Antonio Jones
Kathleen
Summary
Highly skilled in quality control systems management with experience across various manufacturing sectors. Possess deep understanding of compliance standards, process optimization, and risk management strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead teams towards achieving consistent product quality and operational efficiency. Improved system processes and documentation, resulting in enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed a team of 5 QA evaluators in 15+ high-stakes projects, rectifying critical errors in security protocol deployment, leading to a 100% success rate in audit compliance within a tight 40-hour deadline.
- Diagnosed and resolved SQL database bottlenecks, boosting query response times by 25% and enhancing user experience for critical security monitoring applications.
- Analyzed test data to pinpoint and solve complex design issues, leading to significant enhancements in system reliability and user experience.
- Oversaw 234 maintenance members, manage unit compliance across 119 Management Internal Control Toolset checklists for 6 AFSC's and 14 work centers, enforce commander directives, and ensure adherence to DoD regulations and federal laws to facilitate the rapid worldwide deployment of an $84M Control and Reporting Center.
- Led a cross-departmental initiative to address and fix a recurring bug in threat detection algorithms, reducing false positives by 40% and improving operational efficiency.
- Developed a new visual inspection protocol for encryption software integrity, identifying previously undetected flaws and improving data protection measures by 15%.
Project Management Coordinator
United States Air Force
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Directed a $75K procurement for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, modernizing 40 C2 dispatch radios, resulting in a 10% increase in instructional communication stability with emergency personnel.
- Spearheaded radio encryption modernization efforts, overseeing the repair of 118 cryptographic devices totaling $7M, thereby enhancing squadron Command and Control capabilities for 12 Field Training Exercises (FTXs) involving 290 students.
- Managed two equipment accounts with 100% visibility, overseeing 700 assets valued at $10 million, ensuring flawless operational readiness and asset integrity.
- Administered a $100K IT equipment account, overseeing the procurement and security of cyber systems, which maintained and enhanced command mission capabilities through effective supervision of control and security software.
- Led ACC Special Warfare Assault Kit (SWAK) project, meticulously inspecting and accounting for 200 kits valued at $30M, consequently providing critical Combat Air Force moving map training for 290 Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) students.
- Executed the integration of a $2M vital Tactical Air Control Party cross-network radio suite, increasing communication capability by 60% resulting in a robust total force integration Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance environment.
- Expedited the integration of next-gen Surface Pro devices, engineering a distribution plan for 40 assets valued at $56K, priming Squadron C4 capabilities and establishing IT standards for Special Warfare operations.
Communications System Manager
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Oversaw the maintenance of 11 Ground Control Stations, 10 Ground Data Terminals, towers, and fiber infrastructure valued at $38 million, maintaining critical communication and data transfer systems for unmanned aerial operations.
- Developed and implemented efficient work schedules for team members, ensuring full staffing and adherence to project deadlines, which optimized team productivity and project delivery timelines.
- Played a pivotal role in a 120-day deployment under Operation Enduring Freedom, supporting 22 MQ-9A Reaper UAVs and 6 Ground Control Stations with equipment valued at $329 million, enhancing mission-critical operations.
- Conducted 104 Ku-band satellite checks and configured Satellite Earth Terminal Subsystems and Ground Control Stations, supporting five Department of Defense organizations with over 1,400 maintenance hours.
- Ensured optimal performance of critical RF digital and analog ground-to-air communication systems, facilitating effective centralized command and control support for a team of 500 personnel.
- Successfully managed a team of 24 shift personnel, overseeing the completion of five Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and more than 1.1K Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), resulting in a commendable 91% pass rate in Quality Assurance across 474 inspections.
- Supervised the Department of State (DoS) Satellite Communication Earth Terminal Subsystem (SETTS) tasking, inventorying, and shipping 145 equipment items valued at $2.5M, reinforcing NATO RPA capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mercer University
Macon, GA 05.2025 - 01.2026
Associate of Arts - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Information Security
- Team Leadership
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management
- Information Assurance
- Network Security
- Communication Systems
- Compliance and Auditing
- Microsoft Office 365
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Endpoint Security
- BMC Remedy
- Microsoft SCCM
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Cloud Security
- MacOS
- Windows 10/11
- Linux
- Secure VoIP technologies
- Tactical Satellite Communications
- RF Communications
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Quality assurance background
- QA documentation
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance experience
Education Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Strength and Conditioning Coach, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL, 02/25
- Associate of Arts in Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL, 08/13
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mercer University
05.2025 - 01.2026
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force
12.2022 - 01.2025
Project Management Coordinator
United States Air Force
08.2016 - 12.2022
Communications System Manager
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force