John Manning

Experience

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  51st Signal Battalion

  Oct 1995 - Jan 2000

  Extension Systems Team Chief

  • Provided voice connectivity to 60 customers.• Extensive experience with mobile subscriber equipment, wire, and wireless, tropospheric scatter communications and Network Switching Systems.• Conducted RF engineering propagation and IM interference studies.• Provided project management and project implement services.• Extensive knowledge on HF, VHF, UHF, SHF and microwave radios.• Installed, positioned, orientated antennas in excess of 30 meters.• Installation of vehicular radio systems. Systems include the AN/VRC-103 (V) 2 vehicular multiband system, the AN/VRC-104 (V) 3 and (V) 1 vehicular HF systems, and the AN/VRC-110 vehicular SINCGARS/ multiband system.• Analyzed BIT/BITE diagnostics to isolate faults to the Line Replaceable Unit. Installed, operates, performs strapping, re-strapping,• Operated and performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on assigned vehicles and power generators. Mostrar menos

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  Joint Communications Support Element

  Mar 2001 - Jan 2004

  Satellite Team Chief

  • Provided uninterrupted digital secure communications for U.S. Central Command and US Special Operations Command assets. • Extensive experience with installation of various line of sight and satellite communications systems. Systems include the AN/TSC-85(V) 2, AN/TSC-93B, AN/TSC-161, AN/USC-60A, and AN/GRC-239.• Installed and operated FCC-100 multiplexors and Promina 400 and 800 smart multiplexors.• Tested and validated new communications equipment and packages.• Installed and troubleshot various cat5 and fiber optic line drivers.• Well versed in C, X, Ku, and Ka band up and down converters as well as various satellite modems.• Performed various jobs with multi-pin cable fabrication.• Experienced with working alongside British and Canadian forces to establish coalition networks.• Ability to read schematics, follow flow charts, test, repair and replace cable.• Used a dummy load for testing high power amplifiers. Mostrar menos

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  Special Operations Command - Pacific

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2006

  Tactical Satellite Systems Team Chief

  • Supervised an eight man team that provided internet, voice over internet protocol telephone, and video telecommunications services to two star command and staff (approximately 45 personnel).• Experienced with conducting briefs for command and staff on operational issues related network services.• Experience working alongside Japanese, Australian, and Korean forces to establish coalition networks.• Trained and certified to operate and maintain REDCOMM ISDN Gateway Exchange telephone switch.• Received training and certification as Fiber Optic Installer. • Expertly directed troubleshooting efforts for all teams within region to minimize customer connectivity issues.• Used various test equipment such as a spectrum analyzer, Fire Berds, voltage meter, grounding meter, Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, cat5 and multi-pin cable tester for trouble shooting of equipment.• Extensive experience with manual satellite acquisition.• Tested generators under load to ensure preparation before deployment’s to the field or customers premises. Mostrar menos

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  167th Theater Sustainment Command

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  Satellite Communications Systems Staff Noncommissioned Officer

  • Provided multiple Ethernet circuits for deployed voice and data connectivity for 50 customers supporting natural disaster relief.• Clearly briefed Theater Sustainment Command staff on operational issues related network services.• Demonstrated effective listening by providing feedback to customers to ensure them that their comments were understood.• Tested end to end from the customers location over the back haul to the (switch or node) ensuring the capacity ordered by the customer exceeded the industry standards.• Led a 24 / 7 help desk comprised of 12 Soldiers to ensure review and resolution of computer / IT related issues; ensured maximum connectivity and user satisfaction.• Produced and attached troubleshooting cards to deployed user workstations to minimize trouble calls.• Used various hand tools such as punch tool, volt meter, wire stripper, crimper, and cordless drill, butt set, also including T3, T1 and Ethernet test sets in support of daily requirements.• Conducted various classes such as cable making, satellite theory, and generator maintenance to raise staff proficiency. Mostrar menos

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  Military Information Support Operations Command

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

  Platoon Sergeant

  • Managed an uninterrupted reach back network supporting the archival and dissemination of psychological operations products for over 20 separate task forces deployed to five continents.• Analyzed, planned, and adjusted work operations, while simultaneously motivating 40 Soldiers to ensure mission was met and training objectives were achieved.• Configured routers and manipulated router configurations to provide internet, voice over internet protocol telephone, and video telecommunications services for two brigade sized elements (approximately 2400 Soldiers).• Expertly directed troubleshooting efforts for all teams within region to minimize telephone, computer, and video teleconference connectivity issues.• Awarded the Army Signal Corps Second highest honor (Bronze Order of Mercury) for demonstrating the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence, and selflessness.• Ensured operation and performance of Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on assigned vehicles and power generators. Mostrar menos

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  112th Signal Battalion

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

  Operations NCOIC

  • Managed the daily operations of 97 Soldiers and five task forces covering three separate countries.• Ensured the proper management of all incoming and outgoing documents for the company. • Drafted and implemented emergency action plans for OCONUS facilities supporting wartime efforts.• Experienced with operation of AN/PRC-148, AN/PSC-5D, AN/PRC-117G, and AN/PRC-152 radios.• Conducted monthly inventories to ensure all property was accounted for, in the excess of 3 million dollars with no losses.• Experienced with Microsoft Office products. Mostrar menos

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  Trace Systems

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  SATCOM / RF Operations Analyst

  • Provided situational awareness to the Joint Forces Headquarters on all space related issues andincidents. • Provided technical and operational input for SATCOM / Gateway directives, instructions, andprocesses. • Reviewed situation reports from service providers for SATCOM mission impact. • De-conflicted, coordinated, and synchronized SATCOM dependent Department of Defense Information Network operations with attached, subordinate, and supporting forces and supporting commands. • Managed and maintained a SATCOM specific Department of Defense Information Network Common Operating Picture Mostrar menos

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  CACI International Inc

  Jul 2015 - now

  Pacific Region FSR

  • Provided depot-level support for tactical communications equipment in a Special Operationsenvironment • Provided extensive experience with baseband packages such as SDN-L (Lite) Variant X, SDN-L v3a,SDN-L v3b, SDN-M (Medium) v1, SDN-M v2, SDN-H (Heavy) v1, and SDN-H v2 • Worked alongside engineers to develop and test modifications for tactical communications packages • Possessed extensive experience in the following systems: 0.9M Cheetah auto-acquire antenna, 1.2MHawkeye auto-acquire antenna, 2.0M Hawkeye auto-acquire antenna, 2.0M GATR inflatable manual-acquire antenna, and 2.4M DMCS manual-acquire antenna • Extensive knowledge on the various cisco routers and switches. • Possessed extensive experience on iDirect modems • Operated Harris RF-7800W and Redline AN-80I LOS radios to extend communications services. • Provided 24/7 assistance to customers though technical support hotline. Mostrar menos