporate procedures
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on over 2500 telecommunication systems (e.g., HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, and wired phones), computer systems, and all ancillary equipment
- Handpicked to be the first electrical technician to attend classes with L3 communications and Improved Naval Lighterage System (INLS) training to support the successful integration of this new class of causeway craft system for use
- Directed 120 personnel in the installation/deinstallation of two field offices for 2400 personnel to include classified/unclassified cable installation, full construction of two antenna farms, wired/satellite phones, the installation of communication systems on 14 vehicles, and the 24-hour monitoring of all equipment's encryption, security, and functionality
- Trained three mobile field offices working in hazardous conditions, over 180 organization personnel, and personally requested for by four outside organization for telecommunication training and equipment repairs/troubleshooting
- Supported a 55-personnel remote work site working in hazardous conditions by managing the inventory, maintenance and operation of $250,000 dollars of telecommunications and controlled cryptographic equipment
- Aided in the construction of a $15 million dollar project by Installing the network backbone for three Tactical Operation Centers for work in hazardous conditions totaling 24,000 square feet and includes the operations areas only Secure Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) constructed to physical security standard specification.
Navigation / Radar Technician
USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2004 - 02.2007
- Diagnosed system issues and conducted repairs through the understanding of technical manuals, schematics, radar theory, official publications and within corporate procedures
- Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on AN/WSN-7, AN/WRN-6, AN/UQN-4A, AN/SPS-73, AN/URN-25, IFF, AN/SPN-41, AN/SPN-35B, AN/SPN-43C, Furuno radar and all auxiliary equipment
- Aided in the preparation and deinstallation of $12 million worth of radar and navigation equipment across 24 spaces for redistribution to other offices
- Directed personnel during hazardous operations to manage time critical repairs and reporting of information to management
- Managed, tracked, ordered, and verified a budget of $620,000 dollars in equipment per year through various supply systems (e.g., Rsupply, One Touch Support, ServMart) while keeping meticulous records.
Education
Skills
- Electronics Technician
- Managing and maintaining naval equipment
- Technical skills
- Administrative capabilities
- Mission success
- Outstanding performance
- Operational readiness
- Efficiency
- Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook and Teams)
- Sked
- R-supply
- Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)
- Special Warfare Automated Logistics Information Systems (SWALS)
- SharePoint
- JIRA
- Leadership
- Training
- Teamwork
- Quick learner
- Proficient in [Technology]
- Project Oversight
- Project Management
- Records Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Strategic Direction
- Performance Tracking
- Retention Strategies
Computersoftware
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook and Teams. Sked, R-supply, Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), Special Warfare Automated Logistics Information Systems (SWALS), SharePoint and JIRA
Commandproficiencycomments
- Highly motivated professional and valued member of Command.
- A natural leader and trainer for Command.
- One of the most dedicated and critical team members of this Command.
Citizenship
Yes
Security Clearance
active, 2027
Timeline
Enlisted Senior Representative
Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Headquarters
02.2022 - 02.2024
Engineering Leading Chief
Seal Delivery Vehicle Team-2 (SDVT)
11.2018 - 01.2022
Engineering Shop Senior Technician Supervisor
Naval Special Warfare Group Three Detachment Little Creek (NSWG-3 DET LCRK)
04.2012 - 10.2018
Electronics Shop Senior Technician Supervisor
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
03.2007 - 03.2009
Communications Technician
Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB 2)
03.2007 - 03.2009
Navigation / Radar Technician
USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)
02.2004 - 02.2007
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