1. THOMAS M. KEPLER
2798 Big Woods Trail, Beavercreek, OH 45431
Cell: (937) 716-5126
EMAIL: tom.kepler39@gmail.com
——————————————PROFILE————–——————————
Dedicated TechELINT Analyst with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills
demonstrated by 28+ years of experience
——————————PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY——–—–——————
• 7.5 years technical experience with Systems Evaluation & Validation conducting OT&E
for RC-135
• 21+ years technical and operational experience as an Air Force Electronic Intelligence
Analyst
• 1 year EW/IR research and development for future CSAR programs
• 6 years operational and liaison experience with SUSLAK and USFK
• 1.5 years AFSOC Intelligence experience, Hurlburt Field, FL
• Developed numerous training plans for software usage and analyst upgrade
• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph
• Highly proficient in MARTES, WILLOW, ESP, DASS, CED, WINGS, P3processor;
Experienced with CompView, ASPEN, IM&S, MATLAB, PASS-K, MIDB, GALE-Lite,
IMOM, Falcon View, EWIR, M3 and AMHS.
—————–—————ACCOMPLISHMENTS———–—————–———
Customer Success/Mission Impact
• Provides the sole system and data evaluation for the COMBAT SENT Program Office and
ensures mission success through a complex array of tasks, collaboration, and analyst training.
• Consistently exceeds task expectations by ensuring analysts have timely access to accurate
mission data, by ensuring data accuracy, by aiding/training analysts in using exploitation
tools and providing data and tool evaluation and validation assessments to program
managers and PMO. Provides training on exploitation processes and software tools, and
mentorship for analysts. Frequently called upon to assist analysts throughout the
Intelligence Community in data exploitation and analysis.
• Analyzes over 200 datasets per year; Resulted in the discovery and reporting of over 30
anomalies this year requiring in-depth analysis, reporting and software modifications
• Working with software developers has produced 8 revisions for 2015 to analytical software
suites that both corrected deficiencies and enhanced capabilities
————–——–——PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE——–———–—–——
MacAulay Brown, Dayton, OH
Sr. Lead Analyst, Systems Evaluation and Verification July 2008 - Present
Systems evaluation analyst for Combat Sent program. Lead analysts in developmental and
operational systems testing and validation. Develop trends reports, statistics, and problem
reports while conducting in-depth parametric studies of collected data to conduct comparative
analysis of three developmental collection systems and analytical software suites. Represent

2. section at Ground processing working groups. Work together with software developers and
systems engineers to ensure software accurately represents information and collection/recording
systems are operating within specified parameters.
MacAulay Brown, Dayton, OH
Senior Analyst July 2007 - July 2008
Interpretive ELINT Analysis: Analyze man-made non-communications signals for technical
interpretation of function and characteristics to determine capabilities and intent.
Lead Threat Analyst for CSAR-X: Research and Analyze current threat list for capabilities and
limitations vs proposed defensive systems for program.
U.S. Air Force, 1 SOSS/INO, Hurlburt Field, FL
Chief, Electronic Intelligence Analysis February 2006 - July 2007
Identify/analyze ELINT requirements in support of 8 AFSOC squadrons. Manage ELINT
systems, 3 ELINT Analysts and 50+ intelligence analysts. Provide in-depth operational and
technical analysis and reporting on regional ELINT activity that can impact mission success of
AF Special Ops aircraft and personnel.
Special United States Liaison Advisor, Korea, Yongsan AIN, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Chief, ELINT Analysis February 2001 - February 2006
Chief ELINT Liaison between U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK), responsible for the
disclosure/nondisclosure of ELINT information. Coordinated interaction between US
organizations and ROK. Assisted with technical/operational analysis, training and reporting of
ROK analysts. Selected as lead analyst consolidating operations from 3 remote sites; improved
ability to deploy against regional targets. Managed unit’s PACOM ADPS hardware upgrades,
user accounts, and training. Directed the editing/dissemination of ELINT reports to intelligence
community. Represented unit for bilateral ELINT conference – resulted in 16 reporting
requirements. Researched/resolved problems inhibiting dissemination of critical products.
Delivered in-depth analytical/operational brief to 70IW/CC; articulated ops successes/challenges.
Briefed National OPELINT Center; provided threat radar info to flight crews. Planned and
conducted ELINT analysis training for host nation analysts-- reduced dependency; facilitated
more consistent assessments; improved bilateral relationship. Project lead for creating
comprehensive training plans for 3 job specialties in new office.
94th IS, Ft Meade, MD
DCGS ELINT Mission Supervisor February 1999 - February 2001
ELINT Mission Supervisor for ELINT collection and reporting. Responsible for control and
utilization of collection assets, accuracy of training materials and proficiency of assigned
personnel. Co-worked with P-cubed Support Center (PSC) on the technical analysis of foreign
emissions, producing technical reports. Coordinated critical positional training during real-world
missions – trained and certified key CROFA management team members during limited time and
adverse conditions. Operated Senior Ruby System in Consolidated Operations Intelligence
Center; provided tactical support to theater CC, and strategic information to national decision
makers. Subject Matter Expert for CROFA at Ft George Meade: Increased and improved
coordination between Air and Ground Operations in direct support of US and Allied Forces.
Provided vital ELINT support to 10 high-profile, short-notice reconnaissance missions –

3. identified several previously unknown targets; greatly improved theater signal database.
303rd IS, Oversees
DCGS ELINT Mission Supervisor February 1998 - February 1999
ELINT mission supervisor responsible for the allocation and utilization of collection assets.
Supervised the collection of foreign emissions and reporting requirements. Acted as Subject
Matter Export and senior trainer responsible for accuracy of training materials and
proficiency/upgrade training of assigned personnel.
NASIC/DXSF, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Mission Supervisor February 1995 - February 1998
Developed P-cubed Technical ELINT Laboratory. Mentored National Cryptologic School
students; evaluated external programs for content and applicability; enhanced local training
requirements. Created and maintained analog and digital on-line training and evaluation
programs. Created and implemented PPMS on-line training/evaluation program; highly detailed
instructions and tools enabled tailored products that enhanced customer support.
29th IS, Ft Meade, MD
NCOIC, P-Cubed Support Center February 1992 - February 1995
Conducted highly in-depth analysis of exotic foreign non-communications emissions resulting in
the publication of Technical ELINT reports. Provided quality control review of external analysis
reports ensuring customers receive accurate technical information. Represented division at
conferences and meetings. Aided in the determination of system upgrades and future
requirements.
—————–——–——EDUCATION AND TRAINING———–—––———
Associated of Arts: Some College Coursework Completed 2006
Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Hurlburt Field, FL
Intelligence Formal Training Unit (IFTU) 2006
Air Force Training Center, Hurlburt Field, FL
Identification of information of intelligence value, analysis of intelligence information and
application of information for success of Special Ops missions. Detailed study of AFSOC
aircraft capabilities and AFSOC missions. Multi-view threat arena training in prep for real-world
operations.
Vocational, Management 2004
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Kadena AFB, Japan
EA-281, Digital Signals Analysis, 2004
National Cryptologic School (NCS), Ft Meade, MD
Digitization and analysis of analog signals; usage of MARTES analysis software to conduct in-
depth technical pulse-level analysis and measurement of non-communication signals.
Vocational, Intermediate ELINT analysis, ELINT Exploitation Craftsman Course, 1997

4. Goodfellow AFB, TX
EA-380, Advanced ELINT Analysis 1996
National Cryptologic School (NCS), Ft Meade, MD
Theory based course designed to teach the analyst to think beyond the collection of parametrics
and to interpret them for their functional significance.
EA-280, Technical Measurement and Analysis 1995
National Cryptologic School (NCS), Ft Meade, MD
Signal theory, Equipment instruction for the purpose of Analog analysis of Non-communications
emissions for the extraction of parametric information, periodic characteristics and signal traits.
EA-279, Fundamentals of Technical ELINT 1995
National Cryptologic School (NCS), Ft Meade, MD
Analysis theory of ELINT and non-communications emissions. Defines measurement
techniques and criteria. Pre-requirement for EA-280
Some College Coursework Completed, 1987
Math, University of Connecticut, Waterbury, CT
————–—––—–——–——–——–——AWARDS———–——–—––——–––––————
2008 EO/IR Award - AOC Kittyhawk Chapter: Nominated and won for outstanding year
conducting survivability system effectiveness analysis in support of CSAR-X program
development.
——————–——––————–——AFFILIATIONS—————––—————————
Association of Old Crows, member, December 2008 - Present.
————–—––———–—–——–——CLEARANCES———–—––—————––————
Type: Secret.
Issued By: NSA.
Background Check: SSBI.
Type: Top Secret.
Issued By: NSA.
Background Check: PPR.
Description: w/ Full Scope Polygraph