Patrick Maurice Carter

204 Crown Pt

Sanford, North Carolina 27332

Telephone Daytime / Evenings (919) 935-3322

Email: patrick.m.carter@gmail.com

 

 

 

PERSONAL OBJECTIVE

 

 

Long term objectives include employment as an Information Technology Project Manager supporting the Department of Defense. Striving towards certification as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Computer Information System Security Practitioner (CISSP).

 

 

SUMMARY

 

US Army CW3 Retired. Twenty years of progressive Project and Functional Management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3 Foundations) certified. Expert level knowledge in the deployment, operation, and life cycle sustainment of Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. Highly trained in satellite, microwave, and radio frequency systems operation and maintenance. Experienced with LAN/WAN topologies, and Information Technology (IT) equipment, protocols, and policies within the Department of Defense (DOD) environment. DOD 8570 compliant, CompTIA Security +ce, and Network + certified, IAT Level II. Eight years of experience serving as organization’s Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO). Currently working toward Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Current TS-SCI security clearance.

 

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

              Country of Citizenship: United States of America

              Veteran Status: 5 Point Veteran (see attached documentation)

              Reinstatement Status: Not Eligible

              Civil Service Status: No prior civil service appointment

 

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Avionics Electronic Maintenance Technician/Platoon Leader, November 2009 – Present

United States Army, 122^nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82^nd Combat Aviation Brigade

P-8944 Huey Loop (Simmons Army Airfield)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 27332

MAJ Kenric Smith (910) 396-4343 kenric.m.smith2.mil@mail.mil (contact encouraged)

 

Provide Brigade level subject matter expertise in the sustainment and maintenance of aviation electronics and communications systems for the 82^nd Airborne Division rotary wing fleet. Establish and enforce electronic maintenance policies and procedures. Provide communications systems sustainment and operations expertise for: FM, SATCOM, and HF radio systems. Provide radar and sensor systems repair expertise for: aircraft navigation, threat detection, identification friend or foe, and night vision imaging systems. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the Brigade in all areas related to electronics and communication systems. Provide SME in electronics systems principles, analyze logistical trends and failure patterns to adjust policies in order to provide maximum readiness rates. Provide leadership, direction, and training for 75 soldiers and maintain $10.5 million in test measurement and diagnostic (TMDE) and repair facilities

Increased maintenance output by 12% while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), allowing Brigade to accomplish the most combat flight hours in the history of OEF.

Provide primary interface with various Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) from both CECOM and AMCOM as well as forward support representatives (FSRs)

Maintenance program completed over 9000 intermediate maintenance repairs over a 4 year period while exceeding organizational and Army readiness standards.

Maintenance program successfully passed two FORSCOM Aviation Resource Management Surveys (ARMS).

Research and analyze logistical and operational trends to provide guidance in program improvement. Streamlined class IV repair parts inventory to provide a substantial decrease in customer turn-around time while saving the organization money on excess stockage.

Provided area coverage for Special Operations Forces as well as coalition forces and Department of State entities during OEF deployment.

Serve as organizational Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO). Efforts resulted in zero security incidents, during four year tour of duty, as a result of human error. Served as CAISI wireless system sustainment representative, ensured wireless logistical network was established, maintained, and provide maximum availability.

Communications and Electronics (C&E) Maintenance Technician, January 2006 – October 2009

United States Army

26^th Brigade Support Battalion, 2^nd Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division

Fort Stewart, Georgia 31310

COL Mark J. Weinerth Korean phone 010-2010-6465 email: mark.j.weinerth.mil@mail.mil (contact encouraged)

 

Provided C&E maintenance management for the Brigades C4ISR assets: WIN-T, Blue Force Tracker, RF communication sets, imaging systems, and automations equipment. Developed a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) asset tracking systems to increase the oversight, accountability, and logistical support for non standard electronics equipment resulting in a substantial increase in network availability and reliability during OIF 5. Provided logistical support and management of IP based LAN/WAN equipment such as Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, HAIPE encryption devices, as well as various modems and media converters. Tasked with developing the pilot C4ISR Reintegration project for CECOM at Fort Stewart GA. Effort lead to the complete installation and validation of 454 vehicle and combat system platforms RF communication systems, setting the standard for future reintegration efforts Army wide.

 

Created WIN-T technical inspection and power distribution program that decreased scheduled NIPR/SIPR network outage time by 12 hours per week. Technical inspection program required travel throughout the Iraqi theater identifying faulty operational and maintenance practices. Effort lead to 12% increase in equipment availability.

 

Created sustainment program to include Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and other tactical command and control systems throughout the organization. Developed RF Line of Sight (LOS) maintenance program to repair and maintain critical back bone equipment for CPOF primary link, resulting in greater availability during mission critical timelines.

 

Coordinated the effort to induct Brigade’s C4ISR assets, spread throughout Iraq, into the CECOM Reset process. Formal inspection teams were formed and dispatched to ensure proper documentation and transportation of equipment and to assist in the induction process. Resulted in 100% equipment turn in ahead of schedule.

 

Mobile Command Support Platoon Electronics Technician, March 2005 – January 2006

United States Army

501^st Signal Company, 1^st Signal Brigade

Camp Humphreys Korea

CPT Cassandra Owens (no contact information)

 

Provide alternate Command Post capabilities to the US Forces Korea Commander. Provide high mobility LAN/WAN connectivity via High Frequency Harris PRC-150, SATCOM Harris PRC-117, FM SINCGARS, and Plain old telephone system equipment. Provide Air and Ground connectivity to rotary wing, fixed wing, and wheeled vehicles based upon mission requirements. Deploy, establish, and maintain networks with as little as 8 hours notice. Provide maintenance and deployment guidance to Command to increase network performance. Identify maintenance and training deficiencies and define procedures to ensure maximum equipment availability.

 

Efforts in streamlining operational and maintenance procedures identified and corrected faults in redundant equipment. This increased availability and scalability of capabilities within the organization dramatically. Increased emphasis on crew drills and operator training decreased setup and deployment time by over 25%.

 

Student US Army Warrant Officer Ordnance and Electronics Maintenance Program, August 2004 – February 2005

US Army

Warrant Officer Candidate, Fort Rucker, Alabama

OMEMS Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (Phase 1), Fort Gordon, Georgia (Phase 2)

 

Satellite Communications Hub Terminal Supervisor, August 1998 – July 2004

United States Army

123d Signal Battalion, 3d Infantry Division

Fort Stewart, Georgia 31310

CSM Ricky Wallace (910) 705-7403 ricky.wallace2.mil@mail.mil (contact encouraged)

 

Supervised the deployment, link engineering, maintenance and operations of an AN/TSC-85 Tactical Satellite Hub Terminal. Performed operations and maintenance on high power amplifiers, satellite modems, UP/DOWN converters, multiplexers, and other satellite system subcomponents. Responsible for link engineering, planning, and terminal deployment based upon mission requirements. Provided guidance and direction on DISA procedures and policies. Directly interacted with Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) control to ensure SATCOM spectrum management guidelines were adhered to and detailed during mission planning. Provided beyond line of sight data and voice link for Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE). Hands on experience with digital switching systems and signal conditioning equipment. Managed the monitoring and link performance of multiple terminals and their operators. Provided first line logistical support for subordinate terminals and coordinated with CECOM Long Haul Transmission (LHT) LARS for higher level logistical support as necessary. Provide tier 2 help desk support functions for subordinate terminals and users. Operated a variety of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to perform operator through Depot level maintenance.

 

Provided high level SATCOM support in Bosnia and provided the first SATCOM Hub terminal coverage from Baghdad International to V Corp during the invasion of Iraq.

 

Efforts lead to the recommendation and selection to the US Army Warrant Officer Corp as a 948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer.

 

Patriot Missile System Maintenance Supervisor, December 1993 – July 1998

United States Army

5/7 Air Defense Artillery

Hanau Germany

 

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science in Satellite Communications Technologies, Central Texas College, Killeen Texas, 2010

 

TRAINING

              Network Managers Security Course, Fort Bragg NC, 2013

 

Functional Security + Course, Fort Bragg NC, 2013: CompTIA Security + Certified 2013

System Administrator/CompTIA Network + Course, Fort Bragg NC, 2013

Information Assurance Fundamentals (IASO), Fort Bragg NC, 2013

CAISI Wireless System Support Representative Course, Fort Bragg NC, 2013 

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAIWA), completed all non-resident courses to level II, Fort Bragg NC, 2011

Environmental Compliance Officer Course, Fort Stewart GA, 2010

Additional Duty and Commanders Safety Course, Fort Stewart GA, 2010

Action Officer Development Course, Fort Stewart GA, 2009

Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer Basic Course, Fort Gordon GA, 2005

SATCOM Operator Maintainer Course, Fort Gordon GA, 1998

PATRIOT Missile System Operator Maintainer Course, Fort Bliss TX, 1994

 

 

HONORS/AWARDS

              12 Federal awards for superior performance

              Selected to the US Army Warrant Officer program

              Consistent top performer on performance evaluations

              OIF/OEF Veteran