Brandon Kitchen

Experience

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  Ruby's Diner, Inc.

  May 2006 - Feb 2009

  Server
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  US Army

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2016

  I served as a Satellite Communications Operations NCO within the organization's operations department. I managed the school and training requirements for over 400 personnel. I served as the team leader for a diverse group of individuals. I was responsible for the health, welfare, training, and management of an eight-person team. I provided satellite payload management and control for the WGS and DSCS satellites. I provided satellite payload management and control for the WGS and DSCS satellites. While at Fort Gordon, GA, I was training to become a 25S, Satellite Communications Operator Maintainer. I was trained as a 7E, which focused my skill set on Strategic sites. Additionally, I was selected to attend the Satellite Network Coordinator course, which provided me with an additional set of skills to include DoD DSCS and WGS network management, troubleshooting skills, and link budget analysis.

  • SATCOM Operations NCO

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  • SATCOM Chief

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Senior Satellite Systems Network Coordinator

    Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Satellite Systems Network Coordinator

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Satellite Communications Operator Maintainer

    Feb 2009 - May 2010
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  US Army

  Feb 2017 - now

  I served as the Senior Technical Advisor for an organization that oversees five Satellite Communications facilities and a 24/7 operations center. I served as the Satellite Communications Officer-In-Charge of the facility, supporting multiple high-priority customers. Managed current and future operations, training, projects and maintenance for the organization. I served as the Brigade S6 Network Operations Office-In-Charge. I was responsible for the operations, maintenance, and training for all of the communications assets within the Brigade. I supported one Joint Network Node, two Command Post Nodes, two COVN-K systems that supported users all over the Korean peninsula.

  • Network Engineer

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Junior Signal Warrant Officer Career Manager

    May 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Network Management Technician

    Jun 2021 - May 2023

  • Network Management Technician

    Mar 2018 - May 2021

  • Network Management Technician

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2018