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Thomas F. Miller

Council Bluffs,IA

Summary

Accomplished Military Satellite Communications Analyst with extensive experience at Constellation West, excelling in strategic planning and project management. Proven track record in optimizing satellite communications operations and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Adept at technical writing and policy development, driving mission success through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Experienced Communications Analyst with background in analyzing and interpreting complex data to drive strategic decision-making. Strengths include strong analytical skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and high-level proficiency in communication software tools. Notable contributions include streamlined communication processes and development of impactful strategies that improved overall organizational efficiency. Insightful Communications Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in data analysis, strategic communication planning, and digital content management. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless internal and external communications strategies are effectively implemented. Organized Communications Consultant with 40 + years of dedicated experience. Focused on comprehensive communication and media management with an extensive understanding of traditional and digital marketing. Accomplished at meeting long-term reputation and branding goals.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Military Satellite Communications Analyst

Constellation West
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Cleared Top Secret and special programs.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for Military Communications (all spectrums) primarily supporting the USSPACECOM Narrowband Satellite Communications Manager in the planning and execution of Global Satellite Communications Operations Management and as an advocate for Combatant Commanders in mission completion.
  • Included work on the transition from legacy narrowband use to Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) and the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellation.
  • Worked on staff packages, point papers and presentations for leadership.

Senior Satellite Communications Planner

U.S. Africa Command
02.2009 - 05.2020
  • Cleared Top Secret and special programs.
  • Served as a Special Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) Communications COMSEC Planner and Full Motion Video Planner, Satellite Database Manager, Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Theater Information Manager, Wideband and Narrowband Satellite Communications Planner, and Satellite Communications Subject Matter Expert (all spectrums).
  • Provided on-site Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4ISR) systems engineering analysis and technical support to the Branch Chief.
  • Served as an action officer (AO) for Satellite Communications Planning.
  • Implemented policy and procedures for use of satellite bandwidth and associated systems in the U.S. Africa Command area of operations, ensuring allocation and assigned resources to meet requirements.
  • Acted as the single point of contact for GBS Management of associated spectrum systems and operations.
  • Briefed status of assigned system programs at the General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) level.
  • Assisted the SATCOM Officer as required, providing research and expertise on C4ISR SATCOM matters.
  • Executed over 30 Million Dollars in Commercial Bandwidth Contracts.
  • Completed formal classroom training package on Satellite Communications theory and practice.
  • Worked project for the use of Ku Spread Spectrum in the clients area of responsibility.
  • Developed procedures and cryptographic keying material for distribution of AFRICOM specific Full Motion Video (FMV) over GBS for U.S. and International Partners.
  • Authored multiple presentations, procedures and Instructions.
  • Authored concept of operations for regional GBS procedures.

Site Manager for Promina/IDNX Network Controllers

Dataline, Inc.
Tampa, FL
11.2008 - 02.2009
  • Cleared Top Secret and special programs.
  • Provided support to the DISN Promina desk, monitoring the Tier 1-4 Promina nodes assigned within the Central region networks.
  • Performed fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment functions to include determination and execution of corrective actions on a real-time basis.
  • Interface with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations.
  • Maintain logs and records associated with reported problems or situations.
  • Execute all reporting functions and data input associated with network management.
  • Monitor security posture of network(s); report suspected violations to designated authority.
  • Coordinate with configuration management and implementation entities to ensure optimum dissemination of information and network efficiency.
  • Work directly with customer engineers, applying focused expertise as a specialist in the planning, deployment, operation and/or enhancement of advanced telecommunications networks.
  • Plan, coordinate and perform complex assignments under minimal supervision.
  • Compare network architecture alternatives for interfacing transmission, switching, bandwidth management and network operations equipment and functions.
  • Establish details for implementing new means of achieving provisioning and billing process/system requirements.
  • Translate process requirements into action plans.
  • Address technical and procedural issues raised by government and DISN contractors, as related to best industry practices.

Site Manager, Chief Engineer, Technical Advisor

Dataline, Inc.
Tampa, FL
10.2004 - 11.2008
  • Cleared TS and special programs.
  • Served as on-site administrative and operational project manager ensuring goals are in accordance with customer desires.
  • Operations Technical Advisor to the Chief of Operations advising on various issues involving transmission, satellite communications, various transport systems, voice, data, video, optical mesh networking, and IP.
  • Provided the Chief of Operations applicable procedures and other reference material including historical and trend data as required supporting current operations.
  • Provided advice on long-range planning/tasks for current and future operational requirements.
  • Provided courses of action to resolve issues with theater installation or configuration management changes required to support the mission.
  • Maintained a library of Knowledge Management on all C4I assets in theater.
  • Responsible for tracking user requirements, developing plans and courses of action (COA) recommendations for capabilities interfacing daily with NetOps reporting centers throughout the theater.
  • Supported DISA and JTF-GNO mission requirements for current operational support as assigned.
  • As Special Projects/Strategic Plans Manager, his work included the transition move from Bahrain to Tampa for 80% of resources and assets and standup of mirrored Network Operations center.
  • Operational Planning Team member saved over 4 million dollars on a project of over 12 million dollars.
  • Provided constructive input for Service Level Agreements, project plans and charters, briefs, reports, schedules, requirements, test plans, and white papers and attended meetings as required.
  • Primary point of contact to components for problem resolution and implementation of engineered courses of action.
  • Provided aspects of C4I training to Military members with emphasis on systems, circuit engineering and space operations/weather.
  • Managed theater activations by providing guidance on testing procedures and requirements.

Commercial Satellite Regional Representative (CSRR)

Titan Corporation
Arlington, VA
09.2002 - 10.2004
  • Cleared TS.
  • As an advisor to the COMUSNAVCENT Assistant Chief Of Staff for Communications (N6), advises and represents the staff in all Satellite Issues in theater.
  • As a SME, advise the ACOS for Communications on current theater architecture and integration of terrestrial and RF transports for mission accomplishment.
  • Assist the Fleet Communications Officer in Planning/Operations Management as required.
  • Prepare briefings and attend meetings/conferences as required by the staff.
  • Provide oversight management for Navy Satellite Communications.
  • Increase technical knowledge and skills of military personnel by developing qualification programs on Satellite Communications.
  • Develop multi-Service briefing packages (e.g., sound/slide) and provide onsite briefings.
  • Advise on the establishment of and changes to operational procedures, inspections, and training programs designed to improve the quality of operations service.

Information Technology Manager, Operations Security Manager/ISSO, Principal C4I Analyst

Engineering Services Network, Inc.
Arlington, VA
01.2000 - 09.2002
  • Cleared TS.
  • Established and administered policies and goals for the IT department.
  • Developed and implemented the overall strategic goals of ESNs network system.
  • Identified, negotiated and managed strategic relationships with customers and technological partners.
  • Directed, established, planned and implemented policies and procedures to support the organizations ADP support services.
  • Managed the deployment, maintenance, support and upgrade of servers, desktop PC, hardware, software, operating systems and distributed printers.
  • Assisted with requirement statements and service level agreements.
  • Evaluated and recommended changes to the network to meet the organization’s needs.
  • Reviewed hardware/software licensing contracts and provided recommendations to the CIO.
  • Managed the marketing and sales teams to implement business development initiatives.
  • Conducted security vulnerability assessments, LAN Certifications IAW DoD requirements, and the DITSCAP.
  • Provided Engineering and information technology (IT) services to SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston for C4ISR projects/work packages.
  • Provided Analytical programmatic support to NAVSEA 53Z HYDRA Program Office including analysis, and tracking of all related projects elements, and information technology (IT) insertions.
  • Provided Engineering support to OPNAV N611 and SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston/51B for Research and Development of the Joint Network Management System (JNMS) and DOD Teleport projects.

Various enlisted and commissioned assignments

U.S. Navy
01.1970 - 01.2000
  • Retired CWO3.
  • Specific duty stations and position descriptions available on request.

Education

Agile Certified Practitioner -

Project Management Institute

Six Sigma Six -

Villanova University

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - MCSE 4.0 Track

Microsoft
San Diego, Ca

Officer Indoctrination School -

Officer Indoctrination School
Pensacola, Fl

CPO/SCPO Leadership School -

CPO/SCPO Leadership School
Gaeta, Italy

Communications Material Security School -

Communications Material Security School
Rota, Spain

Defense Language Institute -

Defense Language Institute
Monterrey, Ca

St. Mary’s University
Houston, Tx

High School Diploma -

Pascagoula Senior High School
Pascagoula, Ms

Skills

  • Satellite communications
  • Network management
  • C4ISR systems
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Technical writing
  • Policy development
  • System engineering
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Strategic communication
  • Crisis management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Written communication
  • Quality assurance

Certification

  • PMP Project Management Professional, PMI, 1176877, 12/31/19
  • OCP Certified Operations Security Manager
  • LSSGB training, Villanova University
  • Agile Project Management, Villanova University

History Of Experience

  • Military Satellite Communications Analyst, Constellation West, Omaha, NE, 10/01/20, 03/31/22, 40, Supporting U.S. Space Command. Cleared Top Secret and special programs. Served as a subject matter expert for Military Communications (all spectrums) primarily supporting the USSPACECOM Narrowband Satellite Communications Manager in the planning and execution of Global Satellite Communications Operations Management.
  • Senior Satellite Communications Planner, U.S. Africa Command, 02/01/09, 05/31/20, 40-50, Cleared Top Secret and special programs. Served as a Special Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) Communications COMSEC Planner and Full Motion Video Planner.
  • Site Manager, Dataline, Inc., Tampa, FL, 11/01/08, 02/28/09, 40, Provided support to the DISN Promina desk, monitoring the Tier 1-4 Promina nodes assigned within the Central region networks.
  • Site Manager, Chief Engineer, Technical Advisor, Dataline, Inc., Tampa, FL, 10/01/04, 11/30/08, 40-60, Task lead for thirty-four Network, IA, and Systems Engineers. Cleared TS and special programs.
  • Commercial Satellite Regional Representative (CSRR), Titan Corporation, Arlington, VA, 09/01/02, 10/31/04, 40, As an advisor to the COMUSNAVCENT Assistant Chief Of Staff for Communications (N6), advises and represents the staff in all Satellite Issues in theater.
  • Information Technology Manager, Operations Security Manager/ISSO, Principal C4I Analyst, Engineering Services Network, Inc., Arlington, VA, 01/01/00, 09/30/02, 40, Established and administered policies and goals for the IT department.
  • Various enlisted and commissioned assignments, U.S. Navy, 01/01/70, 01/31/00, Retired CWO3.

Summary Of Experience

Extensive Managerial and technical background having worked Commercial and Military C4ISR projects and tasks as a Military member and Defense contractor. Recognized Command and Control Computer and Communications (C4) and Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) Communications planning Subject Matter Expert. Worked hundreds of tasks and projects in Network monitoring; Operations, voice, video, and data telecommunications programs which include the planning, programming, and provisioning for domestic and foreign programs as a Naval Warrant Officer and contractor. Corporate and military leadership experience in the use, integration, management, oversight management, installation, and operations of military tactical, maritime and shore communications and Information Technology (IT) Systems. Consistently successful as a Supervisor, Branch Head, Site Manager, Project Manager, Information Systems Specialist, and IT Manager.

Affiliations

Where we live is the home of Arbor Day. We Have planted 21 trees and multiple plants.

Involved in multiple charities.

Continuing daily education to enhance my professional knowledge base. Interested in AI use in handling multiple types of frequency streams depending on best coverage to ensure continuous I/O data flow and mission completion.

Languages

Italian
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Military Satellite Communications Analyst

Constellation West
10.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Satellite Communications Planner

U.S. Africa Command
02.2009 - 05.2020

Site Manager for Promina/IDNX Network Controllers

Dataline, Inc.
11.2008 - 02.2009

Site Manager, Chief Engineer, Technical Advisor

Dataline, Inc.
10.2004 - 11.2008

Commercial Satellite Regional Representative (CSRR)

Titan Corporation
09.2002 - 10.2004

Information Technology Manager, Operations Security Manager/ISSO, Principal C4I Analyst

Engineering Services Network, Inc.
01.2000 - 09.2002

Agile Certified Practitioner -

Project Management Institute

Six Sigma Six -

Villanova University

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - MCSE 4.0 Track

Microsoft

Officer Indoctrination School -

Officer Indoctrination School

CPO/SCPO Leadership School -

CPO/SCPO Leadership School

Communications Material Security School -

Communications Material Security School

Defense Language Institute -

Defense Language Institute

St. Mary’s University

High School Diploma -

Pascagoula Senior High School

Various enlisted and commissioned assignments

U.S. Navy
01.1970 - 01.2000