Darrell Francisco

Experience

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  SAIC

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2014

  System Integration Analyst

  •Validated Software functionality for the USMC and joint service Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. Providing, monitoring and integration support, ensuring system are operational according to specifications. Reviewed and Validated integration procedures and provided analysis of system components. Tested functionality and specifications while maintaining trouble and test reports. Responsible for ensuring system components are appropriately configured according to system specification documents.•Validated interoperability between C4ISR systems and other Department of Defense service systems.•Created test procedures, Software Test Plans, Development Plans, Evaluation Reports, and Test Readiness Reviews. Tested software functionality, and provided site support when required to Fleet units in the field.•Performed technical functions related to developmental engineering practices such as maintenance, networking, systems set up, modification, troubleshooting, and testing systems. The system includes clients, servers and Virtual Machines (VM). Experience in developmental, experimental, and performance based testing. While implementing cost-effective methods in testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment, for system diagnostic and development of test scenarios and cases. Plans, performs, and records system/equipment malfunctions and accurately documents and reports issues.•Worked in developing a new web-based application for forward deployed USMC units worldwide. Providing attention to detail testing of new functionality and reporting of errors found. While also attending weekly meeting to discuss and communicate findings and provide input to other contracting companies and government clients involved in this development effort.•Experienced in Agile Scrum Testing practices for development of tasks, time frames, design, code, test scripts, and documentation. Show less

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  MANDEX INC

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  System Trainer

  • Provided Hardware and Software system training to various units throughout the Marine Corp Intelligence community• Created practical application exams and course curriculum to provide system understanding (configuration and maintenance training) for the various system TIERS of the Intel family of systems. Training included, Virtual Machine configuration and deployment, Optia and Winchester storage devices configuration and mapping. Elastic Sky X integrated (ESXI) host configuration and laptop configuration.• Development and creation of alternative training solutions• Designed and delivered training experiences in multiple formats, instructor-led training, LMS eLearning, documentation, and webinar.• Designed course outlines around intelligence products, for use by internal and external audiences• Suggested and created opportunities to create training and knowledge materials useful to both internal and external audiences• Created and maintained training documentation/ tutorials to assist internal and external audiences in understanding, implementing, and using variety of platform features and functionality Show less

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  Engility Corporation

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2019

  Training Specialist / Subject Matter Expert

  • Providing support for the Tactical Service-Oriented Architecture (TSOA) system. • Assisted as instructor in the New Equipment Training event.• Involved as a subject matter expert (SME) in the development of training products for Current Software version and beyond. • Acts as the liaison between the development team, the integrator and testers in Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center, Atlantic (SSC-Atlantic).• Worked as SME to an Intel Training Program to include NET and Mobile Training Teams (MTT). • Supported Marine Corps exercises and test events, and Initial Key Personnel Training (IKPT). • Developed Systems Approach to Training (SAT), compliant training material and lesson plans to provide operator training on new systems equipment and software as delineated with the Program Manpower, Personnel, and Training Plan. • Conducted Hardware and Software refresher training, tailored unit training, “just in time” training, or exercise support training. • Provided “Delta NET” to units equipped with Intel Technical Refresh system.• Establish Training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the instructional system development (ISD) process.• Development and creation of alternative training solutions• Designed and delivered training experiences in multiple formats, instructor-led training, LMS eLearning, documentation, and webinar.• Designed course outlines around intelligence products, for use by internal and external audiences• Suggested and created opportunities to create training and knowledge materials useful to both internal and external audiences• Created and maintained training documentation/ tutorials to assist internal and external audiences in understanding, implementing, and using variety of platform features and functionality Show less

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  Praescient Analytics

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Sr. Analyst Consultant / Training Specialist / Advanced Analytic Subject Matter Expert

  • Provide operational experience, to include: knowledge of friendly forces and adversary’s CONOPS, tactics, threat capabilities, targeting priorities, sensor/collection techniques, targeting priorities, and planning and conducting operations analysis.• Provide experience in support of intelligence programs and systems, to include: establishing training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the instructional system development (ISD) process. • Providing technical support for the Advanced Analytics Technical Solution (AATS) • Assisted as instructor in the AATS Training events to include New Equipment Training (NET) and Mobile Training Teams (MTT).• Involved in the development of training products for AATS and beyond• Developed Systems Approach to Training (SAT), compliant training material and lesson plans to provide operator training on new systems equipment and software as delineated with the Program Manpower, Personnel, and Training Plan. • Supported Marine Corps exercises and test events, and Initial Key Personnel Training (IKPT). • Conducted AATS refresher training, tailored unit training, “just in time” training, or exercise support training. • Establish Training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the instructional system development (ISD) process.• Development and creation of alternative training solutions• Designed and delivered training experiences in multiple formats, instructor-led training, LMS eLearning, documentation, and webinar.• Designed course outlines around intelligence products, for use by internal and external audiences• Suggested and created opportunities to create training and knowledge materials useful to both internal and external audiences• Created and maintained training documentation/ tutorials to assist internal and external audiences in understanding, implementing, and using variety of platform features and functionality Show less

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  Scientific Research Corporation

  Mar 2021 - now

  System Analyst III / Systems Engineer

  *Act as the TacMobile program's C2 and C4I Subject Matter Expert (SME) contractor overseeing the TacMobile contractor support effort at NIWC *Responsible for managing the processes and lifecycle of the C4I effort*Maintain high communication with the onsite customer and the contractor management team to coordinate any project requirements*Communicate all C4I program challenges, and coordinate the company and government resources, to achieve satisfactory resolution*Assist in the management of the TacMobile C2 subsystem logistics and fielding*Manage the coordination of fielding to the fleet of TacMobile users Show less