Micheal Wellington

Served in the position of Operation Supervisor, with the goal of installing maintaining and troubleshooting 82nd Division Headquarters telecommunication networks and systems. Duties included monitor the performance computersystems, 82nd Division Headquarters Mobile LAN Network and long-haul transmission systems using a variety of tools. Supervise work to triage or troubleshoot the networking problems, if possible. Track and document all issues and resolutions in detail. NOC’s create and implement standard operating procedures that the Network operations technician will closely follow. NOC Engineers maintain ongoing communication within the team and externally. This increases the knowledge base of the NOC and is a record of the health of the system. Safeguards preventative checks for hardware, software, and environmental alerts or malfunctions. ● Provided hands on supervision for a 22 personnel communications section; managed three Warfighter Information Network Operations Nodes and two High Capacity Line-of-Sight shelters valued at more than $4 Million dollars. ● Reduced network traffic latency by 40%; administered ACL configurations on routing devices which decreased user access to internet services that consumed majority of allocated ISP bandwidth. ● Oversaw deployment of 17 network operations missions; delivered secure data network services and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and CUCM VoIP capabilities to higher-level echelons consisting of more than 500 users. ● Reduced equipment faults and downtime by introducing thorough preventative maintenance and reporting template which increased systems operation readiness by 50% within six months. ● Adopted comprehensive training programs using Skill soft and other online resources to facilitate 35% of the section obtaining their COMPTIA Security+ certification and Fiber optic installer.

Installed configured and supported an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. Administer network security measures analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. Administer network security measures. ● Prepared training for 40 junior operators which reinforced operating fundamentals of UHF RF transmissions, IP over-LOS and Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT). ● Assisted senior network engineers adjust router ACLs and static routes within network infrastructure to implement Tactical (VTC) service over a 2 MB bandwidth allocated link. ● Created and implemented step-by-step operator guide to configure data encrypting devices according to operational requirements (Taclane 175D and KIV-7M) for IP network and signal transmission security. ● Increased network reliability by 33% designed redundant network extension links, which incorporated Microwave Transmission Systems within 82ND Airborne Division Headquarters network design. ● Provided remote and on-site technical support for three standalone mobile LAN nodes; diagnosed and troubleshoot DMVPN Tunnel network outages, Broadband transmission system faults isolation and replacement. ● Created technical operational mission parameters for transmission systems and processed over 30 KA/KU bands Satellite access requests through Army Centralized ASR System (ACAS).

Repaired, installed and maintained mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. Tested and analyzed network coverage through the use of integrated systems and commercial test equipment. ● Managed a team of four personnel as part of the Long-Haul Transmissions team; directly responsible for training of personnel, as well as maintenance and operation of 2 High-Capacity Line-of-Sight shelters. ● Mentored subordinates for role of higher responsibility highlighting job proficiencies, decision making process, management and critical thinking which resulted in 2 of 4 achieving promotion to supervisory positions. ● Established network capabilities and connectivity for a temporary operations center that enabled a live, virtual, and constructive network for training and evaluation of future combat systems.