James Ford

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Automations NCO
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  ManTech IS&T

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Network Engineer
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  Blackhawk Mgmt

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2009

  Sr. System Administrator
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  U.S. Army

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2017

  Manages day to day activities in a laboratory supporting the sustainment and integration of Handheld Small-form fit (HMS) radios. Coordinates and executes testing for Risk Reduction and Risk Mitigation events. Developed informal test methods to enable early software assessments and provide detailed reports illustrating software performance and maturity prior to entering a record tests. Performed analysis of software baselines and assessed their performance utilizing the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Single Channel Ground Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), and the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform. Provided technical support and subject matter expertise for the configuration and operation of the HMS radios prior to and during developmental testing and field experiment exercises such as Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) events. Show less Managed a project that supports a distributed test networked environment for developmental programs. Rated contract performance, identified requirements and work to be done while assigning deadlines for completion. Interpreted regulations, and ensured Information Awareness (IA) policy and guidelines were accurately adhered to. Worked with external agencies and coordinated as necessary to leverage existing networks to connect disparate sites for tests and assessments. Provided technical guidance by interpreting, and adapting to guidelines to allow members of the acquisition community to conduct various types of testing prior to formal test events. Show less

  • Chief Engineer

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Tactical Radios Branch Chief

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Task Lead

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Project Lead

    Dec 2009 - Oct 2013
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  CECOM Software Engineering Center (USARMY Army Material Command)

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

  Mission Networks Sustainment Branch Chief

  Provide Post Production Software Support for the Warfighter Information Network - Tactical.

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  CECOM Software Engineering Center

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Technical Initiatives Division Chief
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  CECOM SEC

  Aug 2021 - now

  Communications & Networks Division Chief

  Leads and manages software maintenance and Cybersecurity releases for the Army's tactical network and communication systems.