Scott W. Speer
Concord
Summary
Driving operational optimization and functional transformation through dynamic leadership, cross-functional knowledge, proactive planning, and successful execution. Visionary and dynamic engineering, telecommunications, and operations professional with extensive expertise in multi-faceted engineering disciplines, with a proven success record of directing and delivering projects in a timely manner. Results-oriented and reliable engineering projects and telecommunications experts proficient in orchestrating operational excellence, driving key initiatives, and developing successful client solutions. Extremely flexible and innovative professional with robust performance and outstanding work ethics, demonstrating dedication, trust, and exemplary principles. Instrumental in guiding clients and culture while supporting organizational requirements, aligning customer needs with strategic results, building trustworthy relationships and offering scalable solutions. 15+ years of program management experience AND experience leading a global staff of more than 2000 full-time employees, including subcontractors and vendors. 5+ years of experience leading programs of $2B or larger, including elements of logistics, supply chain, complex design and manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Experience coordinating limited resources across multiple projects. Ability to monitor 200+ unique and concurrent task orders, annually. Excellent communication skills, including with technical and non-technical individuals. Excellent critical thinking judgment and decision-making.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
VP/ Satellite engineering
OPENSKY AEROSPACE
01.2020 - Current
- Contract Work: Building a Satellite Processing Facility utilizing RF principles for a smart factory using AI and robotic controllers
- Architecting RF communications and FOS build for new space modules to be built in space for large European space company and Silicon startup
- Architecting new Satellite constellation for lunar orbit internet system modeling on antennas for lunar Wi-Fi
- Strong technical background in RF systems, antenna design, and communication protocols
- Maintains overall programmatic (cost, schedule, performance) responsibility for the execution of the Contract
- Experience with LEO, MEO, GEO orbital
- Antenna pattern analysis (payload and bus)
- Understanding of digital beamforming and slicing
- Exposure to digital payload
- Use of ZEMAX Programming language
- Soilid works
- FRED and 3DOptixs
- Perform trade offs on digital beam forming antenna pattern choices
- Knowledge of payload and power thermal subsystems
- Primary Government interface for all program requirements across hundreds of concurrent task orders
- Serve as the primary interface between client and the Government
- Lead program and project-level decisions and commit company resources to execute courses of action within the scope of the contract
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
- Knowledge of ATC standards and processes, ARINC, RTC
- Telecommunications for NAS for FAA, SITA, including ROIP, GPS satellite for NAVCOM
- Experience as a systems engineer/architect on complex development programs
- Knowledge of established systems, engineering processes and best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of the MS Office Suite of tools, which includes experience creating and using large, complex
- Experience coordinating and directing the work of peers
- Experience with planning and scheduling project milestones
- Experience working with NASA programs and projects
- Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (ST)
- Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
- Knowledge of Matlab
- Development of satellite test procedures and CONOPS
- Support in-orbit testing
Solutions ARCHITECT FOR 5G
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Solutions ARCHITECT FOR 5G across the Northrop Grumman sectors
- TS cleared with systems knowledge in engineering practices
- STRONG knowledge of terrestrial and space networks, mobile networks, 3GPP systems, Digital Transformation and standards
- Vast knowledge of satellite industry payload and bus, DOD JADC2, C4ISR
- Support business use cases and innovation strategy
- Develop technological elements into end-to-end solutions
- Utilize 5G cloud supporting Halo Program
- And mec, AI for secure networks, smart factories
- Proficient in MS and other software programs, Industry 4.0 SAS, Earned Value Management
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for the design, development, and deployment of radio and antenna systems
- Align team objectives with the broader goals of the Lunar Permanence Business Unit and Northrop Grumman mission
- Provide technical leadership for the end-to-end lifecycle of connectivity systems, including requirement definition, system design, development, testing, and deployment
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for space communication systems
- Oversee the progress of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Implement best practices for project management, risk assessment, and quality control
- Drive innovation in communication technologies and techniques to solve complex challenges of the lunar environment
5G Senior Scientist(SETA)SME
CORVUS CONSULTING
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Supporting the Army’s Technology 5G networks initiative for the DOD, writing briefs for the OUSD, evaluating vendors, RFI’s
- Writing statements of work for contractors and attending meetings with government personnel and base command
- Utilizing Lidar and three-dimensional IR for the warfighters, working with the vendors on implementation of the technology in the field
- Proficiency with USSF procedures
- Supporting MDA THADD and Patriot Missile test integration program as well PEO STRI training center in Orlando Florida
- Autonomous and AI for military applications using robotics for smart warehouses for warfighters
- Use of robotic process automation and HMI/ML for SCADA Plc.’s (SIEMENS, ROCKWELL)
- Documentation for US Government requirements for Space Development Agency
RF Engineer 5Ge SME
Zivaro
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supporting the DOD for satellite communication networks utilizing 5G and optical linking
- Develop and distribute reports summarizing technical analysis, findings and recommendations to include monthly and annual satellite health and status reports as well as anomaly resolution reports
- Architecting and Design of Satellite payload for DOD
Director Project Engineering
STORMQUANT
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Site acquisition for X Band radar domes for weather, filing permits for the installation of units (FCC, civil)
- Determining best site for installations
Telecommunications
Cornell Technical Services
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Robust and innovative telecommunications and engineering professional adept in total operations management and project administration
- Strategically establishes innovative communications, exceeding expectations while offering strategic solutions to concerns
- Outstanding collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure paramount functional strategies and enhance operational efficiencies
- Proficient leader supporting targeted revenue goals and securing traction with cross-functional relationships
- Documentation for NASA compliance -STD8739
- Evaluates novel communications technologies for NASA based on DARPA and FFRDC guidelines and requirements
- Familiarity with Orbital Debris Assessment Reports and related tools
- Understanding spacecraft systems
- Research and compose white papers for NASA agencies and Armed Forces, evaluating and researching based on RFI, and successfully submit the manuscript and implementation recommendations to Langley
- Satcom includes communications for land-based terrestrial to spacecraft and deep space probing, employing millimeter, KA, KU, C, S band spectrum for space communications
- Satellite communications within constellations using millimeter wave and photonics using Laser light waves
- Lidar for remote sensing
- LEO, MEO, GEO orbital paths
- Use of ZEMAX and FRED
- Research optical technologies for DSOC for NASA Probes
- Evaluate LCRD from various vendors for the NASA Goddard Space Center
- Evaluated satellite dispensers CSD’s from (MOOG, RUAG, AIRBUS) for the cube sat deployment
- These were 3u and 6u dispensers to safely release the CubeSats for separation deployment
- Write white papers for Satellite laser communications, Photonics, Free Space optical technology and deployment protocols
- Cross-Functional Collaboration, leveraging business partner relationships to form powerful teams, generating maximum optimization of resources and funds, enabling success, and increasing productivity and efficiency
- Customer-Focused, delivering operational enhancements and business results, developing problem-solving methodologies, and producing innovative solutions to improve operational excellence
- Drives success by ensuring alignment of strategies, tactics, and processes; navigates challenging situations and expectations
Communications Analyst
Range Generation Next (RGNext)
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed 3 launches within 32-hour timeframe, exceeding organizational expectations and goals; delivered error free procedures while managing telemetry processes and metrics LISC contract for CCAF, Vandenberg AF base
- Transformed base operations from serial electronic circuits to an IP network-based operating system
- Implemented OTS 5G technologies for remote sensors tracking weather information at launch site in compliance with NASA standards
- Operated across 16 DoD launch pads and 4 at Kennedy Space Center, ensuring operational excellence and delivering excellent work ethics and adeptness’, Range of the Future and Spaceports
- Cross-functional collaboration with DISA on inventory circuits for Cape Canaveral AFB, Patrick AFB, Accession Island, Ronald Reagan test range to improve efficiencies and enhance operational excellence
- Spearhead, Satcom (WGS) and missile tracking sites communications equipment processes and procedures
- Remote sensors for imagery
- Directed and executed circuit layout strategies and architect of lines, streamlining drawings in Visio
Director of Engineering & Operations
Iconic Communications
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed site layout planning strategies of renewable energy stations for EV.IOT SMART city technologies
- Implementing sensors for Smart roads inside the guardrails and under the pavement for North Carolina and other states
- Mentored and coached cross-functional teams, offering constructive feedback and outstanding support
- Launched innovative broadband technologies including 5G and LTE, improving enterprise growth while increasing customer experience
- Managed 12 direct reports with a total team of 367 across 5 states, yielding a culture of productivity, increasing operational performance, and enriching customer experience
Video Engineer
Pure Integration
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed project conversion of legacy Time Warner cable system over to Charter system for channel lineup in Spectrum guide using MOPS in the maintenance window
- Changed SD and HD bandwidth in Cvex while working on DAC
- Developed new channels in Cvex manager for head ends serving California
- Documented results for software testing lifestyle
- Managed 12 direct reports with a total team of 367 across 5 states, yielding a culture of productivity, increasing operational performance, and enriching customer experience
Project Engineer
USSI Global
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Design and architecture of teleports and satellite earth stations, NOAA Polar Project and DOD, SES Luxembourg
- Worked with Thales and Panasonic Avionics for IFE systems design and BOM
- C Band, KU, KA L, S Band HTS, WGS, SES, O3B, One Web, Panasonic Avionics, ViaSat for LEO, MEO AND GEO SATELLITES
- Responded to RPF’s and RFQ’s for bid quotes from broadcasters and DoD aerospace clients
- Created BOM’s for clients, write MOP’s and SOW use of JIRA, DOORS
- Applied for civil permits and FCC licensing, familiar with INCOSE based systems, and use of Newtec and Quintech, Kratos, AST, General Dynamics equipment for DoD WGS
- Worked with vendors for antennas, waveguides, uplinks, downlinks, and transmission equipment, Link Budgets, Eirp, ERP
VP/CEO
SCG Telecommunications
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Projects: Florida: Project Manager FEMA Disaster Recovery Jacksonville Electric AT&T Siemens
- New York State Public Safety: Project Manager Alcatel & Aviat Microwave Equipment Motorola Systems
- Sierra Research Group: Systems Engineer Military Aircraft Aircell Technologies (GOGO)
- Designed and installed SLERS for State of Florida, Microwave links for message boards and alert systems
- Switch installs and upgrades, Cisco routers, Media Gateway 3600
- The architecture of Data Center installations of servers, routers UPS
- Decommissioning Mobile switching offices to IP based circuits for Sprint
- Ordering new circuits, adding antennas, backhaul transport
- Project Manager leading the removal of Legacy’s PBX’s replacing with VOIP, Cisco, Shortel, Mitel systems
- Enhanced technologies including Broadband, fiber, Scada, and Telemetry, enhancing customer technologies
- Engineered smart grid utilizing various topologies including wireless and fiber for broadband
- AI for smart substations using Siemens and Rockwell automation
- Installed Transmission communications systems for residential and commercial clients, Mesh and DAS systems for Public Safety and Municipalities, Site Acquisition of antennas and leasing for DAS and micro cells filing paperwork with FCC and FAA
- Building teleport sites, installed uplink and downlink KU, KA, X, S, C band broadcast for military (WGS and NOAA) and commercial content providers (CBS, FOX, ABC, Telemundo)
- Building antenna sites working with Crown Castle, American Tower, SBA landlords for lease agreements and retrofits for FCC requirements
- Use of time triggered Industrial Ethernet AS6802 for avionics installed for ADN, Jet Blue notification system using ROIP for ATC
- ATM, T1, OC3, SONET, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, DSLAM, Radio back haul
- Radio Access Network using 3GPP standards
- Design of Multi Transport platforms for Carrier networks including wireless IOT
Network Engineer
Verizon
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed IPTV, Linear broadcast, CDN, VOD, PPV, Triple play
- Associations EEE NABER APCO
- Content Delivery and Ad ingestion in local regions
- Channel rollouts for the geographical regions (Turner, ESPN, Viacom)
- Set up boxes, Motorola and Cisco, DCM, SeaChange, Evertz, VOD
- Quam FTTH and wireless, MPEG compression, use of JDSU test equipment for picture and audio issues
- Satellite downlink (encoders) signals and direct connections form TV stations
- Infrastructure for data center and NOC centers throughout New York state region
- Implementation of CRAC and fire suppression, UPS systems with vendors
- Cabling of racks and installation of servers and routers according to design
- Windows server, Citrix Xen virtual environment along with Citrix thin technology
robotic engineer /engineer
Saturn MOTOR COMPANY
01.1998 - 12.2004
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
IOT -
MIT SLOAN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKLEY
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER PROGRAM -
WHARTON SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
03.2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Results-Oriented
- Team Building
- Engineer Project Management
- Documentation for audit for NASA
- Customer-Centric Focus
- Best Practices
- Benchmarks
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Financial Management
- Solution Focused
- Strategic Planning
- DOORS
- CI
Timeline
Solutions ARCHITECT FOR 5G
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
10.2022 - 11.2024
5G Senior Scientist(SETA)SME
CORVUS CONSULTING
04.2021 - 12.2021
RF Engineer 5Ge SME
Zivaro
01.2021 - 12.2021
VP/ Satellite engineering
OPENSKY AEROSPACE
01.2020 - Current
Director Project Engineering
STORMQUANT
01.2020 - 12.2021
Telecommunications
Cornell Technical Services
01.2020 - 12.2021
Communications Analyst
Range Generation Next (RGNext)
01.2019 - 12.2020
Director of Engineering & Operations
Iconic Communications
01.2018 - 12.2019
Video Engineer
Pure Integration
01.2018 - 12.2018
Project Engineer
USSI Global
01.2017 - 12.2018
VP/CEO
SCG Telecommunications
01.2014 - 12.2017
Network Engineer
Verizon
01.2008 - 12.2014
robotic engineer /engineer
Saturn MOTOR COMPANY
01.1998 - 12.2004
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
IOT -
MIT SLOAN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKLEY
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER PROGRAM -
WHARTON SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
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