Melissa Tamez
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Expert modeling and simulation analyst with 12 years experience with Naval Simulation System software and eight months experience with ARCHER/Cyber Assassin software and new/experimental military analysis program. Experience with building, running, troubleshooting, and analysis of study results, and presenting results to applicable customers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Research Analyst
SPA, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance
- Tested ARCHER/Cyber Assassin software and provided updates and corrections to Cyber Assassin manual.
- Tested and evaluated efficiency and workability of newly developed modeling software ahead of release to military customers.
- Identified errors in software and performed troubleshooting techniques to resolve errors with each new update/version.
- Suggested relevant software upgrades to improve ease of use to customers and tested upgrades as they were released
- .Received training in both ATHENA and GCAM for future studies
Operations/Systems Analyst
SPA, Inc/Metron, Inc
Norfolk, VA (Naval Warfare Development Command)
08.2012 - 09.2024
- Twelve years expert experience as a Naval Simulation System (NSS) modeling analyst
- Experienced in modeling and analysis of ASUW, ASW, MIW, Air Warfare, satellite operations, and military communications
- Provided analysis to Commander, Antisubmarine Warfare Forces Western Atlantic (CTF 84) in support of course of action analysis and high-level fleet operations, which led to high profile interest at NWDC and within the ASW community. This also led to follow-on studies.
- Aided in wargame development by providing Tactical Situation (TACSIT) analysis in support of Strike Group 360 (SG360) as part of strike group training cycles
- Provided analysis on Blue communications capabilities, including extremely high frequency (EHF) spot beams, Joint Aerial Layered Network-Maritime (JALN-M), and communications in a C2D2E environment.
- Spent thousands of hours building modeling scenarios in NSS, including baseline scenario and excursions, for comparative analysis
- Gained expertise in identifying and troubleshooting errors in both the scenario building and in the software code. Was able to mitigate multiple errors in scenario setup and find alternate methods of displaying current operations. If unable to bypass errors, effectively communicated/replicated errors to software developers for software upgrades/fixes.
- Performed both qualitative and quantitative analysis on simulation results to identify patterns, trends, unique observations, and answers to proposed questions, informing decision-making processes.
- Prepared power point presentations, assisted in technical reports, and gave presentations to customers (including strike group commanders) on results of studies, including deep-dive analysis of results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints as much as the deadlines allowed.
- Recommended/assisted multiple fixes to system administrators for delays in network operations (IT/Network support).
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Analyst
United States Navy (Active Duty/Active Reserves)
San Diego, CA (multiple Commands)
12.1999 - 08.2012
- Twelve years ELINT Analysis experience, working as a SLQ-32 Analyst, a GALE-Lite operator, and as a targeting analyst compiling BUILDER profiles.
- During the last 4 years of her time in the Navy Reserves, worked exclusively with exercise and war game simulations, focusing on injecting ELINT signals into GALE-lite systems onboard ships as part of strike group COMPTUEX/JTFEX training scenarios.
- Scripted and employed hundreds of scenarios using the ASSET program, and coordinated exercises and movements between ships.
- Managed, trained, and briefed multiple personnel, including high-ranking officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL05-2010
Certification
Security+ Certification, 2015
Timeline
Operations Research Analyst
SPA, Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Operations/Systems Analyst
SPA, Inc/Metron, Inc
08.2012 - 09.2024
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Analyst
United States Navy (Active Duty/Active Reserves)
12.1999 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Illinois At Springfield