Sean Ilves

USAF TACP/JTAC | MBA Candidate at Drexel University

United States

About

USAF - Special Warfare NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) experienced in leadership, coordination, and technical proficiency across joint fires, command and control, and communications systems integration. Currently pursuing an MBA at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Focused on applying operational and business experience toward program management and technology integration.

Experience

  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) / Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) at United States Air Force

    - Joint Fires and Communications expert with experience at all echelons. - Close Air Support | Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) | Kinetic Strike | Defensive Counter Air Operations | Base Defense Operations | Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) Ops | Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations | - Distributed Command and Control (C2) with focus on scalable mesh networking. - Ammunition / Explosives Program Manager - Airman Leadership School - Harris C2 | Line of Sight & Beyond Line of Sight Communications | Voice Over IP | TAK Software Integration | Link-16 | RF Theory | Mesh Networking |

  • Internal Auditor at J&J Snack Foods Corp

    -Planned and executed GAAP-compliant audit procedures, including risk assessments and control testing across Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Payroll, and Financial Reporting processes. -Assisted in quarterly closings and financial analyses, supporting the IA Director and CFO in corporate governance and filing requirements.

  • Project Manager at JPI Associates, Inc. Geological and Geotechnical Engineering

    -Coordinated subcontractors across PA/NJ sites for Department of Environmental Protection compliance projects, ensuring regulatory adherence and on-time project completion.