Zachary McGregor
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Accomplished Communication Engineer with expertise in designing, maintaining, and improving communication systems. Proven proficiency in network architecture, signal processing, and telecommunication protocols. Strong track record in troubleshooting, debugging, and calibrating complex systems. Currently serving as the Lead Communications Engineer for Trident Research’s Secure Autonomous Data Link-Undersea Portable Range (SADL-UP), where I manage engineering schematics, develop prototypes, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. Experienced in analyzing data to identify root causes, implementing process improvements, and producing technical and general reports for both corporate and government leadership. Achieved significant system reliability improvements, enabling SADL-UP to support multiple high-profile exercises
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Communications Engineer
Trident Research
Silverdale, Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Performed and aAssessed STIG compliance on Linux systems and network devices; delivered bi-annual reports.
- Upgraded shore/maritime communications to enable concurrent WaveGlider operations, boosting reliability ~44%.
- Executed over 50 at-sea deployments and recoveries of unmanned service vessels and acoustic transponders.
- Maintained and repaired mechanical systems of WaveGlider USVs to ensure optimal operational performance.
Associate Systems Analyst
Trident Research
Silverdale, Washington
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led ingestion / parsing of large surveillance datasets, enhancing intelligence analysis and security assessments.
- Led 24/7 technical support for 11 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems nodes, ensuring operational readiness.
- Updated configurations, firmware, and software to implement Engineering Change Proposals for C-UAS systems.
- Tracked and recovered downed Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Bangor Naval Base, contributing to timely operational response.
Data Integrator (Course Chief)
United States Marine Corps (Sgt-SSgt)
Quantico, Virginia
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Led a team of 5 Marines to develop a 200-hour data science curriculum, resulting in its adoption by the USMC.
- Created interactive Command Dashboards for Marine Corps Systems Command, enabling data-driven decisions.
- Developed Python scripts to convert unstructured documents to structured data in SQL, cutting man hours by 15%
- Led nationwide briefings to USMC leadership, driving data science solutions for operational decision making.
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Engineer
USMC (Pvt - Sgt)
Kaneohe, Hawaii
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Created 15+ SOPs for networking and security updates to Intelligence assets, reducing 12 man hours/week.
- Automated data ingestion, streamlining Signals Intelligence aggregation and reducing analyst man hours by 5%.
- Designed, and executed a 12-week training program, ensuring 200+ Marines met mission-critical requirements.
- Managed network operations for Special Operations Task Force 5.11.2, enabling time-sensitive operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI
- Python programming
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Lead Communications Engineer
Trident Research
08.2023 - Current
Associate Systems Analyst
Trident Research
05.2023 - 08.2023
Data Integrator (Course Chief)
United States Marine Corps (Sgt-SSgt)
08.2019 - 05.2023
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Engineer
USMC (Pvt - Sgt)
01.2015 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus