SGT Thomas Sullivan

Army | Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer

Dates of Service: Jul 2006 - Jul 2013

RETIRED

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Bio

Seasoned telecommunications engineer and spectrum manager with 10+ years supporting U.S Government programs. Satellite communications subject matter expert specializing in multidisciplinary information technologies, ranging from wide area global networks to end user systems. Service oriented in providing customer satisfaction and mission success. Presenter and communicator of concepts and product Currently Seeking Opportunity to work overseas.

Military Experiences

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Industry Subject Matter Advisor, Satellite Communications and Control

PEO EIS, USAASC, ASA (ALT), Army Secretariat | Fort Belvoir, VA

Nov 2014 - May 2015

Operations Specialist - Senior/Lead

SEC, Divisions, CECOM LCMC, AMC | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Lead and advised 20 personnel in Analyzing operational activities of the Software Engineer Center to support the 53rd Signal Battalion and Space and Missile Defense Command. • Recommended measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of products of ten software suites used by the Software Engineering Center in direct support and utilization of over 500 personnel worldwide. • Served as a technical expert in areas relevant to satellite communications control projects. • Produced and reviewed technical documentation reflecting detailed knowledge of Satellite Network Control.

Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

Phoenix SME

PEO C3T, USAASC, ASA (ALT), Army Secretariat | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Lead Expert on Military Satellite Network Control, Communicator, technical writer, quality controller, and consultant for Business Development Team on contract Requests for Information and Proposals (RFIs/RFPs). • Contributes knowledge towards the development of Satellite Communications training/simulation software. • Versed in addressing budgetary concerns for physical product, software, and manpower for $25+ million contract.

Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

Wideband Satcom Planner

RSSC - East, USASMDC HQ, USASMDC/ARSTRAT, STRATCOM | MacDill AFB, FL

US Army SMDC/ARSTRAT RSSC-EAST • Performs frequency management/Link engineering and satellite communications mission planning for Combatant Commands and other organizations. • Supports Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, pirate interdiction operations in Africa, drug interdiction operations in South America, US Navy Fleet support, and training missions. • Specializes in planning on Wideband/SHF/X-band/KA-band frequency software, equipment, and satellites. Utilizing Common Network Planning Software (CNPS), DSCS Network Planning Software (DNPS), Wideband Integrated Planning Dat

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Deployments

(11 months)

Mar 2004 - Jan 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

• Site Manager of IT operation, DynCorp Al Sadeer Hotel; providing support for 300+ Department of Justice (DoJ) International Police Liaison Officers (IPLO) and logistics personnel, supervising 3 Man IT Help desk/Network Administration team. • On Site IT support, DynCorp Baghdad hotel; providing tech support for 250+ DoJ IPLOs and Logistics personn