STEVEN LOUIS FIDANZA, II
Fort Gordon,GA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Instructor
U.S. Army
Fort Gordon, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and delivered technical curriculum for advanced Signal and Communications systems, equipping next generation of Army IT professionals with essential skills.
- Mentored and evaluated students on complex technical tasks, ensuring high standards of competence for military occupational specialties.
- Evaluated trainee performance to ensure adherence to military standards.
First Sergeant
United States Army Signal Activity
Kuwait
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led 50-person signal unit as senior enlisted leader, enhancing personnel readiness, morale, welfare, and professional development.
- Directed administrative and personnel management functions, ensuring unit preparedness for technical mission execution.
- Executed daily tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
SATCOM Operations Chief
United States Army Signal Activity
Belvoir
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed 24/7 technical operations of strategic satellite communications (DSCS) in forward-deployed environment, ensuring mission readiness.
- Oversaw maintenance and security of critical SATCOM systems, achieving 99.9%+ operational availability for command and control networks.
- Managed multi-million dollar equipment assets while developing training programs that improved team proficiency in advanced network troubleshooting.
Signal / SATCOM Specialist & Team Lead
Multiple Duty Stations
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Led teams in the installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical and strategic communications systems across various global assignments.
- Executed troubleshooting and repair of satellite, microwave, and network signal support equipment, enhancing system reliability.
- Oversaw system configurations, ensuring adherence to security and operational protocols for optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01-2004
Skills
- Technical Training & Curriculum Development
- Project Coordination
- IT Operations Management
- Systems Administration
- Network Infrastructure Management
- Secure Communications
- Information Security (INFOSEC)
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Systems Installation & Maintenance
- User assistance
- Team Building & Mentoring
- Personnel Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Asset Management
Certification
- Master Leader Course (MLC), Executive-level leadership and management
- TRADOC Certified Instructor
- SHARP Foundation Course, Organizational compliance and ethics
- Signal Operations & SATCOM Systems Courses, Extensive technical training
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal, 5
- Army Commendation Medal, 5
Security Clearance
Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), Tier 5 (T5) Background Investigation, 02/01/20, Enrolled
Timeline
Senior Instructor
U.S. Army
01.2026 - Current
First Sergeant
United States Army Signal Activity
01.2022 - 01.2025
SATCOM Operations Chief
United States Army Signal Activity
01.2019 - 01.2022
Signal / SATCOM Specialist & Team Lead
Multiple Duty Stations
01.2006 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts -
Full Sail University