David M. Jones

 

2460 Marina Bay Dr. E Apt #203               ' (781)696-9311

Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33312dirtradio@hotmail.com

 

RF FIELD ENGINEER ª PROJECT MANAGER ªRADIO INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

 

Accomplished professional with more than 34 years of diverse RF communication and electronic experience.

Searching to work with a dedicated team of professionals who adhere to high quality standards, and where my experience, management, and technical knowledge are challenged. To help improve processes, testing and analysis, and provide a higher quality of an overall product or system.

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DISTINCTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Specialize in all areas of RF communications and bringing the information to the user in a format they require, voice, data, secure, IP, etc. Proficient in many forms of test equipment and analysis. High level of electronic troubleshooting skills.  Evaluate problems, make astute decisions to develop positive results, and refocus on new priorities. Continuing education by pursuing Bachelors Degree in Engineering.  Held a Secret security clearance with special access program clearance.  Professional strengths include:

 

 

Software Knowledge:  Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Path engineering software, and Internet.  Proficient with Windows 10 and XP, switch and router programming of various vendors.  .

 

Proactive ♦ Decisive ♦ Accurate ♦ Analytical ♦ Articulate ♦ Innovative

 

 

MILITARY DUTY SUMMARY

(Retired)

 

United States Air Force (Active Duty)  1979-1988

Lackland AFB, TX – Basic Training and military studies 1979 Airman Basic

Keesler AFB, MS – Tech Training School Basic Electronics/Ground Radio Maintenance 1979-1980 Airman

Kelly AFB, TX – 1827^th Electronics Installation Squadron 1980-1981 Airman First Class

·   Planned, installed, maintained new Air Force Comm systems around the world

Torrejon AFB, Spain – 2186 Communications Squadron 1981-1984 Sergeant

·   Maintained and operated Mobile Emergency Response HF Network, and airfield comm

McChord AFB, WA – 1905 Communications Squadron 1984-1988 Staff Sergeant

Massachusetts Air National Guard1988-2010

101^st Air Control Squadron 1988-1998 Staff Sgt-  Technical Sgt - Master Sgt- Senior Master Sgt

·   Numerous deployment in support of Counter Drug Operations

267^th Combat Communications Squadron1998-Present NCOIC Radio shop/Unit Control Center

·   TDC (Theater Deployable Communications) Just in Time Training for active troops going to Kosovo

·   Premier Air Force unit to receive, test, and train on TDC equipment

·   Deployed to Kuwait (Oct 2001)

·   Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (Jan 2003)

·   Emergency maintenance of Air Force One Security Radio System

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT ª PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ª SITE ADMINISTRATION

 

 

BSI  (Broadcast Sports International)7455 Race Rd, Hanover, MD  21076

Field Technician/Comm OperationsJune 2016-present

Ø      Provide video and audio to a variety of Television Network of sports events through wireless camera and audio feeds from field to production vans.

Ø      Travel Conus and overseas to set up from field to temporary communications compounds.

Ø      Setup and design antenna coverage systems to cover venues using microwave, UHF, and fiber.

Ø      Maintain wireless camera systems with remote control features, assure signal coverage throughout venue, run separate systems for sound with video signals coverted from RF to fiber.

Ø      Maintain field RF communications using RF repeater system run from van and program and distribute communication devices to all field personnel for maintenance, broadcast director’s instructions to camera personnel and other broadcast entities. 

Ø      Customers include NBC, CBS, Golf channel and other international broadcasters.

 

 

Camping World137 Myricks Rd, Berkely, MA 02779

RV Technician       May 2015 to April 2016

Ø      Lot prep,diagnosing, testing, repair of all systems related to RV’s including plumbing, electric, gas, AC, body and roofing, etc.

Ø      Proficient on towables, 5^th wheelers, Class A, and C coaches.

Ø      Lippert Components Inc, company trained, various slideout mechanisms, stabilizer systems and RV control

 

 

Self Employed       May 2014 to April 2015

Communications Consultant

Ø      Privately consulted, advised, and installed systems for private networks involving PTP microwave systems, LAN, WAN, involving HP and Cisco networking equipment.

 

 

Industrial Communications and Electronics                                           40 Lone St, Marshfield, MA  02050

Site systems Manager Engineer                        1988 to April 2014

Ø      Serve as primary technical engineer, managing projects, assessing needs of customers and presenting data to support communication needs.

Ø      Manage, design, install, test, and monitor over $2,000,000 microwave back haul system providing 600 Mbs of Ethernet throughput over Eastern Massachusetts with available drops through ethernet switching  

Ø      Coordinate maintenance and data collection from a team of technicians under my direct supervision

Ø      Manage, maintain, and administer a vast 35 site, 900 mHz Motorola trunking system throughout all New England, servicing thousands of customer end units, along with many RF and telecom products.

Ø      Installation and management of 30+ site Motorola digital networked trunk system, networked for wide area by utilizing backhaul system, PTP microwave, GPS, and switching networks.

Ø      Installation and maintenance of private microwave backhaul through southern New England .

Ø      Maintain large turnkey operation for over 150 tower sites through New England, offering contract services to diverse vendors leasing space.

Ø      Conduct path engineering studies to predict feasibility for long and short haul microwave.

Ø      Setup tests and analysis of all RF antenna types, design interference testing in shop and real world situations.

Ø      Structural Analysis of Communication Towers

Ø      Develop solutions for systems running in a high RF environment.

Ø      Maintain Secure Motorola Astro/Simulcast systems for many public agencies, including Boston Police, surrounding communities, Plymouth County Fire Chiefs, and government agencies.

Ø      Install, maintain, and manage system of Ethernet tower mounted video monitors for site security.

Ø      Prepare budgets, contracts, analysis, present, and work with vendors on bidding equipment for many large projects

Ø      Train and motivate team of technicians using course material and knowledge gained over many years in the RF community

Ø      Ensure high qualities of maintenance and safety are adhered to by employees

Ø      Maintain and install DAS for InSite Wireless through Boston MBTA and Convention Center

 

 

Massachusetts Air National Guard                                                                               Otis AFB, MA

Senior Master Sergeant / NCIOC radio/UCC                                                             1998 to 2010

267 th Combat Communications Squadron

Ø      Provide management and supervision to a team of highly trained technicians

Ø      Deliver quick reaction communications in support of front line battle scenarios, observation, and information technology in combat situations.

Ø      Mobilize, setup and maintain wide variety of  comm. Equip from INMARSAT terminals, Tropo Radio, Satcom stations, and maintain and install interfaces through TDC equipment to provide initial base level comm to all users, including web access, video conferencing, telephony and large variety of RF comm.

Ø      Frequency Management

Ø      Extensive knowledge and experience with many aspects of C4i and the equipment used to support all functions.

Ø      Test functionality of new equipment in the field as a beta test unit.

Ø      Deployment and operation of Emergency Communication network with Military, public, and emergency agencies.

 

101^st Air Control Squadron      Worcester ANGB, MA

Senior Master Sergeant                                           1988-1998

·   Provide battlefront control of the airborne combatant by mobilizing and providing radar, satcom, wideband, and HF, VHF, UHF communication for controllers to battlefield coordinators

·   Provide support for the ongoing military operations and the Counter Drug offensive.

 

United States Air Force               Various Assignments

Staff Sergeant             1979-1988

·   Air Force specialty code 304X4 Ground Radio Repairman

·   Worked on all aspects of RF and telecommunications

·   Refer to Military Duty Summary

 

 

 

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EDUCATION and TRAINING

 

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Applied Science / Electronic Systems Technology

 

United States Air Force

Ground Radio Maintenance (LMR, Ground based radio systems, satellite radio, HF, VHF, UHF, wideband.

Up to Senior management level

 

Motorola

Numerous in-residence and field courses (Certificates available upon request), design, maintain, program wide area digital (Mototrbo MTR 3000) 900 Mhz trunking system, overlaying existing Quantar based Analog trunking system.  GTR 3000 simulcast system.  Programming and maintaining many Motorola based networked systems for public and government entities.  Fiber optics certified, repair, and maintenance.

Alcatel-Lucent                                                                                                     

MDR 8000 Microwave backhaul radio and systems

TSM 8000 Network Administration and operation                                                    

 

ADTRAN

Opti 6100

 

Anritsu

Certified Site master line sweep equipment

Certified Spectrum master Analyzer

 

 

ETA (Electronic Technician Association)

Nationally recognized Electronics Certification

*Certified Electronics Technician (CET)/Fiber Optic maintenance and repair

 

Military coursework and seminars include: All higher levels of management training (available upon request), technical training, combat specialty training, and many more throughout 30 year career.

 

OSHA:  10 hour and 30 hour course certified

 

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE

 

Maintained a SECRET security clearance.

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PERSONAL AWARDS and RECOGNITION

 

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal (2)

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Outstanding Unit (2 w/Valor)

Air Force Expeditionary Medal

Other numerous Awards and Medals (Air Force)

5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 year awards for Industrial Communications

  Lippert Components systems Cert