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Work History
Education
Security Clearance
Professional Achievements
Certification
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Mitchell Zepeda

Denver,Colorado

Summary

A space professional skilled in maintaining high standards of efficiency, accuracy, and quality among employees. Utilizing a hands-on management approach to consistently drive improvements and maximize performance. Expertise lies in ensuring smooth operations and leading teams towards success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TS/SCI Security Escort

Insight Global
11.2024 - Current
  • Delivered timely assistance during evacuations or lockdowns, contributing to swift resolutions without further escalation
  • Supported event organizers in creating secure venues by collaborating on comprehensive safety evaluations and risk assessments
  • Provided clear documentation of daily activities through detailed incident reports, facilitating accurate record-keeping and follow-up actions
  • Conducted regular foot patrols to maintain a visible security presence, deterring potential threats and criminal activity
  • Maintained a high level of situational awareness by staying informed about current security threats, trends, and best practices

Mission Crew Chief / Operations Manager

United States Space Force
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Ensured efficient and relevant coordination and communication of valuable and sensitive data across global operations with a variety of agencies while reporting on real world mission events by validating data and project work distribution and managing mission planning, scheduling and event simulations
  • Supervised teams of 8 on a crew of 50 distributing live data and global communications leading 100+ unique missions 25% more accurately and timely than unit goal leading to many flight/squadron/delta awards and recognition
  • Testing, evaluating and reporting on software, system, and operator performance
  • Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth
  • Managed tight schedules to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction
  • Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources
  • Led over 100 training lessons on procedure and system updates
  • Accounted for over $40.3Billion worth of government equipment throughout duration of career
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
  • Led operators in advanced tactics techniques, and procedures to improve crew proficiency and knowledge reducing crew error rate by 98%
  • Led 10 project teams to improve administrative efficiency by 95%
  • Knowledge in managing security risks, network security, Linux and SQL tools, and threat detection and response
  • Automated cybersecurity tasks using Python, enhancing efficiency and accuracy

Data System Operator

United States Air Force
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Operate $38.6 billion US Global Space Based Missile Warning System - Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) on a Linux System
  • Recognize, collect, analyze, validate, distribute, and report data to support missile warning, missile defense, and technical intelligence across 6 US Geographic Combatant Commands
  • Led on the job training, scheduling, and mentoring operators
  • Led 50+ team members on week-long exercise, secured #1 team award
  • Implemented best practices in incident management, reducing resolution timeframes significantly for critical issues
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new software applications

Education

Associate of Science - Air & Space Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

High School Diploma -

SV High School
Clyde Park, MT
05.2017

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI

Professional Achievements

  • Air and Space Achievement Medal for distinguished contribution to the United States' missile warning efforts to support Ukraine in their war with Russia
  • Handpicked to present mission briefs to representatives of NASIC, NSIC, and NASA as well as other tours through the Operations center
  • Recognized by 2SWS CC for being the only individual in the world to report on a new system from an adversary

Certification

Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) level 2 Certification

Google IT Support Certificate

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Space Based Infrared System Block 20 Mission Operator Certificate

Timeline

TS/SCI Security Escort

Insight Global
11.2024 - Current

Mission Crew Chief / Operations Manager

United States Space Force
11.2022 - 04.2024

Data System Operator

United States Air Force
11.2019 - 11.2022

Associate of Science - Air & Space Technology

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

SV High School

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