Expert Details
Communication Systems, Satellite Communications, SIGINT, Radar Imagery
ID: 725499
Virginia, USA
Expert has significant expertise related to the collection and processing of SIGINT, surveillance intelligence and reconnaissance systems.
In the employment experience acquired over 30 years with Harris, ESL, TRW and Northrop Grumman, he has accumulated experience and domain knowledge in the communications intelligence subject area.
Expert has a patent related to spread spectrum communications as it applies to very small aperture terminal (VSAT) communications systems via commercial and military satellite systems. He is an expert in the application of DS-SS technology to low probability of detection communication systems.
In the field of SIGINT or signals intelligence, Expert has many years of experience related to classified programs and the technical aspects of signal analysis systems.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1979 | Degree: MS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Ohio State |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: BS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Kentucky |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1989 to 2008 | Employer: Northrop Grumman, TRW and ESL | Title: Senior Staff Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Senior systems engineer for a large number of classified programs in the Washington DC area. Communication systems analysis and signal processing, in support of Government programs. Satellite link budget analysis and concept of operations for mission support in the field.Spread spectrum signal processing and signal intelligence activities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1988 | Employer: Harris Corporation | Title: Lead Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Antenna system design and communications systems engineering for space and ground communications equipment. Link budget analysis and digital signal processing for low signal to noise ratio signal intercepts in field sites. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1978 | Employer: Motorola Communications | Title: RF Engineer | Department: International Products in Plantation, FL |
Responsibilities:RF engineering and testing for Class C power amplifiers, receiver performance and radio operation in a CEPT specification environment.Portable radio engineering and evaluation of other manufacturers equipment. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| IEEE |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| US Patent 6,763,058 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Supported corporate patent attorneys in the successful application for US patents while at TRW. This support was primarily provided by phone conversation and written documentation to support claims and explain technical innovations. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| While at TRW, the presentation of expert technical briefings to Government customers was a key skill and was recognized by the customer community. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Significant insight into most areas of the intelligence community and related defense contractor community. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Specific knowledge of government satellite systems, communications systems and foreign signal analysis. Application of system engineering modeling software and analysis techniques to equipment design to solve real world problems. |