Shawn D. King

Highlights of Qualifications

  • Current Secret security clearance [ANACI investigation , Army CCF adjudicated]
  • CompTIA certifications: Security+, Network+, Project+
  • ITIL V3 Foundations certification (Feb 22, 2011)
  • Five years active-duty military service.
  • Two years co-op experience with Motorola, Inc.
  • IT knowledge: Basic knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML.
  • Software knowledge: C/C++, MATLAB, PSpice (OrCAD), LabWindows, Assembly (Intel processors, Motorola microcontrollers, and TI digital signal processors), MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, WordPerfect Office, OpenOffice/LibreOffice.
  • Hardware knowledge: Analog & digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, digital multimeters (DMM), power supplies, GPIB interface. Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs.
  • Leadership: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, supervisors and managers, and customers. Proven ability to work with diverse people, departments, and organizations, and to lead teams to project completion.

Experience

Electronics Engineer, US Army (Patriot Missile Systems), White Sands Missile Range, NM
Aug 2009 – Sep 2010
  • One year US Army civil service
  • DoD Acquisition Level 1 certification (Test & Evaluation, Nov 5, 2009)
  • DoD Acquisition Level 1 certification (Systems Engineering, Feb 3, 2010)
  • White Sands Test Center Level 1 Test Officer certification
Data Collector, ATAMIR WSMR, LLC., White Sands Missile Range, NM
May 2009 – Aug 2009
Systematically collected information relevant to the Future Combat Systems (FCS) signal communication devices that are used in assessing whether the FCS achieved its objectives. Accurately input data into a framework for collecting usage data information so that analysis and findings could be completed and forwarded to program managers.

Test Manager, USAF (746 Test Squadron), Holloman AFB, NM
Jun 2005 – Jun 2007
  • Successfully managed $550k across three major military Global Positioning System (GPS) vulnerability test programs. Coordinated test and evaluation activities between manufacturer, test facilities, and end users of GPS test items.
  • Pre-test planning resulted in zero safety or security incidents while successfully leading test teams composed of military, civilian, and contractor personnel in the execution of test activities for new military GPS development and acquisition efforts.
  • Duties included development of test plans, preparation of test reports, budgeting and scheduling test events, and other military duties as assigned. Developed two generic test plans–test plan timeline reduced 75%.
  • Authored Joint Navigation Conference (JNC) white paper–shared employer test capabilities with navigation industry.
  • Security Monitor: Assisted commander with security issues, prepared for inspections, assisted personnel with security clearance issues and processing visit requests. Reduced incidents of security violations by 50%.
Systems Development & Test Engineer, USAF (542nd Automatic Test Sustainment Group), Robins AFB, GA
Jun 2003- Jun 2005

Project Manager, USAF (776 Civil Engineering Squadron), Robins AFB, GA
Apr 2002 – Jun 2003

Electrical Engineering Co-Op, Motorola, Inc., Seguin, TX
Jan 2001 – Sep 2001, Jan 1999 – May 1999, Jan 1998 – May 1998, Jan 1997 – Aug 1997

Education

Various courses, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Technology
Westark Community College, Ft. Smith, AR

Hobbies & Interests

Amateur radio, disaster preparedness, rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking & camping, gourmet cooking