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Mark Brady

Germantown,MD

Summary

Mr. Brady is an experienced Engineer with over 45 years of hands-on experience. From US Army Avionics to supporting both classified communications programs for the DoD to include voice communications systems being used by the FAA for air traffic communication & control.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Engineer

LS Technologies, LLC.
Washington, DC
04.2017 - 03.2025
  • Interim Voice Switch Replacement IVSRI program coordinator for the FAA Contracting Officer Technical Representative COTR.
    I participated in Site Surveys, Production Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for both FAA and Army systems.
  • Acting cadre training instructor IVSR Operator/Supervisor training support to Air Traffic Controllers. Additional support included generating task orders, overseeing the IVSR installation/test schedule, weekly updates with FAA service areas, Program Implementation Managers. Technical assistance and daily coordination with IVSR support team, FAA Engineering Center, Oklahoma City and Frequentis, USA. Responsibilities included daily/weekly communications with teammates, weekly monthly and quarterly reporting. Approving time sheets and preparing yearly performance evaluations.
  • Supported Alaska Automation Capability AAC Program. This is part of Future Flight Services Program FFSP. Alaska Flight Services voice communications system currently in use at 3 Hub facilities and 14 satellite facilities. Integration of Air to Ground and Ground to Ground communications circuits using ASTI Alaska Telecommunications Infrastructure and FTI FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure. Tentative Air to Ground Media Gateway, AGMG, Air to Ground Protocol Converter, APC. Utilizing potential FAA Enterprise Network Services FENS, TBD.
  • Developed VCS Voice Communications requirements from Legacy Voice Communication programs for Alaska program. Developed notional TED Touch Entry Devices for controller positions to include air to ground and ground to ground circuits.
  • At flight service facilities. From site data, prepared site survey report for distribution to FAA program management.
  • Both Integrated Communications Switching System ICSS and Small Tower Voice Switch STVS are currently in use in Alaska flight service facilities.
  • Th ICSS is in each of the three-Hub facility, the STVS is in the Satellite facilities. Requirements development includes Air to Ground Radio Circuit and Ground to Ground Telephone circuit configurations. The existing VCS configuration is being migrated to the Leidos platform using the Rhode & Schwarz voice communications system.
  • TED Touch Entry Device technology is being integration into the position equipment found in the operator consoles along with handsets, footswitches, and other ancillary equipment.
  • I developed many technical documents which are currently used for operability development.
  • The All-Alaska Workbook was developed and includes all facility, controller positions, radio frequencies and telephone circuits in the Alaska AFSS modernization program. the requirements data gathered. It was all compiled in the All-Alaska workbooks. These workbook versions were updated regularly.
  • Worked closely with operations and support personnel in order to capture the most accurate data as possible. Data includes all Air to Ground Radio circuits. Ground to Ground telephone circuits.
  • Conducted site surveys and gathered data, 2022. Three teams traveled to the hub and satellite facilities to gather VCS site data.
  • Participated in the Alaska Flight Service VCS in-person, site visits and data gathering during facility surveys.
  • Additional data was gathered for the Operational and Supportability Implementation System (OASIS II). This system in the National Airspace System NAS processes and displays weather products, tracks flight service functional daily activities and time on position, provides flight planning, coordination with air traffic control.
  • Supporting the IVSR Interim Voice Switch Replacement as a program coordinator for the FAA COTR. Participate in Site Surveys, Production Acceptance Testing at Frequentis USA facility in Columbia MD and Site Acceptance Testing for both FAA and Army systems.
  • Conduct Interim Voice Switch Replacement (IVSR) Air Traffic Operator/Supervisor training for both ATC and Cadre personnel. Additional support includes generating task orders, overseeing the IVSR installation/test schedule, monthly and quarterly GFE/Depot and Failure Analysis reporting. Weekly updates with FAA service areas, Program Implementation Managers. Technical assistance and daily coordination with IVSR support team, FAA Engineering Center, Oklahoma City and Frequentis, USA. Extensive travel to Air Traffic Control facilities is required for the training portion of this task.
  • 7 Years/2 Months

Systems Engineer

Engility Corporation
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Since June of 2014, I was the IVSR program coordinator for the FAA COTR.
  • Participated in Site Surveys, Production Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for both FAA and Army systems.
  • Conducted formal IVSR Operator/Supervisor training support to Air Traffic and Supervisors at the Myrtle Beach ATC and San Juan ATC facilities. Training support is shared with one other training personnel. Additional support included generating task orders, overseeing the IVSR installation/test schedule, weekly updates with FAA service areas, Program Implementation Managers. Technical assistance and daily coordination with IVSR support team, FAA Engineering Center, Oklahoma City and Frequentis, USA.
  • 2 Years/9 Months
  • Improved system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for system configurations and procedures, boosting efficiency in troubleshooting.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.

Lab Analyst

TASC, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Test and Evaluation Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVSII/IIA) Program.
  • Provided technical engineering support as a FAA technical representative to include assisting in the development of verification requirements traceability matrix VRTM, test plans, test procedures, test reports, witnessing of Factory Acceptance, Production Acceptance and Site Acceptance testing. Worked closely with Quality Reliability Officer QRO and in some cases, acted as QRO witness during testing.
  • Completed the Production Acceptance Testing for the Configuration and Control Monitoring System (CCMS) upgrade to the RDVSIIA. Tasks completed as part of this effort were Client User test procedures, participation in all test activities, documentation of official testing, and generation of test report.
  • Closeout of test activities is estimated to be completed by end of the year, 2013.
  • 4 Years

Test & Evaluation Quality Assurance Analyst

Northrop Grumman
Fairfax, VA
01.2001 - 01.2010
  • Test & Evaluation/Quality Assurance Analyst for the Terminal Voice Switch Replacement Program, (TVSR).
  • Provided factory and field engineering, quality assurance, test & evaluation support for the RDVSIIA, ETVS and VSCS/VCSU systems.
  • Validation of Engineering changes and all regression testing being performed. Witness Factory Acceptance, Production Acceptance, and Site Acceptance Testing.
  • Acted as Program Office representative for contractual and technical issues within the NAS. Accomplishments, Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control TRACON RDVSIIA, operational facility 2003. Boston Terminal Radar Approach Control TRACON, RDVSIIA, 2004.
  • Completed “Key Site” installation, test and evaluation, and successful Contractor Acceptance Inspection, (CAI) for VSCS/Voice Communications Switch Upgrade, VCSU at Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center, ARTCC.
  • 9 Years

Test & Evaluation Lead

Litton Advanced Systems, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Test & Evaluation support to the Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVSII/IIA), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Small Tower Voice Switch (STVS) programs.
  • Provided technical engineering support as test representative to include assisting in the development of test plans, test procedures, test reports, monitoring of Factory Acceptance, and Site Acceptance testing. Worked closely with the FAA (AND-300) Program Office, Technical and Aeronautical Centers, and Site test and evaluation personnel.
  • Lead test engineer for the Circuit Switching Network (CSN) program which included six independent mobile communications systems for Northrop Grumman Corporation. Tasks included test requirements, test planning, and procedures.
  • Conducted factory and site acceptance testing. This program required full time support for approximately 1 year. Daily contact with customer was required for this task.
  • 2 Years
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Senior Test Engineer

TRW Government Information Services Division
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Test and Evaluation, Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVSII/IIA) Program.
  • Provided technical engineering support as a FAA technical representative to include assisting in development of test plans, test procedures, test reports, monitoring of Factory Acceptance, and Site Acceptance testing.
  • Worked closely with FAA Technical Center, Test and Evaluation Personnel, providing status of testing activities to FAA Program Manager, APMT, and COMTAC for the systems deployed within Air Traffic community.
  • Provided on-site technical field support to the Fulton County RDVS that through extensive testing became the baseline system for on-going RDVS voice-switching development.
  • Provided factory and field engineering/test support for the newly developed Large Baseline RDVSIIA Dallas/Fort Worth, and the Chicago O’Hare Air Traffic Control communications systems.
  • Completed Site Acceptance Test phase of the Southern California Tracon system, this is the largest Terminal Radar Approach Control RDVSIIA system which has been fielded to date by Litton Amecom.
  • Provided test and evaluation support to the Denro Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) Program. Tasks include specification, requirements verification, review of all test documentation and technical proposals resulting in requirements mandating.
  • Validation of Engineering changes and all regression testing being performed. Participate in the First Article, Production Acceptance, and Site Acceptance Tests performed on the ETVS systems both in factory and site location environments.
  • Participated in Site surveys for both ETVS and RDVSIIA as Program Office representative for contractual and technical issues within the NAS.
  • 6 Years

Senior Test Engineer

TRW CSD
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • C3I Development Project – 1991 - 1992
  • Planning and Research preparation of test plans and procedures for subsystem/system upgrades.
  • Conducted tests ranging from Acceptance testing to System Integration testing.
  • TIMEPLEX Intra-Nodal Multiplexer Upgrade
  • MOTOROLA STU-III/R Upgrade
  • Provided technical field support
  • O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 VENTURE – 1992 - 1993
  • Planning and Research preparation of the Security CCTV Command and Control System for the Department of Aviation, US Customs Service, and the US Immigration Service.
  • Acted as Lead Field Engineer from the design phase through the acceptance testing of the Remote Coordination Center, (RCC).
  • Conducted field verification and system integration testing.
  • Acted as Project Manager for a medium scale CCTV system used for baggage monitoring.
  • Accomplished overall system installation, integration, and acceptance per customer requirements, guidelines, and schedule.
  • 2 Years

Senior Test Engineer

TRW SIG
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Planning and Research preparation of test procedures along with the preparation of training documentation for training environment.
  • Various aspects of performing Software Acceptance, and System Integration Testing.
  • Lead Test/Maintenance support Engineer for 8th Army remote sites in the Republic of Korea (ROK)
  • Translation of technical documentation from English to Hangul
  • Recognized for joint US/ROK Total Quality Management (TQM) using Korean language skills
  • 1 Year

Senior Test Engineer

TRW CSD
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Strategic Air Command, Command Center Upgrade
  • Planning and Research preparation of test plans and procedures for Voice Communications Subsystem.
  • Hands-on tasks included the integration and testing of secure and nonsecure voice and data circuits, Primary Alerting System, GIANT TALK HF radio system, CINCSAC Land/Mobile Radio Network, MILSTAR and GWEN priority message networks.
  • Organized Engineering/Test Lab
  • Provided Operational/Maintenance Training
  • C3I Development Project
  • Technical support in the planning and research preparation of test procedures and integrating and conducting acceptance, functional, thread, and integrated systems test of a major C3I.
  • Provided technical field support
  • Maintained Secure/Nonsecure Communications Networks
  • 5 Years

Avionics Technician

United States Army
01.1978 - 01.1988
  • Maintained Communications and Navigation systems on Airborne Intelligence platforms
  • Performed duties as flight crew for avionics test flights and surveillance missions
  • Maintained Airborne Electronic Countermeasure and Electronic Warfare Systems
  • Performed duties as Technical Observer on ELINT missions
  • Extensive training in Aircraft operations
  • Extensive training in multi-egress environmental operations
  • Units assigned to:
  • 146th Army Security Agency (INSCOM) Field Station Korea
  • 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion Field Station Korea
  • A Company 224th Military Intelligence Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield GA
  • Attached to the 18th Airborne Corp, Fort Bragg NC
  • 400th Medical Detachment (Dustoff) District of Columbia National Guard
  • 10 Years

Education

High School Diploma -

Filer High School
Filer, ID
01.1977

No Degree - Engineering Technology, Information Systems Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Skills

  • Workflow coordination
  • Research and analysis
  • Drawing review
  • Customer focus
  • Telecommunications
  • System testing
  • Hardware integration
  • Continuous integration
  • Technical support
  • Requirements gathering
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Field testing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.

Certification

  • Army Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson SC 1978
  • Army Aviation Avionics Electronics, Fort Gordon GA 1978-79
  • Army Aviation & Electronics Engineering Technology, 1979-1985
  • Army Aviation Annual Crewmember Flight Training 1981-85
  • Military Academics, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO), Primary Leadership and Advanced Leadership courses, 1980-85
  • System Engineering, TRW Core Process Course, 1995
  • System Engineering, Litton Amecom Core Process Course, 2000
  • System Engineering, Northrop Grumman Core Process Course, 2005

Timeline

Principal Engineer

LS Technologies, LLC.
04.2017 - 03.2025

Systems Engineer

Engility Corporation
06.2014 - 03.2017

Lab Analyst

TASC, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014

Test & Evaluation Quality Assurance Analyst

Northrop Grumman
01.2001 - 01.2010

Test & Evaluation Lead

Litton Advanced Systems, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001

Senior Test Engineer

TRW Government Information Services Division
01.1993 - 01.1999

Senior Test Engineer

TRW CSD
01.1991 - 01.1993

Senior Test Engineer

TRW SIG
01.1990 - 01.1991

Senior Test Engineer

TRW CSD
01.1985 - 01.1990

Avionics Technician

United States Army
01.1978 - 01.1988

High School Diploma -

Filer High School

No Degree - Engineering Technology, Information Systems Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Major Courses/Subjects

  • Information Systems in Organizations
  • Foundations of Information Systems Management
  • Ethics in Information Technology
  • Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts
  • Relational Database Concepts and Applications
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Telecommunications in Information Systems
  • Information Systems Project Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Trends and Practical Applications in Information Systems Management

Section name

  • Honorably Discharged, US Army 1988
  • Member of the District of Columbia Army National Guard (400th Medical Detachment). 1985-1988
  • Twice selected “Soldier of the Quarter” to represent the District of Columbia Army National Guard.
  • Clearances: Secret, Current Top Secret, SBI, Deactivated October 1999. TS/SI Inactive, Debriefed 1992

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