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Michael Nielsen

Michael Nielsen

Satellite Systems Training Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Project Manager - Long Haul Communications

  • Education

    • Community College of the Air Force

      1991 - 2004
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Electronic Systems Technology

    • University of Maryland University College

      2008 - 2014
      Master of Science (M.S.) Information Technology Telecommunications 4.0 GPA

      I studied my Masters in IT networks as it pertains to telecommunication network management of a facility. Focused on project management to integrate IT systems into a business. Thorough understanding of Networks, Routers, Switches, cabling of current technologies as it connects to multiple types of transport devices, i.e. fiber (SONET, DWDM systems), serial copper, satellite systems, HF/SHF/EHF systems.

    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      2004 - 2010
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Electronics Systems Technology for Managers 4.0 GPA

      Mastered skills for electronic systems as it pertains to telecommunication systems to include programming microprocessors, RF systems, fiber optics, statistical and trend analysis.

  • Experience

    • Air Education and Training Command

      Apr 2004 - Mar 2008
      Satellite Systems Training Instructor

    • 1st Combat Communications Squadron

      Apr 2008 - Nov 2010
      Section Chief, Operations and Readiness

    • United States Air Force

      Dec 2010 - Oct 2014
      Section Chief, DoD Teleport Gateway

      Lead 42 military and 10 contractors to operate and maintain a $60M Defense Information Systems Agency communications Teleport gateway, while executing a $450K annual budget. Manage 16 satellite terminals providing key voice, data, teleconferencing to remote locations supporting 135,000 personnel. Provide key radar relay links to support the Intelligence and DoD agencies. Coordinates site requirements with 22 agencies/contractors to ensure equipment and documentaion meet standards

    • USAF

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
      Flight Chief, Special Missions

      Supervised and managed 63 personnel in four work center flight. Technical Control Facility, Satellite Communications, Video Teleconference Center and the Airborne Communications suite.

    • Spectrum Comm Inc

      Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
      SATCOM Terminal and Baseband Equipment Sustainment Course Instructor

      Contracted to provide sustainment training on legacy 52-Mod Air Force Wideband Enterprise Terminals (AFWET). Using the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual to perform circuit setup and system troubleshooting and maintenance on AN/GSC-52 and 39 Terminals while integrating Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) training materials at the appropriate interval into the course . Performs coordination activities pre/post course dates with Tobyhanna Army Depot regarding depot access and security requirements, manpower availability at Tobyhanna to host a course within a given quarter, printing of course materials, and soliciting and securing 6 individuals for each course iteration. Provide a detailed report to the Air Force Wideband Enterprise Program Office (AFWET PO) on class performance based on feedback after each class. Show less

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      May 2016 - Oct 2016
      Student

    • DataPath, Inc.

      Dec 2018 - now
      Technical Project Manager - Long Haul Communications

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Soccer Coach

      Issued by USAF Youth Center on Aug 2010
      USAF Youth CenterAssociated with Michael Nielsen