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November 2015: John Pilot December 2015: Andrew Macala

John Pilot joined MIL in June of Andrew Macala joined MIL in June of
2015 as a Project Manager in the 2012 as a Systems Analyst supporting
C4IS Sector supporting NAWCAD’s the Research, Development, Test
Special Communications Mission and Evaluation (RDT&E) contract
Solutions (SCMS) Division who is located at PAX River, MD. Since
responsible for providing engineering, his start with MIL, Andrew has been
technical support, and project a key contributor and has never
management services to assist the hesitated to take on additional tasks
US Air Force Space and Missile while ensuring work is completed
Systems Center (SMC) with validating with accuracy and on time. Most
and determining communications recently the need arose to upgrade the
requirements for the transition of the current data center to a new HBSS ePO. Committed to providing superior service, Andrew
Range Communication Facility (RCF) located at cape Canaveral rearranged his schedule and came in on weekends to perform the
Air Force Station, FL. upgrade so there were no interruptions of flights and schedules.
Prior to joining MIL, John performed duties as Project Manager The upgrade was necessary in preparation for an inspection
for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) providing deadline and his dedication made all the difference.
support to major Military Construction (MILCON) projects
at USSOUTHCOM in Miami, USCENTCOM in Tampa, and Aside from his daily tasking and work with HBSS, Andrew
most recently at the US Air Force Technical Applications Center has volunteered and assisted with many ongoing efforts onsite.
(AFTAC) at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. He has a background Always looking for a way to optimize workflow, he is known for
working for both the US Army in a variety of Staff and Command engaging with team members to develop new processes in order
positions as well as civilian companies such as Texas Instruments, to streamline and track the planning and deployment of new
Intel, and Honeywell. systems and services.
John’s comprehensive technical knowledge of large MILCON
projects together with his extensive network and close working Andrew is a model employee who maintains a positive attitude
relationships with key players have facilitated SCMS’s ability to and is definitely living up to the MIL slogan, “People Making the
provide value added to SMC far beyond what would normally be Difference.”
expected.
John provides on-site support working out of office space
provided by SMC at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. He interfaces on a
daily basis with a number of stakeholders involved with the RCF
project including the Air Force 45th Space Wing, USACE, 45th
Civil Engineering Squadron, HQ USAF Space Command Space
Systems Security PM, NASA, 45th Range Management Squadron
and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers like
MITRE Corporation and Aerospace Corporation.
John draws frequent praise from both SCM project leads
and from the SMC project management office at Patrick Air
Force Base. His proven ability to perform at a level far beyond
expectations has contributed immeasurably to the success of the
RCF project.
John has become an invaluable resource to both SCMS and SMC
and represents MIL as a highly respected professional to both
government customers and industry partners.
John has also leveraged his US Army Corps of Engineers network
to locate potential business opportunities for MIL on other high
visibility MILCON projects with the Department of Defense.

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