Justin Evaristo

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 2001 - Mar 2009

  Infantry Squad Leader

  • Served proudly as an Infantry Team Leader in 1st Battalion 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC from 2001-2005 and as an Infantry Squad Leader in 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA from 2005-2009. • Led 11 Soldiers in combat operations over the course of 14 months to provide security and stability in Iraq. • Attained leadership position with increased responsibility well above peers. • Supervised the health, morale, welfare, and actions of subordinates. • Enforced Army standards and regulations that encompassed conduct, security, maintenance, physical fitness, hazardous materials, and logistics. • Mentored junior enlisted soldiers through training of military tactics, techniques, and procedures. Maintained serviceability of equipment in excess of $2.2 million USD. Show less

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  Augustine Consulting, Inc.

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2017

  • Supervised the Soldier Warrior Integration, Fielding, and Test (SWIFT) Team at Fort Bliss, TX – a multi-disciplinary team specializing in Integration, Training, Technical Support, Network/Software Engineering and Logistical representation for Program Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR) and the Nett Warrior system (a Commercial-of-the-Shelf digital Situational Awareness tool outfitted with various types of encrypted military radios that pass data within a military network). • Coordinated support efforts between the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division (2/1 AD), the Joint Modernization Command (JMC) and the System of Systems Engineering and Integration (SoSE&I) Directorate during Network Integration Exercises (NIEs) – a bi-annual military sponsored event that ties multiple new technologies as a System of Systems based concept. • Served as the eyes and ears of the Product Manager for Ground Soldier Systems (PM GSS) to provide up-to-date information surrounding the survivability, serviceability, and performance of the Nett Warrior system. • Provided direct representation during multiple Engineering, Networking, Software, and Organizational meetings to outline the Product Manager (PM) and/or company’s intent. • Enforced PM and company initiatives to ensure productivity between team members and to promote positive team dynamics, efficiency, and effectiveness. • Directed internal/external resources in order to meet PM and company objectives. Show less • Supervised daily operations of the organization to promote efficiency and effectiveness with emphasis in supporting the mission of the organization and improving business processes. • Managed and coordinated all efforts between functional departments; worked with teams to create synergies. • Developed weekly Task Organizational Management spectrums for departments to ensure the team possessed resources to meet deadlines. • Contributed short-term and long-term planning strategies to management team and Program Manager to enhance operational excellence. • Chaired daily and weekly management, administrative, and engineering meetings, teleconferences and information exchanges with all functional departments and internal/external organizations. • Enforced Program Manager standards and directives to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Show less • Served as the liaison and Lead Systems Integrator to an Acquisitions Program Manager office to 3 different Army Brigades. • Participated in Initial Operation Test and Evaluations (IOT&E) and Risk Reduction Labs in preparation for quarterly Army Network Integration Evaluations (NIEs) with Systems Under Test (SUT) and Systems Under Evaluation (SUE). • Analyzed consolidated data from integration exercises and presented findings to Program Manager. Streamlined troubleshooting techniques and processes to develop synergies. • Resolved technical issues accurately and efficiently for a variety of military technologies (e.g. Nett Warrior; a digital dismounted situational awareness system, AN/PRC-154A; an encrypted military radio, military waveforms to include Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) and Adaptive Network Wideband Waveform (ANW2); and Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS). • Articulated Program of Instruction (POI) as a Lead Trainer to over 1,400 students across the military. Show less

  • Team Lead

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Unit System Integrator

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
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  BRTRC Federal Solutions

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  Operations Planner/Senior Military Analyst (SMA)

  • Provided support to System of System Engineering and Integration Directorate and liaison to the Joint Modernization Command as the Operations Planner and Senior Military Analyst in support of Network Integration Evaluations and Joint Warfighter Assessments. • Conducted overview/analysis of Network Design and Documentation to coordinate, modify, integrate and implement military technologies/solutions. • Supervised/Trained and assisted by lower level technicians. • Participated in design, fabrication, integration, and testing of electronic circuits and mechanical packaging including the development of electrical and mechanical prototypes. • Provided technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment and performs troubleshooting on highly complex equipment and technical problems. • Developed Field Based Risk Reduction (FBRR) test procedures, test plans, test reports, and procedures to maintain lab facilities and calibrate test equipment. • Conducted engineering tests and detailed experimental testing. Participated in Army System of Systems network operations planning and design reviews. • Provided operational and technical input into the VALEX Fragmentary Order (FRAGO), VALEX Plan, Operating Procedures, and Entrance and Exit Criteria for the exercise.• Managed Field Service Representatives during planning and execution.• Assisted in operational planning and coordination to meet expectations of key stakeholders. Show less

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  Augustine Consulting, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - now

  Technical Analyst

  - Provide technical feedback to various levels of Nett Warrior software/systems engineers concerning network performance by accurately identifying and reporting connectivity issues, forwarding unit requests for added functionality, and conducting tests as directed- Identify problems and resolves issues relating to tactical radio systems- Develop imagery products to support unit mission utilizing various software tools including propriety and commercial mapping software- When needed, provide certified classroom instruction on the functions of the Nett Warrior ensemble and all associated peripherals- Deploy as a SME as needed during new unit fielding proposals, public relations events, as well as various other program related initiatives- Be prepared to deploy overseas with the US Army in a non-combatant support role. Show less