Expert Details
Satellite Communications Systems Consulting; Engineering, Project Management
ID: 725474
Washington, USA
He has extensive experience in designing, evaluating, and testing satellite communications systems, including small terminal systems using VSAT antennas, and larger systems using satellite earth station and teleport facilities with medium to large satellite antennas. His expertise includes satellite link analysis and preparing engineering diagrams and technical documentation.
Accomplishments include:
* He led the engineering team in design, development, and integration of a super head-end to acquire video programming from satellites, re-encode the video, and deliver
IPTV to telephone companies and other companies wanting to deliver video over IP networks to subscribers. Efforts resulted in a new product, IP Prime, and a new company division.
* He collaborated with a team of engineers on a new product, Mobile Maritime Broadband, that provides internet connectivity and voice-over IP by satellite to marine locations. This product was for KVH and has grown into the KVH Mini VSAT network.
* He designed a new satellite communications package that allows TV broadcasters to extend the reach of their base broadcast transmitters; launched by SES
Americom as SignalSat.
* He designed engineering solutions to correct audio problems with a statewide videoconferencing network involving 37 sites.
* He directed a team of 5 technicians to implement design changes to 37 sites and complete upgrades in 10 days with no interruptions to the conference schedule.
* He managed a 3-month project to monitor a customer’s satellite downlink to solve a longstanding interference problem.
* He enabled the consistent delivery of high availability and customer satisfaction through efficient scheduling while reducing overtime and minimizing operational costs.
* Ultimately, he recognized with 4 “A-Team” awards, 7 “Recognition of Excellence” awards, and 3 management cash awards.
Consulted for Globecomm Systems Inc. in developing project requirements for a GSI client who used the information to develop a Request For Proposal. This RFP was used to solicit bids for constructing a major facility for the client. Consulted as on-site project manager for Globecomm Systems in building a super head-end for a Globecomm client. Consulted as a program manager for ASC Signal in manufacturing, testing, and integrating fixed and transportable satellite antenna systems for ASC Signal clients.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1974 | Degree: AS Electronic Technology | Subject: Electronics | Institution: University of Guam |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: BBA | Subject: Business | Institution: University of Guam |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business | Institution: University of La Verne |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to 2015 | Employer: WBMSAT PS | Title: President - owner | Department: Satellite communications consultant |
Responsibilities:He provides consulting and the following services: project management, satellite communication systems design, link analysis, cost proposal preparation, drafting engineering diagrams, writing technical proposals, preparing test plans, and testing equipment and systems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2007 | Employer: SES Americom (formerly GE Americom and RCA Americom) | Title: Principal Member Engineering Group | Department: Terrestrial Systems Engineering |
Responsibilities:He performed technology needs assessments with customers and designed customized satellite communications systems. He developed cost proposals, engineering diagrams, technical proposals, and system description documents. He conducted satellite link analysis and prepared link budgets. He oversaw equipment ordering and cost management. He coordinated system installation and integration and oversaw system acceptance testing. He supervised vendor teams and in-house cross-functional teams. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 2000 | Employer: SES Americom (Formerly GE Americom and RCA Americom | Title: Regional Manager and Earth Station Manager | Department: Terrestrial Systems Operations |
Responsibilities:He managed operations of six satellite earth stations, supervising up to 10 satellite communications technicians. He oversaw operations budget, technician work assignments, communications operations, and equipment and facility maintenance. He ensured high customer satisfaction. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1971 to 1983 | Employer: RCA Americom | Title: Earth Station Technician | Department: Field operations |
Responsibilities:He installed, operated, tested, and maintained all earth station communications equipment, including RF low and high power amplifiers, up-converters, down-converters, modems, and other earth station infrastructure equipment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1964 to 1968 | Employer: U.S. Air Force | Title: Sergeant - Weapons Mechanic | Department: Strategic Air Command |
Responsibilities:He loaded weapons on B-52 bombers, and trained and evaluated weapons, loading teams, during Vietnam War. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| He is a member of PMI (Project Management Institute), and the following LinkedIn groups: IPTV, Satellite Group, Satellite services work group, and the University of La Verne's Business Alumni Association (ULV) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| GE Capital Black Belt: Wave 3 Six Sigma Training General Class Radiotelephone FCC License with radar endorsement |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Member Chi Omicrom Gamma honor society at the University of Guam graduated Magna Cum Laude. Received four "A-Team" awards and five "Recognition of Excellence" awards from GE Americom. Additionally, he received two "Recognition of Excellence" awards and three management financial awards from SES Americom for work on IP Prime. |
Additional Experience
| Vendor Selection |
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| He located equipment vendors manufacturing a wide range of equipment required to work together in building satellite communications systems and obtained equipment specifications and pricing. He tested and evaluated equipment for the required applications. He located system integrators, wrote statements of work and requests for proposals, then evaluated integrators based on their proposals, experience, state of their business, and pricing. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He stays up to date on the state of the satellite communications industry, reading trade journals and publications, and publishing a weekly newsletter summarizing satellite industry news headlines for the week. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He is skilled in performing satellite link analysis, developing system block and network diagrams, writing system technical descriptions, and testing satellite communications systems and equipment. He is adept at facilitating group discussion and managing team workflow. He is a very good communicator and writer. He is experienced in managing project flow and supervising contractor work. |
Fields of Expertise
communication satellite, satellite, satellite antenna, satellite communication, satellite communication link analysis, satellite communication system evaluation, small earth terminal design, small earth terminal testing, VSAT antenna, earth station, International Business Machines, IP multimedia subsystem, frequency division multiple access, mobile satellite communication, network reliability, high-frequency communication, INTELSAT, Reed-Solomon code, microwave power amplifier, quadrature phase shift keying modulation technique, sun sensor, RS-485, direct broadcast satellite, broadcast satellite, television satellite, Shielded Twisted-Pair Distributed Data Interface, video-on-demand system, Viterbi decoding, digital demodulation, video conferencing, baseband, satellite communication/telephone system interface, matrix switch, PC Anywhere software, Procomm software, data communication network, Lissajous figure, computer file, extremely high frequency, signal acquisition, packet switching system, electronic communication equipment, satellite teleconferencing, Ethernet Network, video communication, spread spectrum communication, digital-to-analog conversion, data communication, computer communication, voice communication, data transmission, telecommunication, microwave fiber-optic communication, digital communication, forward error correction system, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, data, electromagnetic interference, wideband amplifier, systems network architecture, network architecture, fiber optics, broadband communication