Ryan Starner
Mardela Springs,MD
Summary
Experienced with coordinating SSDS mission-critical operations and ensuring seamless execution of lab setup to meet customer objectives. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to achieve mission objectives both efficiently and effectively. Track record of successful team collaboration, adaptive problem-solving, and maintaining operational excellence. Valid Secret clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics & Communications Coordinator
Bae Systems Inc.
Wallops Island, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted Mission Readiness Reviews to ensure all required equipment is scheduled, operational and in the correct configuration per Test Resource Management System to meet the customers test objectives
- Coordinated with Navy WCS's all necessary hazmat, tools and other equipment is provided for technicians to complete preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with naval instruction 4790
- Provided advanced technological support for CEC, VRS and other SSDS equipment during events, resulting in successful lab turn-over and customer test objectives being met
- Proficient with SKED 3.2 and OMMS-NG
- Promptly reported the status of equipment issues to all necessary personnel that could impact mission success or customer test objectives
- Sitting in as the Readiness Coordinator when the previous Coordinator wasn't present and assuming all Readiness Coordinator responsibilities
- Conducted monthly safety training and education with employees to increase awareness and identify safety hazards, to include detailed investigations of safety mishaps
- Collaborated with IT leads to coordinate successful VRS/Comms software and hardware upgrades
- Participated in interviews for potential future employees, to include all new-hire administrative tasks and all out-processing tasks for terminated employees
- Supervising and managing employees, assisting with any and all admin related problems/questions, approving and coordinating time off requests
- Writing jobs for ordering parts and coordinating with WCS's, including coordination with Supply to turn-in or remove malfunctioning equipment and parts.
Lead Communications Electronics Technician
Bae Systems Inc.
Wallops Island, VA
06.2020 - 08.2023
- In charge of the organization and collection of all data from test events and uploaded it through DART to be sent to customers
- SKED utilization of Communications Work Center and assisting new technicians with 3M certification with corrective and preventative maintenance procedures
- Responsibility of being the lead Local Element under CMS-1A
- Project management and delegation of work orders for maximized output at the worksite
- Provided leadership and subject matter expert knowledge to deconflict communication equipment issues
- Conducting weekly briefings and Pass Downs of information regarding Communications Systems and timelines
- Cisco switchboard trouble shooting resulting in successful pathways for site communications
- Successful use of test for troubleshooting land mobile radios, fixed site radios, and radar equipment
- Performed comprehensive component and system level maintenance for the USG-2B and Stand-Alone CEC
- Support of Link-16 communications through JTIDS for live airspace events
- TI-16 and TI-12 lab equipment integration and installation to include CEC network operations and program reconfiguration between multiple Ship Self Defense system baselines
- Bi-weekly VRS Voisus radio server communication equipment installation and server troubleshooting
- Successful GPNTS equipment integration and fiber optic installation
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on all NAVSSI equipment
- Configuring and updating all VRS/Comms servers and scenarios for successful communication between sites and during live events
Electrician/Personnel Retrieval Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA And Quantico, VA
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Trained in comprehensive level maintenance measures for HF, VHF, UHF and Satellite communication equipment
- Directed the collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance safety and operational success.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
- Submitted work orders to have equipment repaired and checked each one thoroughly upon return to service.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance safety and operational success.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Provided critical input to Officers and Staff NCO's during strategic planning sessions based on first-hand experiences from field operations.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 20 Marines and personnel
- Assisted junior marines in setting achievable goals aligned with their career aspirations as well as organizational objectives, promoting both personal development and overall unit success.
Education
Lance Corporal and Corporal Seminar (Leadership Course’s)
United States Marine Corps
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Wor-Wic College
Salisbury, MD12.2018
Academics -
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC04.2015
High School -
James M. Bennett High School
06.2012
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership and Supervising
- Proficient with Linux CLI
- Troubleshooting
- Interpreting Engineering/Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving Skills
- Managing Classified Information
- Equipment Installation
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Electronics & Communications Coordinator
Bae Systems Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Lead Communications Electronics Technician
Bae Systems Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2023
Electrician/Personnel Retrieval Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 05.2021
High School -
James M. Bennett High School
Lance Corporal and Corporal Seminar (Leadership Course’s)
United States Marine Corps
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Wor-Wic College
Academics -
United States Marine Corps