Brandon Whitley

21^st West 12^th st., paso robles

california, 93446

brandon.s.whitley2.mil@mail.mil

Cell Phone (704) 616-6921

Satellite communications technician with 3 years of experience in satellite communications.  Expertise in Regional Hub Node (RHN) Network Management, creative problem solving, troubleshooting, Time Division Multiple Access Network administration and management, Frequency Division Multiple Access administration and management, systems monitoring, and network monitoring and administration. Driven to provide exceptional customer service in a time sensitive, mission critical environment.

Senior Satellite Communications Operator/RHN NOC Shift Supervisor      

US Army, Camp Roberts CA

·   Manages mission command and control to the Army and DoD sister services throughout the Pacific and Continental United States theaters, submission of Commanders Critical information Requirements, Situation Reports, and Trouble tickets

·   Maintains daily mission and master station logs and supervises daily operations within Regional Hub Node NOC resulting in seamless customer support across 4 shifts

·   Manages 3 Satellite Terminals, 3 Division Enclaves, Separates Enclave and associated equipment in excess of $33 Million

·   Consults as technical advisor and liaison officer for the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, CA

·   Maintains positive control of 304 communication security keys with 0 loss or incidents

·   Programs linux based NCC servers to work in Ka Band Satellite access

·   Authors modem bootfiles and provides troubleshooting to distant end users from satellite access through OSPF neighbor ship to ensure complete mission success

·   Manages and supervises 5 subordinates which includes goal-setting, disciplinary procedures, monthly counseling, mission success, training, and performance maintaining operational efficiency

·   Troubleshooting and maintaining customer relations for more than 200 distant end terminals

·   Configures and troubleshoots Point to Multipoint Dynamic Network using Cisco switches and routers.

·   Configures and troubleshoots Cisco Call Manager

·   Configures and Manages Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance through Cisco Security Manager



 

·    Co-Authored and edited standard operating procedures (SOP) for Camp Roberts RHN; SOPs became basis for US Army RHN operations world wide

·    Wrote step-by-step instructions for Lot 9+ and Lot 10 Satellite Transportable Terminals to ensure accessibility for basic-level users

·    Co-Authored SOPs for Liaison Officers working at the National Training Center, Ft Irwin CA facilitating standardization and seamless transitions

·    Deployed as unit liaison in support of US Army’s National Training Center

US Army Signal Regiment, Senior Technician and Shift Supervisor                                              September 2015                                                        514^th Signal Company, RHN NOC/Teleport Operations

o Camp Roberts, California

US Army Signal Regiment, Senior Satellite Communications Operator                                             April 2014                                                        514^th Signal Company, RHN NOC/Teleport Operations

o Camp Roberts, California

US Army Signal Regiment, Satellite Communications Operator                                     April 2013            275^th Signal Company, Teleport Operations

o Camp Carroll, Korea

US Army Signal Regiment, Satellite Communications Operator                                     June 2012            Delta Company 551^st Signal Battalion, Teleport Operations

o Fort Gordon, GA

·    Satellite Communications School, Ft. Gordon Georgia

·    Basic Routers and Switching, Ft Gordon Georgia

·    CECOM Regional Hub Node Operations, Camp Roberts California

·    United States Army: Specializing training in leadership, public speaking, and team work

·   University of Maryland University College, Associates in General Education, In Progress

·   East Gaston High School, High School Diploma, 2008-2012