John E Drakeford, Regional NOC Manager, PMP25th Signal Battalion, DRS Defense Solutions APO, AE 09898 Email:Drakefordj@yahoo.com, Phone: +1-614-432-8817, Mobile +974-3319-7949

Summary/QualificationsHighly skilled Regional manager with 14-plus years of IT experience in Network operation Center, STEP Site, and earth station management/installation/operation for the US military and private sector. I have a background in Information Assurance, Circuit Actions Coordination, Tech Control and Satellite Communications ground systems operation/management as well as a solid background in networking. I have successful history of leading teams involved in networking, monitoring, testing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Network Operation Centers, Tech Control, and SATCOM facilities. Have also been a key member of SITE prep for DISA and IA compliance inspections. Proven track record as a leader, receiving high accolades for quality workmanship as well as achieving objectives while encountering few network outages. My experience also includes over 14 years of logistical support related to inventory control, PBUSE, maintaining sparing philosophies, configuration management as well as the writing of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGDISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) May 2015Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified May2014 License# 1717573Information Techno logy Infrastructure Library ( ITIL) Certified Nov 2014iDirect IOM/TRANSEC Certified Jul2013CompTIA Security +, Certified SEP2012 ID# COMP001020471404School of Telecommunications and Technology, Fort Gordon, GA, 2002. U.S. Navy Satellite Communications CourseElectronic Technician Certification, Great lakes, IL 2001. US Navy Electronics Technician Communications Alpha course

EducationBS; Management Studies: University of Maryland University College, MD 2009-2011BA; History: University of Maryland University College, MD 2008-2011AS; Computer Studies: University of Maryland University College, MD 2008-2010US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 1997-1998High School Diploma: Beechcroft High School, Columbus Ohio 1991-1995

Relevant Skills• PMP/ITIL Certified with experience of ensuring completion of deliverables, creating schedules, monitoring

budgets, leading & evaluating personnel in multiple countries. • Information Assurance Officer trained in Risk Management Framework(RMF) • Logistics management • iDirect Certified with experience on active directory, Cisco Call managers, as well as programming and

performing maintenance on Cisco Routers, PROMINA and associated CCA’s, iDirect Hub, call managers, VSAT terminal operation, High Powered Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Canoga-Perkins Fiber Optic Modem Cards, Up/Downconverters, Parabolic antennas, KG-94A/194 and kiv-7 Cryptographic Devices

• Skilled in Microcomputer Hardware and Troubleshooting Techniques• Current Security Clearance: Active DoD SECRET

Career HistoryDRS Defense Solutions, 2007 to Present

Regional NOC Manager, Doha, Qatar (Dec 2012-Current) Coordinate work with Subject Matter Experts and functional area leaders and provide regularly scheduled

project level detailed reporting on progress against program tasks and milestones Consult with program sponsors, stakeholders and customers to review project deliverables including goals,

time frames, and funding As one of the Information Assurance officers I was responsible for making sure the TECK-V Project

remained IA Compliant Responsible for ensuring completion of deliverables, completion of SOPs, monitoring of budgets, and

leading and evaluating personnel to ensure they have everything needed to complete deliverables for the project

Plan the work according to the objectives, and assesses and controls project risks, ensuring that project deliverables are on time and at the required level of quality  

Create, oversee and manage the successful completion of multiple, complex program work plans Ensure that program goals are obtainable, accomplished, and in line with business objectives Secondary responsibilities include performing RF SME duties such as programming & maintaining iDirect

TDMA network, routers and switches as well as maintaining associated SSPAs, LNBs, and other RF equipment and a 4.8m 2port Ku-Band antenna. Other responsibilities included being a help desk Technician for the OCONUS TECK-V NOC solving matters in IP addressing, RF/Satellite alignment issues, router configs, crypto, etc.

SATCOM/TCF Tech III, Al Dhafra AB, UAE (2011-2012) Maintain earth station operational procedures with emphasis on quality, productivity and overall equipment

readiness. Serve as assistant lead technician for primary telecommunications project in support of Operation Iraqi

Freedom. Document inspections, maintenance, repair work and failures in maintenance logs and statistical process

control charts. Maintian up to date 100% inventory for functional site equipment Conduct and schedule investigative tests and repairs of automated equipment to ensure proper operation. Provide on-site technical support for electrical components of Deployable Ku-Band satellite earth terminals

and generate interim reports based on site conditions. Responsible for a team of satellite communications technicians Established work schedules, repair priorities and assigned specific duties to personnel Assist in installation of Black Core Routers, KA & KU Band terminals, as well as associated peripheral

equipment. Assist personnel engaged in installation and repair of Ku-Band Earth Terminal equipment

SATCOM Tech III Kirkuk, Iraq (2009-2011) Maintain earth station operational procedures with emphasis on quality, productivity and overall equipment

readiness. Serve as assistant lead technician for primary telecommunications project in support of Operation Iraqi

Freedom. Document inspections, maintenance, repair work. Conduct and schedule investigative tests and repairs of automated equipment to ensure proper operation. Provide on-site technical support for electrical components of Deployable Ku-Band satellite earth terminals

and generate interim reports based on site conditions.

Responsible for a team of satellite communications technicians Establish workload schedules, repairs priorities and assigned specific duties to personnel Assist personnel engaged in installation and repair of Ku-Band Earth Terminal equipment

SATCOM/TCF Tech III Ghazni, Afghanistan (2007-2009) Operated and maintained a single manned TCF and USC-60 Ku-Band earth station in support of Operation

Enduring Freedom. Responsible for the programming of Cisco Routers, PROMINA 400 CCA’s, and all satellite equipment. Site Systems Administrator. Diagnosed and repaired telecommunications equipment. Monitored associated Radar equipment. Installed, repaired, and maintained earth terminal equipment in a field environment. Inspected and troubleshot circuit outages. Prepared detailed documentation concerning the condition of equipment, repairs needed, and repairs

completed. Maintained electrical equipment including diesel powered generators, automatic transfer switches,

peripheral Radar equipment and universal power supplies. Interpreted maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams Repaired equipment utilizing knowledge of electronics and used standard test instruments.

ITT Inc, 2004-2007

Circuit Actions / SATCOM Shift Supervisor Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar Assisted in creation of work schedules and scheduling of Site inspections Operated and maintained X-band STEP site in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Requested and performed Authorized Service Interruptions(ASIs) Designed circuits & network paths as a Circuit Actions coordinator. In charge of the creation and implementation of the local training program for ITT Satcom O & M Techs

for equipment including PROMINA’s MIDAS, Firebird 6000/8000 as well as other equipment. Diagnosed and repaired both Tech control and SATCOM telecommunications equipment. Installed, repaired and maintained earth terminal equipment in a field environment. Inspected and troubleshot circuit outages. Prepared detailed documentation concerning the condition of equipment, repairs needed and repairs

completed. Maintained electrical equipment including diesel-powered generators, automatic transfer switches and

universal power supplies.

Military ExperienceSatellite Communications/Tech Control Supervisor/ Trainer U.S. Navy, NCTS Bahrain 2002 to 2004

Supervised TCF and SATCOM Techs in the day to day operations of the NCTS Bahrain STEP site. Taught the principles, installation and operations of GMF AN/TSC-85B, 93B, 85C, 93C X-Band satellite

communication earth stations to entry level Navy Technicians. Ensured subordinates in my work center were properly trained and carrying out their day-to-day duties. Supervised students in accomplishing learning objectives and conducted remedial training. Demonstrated ability to clearly illustrate difficult-to-understand subjects. Conducted classroom and lab instruction in various aspects of satellite communication earth terminals. Maintained highly productive environment.