Xavier Long

Information Technology/Systems professional with 7+ years of comprehensive experience in the United States Army and currently transitioned out in pursuit of a career as a Software Engineer.  Proficient at operating advanced communications equipment and applications over multiple operations, that furthered interest in developing applications within the IT industry. Recently completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at DeVry University and currently working part-time as a Delivery Partner for Amazon Flex.

Student, Microsoft Software and Systems Academy                             Colorado Springs CO            

Obtained the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA 98-361) certification for Software Development Fundamentals. MSSA is an 18-week intense technical training program developed by Microsoft that leverages college accredited courses and the goal of preparing transitioning service members for technical opportunities at Microsoft and their Enterprise Partners.

• Developed the fundamentals of Core Programing, Object Oriented Programming; Software Development Life Cycle; Algorithms and Data Structure; Web and Desktop Applications and Databases   
• Implemented a user interface (UI) that allows user to communicate with the database
• Built and tested web application which connects a database containing the personal physical media information for a user such as details about length of the media, media type, and a description on a cloud platform (Azure)

Manager, Radio Retransmission Operations / Maintainer                              Fort Carson, CO

Led team of 3 in deploying, repairing, and maintaining voice communications between organization and department-sized elements using FM, HF, and UHF radio devices.

• Maintained communication security enabling secured communication through 4+ military exercises, providing continuous communication and triage support throughout the exercise durations
• Ensured that telecommunication systems were operational by setting up dependable paths of communication for 500+ customers

Company Communications Manager                                               Camp Casey, South Korea

Organized communications, telephony, and radio training programs for team of 70+, ensuring all employees-maintained compliance with organization standards and proficiency within their function.

• Documented and Implemented standards that improved unit readiness by over 50% based on department (400+ personnel organization) level – inspections
• Maintained consistent lines of communication with senior leadership regarding employee training progress
• Instructed 40 personnel on the installation, maintenance, and operation of tactical vehicle radio communication systems providing needed guidance on their usage

Telephone Control Officer                                                                          Wiesbaden, Germany

Managed and monitored the usage of military cellular devices throughout the state of Wiesbaden, Germany, ensuring employees exercised proper usage of government resources and reducing excess spending.

• Oversaw and managed over 26 million dollars’ worth of communications equipment and tracking of essential equipment which led to the operational success and consistent availability
• Prepared the organization for large-scale scheduled and random inspections, resulting in 100% pass rate
• Improved unit inspection scores by over 20%

Satellite Communications Operator / Maintainer                                          Fort Campbell, KY

Operated and managed several Satellite Transmission Terminals (STT), providing seamless satellite communications and network connectivity in a stressful environment.

• Created an operating system image that became the standard image for 100+ new computer devices used through the assigned sector
• Trained over 20 personnel on how to set up, operate and maintain satellite communication devices and CISCO network devices providing uninterrupted communications for a continuous year
• Created and managed an excel spreadsheet to track helicopter flight schedules and passenger manifests for a year providing increased flight coordination

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University                                         Colorado Springs, Colorado

Computer Application Development, Microsoft Software and Systems Academy

DeVry University                                                                                       Westminster, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Signal Support System Specialist Course, US Army                                     Fort Gordon, GA