David J. Snyder
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Summary
Seasoned Technical Advisor with over 13 years of experience overseeing IT documentation to provide pivotal technical assessment and advisory services. Go-to resource for technological standards and expectations, certifications and mandatory clearances. Expert oversight for handling critical technology education, ad-hoc security, infrastructure monitoring, and project completion. Extensive background monitoring up-to-date minimum thresholds for streamlined technological quality and security.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Technical Advisor
United States Army
01.2023 - Current
- Advised five project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
- Monitored technology infrastructure against core standards to provide technical assessment and advisory services.
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
- Fostered communication between six site locations by initiating increased telepresence usage and remote operational review processes.
- Resolved 12 program-level dependencies at risk of reducing efficiency by bottlenecking ongoing efforts.
- Oversaw internal IT education programs and resources regarding at-issue products.
- Monitored alignment of individual development teams with policies, suggesting changes and remediation efforts where needed.
Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Set up, operate, and maintain various types of transmission systems, including high-frequency (HF) radios, Very High-Frequency (VHF) radios, Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) radios, satellite communication systems (SATCOM), and microwave equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on over 20 transmission systems, including cleaning, adjusting, and calibrating equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor the performance of 20 transmission systems for signal disruption, equipment failure, or configuration errors and repair or replace defective parts.
- Modify or adjust systems in real time to meet specific mission needs, ensuring communication links are established and maintained regardless of environmental or operational challenges.
- Reviewed 1000 job logs and application errors with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
- Developed and tested software solutions to meet customer needs.
- Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware, and network standards and use processes.
Sr. Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer
United States Army
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Oversee and operate various transmission systems, including satellite communications, high-frequency radios, and tactical communication devices for secure military communication.
- Set up and manage communication links between 30 units, ensuring messages and information are transmitted reliably and securely across various networks.
- Identify and fix issues with communications systems, including hardware malfunctions, signal disruptions, and software glitches.
- Supervised and trained 25 junior soldiers on the operation and maintenance of transmission systems.
- Troubleshoot over 200 system stoppages and determine the best action to maintain system uptime.
- Collaborated with four teams to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
- Analyzed user requirements and developed solutions to meet needs.
Education
Bachelor Professional Studies - Technology Management
Excelsior University
Albany, NY02.2025
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
Albany, NY01.2023
Skills
- Network architecture
- Training and mentoring
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional communication
- Systems integration
- Hardware maintenance
- Networking
- Customer support
- Technical operations management
- Risk management
- Technology background
- Best practice implementation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 15 personnel in the implementation of Commercial Solutions for Classified Systems
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- Joint C4 Planner AEHF Mission Planning Element
- Fiber Optic Term/Repair
- Army Space Cadre Phase 1/2
Desiredposition
Information Technology Project Manager
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Sr. Technical Advisor
United States Army
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer
United States Army
01.2015 - 01.2023
Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2025
Bachelor Professional Studies - Technology Management
Excelsior University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
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