Kapri Besser
Bowling Green
Summary
Electronic Warfare Specialist with 7+ years of operational Navy experience and a proven record of delivering high-impact EW training, tactical guidance, and live-fleet operational support across multiple AORs. Holds TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Extensive expertise in AN/SLQ-32(V)3/4, SEWIP systems, NULKA, ULQ-16, JTT, MK-36, SSDS, AEGIS and C5ISR systems. Skilled in creating, instructing, and evaluating EW training programs, building tactical proficiency, and improving fleet readiness. Experienced in EW doctrine, EMCON planning, scenario development, and multi-unit tactical integration. Strong communicator trusted to train, mentor, and certify teams in high-tempo environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Engineer II
SimVentions
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed over 100 functional tests for SKCS and SEWIP, reinforcing deep understanding of system behavior, interfaces, and tactical employment.
- Created and refined test procedures and system requirements, contributing to system accuracy, reliability, and training realism.
- Supported 4 LEED integration events, validating operational readiness and tactical interoperability essential for development of the program.
- Conducted 7 IWSL connectivity testing to verify system-to-system communications supporting EW situational awareness and training fidelity.
- Executed 8 Regression Test events, identifying issues and validating fixes impacting fleet training and operational performance.
Information Warfare Watch Officer Assistant
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided Electromagnetic Warfare and Counter-Targeting support for 6 ships during CSG-1's deployment to Seventh fleet.
- Enabled precise targeting capability as part of the first Integrated Fires Team.
- Supported 5 joint Fires initiatives while supplying over 200 air and surface tactical reports.
- Took responsibility as the Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert for the Information Warfare Commander to assist in any question or plans regarding EMCON, AN/SLQ-32 Operations, NULKA Firing Units, MK-36, ULQ-16, and Joint Tactical Terminal (JTT) usage and Counter-Targeting Tactics.
- Qualified as Information Watch Officer Assistant, serving as the Information Warfare Commanders liaison to the strike group.
- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
Electronic Warfare Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led EW team in analyzing 10,000+ signals and producing 500+ tactical reports across multiple major fleet exercises (Northern Edge, Cobra Gold, CARAT) and one 7th Fleet Deployment.
- Served as Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT) EW Lead, designing and delivering scenario-based training, operator evaluations, and multi-watch qualification pipelines.
- Trained and certified 7 operators, significantly increasing EW readiness and watchstanding proficiency.
- Enhanced and authored the ship’s EMCON Bill, MILDEC Bill, and EW Doctrine, improving tactical understanding and readiness.
- Conducted and oversaw 70 EMCON evolutions, reinforcing real-world EM spectrum discipline foundational to ship readiness.
- USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
Special Security Representative
U.S. Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed and maintained access control systems, ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter secure areas as well as the read in process and indoctrination to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facilities.
- Investigated security incidents and violations and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Completed 20 GENSER and SCI material inventories and 2 Quarterly Security Reports.
- Played a vital role in SCIF reaccreditation, and acted as the liaison between civilian entities and naval forces.
Electronic Warfare Operator
U.S. Navy
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led NULKA installation efforts for physical installation, software application and introduction to CO Battle Orders.
- Ensured the proper training for 4 junior sailors to fully qualify them as EW operators and EW supervisors improving watchstander readiness.
- Analyzed, recorded and disseminated over 12,000 signals resulting in the creation of over 700 tactical reports while deployed to Third, Fifth, Seventh fleet areas of operation.
- Monitored the operation and maintenance of AN/SLQ-32 (V)3, 4, ULQ-16, Joint Tactical Terminal (JTT), MK- 36 DLS, SSDS.
- Support Carrier missions: Freedom Sentinel, Inherent Resolve, Northern Edge.
- THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
Education
High School -
Apollo High School
Glendale, AZ01.2016
Skills
- Adaptive Leadership
- SIGNIT Tracking
- ELINT Analysis
- System Operator
- Data Analysis
- Effective Communicator
- Training skills
- Goal oriented
- Problem Solver
- Functional testing
- Test procedure development
- Scenario-based training design
Websites
Certification
- OPELINT (CO7A) US Navy
- EW Threat Recognition US Navy
- JTT US Navy
- EW Journeyman US Navy
- GALE Lite US Navy
- FADE/MIST US Navy
- AN/SLQ-32 Technician Operator US Navy
Timeline
Test Engineer II
SimVentions
01.2024 - Current
Information Warfare Watch Officer Assistant
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Electronic Warfare Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 01.2024
Special Security Representative
U.S. Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Electronic Warfare Operator
U.S. Navy
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School -
Apollo High School