Objective _____________________________________________________________________

                 To secure a position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a

                 lasting relationship in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, or Audio/Video.

Profile _______________________________________________________________________

Dedicated professional with 26 years of experience in a wide variety of electronic, audio video,    telecommunication, satellite communications, networking, computer and instrumentation systems. 4 years as an Instructor of Satellite, Wideband communication systems, and Instrumentation and Telemetry systems. 10 years as a Manager of telecommunications maintenance and training.

Skills Summary ________________________________________________________________

u        Prior Military with 22 years of Honorable service to the US. Air Force u        Active DoD Secret clearance u        Superb written and oral communication skills u        Human relations, mentoring/coaching u        Well versed in Quality Assurance, Safety, and Communications Security practices u        Maintenance Management in a large work center environment u        Project Coordination during high priority system upgrades and integrations u        Crestron Digital Media Certified Designer 4K (DMC-D/4K) u        Crestron, Extron, and Clearone Audio Video Systems Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Cisco Tanberg C60 Video Teleconferencing Systems Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Network Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrades u        Computer Building, Modification, Repair, Upgrades u        Fiber optic, Category 1-7a, Coaxial Cabling, and Wave Guide Installation, and Maintenance u        Satellite Communications Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Line of Site Communications Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Radio Frequency Antenna systems Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Instrumentation and Telemetry systems Installation, Maintenance, and Operation u        Advanced Micro-Miniature Soldering

Professional Experience __________________________________________________________

       CSRA Inc.                                                                                                             09 Sep/2013 –Present

       AUDIO, VIDEO AND VIDEO TELECONFERENCE INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, SCOTT AFB, IL

u        Work conducted in support of US Transportation Command.

o Audio Video (AV) and Video Teleconference systems (VTC) Integration and Maintenance.

o Installs, tests, and operates Crestron, Extron, and Clearone AV technologies existing within conference rooms.

o Installs, tests, maintains, and operates Cisco video teleconferencing technologies within VTC studios and is responsible for designing and providing technical engineering, documentation, and program support for program management for the VTC system.

o Provides operational and maintenance support of AV systems in conference rooms, training rooms, auditoriums, senior leader offices, video walls, signage systems, and command center work areas and provides operating instructions to AV customers.

o Performs equipment alignments, calibrations, and system updates. Executes on-site first-line troubleshooting and equipment repair or replacement.

o Interacts with users to determine their telecommunications needs and develops solutions to meet these needs.

o Conduct analysis and makes recommendations of new technologies to support new telecommunications requirements and lifecycle management of existing equipment.

o Maintains knowledge of the telecommunications industry and tracks trends to predict how systems will be impacted.

o Designs or assists with design of entire voice and data networks or portions of networks that include selection of hardware and software packages.

 

       TEK SYSTEMS IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS                                               03 Mar/2013 – 09 Sep/2013

       AUDIO, VIDEO AND VIDEO TELECONFERENCE INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, SCOTT AFB, IL

u        Work conducted in support of CSRA Inc, and US Transportation Command..

o Audio Video (AV) and Video Teleconference systems (VTC) Integration and Maintenance.

o Installs, tests, and operates Crestron, Extron, and Clearone AV technologies existing within conference rooms.

o Installs, tests, maintains, and operates Cisco video teleconferencing technologies within VTC studios and is responsible for designing and providing technical engineering, documentation, and program support for program management for the VTC system.

o Provides operational and maintenance support of AV systems in conference rooms, training rooms, auditoriums, senior leader offices, video walls, signage systems, and command center work areas and provides operating instructions to AV customers.

o Performs equipment alignments, calibrations, and system updates. Executes on-site first-line troubleshooting and equipment repair or replacement.

o Interacts with users to determine their telecommunications needs and develops solutions to meet these needs.

o Conduct analysis and makes recommendations of new technologies to support new telecommunications requirements and lifecycle management of existing equipment.

o Maintains knowledge of the telecommunications industry and tracks trends to predict how systems will be impacted.

o Designs or assists with design of entire voice and data networks or portions of networks that include selection of hardware and software packages.

 

 

       TEK SYSTEMS IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS                                               04 Sep/2012 – 18 Jan/2013

       NETWORK TECHNICIAN, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL

u        Work conducted in support of Red Cedar Enterprises and the 375 Communications Group.

u        Team lead of the Scott AFB 2^nd Gen Aruba Wireless Local Area Network Expansion.

o Installed 175 Aruba-125 Wireless Access Points in 5 separate buildings.

o Installed Cat6 cabling from devices to building patch panels and/or to communications rooms.

o Installed RJ45 connectors on all lines at devices.

o Installed Cat6 patch panels in communications rooms and punched down cat6 lines into panels.

o Installed Cat6 patch cords from patch panels to engineer specified switch ports in communications rooms.

o Conducted connectivity and signal strength checks and Quality Assurance walk throughs.

u        Buildup of new Communications room and class room.

o Installed communications racks, and cable ladder racks.

o Installed two 6-pair Fiber optic cables through ceilings and to other floors.

o Terminated Fiber optic cables with ST hot melt connectors.

o Installed Fiber optic patch panels.

o Installed Cat 6 patch panels, wire management, and cat 6 lines to new class room.

o Installed network switches, and uninterruptable power supplies.

o Installed patches from Fiber optic, and Cat 6 Patch panels to network switches.

 

 

       TEK SYSTEMS IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS                                               12 Jul/2012 – 10 Aug/2012

       VOICE, AND DATA TECHNICIAN, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL

u        Work conducted in support of Red Cedar Enterprises and the 375 Communications Group.

u        Installed 600+ Avaya Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones.

u        Installed new or troubleshot and replaced faulty Cat6 lines and connectors where needed for VoIP install.

u        Installed patch cables from patch panels to IP switches in communications rooms.

u        Installed Jumpers in main telephone frame room for fax lines.

u        Uninstalled older legacy Phones and lines.

u        Uninstall of legacy jumpers in floor specific telephone frame rooms.

u        Uninstall of legacy jumpers in main telephone frame room connecting building lines to the outgoing Nortel Meridian M1 Switch.

 

       TEK SYSTEMS IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS                                               5 MAR/2012 – 30 MAR/2012

       VOICE, DATA AND DESKTOP SUPPORT, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL

u        Work conducted in support of Red Cedar Enterprises and the 375 Communications Group.

u        Performed reimaging and software configurations on 491 Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Computer desktops.

o All new systems upgraded to current US Air Force standard desktop configuration.

o Work included install of Fiber optic network cards, and hard drives.

u        Performed SIPRNet Client Support Administrator functions by remote desktop monitoring to include program installs and patch updates.

u        Performed installs of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones

 

Air Force Network Integration Center, Scott AFB, IL.    4/2010-1/2012

Major Command (MAJCOM) Communications Mission Readiness Training Manager

u        Lead 74 communications & info (C&I) units in forecasting and scheduling Mission Readiness Training.

u        Collaborates with C&I Career Field Managers and MAJCOMs to develop training policies and ID Air Force requirements.

u        Manages annual MAJCOM data call to validate current/revalidate future C&I mission readiness training requirements.

u        Coordinates with other MAJCOM training managers to fill critical, time-sensitive, out-of-cycle training requests.

u        Managed Mission Readiness Training for three MAJCOMs.

o Processed $1.1M in temporary duty funds enabling training for 342 cyber warriors.

u        Funded 103 out-of-cycle quotas.

o Saved units $335K in funding.

u        Took on 24% more workload when manning dropped to 50%.

o Ensured 0 training impact to 74 units in 3 MAJCOMs.

u        Executed quick-turn training data call.

o 2,000 requirements totaling $6.2M in training, completed in four days versus two weeks.

u        Orchestrated 197 Security+ just-in time training requirements.

o Delivered mission ready cyber techs while saving $641K in unit training costs.

 

5th Comm Squadron/91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, ND.    1/2005-3/2010

Non Commissioned Officer in charge of Missile Radio and Air Force Satellite communications maintenance

u        Manager, Supervisor, trainer, and certifier for 30 personnel.

u        Managed Maintenance and performed Training, Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance on the following.

o Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Military Strategic and Tactical Relay (MILSTAR) Satellite systems.

o Air Force Satellite (AFSAT) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) systems.

o ICBM Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Terminal (ISST) systems.

o Very Low Frequency (VLF) systems

o Single Channel Anti-jam Man Portable radio (SCAMP) systems.

o UHF, EHF, SHF, VLF Antenna and Cable systems

o Time Distribution Subsystem (TDS) and Time Standard Modules (TSM)

u        Managed multifaceted upgrade of 15 Minuteman EHF MILSTAR and VLF radio systems.

o Conducted Project Coordination between maintenance technicians, civilian contractors, multiple higher Air Force headquarters, and multiple local base agencies.

o $213M project done 1 month early; 1^st major Nuclear Command and Control enhancement in years.

u        Lead replacement of severed UHF antenna cables.

o Installed cabling in-house saving $9k in special maintenance team costs.

o Coordinated with depot maintenance support restoring four comm systems within one month.

u        Supervised local UHF power cable repair.

o Part not in supply system; worked nuclear certification through higher headquarters to use parts from a deactivated peacekeeper site slashing outage by 6 months.

u        Directed and Coordinated repair of 274 outages and 160 Preventative Maintenance Inspections.

o Key to sustaining 20th Air Force 2007 99.29% alert rate.

u        Coordinated multiple annual future secure key binding for 15 EHF terminals ensuring vital nuclear Command and Control messaging remained uninterrupted.

u        Coordinated multiple agency repair of system-wide MILSTAR network outage reducing recovery time from 47 to 10 hours.

u        Coordinated efforts with Boeing on installation of $2.5M MILSTAR trainer enabling vital on-base training.

u        Stellar maintenance practices contributed to the 91st Space Wing winning 2004 Omaha Trophy for best ICBM wing in US Strategic Command.

 

Det 1 338 Training Squadron, Fort Gordon, Georgia.    9/2001 - 12/2004

        Instructor, Satellite, Wideband and Telemetry Systems (SWATS)                                      

u        Provided classroom instruction for 2E1x1 technical training course.

u        Directly supervised 12-14 students per day.

u        Developed training aids, performance progress checks and academic tests.

u        Taught theory, troubleshooting techniques, preventative maintenance, and operational procedures on the following.

o Fixed Satellite Earth Terminal Radio.

o Radio Frequency Transmission and Antenna systems

o Frequency and Time Division Multiplexing.

o Networking Lan/Wan technologies.

o Network bandwidth management technology.

o Network cable systems including Fiber optic, Category 1-6a, Coaxial.

o Promina 100/200/400/800.

o Test Equipment including Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal generators, Multimeters, Power Meters, and Firebird 6000 Communications Analyzer.

u        Demonstrated superior leadership and mentorship in a classroom academic environment.

o Flawlessly taught in excess of 2800 classroom lecture hours to more than 700 apprentice level students.

u        High standard of workmanship culminated in outstanding on multiple instructor evaluations.

o Maintained a 93% class average and a 99.7% pass rate.

u        Created a network of six Promina SmartMux training devices into a realistic hands-on computer laboratory that mirrors the operations found in a deployed network control station.

u        Developed a Promina switching course for a local Marine Corps detachment in support of their Global War on Terrorism deployment.

u        Incorporated Time Division Multiplexer Set into the curriculum of the school apprentice course.

o Created four laboratory scenarios in the process which resulted in students capable of programming and troubleshooting this advanced piece of equipment at their first duty station.

u        Raised classroom technology by installing SMART boards and LCD Projectors setting a unit benchmark.

u        Top notch instructor that was requested by name to teach five different classes receiving superior performer on six student surveys.

 

        84/85 TEST SQUADRON, TYNDALL AFB, FL.                                               1/1996 - 9/2001

        INTEGRATED AVIONICS TEST FACILITY INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

u        Responsible for configuration, operation, engineering, integration and maintenance of a $2 million Instrumentation, Communications, Fiber Optics, Radio, Closed Circuit Video, and Computer system platform

u        Provided data collection, reduction, and analysis to determine the effectiveness of operational flight programs, electronic attack, and electronic protection systems in a realistic electronic warfare environment in support of US Air Force priority one test and evaluation of F15 and F16 radar systems, AIM-120 missile, and DOD directed test programs.

u        Provided flawless instrumentation support for over 300 ground operational test evaluation missions, reducing the need for flight testing by 60 percent and saving $500k dollars in flight test costs.

u        Developed an advanced printed circuit board prototype for the B-52 and B-1 Airborne Data Acquisition System that provided 8mm video upgrade recording capability, and saved the Air Force $20k dollars in research and contract costs.

u        Applied knowledge of video systems to research, design, and implement an advanced wireless closed circuit security monitoring system which increased the compound’s security coverage by 100 percent and saved the unit $3.2k dollars in installation costs.

u        Single-handedly discovered and repaired a malfunctioning electronic countermeasure microwave emitter.

o Repair saved $10k dollars in testing costs and facilitated successful completion of five F-16 flight missions.

u        Expertly coordinated resources and provided technical support for 75 F-15 and F-16 Operational Flight Program tests.

o Ensured accurate instrumentation coverage which resulted in 100 percent effectiveness rating with no cancellations.

u        Handpicked to assist the computer section in building and repairing computers.

o Masterfully brought 21 rebuilt computers online increasing computer speed by 30 percent throughout the unit.

u        Performed unique ground based Programmable Advanced System Interface Simulator (PASIS) test on F-16 aircraft.

o Verified proper pre/post launch sequence of AIM-120 missiles while conserving valuable wartime assets.

u        Discovered and repaired a UHF Radio malfunction.

o Timely repair restored clear and concise audio recording capability for a high profile F-15 flight mission.

u        Instrumental in tedious removal and classification of  MIG-29 radar wiring and components for the Slotback test program.

o This new radar system enhanced the unit’s operational test and evaluation capability against enemy radars.

u        Designed and installed a fiber optic patching network panel which provided power to mission essential fiber optics and inserts a junction for signal measurement.

o Design improved RF signal reliability and simplified troubleshooting and repair.

u        Manufactured ten F-15/F-16 Printed circuit boards for the ALQ-167 Endgame Countermeasures System.

o Resulted in 100% mission success rate in 67 ground to air live fire test missions.

 

Education _____________________________________________________________________

 

CISCO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

University of Phoenix

Professional Certificate - 11/2014

 

Crestron Digital Media certified designer 4k

Certificate – 8/2014

 

Major: Electronic Systems Technology

Community College Of The Air Force

Associate Degree - 1/2005

 

 

Major: Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Community College Of The Air Force

Associate Degree - 1/2005

 

 

Leadership and Management II

Non Commissioned Officers Academy

Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi 

Certification - 6/2006

 

Leadership and Management I

Airman Leadership School

Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida Us

Certification - 9/1995