ALDRIDGE
757.824.5029
scott.m.aldridge@gmail.com
Greenbackville, VA 23356
A top-performing and results-driven Certified Technical Specialist with over 20 years of experience working with
Information Systems and Electronics. Possesses a proven ability to efficiently install, manage, and maintain in-house
networking, telecommunication, and maritime system projects. Analytical problem solver, visionary leader, and astute
communicator known for collaborating effectively to ensure a solid return on investment. Highly ambitious and
deadline driven team player able to thrive under pressure whilst effectively prioritizing numerous complicated tasks.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Quality Assurance
Problem Resolution
Policy Compliance
Troubleshooting
Effective Communication
Project Management
Research & Analysis
Risk Assessment
TEAM MANAGEMENT Committed to developing a culture of learning by mentoring, supervising and teaching staff,
continually facilitating any possible opportunities for education.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, WALLOPS ISLAND, VA
LEADING SSDS (SHIP SELF DEFENSE SYSTEM) TECHNICIAN
DART (DATA ANALYSIS REDUCTION TOOL) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Ensured all blocks of SSDS and Electronic Warfare systems were appropriately assembled, operated, and
maintained for daily testing.
Elected to serve as Administrator on a Secret, integrated Windows Server 2003/2008/XP Red Hat Linux
Enterprise 5 network; maintained all hardware and software and actively analyzed any glitches.
Identified and evaluated system and network requirements,
Utilized gathered data to more effectively target customer needs, and ensure the lab was accurately set for testing.
2008 PRESENT
2007 2008
Provided oversight and direction to nine Assemblers and Testers, continually ensured the accurate building,
testing, packaging, and shipping of over 50 unites with a product value exceeding $1M.
Served as trainer and mentor to all on-boarded employees, leading each in the understanding of all aspects of
printer building and testing.
1986 2006
Utilized ordinance publications, circuit diagrams, and additional documentation to perform preventive and
corrective maintenance on equipment at the organizational and intermediate level.
Conducted casualty analyses and fault isolation of AN/SLQ-32(v)2 and MK 36 SRBOC systems.
Operated tests, aligned and repaired system equipment, and interfaced system components.
Scott M. Aldridge
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Served as the Technical Expert on the AN/SLQ-32 and MK36 SRBOC Decoy Launching System.
Assisted the Abraham Lincoln Battlegroup and the USS Kitty Hawk Battlegroup in all facets of information
warfare including management of the battlespace through visual, electronic sensor, communications, and
electronic defenses and countermeasures.
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification.
1999 2002
1996 1999
Recognized as a Top 5 Performer for two of three years to include #1 nuclear power program recruiter FY98.
UNITED STATES NAVY WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR & LEAD TECHNICIAN, USS THORN
UNITED STATES NAVY TECHNICAL EXPERT, USS DEYO
UNITED STATES NAVY TECHNICAL EXPERT, USS BLAKELY
1994 1996
1991 1994
1989 1991
US Navy Technical Schools: US Navy Recruiter School (1996) | Electronic Warfare C-School for SLQ-32(v)2 (19881989) | Electronic Warfare A-School (1987)