Dave

Senior telecommunications and electronics systems leader with over 20 years of experience supporting and directing multi-domain communications operations, including Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), and RF systems (HF/VHF/UHF) across maritime and enterprise environments. Proven ability to coordinate SATCOM services, integrate communications systems with operational networks, supervise technical teams, and advise senior leadership on mission-critical communications readiness. Extensive experience in system integration, operational planning, and communications infrastructure management supporting geographically dispersed operations.

Electronics Material Officer (EMO) – Division Officer, WMSL National Security Cutter at U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MUNRO (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Directed telecommunications and electronic systems supporting a $700M+ National Security Cutter, including RF, networked, and satellite-enabled communication pathways.
• Provided technical recommendations to command leadership on communications readiness, operational risk, and system performance.
• Supervised multi-disciplinary teams (IT, ET, EW, and Fire Control personnel), ensuring effective operation of integrated communications systems.
• Coordinated maintenance planning, system upgrades, and resource allocation across mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure.
• Managed operational readiness and prioritized corrective actions to maintain continuous communications capability.
• Served as senior technical advisor for integrated communications systems supporting maritime operations.

Chief Warrant Officer – Engineering Standards / QA Oversight at U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC Portsmouth, VA (2025-01 – Present)

• Led configuration management and baseline validation for enterprise-level communications systems across fleet platforms.
• Coordinated with engineers, logistics personnel, and contractors to resolve discrepancies and improve communications system reliability.
• Identified undocumented configuration changes impacting system performance and directed corrective actions.
• Supported lifecycle management, sustainment planning, and system standardization efforts.
• Provided technical oversight ensuring communications systems aligned with operational and engineering requirements.

Sr. Configuration Management SeaWatch / SeaCommander Electronics Technician Senior Chief at U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC Portsmouth, VA (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Led configuration management and audit efforts for SeaWatch, validating system baselines and identifying undocumented configuration changes that impacted system reliability, maintenance accuracy, and operational readiness.
• Collaborated with course developers and technical staff to modernize training environments and materials, ensuring accurate representation of fleet configurations within training labs.
• Translated complex system configurations and engineering changes into clear, actionable guidance for operators, maintainers, and training personnel.

Course Chief & Technical Instructor / Acting School Chief – Weapons Systems Employment (WSE) at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, VA (2020-01 – 2023-01)

• Delivered classroom and hands-on technical instruction in electronics, communications, navigation, and weapons systems (MTR), developing operator and maintainer proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system sustainment.
• Served as Acting School Chief for six months, providing leadership, oversight, and continuity of operations; graduated Course Developer Course (CDC) and led curriculum modernization using Instructional Systems Design (ISD), aligning training with fleet requirements and improving course effectiveness.
• Conducted instructor evaluations and standardized training across multiple schoolhouses; served as E6 and Below Duty Coordinator managing accountability and scheduling for several hundred personnel, ensuring continuous operations through high-demand and COVID-restricted conditions.

Communications Specialist / Technician SATCOM at U.S. Coast Guard CAMSPAC NMC (2006-01 – 2010-01)

• Supported Pacific-wide telecommunications operations integrating HF, VHF, UHF, and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems.
• Operated and supported Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) SATCOM systems, coordinating dynamic satellite channel allocation and multi-user access.
• Contributed to coordination of long-range communications supporting operational command and control across geographically dispersed maritime units.
• Integrated satellite-enabled communications pathways supporting over-the-horizon communications and search-and-rescue satellite systems.
• Participated in communications coordination ensuring continuous connectivity across Pacific Area operations.
• Supported message routing, broadcast operations, and communications control functions within a high-tempo operational environment.

A.A.S. in Technical Studies Major/Concentration: Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies – Excelsior University