Network Administrator Resume

Title
Network Administrator

Primary Skills
Air Traffic Controller, Automation/ATC Manager, System Administration, Web Maintainer, Database Administrator

Location
US-NM-Albuquerque (will consider relocating)

Posted
May-21-09

SUMMARY
Skilled and proven radar approach control air traffic (AT) controller (21 years experience), shift (watch) supervisor (16 years experience), training manager (15 years experience) and automation specialist (12 years). Consistently makes safe, time-sensitive, decisions that demonstrate a high level of professionalism, regardless of the stress involved in the situation. Expert in separation and sequencing an inter-mix of diverse airframes from all categories of aircraft, in a variety of airspace environments; operating to, from and on single, intersecting, crossing, parallel and adjacent runways configurations. An outstanding trainer and training manager that is continuously on the watch for ways to improve training processes and the overall quality of training. Successfully trained over 100 controllers. Tremendously resourceful; consistently provides products well before suspense times. Leads team-members in skills development training requirements. Proficient with a variety of equipment and its associated capability; including, but not limited to...OJ314 and ETVS consoles, various terminal automated weather systems and a variety of radar display platforms (PIDP, Micro-EARTS and STARS), TPN19, and GPN22 Precision approach radars. 15 years experience managing automated computer network systems. Rare ability to solve computer related problems on any platforms encountered. A tested and proven team player with a demonstrated capacity to lead, follow, and mentor, as the situation requires.

CLEARANCE
Top Secret (SCI) Mar 09

EXPERIENCE
Deputy Test Director Department of Defense National Airspace System (DoD NAS) - 2008 to Present
USAF Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM
Directed Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) planning, execution and reporting for the $1.8B DoD NAS. Coordinated test execution with Air Staff, Office of Secretary of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other joint services consisting of air traffic control and radar engineer subject matter experts.
Evaluated system effectiveness and suitability findings and recommended solutions to meet evaluation shortfalls
Provided Interface with FAA and AF Flight Standards Agency ensuring airspace management systems meet ATC requirements. Ensured airspace management systems will meet air traffic requirements for today and the future.

Chief Air Traffic Control Automation, Master Instructor - 2004 to 2008
USAF Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Course Manager and lead instructor for the DoD Standard Terminal Automated Replacement System (STARS) System Administration course. Designed, managed and administered all course materials, presentation methodology and evaluation processes. Accomplished daily system administration for two separate STARS automation systems; performing data analysis using statistical methodologies. Provided computer hardware (HW) and software (SW) support and maintenance, on a daily basis. Installed/configured replacement HW/SW as needed. Involved in data input/output of real-time software adaptation. Reconfigured and maintained over 150 training scenarios for (STARS) ATCoach simulator. As a workgroup manager, provided customer support and troubleshooting for 57 Windows XP Pro desktop workstations. Competent on Solaris UNIX 2-10 operating systems. Expert in all versions of Windows from 3.10 to Vista and MS-DOS. Worked with Sun ULTRA-5 processors in STARS/DASR platforms. Proven able to rapidly adjust to any work tempo with ease; consistently maintains a highly professional demeanor.

Deputy Chief Air Traffic Control Automation, Supervisor ATC - 2001 to 2004
USAF Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX
Provided system and security administration for three automated ATC systems within Air Education and Training Command's busiest Radar Approach Control (RAPCON). Ensured optimum system performance of the Standard Terminal Automation replacement System (STARS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch, Digital Voice Recorder System, and other related ATC automated support computer systems. Maintained system adaptation data, implemented ATC operational computer program changes/upgrades, recommended system improvements, and isolated and correctd software errors. Worked closely with Air Force Flight Standards Agency to ensure data automation office met Air Force standards as well as compliance with FAA software standards.

Sequenced and separated small, large, and heavy aircraft operations to three parallel runways and satellite airfields in a high density AT environment. Performed flight split-ups and provided a variety of responsive support services for numerous aircraft. Proven able to manage multi-airframe challenging situations. A skilled crisis manager, consistently making safe and effective decisions in an evolving time-critical environment. Prioritized and supported multiple emergency situations with the ease of a highly skilled professional. Provided management of cutting edge automation platform that provides ATC the system to separate and sequence aircraft in the National Airspace System; developed adaptation and procedures for ensuring precise digital target display on ATC Terminal Controller Workstation (TCW) and Tower Display Workstation (TDW). Developed and modified real time schedules to meet short notice deployments; no reduction in automation support services. Developed over 75 complex ATCoach simulator scenarios for training apprentice controllers. Trained controllers on STARS TCW/TDW operation techniques in order to meet all certification training requirements. Developed, edited and updated Airfield Operations Flight (AOF) web. Created object oriented/task specific databases for controller awards program tracking. Operated OJ314 RAPCON communication consoles, ATIS equipment, DAT recorders, AWDS components, FDS II/FDIO components and NAVAID RSI's. Selfless leader, volunteered for three deployments during Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Southern Oman; worked with multiservice aircraft directly supporting Afghanistan during search for Osama Bin Laden. Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia; selected to work first launch during "Shock and Awe" portion of invasion of Iraq. Controlled every possible U.S. airframe through Saudi airspace and achieving Air Superiority in a matter of hours. Baghdad, Iraq; controlled all of Iraqi airspace as the only Enroute Traffic Control Facility in the country. Provided support to rotary wing, small, large and heavy fixed-wing military, domestic and foreign aircraft. Supplied approach control and enroute services for Baghdad International Airport ensuring a safe and expeditious flow of much needed air support to multi-national forces.

AOF Web Programmer, Project Manager - 1997 to 2001
USAF Tinker AFB, Mid West City, OK
As Lead Airfield Operations Flight (AOF) Web, Air Traffic Control Training Device (ATCTD) specialist provided technical air traffic control and computer programming expertise directly supporting Flight Data System program for over 60 Air Force and Air National Guard RAPCONs and Ground Control Approach (GCA) facilities and ATC towers. Designed, tested and implemented software changes to correct deficiencies and incorporate enhancements into automated air traffic control systems. Assisted operations personnel Air Force wide in resolving malfunctions of supported systems. Assisted ATC personnel in developing operating systems. Conducted feasibility studies to determine hardware and software needs to support automated air traffic systems Air Force wide. Coordinated with FAA and headquarters personnel on USAF automated ATC systems.

Selected to test Air Force wide system compatibility and functionality of new FAA flight Data Input/Output software. Ensured standards were exceeded during installation and identified four functional and software deficiencies. Represented the Air Force in defining the requirements of a new FDIO keyboard. Developed radar and nonradar scenarios for Taszar Air Base, Hungary enhancing training development using the ATCTD.

Supervisor ATC, Air Traffic Control Training Device (ATCTD) Manager - 1993 to 1997
USAF Whiteman AFB, Knob Noster, MO
Responsible for the separation and sequencing of military, commercial air carrier, and general aviation aircraft operation within the 4,200 square mile area serving Whiteman AFB, eight civilian airports, and the Truman Military Operations Area (MOA). Operated radar and communication equipment, navigational aids, and automated data systems valued at over $20 million to organize and expedite the flow of air traffic. Coordinated with base agencies and FAA facilities for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft. Formulated, issued, and updated control instructions and clearances to separate and regulate aircraft using Whiteman AFB facilities and services or the NAS. Posted and disseminated information to aircraft and affected agencies. Implemented facility training policies and procedure for the upgrade and certification of apprentice controllers.

Renowned throughout Air Combat Command as the premier Air Traffic Control Training Device (ATCTD) specialist. Earned special recognition as superior performer during quality Air Force Assessment for accomplishments with the voice feature of the ATCTD simulator system. Designed over 150 simulator training scenarios that enhanced the facility training program by reducing the average time required for position certification.

Air Traffic Controller, Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) - 1992 to 1993
USAF Kunsan AB, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
Provided radar and nonradar ATC services to safely separate all aircraft within Kunsan approach control's airspace. Provided instructions to ensure safe recovery of high performance aircraft with emergencies. Coordinated with adjacent US and Korean ATC agencies to formulate route clearances for use of restricted airspace. Adjusted and operated two radar systems and several different types of radios and frenquencies. Conducted training for newly assigned controllers.

Conducted highly efficient air traffic control separation and sequencing support in a high density operating environment. Consistently proven skills at making time-sensitive, effective and highly efficient operational and administrative decisions, with little to no lead-time. Ensured administrative compliance all governing directives and associated local requirements. Developed agendas and policy for pilot-controller liaison program contacts.

Air Traffic Controller - 1989 to 1992
USAF Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX
Controlled enroute, terminal and airport traffic by use of radar and conventional procedures in a highly complex radar approach control facility, responsible for the movement of over 300,0000 aircraft annually. Initiated and issued air traffic control clearances; operates and aligns surveillance radar equipment. Operated radio receiving and transmitting equipment. Maintained logs of operating activities and records of air traffic control data, weather and navigational aids. Coordinated with associated agencies and assisted in training of newly assigned congrccdf
logs of operating activities and records of ATC data, weather and navigational aids. Coordinated with associated agencies and assisted in training of newly assigned controllers.

Sequenced and separated small, large, and heavy aircraft operations to three parallel runways and satellite airfields in a high density AT environment. Performed flight split-ups and provided a variety of responsive support services for numerous aircraft. Proven able to manage multi-airframe challenging situations. A skilled crisis manager, consistently made safe and effective decisions in an evolving time-critical environment. Prioritized and supported multiple emergency situations with the ease of a highly skilled professional.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Management Computer Information Systems - 2007
Park University, Parkville, MO
GPA: 3.65

Associate, Instructor in Technology - 2007
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Associate, Airway Science - 2004
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

MILITARY EDUCATION
2009
USAF Senior Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy

2005
NCO Academy

2001
Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) STARS Maintenance Course, Oklahoma City, OK

1998
USAF Computer Programming School, Keesler AFB, MS

1995
Airman Leadership School

1991
NCO Prepratory Course

1989
USAF Air Traffic Control School, Keesler AFB, MS

AWARDS
* Outstanding annual performance rating, USAF 1988 to 2009
* 47th Operations Group NCO of the Quarter, USAF, Laughlin AFB, TX 2002. 3rd Quarter
* 47th Operations Group NCO of the Year, USAF, Laughlin AFB, TX 2002
* 47th Operations Support Squadron NCO of the Year, USAF, Laughlin AFB, TX 2002
* Training Manager of the Year, USAF, Whiteman AFB, MO 1999. Air Combat Command
* Aircraft Save Award, USAF, Whiteman AFB, MO 1999
* Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, USAF, Laughlin AFB, TX 1995
* Distinguished Graduate, NCO Prepratory Course, USAF, Laughlin AFB, TX 1991
USAF, 1. Meritorious Service Medal

USAF, 4. Air Force Commendation Medals

USAF, 7. Air Force Achievement Medals

OTHER INFORMATION
Master STARS, DAAS, DASR, and PIDP
Master Administrator Raytheon's (STARS) ATCoach, ATCTD and SIGNAL scenario development and system management
Proficient in all versions of Microsoft Windows (3.0-Vista) OS, Unix OS and Solaris
Expert in Microsoft Office suite (2003-2007)

Current USAF/FAA Physical: Jun 09

Certifications
See above


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