Kyle D. Smego

Security Clearance

TS/SI/TK with Full Scope Polygraph (Clearance last updated September 2001, Poly last updated January 2005)

Summary of Experience

• Over 6 yrs of analytical & technical experience in the Military Intelligence Corps and defense-contracting sector.
• Over 13 yrs of computer-related experience: Martes, Gradine, GALE-lite, Pathfinder, CEDES, WINGS, Anchory, Win NT, NS Comm, SUN/Unix, Apache, MS Office Suite, Intelink & Collab Virtual Workspace (CVW), Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PHP, HTML, XML, mySQL, CSS, PEAR, Oracle, Syncsort, web development, database development/maintenance and a host of other software suites.
• Knowledge of analog and digital signal analysis equipment
• SIGE 2810 & SIGE 3810 grad

Freelance Web Designer and PHP Developer
August 2006 – Present

ETL/Data Load Team, Dauntless, Inc
April 2006 - August 2006

System Engineer/Subject Matter Expert, Paragon Dynamics, Inc, Development Team, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD.
May 2005 – March 2006
• Defined and developed a standardized data model that created a fully integrated view of TechSIGINT metadata across various data types.
• Responsible for developing software testing methodologies, plans, procedures and techniques used to test and accept component and integrated software packages.
• Defines, tracks and monitors data ingest stream
• Provides technical guidance to the software development team regarding data ingest matters

System Engineer/Subject Matter Expert, Paragon Dynamics, Inc. National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD
August 2004 – May 2005

• Provides technical guidance to the software development team regarding the development of the Consolidated Exploitation Data Exchange System (CEDES), a modular, scalable, web and Internet-based system specifically designed for sustaining base and federated production operations. The CEDES has the primary mission of analysis, exploitation and production of SIGINT Mapping.
• Responsible for developing software testing methodologies, approaches and techniques to follow when testing and accepting software from the development team.
• Evaluates systems for functionality and performance issues, as well as engineering and design problems.
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring and outline of data ingest sources.
• Identifies, defines and documents system and component-level requirements.
• Provides general, technical and systems engineering support.

TechELINT Analyst, US Army, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD
July 2003 – August 2004

• Performed manipulation and editing of pulse and signal level data using interactive review tools to discover how emitters are currently behaving on an intercept level as well as how groups of intercepts formed into emitters behave over time using the TechELINT Database (TED).
• Performed system acceptance testing and evaluation of software deliverables for a prototype Technical ELINT (TechELINT) system providing feedback for the contractor in areas of improvement.
• Guided the Human Interface for the above prototype providing an intuitive user interface.
• Employed appropriate techniques in order to identify and obtain accurate, detailed measurements and documentation of ELINT signals and/or their anomalies.
• Contributed to special research projects by providing analysis and validation of specific emitters.
• Operated digital equipment and software.

Intelligence Analyst, US Army, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD

July 2002 – July 2003

• Prepared special projects for key leadership within the Army Technical Control and Analysis Element on a regular basis.
• Monitored daily traffic addressed to the Army TCAE to ensure that appropriate action was taken and that all requests were satisfied.
• Provided administrative support to the COST Executive Officer.
• Responsible for preparing and distributing daily situational and status reports as well as weekly operations updates to key leadership.

ELINT Analyst, US Army, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD
August 2002 – December 2002

• Performed daily analysis of ELINT data obtained by national systems to ensure identification accuracy and order of battle knowledge of non-communications signals worldwide: providing timely responses to customer requests for information, interacting with intra-agency target offices, military commands and other national level agencies.
• Performed research on Electronic Order of Battler (EOB) sites to nominate changes and addition to site inventories of respected sites.
• Researched government databases to validate and augment in-depth analysis of unidentified emissions to improve system’s reports on these emissions.
• Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning workstations.
• Performed Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) by correlating electronic/weapon fit to associated land-based, airborne and/or ship borne hostile platforms.

ComExt Analyst/Database Manager, US Army, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD
September 2001 – July 2002

• Performed daily all source research in support of global knowledge base development effort for radios and associated emitter equipment.
• Conducted in-depth research on high capacity digital, tropospheric and personal communication systems.
• Categorized, researched and input information into a technical database conveying the external parameters and information on communication systems as well as country association of global communication emitters.
• Maintained and ensured accuracy of the Externals Data Global Exploitation (EDGE) database.
• Contributed to the development and upkeep of the Communication External Notation (CENOT) list.
• Developed and maintained working aids that are used throughout the Intelligence
community.

Related Experience

Web Designer/Develop, SmegoConsulting.com
November 2006 – Present

• Provides freelance web design services that are Web Standard compliant (XHTML, CSS, Section 508)
• Develops, debugs and deploys interactive PHP/MySQL applications and scripts
• Provides Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services including: on-page optimization/code clean-up, keyword and competition analysis, link building and SEO campaign management

CEO/Webmaster, Fantasy Playmakers, LLC
November 2004 - Present

• Owns, designs & maintains dynamic, interactive fantasy sports websites featuring year-round sports contests, weekly news columns, community message board.
• Responsible for the review & hiring of writers and staff members.
• Manages a staff of twenty writers/moderators/graphic designers.
• Created an advertising program that allowed our company to expand by partnering with other websites and offering web-based advertising options
• Responsible for marketing & advertising on the internet & other media outlets.
• Responsible for the R&D of new software & website features. Current development efforts include: full-season fantasy sports league management software, live sports statistics ingest and semi-annual print magazine production
• Coordinated, with minor league, collegiate and professional sports General Managers & Media Relations Directors, the acquisition of Media credentials for staff members
• Develops, manages and deploys current company-owned websites

Education

May 2006 – Present University of Massachusetts, Information Technology
BS (in-progress)

Jan 2004 – Feb 2005 DePaul University, Foreign Policy
BA credits

May 2002 – Jul 2003 American Military University
BA Credits, Intelligence Studies

Oct 2001 – Jul 2004 National Cryptologic School
Certificates, over 1100 hours completed (course listings below)

Jun 2002 – Aug 2002 National Cryptologic School
Certificate, Fundamentals TechELINT Analysis (EA 280)
Certificate, Intermediate TechELINT Analysis (EA 279)

Nov 2000 – Mar 2001 US Army Intelligence Center
Certificate, Non-communication Intercept Analysis Course

Aug 1996 – Jan 2000 West Virginia University
Political Science

Aug 1994 – Jun 1996 University High School
Diploma

National Cryptologic School Courses

CK 106: Introduction to Pathfinder
EA 183: Math for SIGINT
FUSE 1100: Introduction to ELINT/Fusion Analysis
IAEC 1150: Introduction to Information Assurance
MP 119: Introduction to UNIX
MP 129: Sun Usage
OIAC 1170: Introduction to Computer Security
OIAC 2271: Operational Information Assurance for Managers
OPSE 1301: OPSEC Fundamentals
SA Level 1: Systems Administrator Level One
SATT 2350: NRO Low-earth Orbit
SIGA 2301: Basic Forward Error Correction
SIGE 2810: Fundamentals of TechELINT Analysis
SIGE 3810: Intermediate TechELINT Analysis
SIGF 3300: Introduction to Spacecraft Analysis
SIGG 1040: Communications Signals
SIGG 1041: Waveforms
SIGG 1042: Information Formatting
SIGG 1044: Channel Coding

Groups and Associations

• Military Intelligence Corps Association
• American Legion
• The Hamilton Institute for Policy Research
• International High IQ Society

Honors and Awards

• Army Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Certificate of Achievement, Director, National Security Agency
• Promoted to Specialist in the minimum amount of time in service required (waiver by Company Commander)
• Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 1994-1996
• Republican National Party, Certificate of Achievement for organizing a successful, Grassroots campaign
• Sports Award, awarded for overall design and content, as well as contributions to sports.
• Art Space 2000, “2005-2006 World Web Award of Excellence” for originality, content, ease of navigation and overall appearance.
• Top Site Award, March 2005, awarded for excellence in website development and contributions to the World Wide Web.

References Available Upon Request

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