Donovan King
Cameron
Summary
Accomplished Server/System Administrator at RiverTech LLC, Akima Corporation, with a proven track record in enhancing network performance and system upgrades. Expert in diagnosing issues and providing technical support, demonstrated through successful cloud migration projects and satellite communications optimizations. Skilled in branding compliance and fostering cross-functional team collaboration, significantly improving operational efficiency and user experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/System Administrator
RiverTech LLC, Akima Corporation
02.2024 - Current
- Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
- Enabled smooth transitions during hardware and software upgrades, minimizing disruptions to endusers.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by ensuring seamless integration of new applications into existing systems.
- Delivered improved user experience by configuring load balancing solutions using VMware NSX Edge Services Gateways.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for cloud migration projects.
- Optimized resource allocation through virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi for more cost-effective server management.
- Optimized resource allocation within virtualized environments using technologies such as VMWare ESXi or KVM hypervisors.
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX solutions.
Sr. Satellite Communications Technician
Bering Straits Native Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Senior Satellite Communications Technician (RF Engineer IV )
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Point of contact for all DOD customers concerning network operations activities
- Responsible for installation, testing maintenance, and replacement of Satellite Communications Equipment such as: (HPA/ BUC), Block Down Converters (BDC), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA), Satellite Modems (Linkway, DMD 2050E, MPM 1000 (NCW), Viasat CBM-400 and iDirect), Linkway S2, Fiber Optic Modems (FOXCOM), waveguides, waveguide switches (baseball switches), RF cable assemblies, and Matrix Switch Cards.
- Responsible for the configuration, monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting of TDMA, FDMA, iDirect and NCW Satellite Communications networks originating from, and connected to the Fort Bragg Regional Hub Node.
- Provided Senior level technical support for CONUS and OCONUS U.S Army and U.S Marine operations to include Combatant and Command (2B) Disaster relief(3A), JRTC Validation, and COMPO 1,2 and 3 training exercises(4F).
- Monitor health and status for critical mission or network systems.
- Support and or supervise carrier activation or deactivation on DOD/Civilian satellites. While supporting the troubleshooting escalation for Tier I soldiers, local contracting supervisors, Department of the Army Personnel and distant end users.
- Engineered, tested and implemented an DoD Enterprise level solution for successful MF-TDMA sub-meter (95cm/1.2m) Hawkeye I, II, III(lite) tactical terminals, interface with hub level architecture.
- Familiar with the Army Centralized ASR System (ACAS). With mission building with extensive knowledge of Network Management System (NMS) configuration and operation with extensive knowledge NCC/ANCC, MRT, SRT, and newly implemented Transec over TDMA.
- Responsible for the installation, testing maintenance, and replacement of Satellite Communications Equipment such as: (HPA/ BUC), Block Down Converters (BDC), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA), Satellite Modems (Linkway, DMD 2050E, MPM 1000 (NCW)) Fiber Optic Modems (FOXCOM), waveguides, waveguide switches (baseball switches), RF cable assemblies, and Matrix Switch Cards.
- Responsible for configuration, monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting of TDMA, FDMA, and NCW Satellite Communications networks originating from, and connected to the RHN Fort Bragg.
- Provided Senior level technical support for CONUS and OCONUS U.S Army and U.S Marine operations to include Disaster relief, JRTC Validation, and COMPO 1,2 and 3 training exercises.
- Served as point of technical troubleshooting escalation for Tier I soldiers, local contracting supervisors, Department of the Army Personnel and distant end users.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
10.2015 - 10.2020
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Proved proficient in operation of tactical radio systems including SINCGAR radio, HARRIS 1796, HARRIS 1694, HARRIS 250 handheld SatCom Radios.
- Ensured the readiness of Communications in 2 different companies as NCOIC.
- Assisted multiple units in JRTC/FTX rotations with the JCR/BFT/FBCB2 systems.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
- Utilized technical equipment to monitor network status in operational environments.
- Performed unit level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices.
- Received, maintained and distributed communications security assets for an aviation battalion element.
- Provided assistance with computers, printers, radios and simple key loaders.
- Created and modified user accounts both classified and unclassified for over 500 users.
- Checked for updates and made sure all systems were compliant.
- Managed Active Directory with over 700 users. Applied permissions, create and modified user accounts.
- Performed positive communications checks with both air and ground.
- Appropriately dispose of 200lbs in lithium and alkaline batteries.
- Delivered users with shared drive and portal access to stay in contact with multiple elements.
- Acquired new knowledge of the MDAR-T system.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC05.2014
Skills
- Branding Compliance
- Diagnosing Issues
- Network Performance
- Product Selection
- System upgrades
- Technical support
- System updates
- System monitoring
Certification
CompTIA Sec+
GVF Advanced SATCOM Professional
Unix/Linux Udemy Course Completion
Introduction to Field Radio
Microsoft 10 (Skillport)
Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Server/System Administrator
RiverTech LLC, Akima Corporation
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Satellite Communications Technician
Bering Straits Native Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2024
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
10.2015 - 10.2020
CompTIA Sec+
GVF Advanced SATCOM Professional
Unix/Linux Udemy Course Completion
Introduction to Field Radio
Microsoft 10 (Skillport)
Active Secret Security Clearance
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
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