JOSH PRUITTWinston Salem, NC

(770) 656-2365JoshPruitt@outlook.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-pruitt-752170113

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Satellite Communication Network Manager and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security SCI Clearance and 7+ years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 22 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in System Integration, Intelligence Database and Advanced Technology derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets property and equipment valued over $25M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Strategic Planning, Transmission and Power Distribution. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by IT certifications and an Associate of Science in Satellite Communications.

Satellite Communications

Diagnostics / Troubleshooting

Data Collection / Analysis

Proficiencies Training and

Development Policy Implementation

Systems Configuration Inter – Agency

Collaboration Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 2009 – PresentIntelligence & Electronic Warfare ManagerPlanned, supervised, and integrated the installation, operation, and maintenance of strategic and tactical satellite communications assemblages and systems; Operational Management for 8 specialized technicians in 100+ International Intelligence projects.

Controlled the destruction of classified media with no spillage and reduced man hours needed by 50%

Responsible for a deployable Intelligence Operations providing all source intelligence analysis production

Managed Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A) systems; primary system to post data, process information, and disseminate Intelligence

Disassembled and prepared the Big Picture Visualization Center for turn – in; resulted in a total of $675K of obsolete equipment removed from operational areas

Managed organizational maintenance programs for communications systems, equipment and vehicles valued in excess of $10M with an operational readiness of 98%

Contributed to a 99.96% link reliability rate in 50 satellite communications missions exceeding the DISA standard of 99.5%

Constructed, tested, and troubleshot satellite links; performed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on satellite equipment including converter frequency response sweeps

Established workload, work schedules, and maintenance priorities; consolidated system and network statistics and reports; submitted to network control

headquarters Proficient with signal path construction, testing, and troubleshooting between

various devices

Systems Configuration Manager Managed 6 Technicians in network configurations, maintenance, and troubleshooting network connectivity problems on PC and peripheral equipment; oversaw the installation of network printers and addition of printing systems to domain.

Managed and supervised a Command Post Node (CPN) Team that provided communication support for training exercises

Led 2 major 130+ person training event; which simulated international secure communication operations project

JOSHUA PRUITT, PAGE 2 Perform lifecycle functions to include saving and transferring user’s profiles,

removal of old systems, and the installation of up to date systems

Resolved connectivity issues with domains, networked printers, peripheral devices and mobile platforms

Wrote communications bulletins and other correspondence memorandums; conducted training orally to provide guidance and ensure those involved with operations are current with latest technical procedures

UINTED STATES ARMY – (continued)Action Request Operations SupervisorInstalled, maintained, and repaired satellite communication and telecommunication systems; Integrate signal systems and networks, including local area networks, wide area networks, and routers Valued over $1M; while providing technical assistance, acting as Help Desk Manager and training to network and communications system users.

Managed an automation project to relocate automation and communication systems for a total of 45 personnel resulted in 100% functionality

Assigned as an Information Systems Officer (ISO) maintained automation systems, user accounts and training for 5 locations in compliance with stablished IA regulations

Selected to travel to Afghanistan and Kuwait to maintain and manage all the automation issues for region

Resolved complex issues and provided exceptional customer service for over 100 client tickets which gained a reputation as a subject matter expert

Investigated communications operations to increase protection from sabotage and other security threats using problem-solving skills and finding solutions to other signal related impediments

Tactical Satellite System Team ChiefConstructed, tested, and troubleshot satellite links; managed 2 technicians, performed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on satellite equipment including converter frequency response sweeps.

Analyzed, designed, modeled, and simulated communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for satellite communications networks

Designed and modeled data – links, digital radio, information security project management, and control systems

Modeled and simulated wide and local area networks, point – to – point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital radio / communications technology and network architecture design

Analyzed and provided information on space segment lease cost, bandwidth requirements, and frequency management

Developed strategies to effectively leverage and integrate new technologies into existing network infrastructure

Responsible for over $6M of repair parts, vehicles, associated antennas and power generation equipment

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSAssociate of Science in Satellite Communications from Central Texas University

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician CCENT – Cisco

Advanced Leader (Mid-Management) CourseWarrior Leader (Basic Management) Course

Satellite Communications Operator and Maintainer

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Satellite Communications: AN/TSC-167F Satellite Transportable Terminal, AN/TSC-156 Tactical SHF Satellite

AN/TSC-85D Satellite Communications Terminal, AN/TSC-93D/E Satellite Communications, Phoenix, CDSS, TGS, TROJAN, JMICS, USC-60, Hawkeye, SNAPs,

DKETsSoftware: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), SharePointOperating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows

8, Linux