James Gomez

11501 Susie St.

Austin, TX 78748

Cell: 512-297-3307

santiagojapgomez@yahoo.com

 

Qualifications Summary:

Thirty-five years of Management, Aviation, Network management and Engineering, Leadership, Technical Back ground in RADAR/SONAR, IT/Telecom/Wireless/Ethernet/Fiber optics, Ground Communications, Satellite Communications, Electric Utility, Security systems, electronics (RF analog and digital circuits), Avionics, Quality Assurance, Training, Security Force, Technical writing and Logistics,

Detail Oriented, trained in OSHA standards.

 

Work History:

-          October 2015 – Present: Construction Fabrications services, Subcontractor to Harris RF Communications (Field Service Engineer)

-          October 2014 –October 2015: Byers Engineering Company (Austin Texas Manager and Lead OSP Engineer)

-          May 2013 – July 2014: DRS Technologies Masirah Island/Thumrait, Oman (Satellite

Field service representative)

-          Oct 2012 – May 2013: DRS Technologies Regional Manager Afghanistan (ISP/OSP)

-          Feb 2013 – Sept 2013: Rockwell Collins Inc. Regional Manager Afghanistan (ISP/OSP)

-          April 2009 – Dec 2011: ITT Iraq (Supervisor Microwave Radio Systems/SATCOM/RF)

-          Nov 2008 – Aug 2009 Combat Support Associates ASG Kuwait (Force Protection

Officer)

-          April 2007 – Aug 2008: City of Austin (Communication Technology and

Management) Network Manager (GATAN) Greater Austin Telecommunication

Network

-          May 2001 – Apr 2007: City of Austin Electric Utility (Information Technology

Infrastructure/Transmission and Distribution Power Systems) Network System

Administrator

-          Apr 1980 – May 2001: United States Navy Aviation Electronics Technician with advanced electronics and electrical engineering.

 

 

Detailed work experience:

 

October 2015 – Present Confabservices Subcontractor of Harris RF Communications

-Manage 12 Engineers at Air Command and Control Center (ACCC) 3 Wing Operations Commands (WOC)

-Provide communications training on Harris radios to Afghan Air Force and Coalition Forces

-Prepare Daily and Weekly report

- Interface directly with Afghan Air Force staff and Coalition Forces

-Provide training teams to all outlining post when needed

 

October 2014 –October 2015 Byers Engineering Company (Austin Texas Lead Engineer)

- Manage 27 Engineers in support of Google Fiber Design

- Directly interface with customer

- Provide Weekly KPI’s

-Review drawings

-Beta test field network tablet software

-Engineer and design OSP Fiber Optic networks

-Hire OSP Field engineers

-Conduct counseling and reviews

 

May 2013 – July 2014 DRS Technologies Masirah Island/Thumrait, Oman (Satellite

Field service representative)

-Maintenance and operations OKET/DKET Satellite WAN Communications US

Airforce

-Maintain operational records and inspection data

-Shelter and antenna upkeep

-Fiber optic connections between Technical Control Facility and SATCOM shelter

equipment.

-Fiber optic modems

-Review all data associated with network

-Maintain and configure cisco switches

 

Oct 2012 – May 2013 DRS Technologies Regional Manager Afghanistan (ISP/OSP)

-Managed and Engineered 30 project at multiple bases

-Engineer inside outside plant communication infrastructure

-Project cost estimates

-Performed project risk assessment and timelines

-Directed the daily operation of projects

-Managed 45 personnel 3 bases

-Interfaced with Customer Representative daily

-Provided Daily work reports

-Provided Weekly reports

-Coordinated supplies and material for all projects

-Maintained vehicles status

-Maintained heavy equipment status

-Managed lay down yard extension construction project.

-Handled regional administrative issues

-Travel to other locations in support of team operations

 

Feb 2013 – Sept 2013 Rockwell Collins Inc. Regional Manager Afghanistan (ISP/OSP)

-Developed and Managed the ISP/OSP Program in support of Marine Corp

Operations

-Managed 50+ projects in support of 2 bases and entire South West region

(Helmand Province) 84+ personnel

-Engineered and advised on underground, overhead, and inside plant projects

-Designed and Engineered inside plant Telecom Rooms and closets.

-Organize teams for fly out missions

-Interview and hired 74 personnel in a 5 month period

-SATCOM DKET operations and maintenance

 

April 2009 – Dec 2011 ITT/Excelis Iraq (Supervisor Microwave Radio Systems/SATCOM/RF)

-Managed multiple Microwave communications sites

-Engineered, Install, Troubleshoot, and Maintain Alcatel MDR-8000/4000,

Witlink, SAF, Redline, SATCOM USC-60, WAN connections.

-Perform RF path analysis

-Troubleshoot Transmitters, receivers, antennas

-Fiber optic installation and testing

-Inventory control

-Write performance appraisals

-Direct daily work/training/work schedule

-Engineered the removal of the Central Iraq system from Iraq during draw

Down.

-Intrusion alarms/monitoring system

 

Nov 2008 – Aug 2009 Combat Support Associates ASG Kuwait (Force Protection

Officer)

-M9, M4, 240 SAW, M60

-Static post

-Roving patrol

-Search team

 

April 2007 – Aug 2008 City of Austin (Communication Technology and

Management) Network Manager (GATAN) Greater Austin Telecommunication

Network

-Engineered and managed communication infrastructure of 300 miles

Of fiber, in support of City operations Combined Transportation and Emergency

Communications Center (CTECC) and other organizations.

-Implemented and wrote Policy and Procedures

-QA Outside Plant design (Fiber optic)

-Network design

-Cost and Scheduling

-Budget Analysis

 

May 2001 – Apr 2007City of Austin Electric Utility (Information Technology

Infrastructure/Transmission and Distribution Power Systems) Network System

Administrator

-Engineered RF Communication backbone infrastructure.

-Power line Carrier, Tones relay protection. (SEL, RFL and Pulsar) operations

-Engineered Microwave communication paths.

-Troubleshoot and perform alignment of transmitters and receivers.

-Fiber optic installation: Fusion splicing, patch panel installation, cable

installation, troubleshooting

-Copper installation: Ethernet, backup power supplies, video.

-SONET/Multiplexing:

-Security system installations on Power Plants and Substations (PTZ, Intrusion

Detection, Audible alarm)

 

Apr 1980 – May 2001 United States Navy

-Directed troubleshooting operations on flight deck (MH-53 Helicopters)

-Avionics operations and maintenance Depot Level repair

- Avionics operation and maintenance P-3 aircraft RADAR, Navigation, IR, Communication, Integrated computer systems.

-Managed sixteen squadrons training programs. Implemented interactive computer

Base training (CBT) for C-130/C-9 aircraft/Gulf Stream.

-Technical writer involving Policy and Maintenance Procedures on multiple

Aircraft platforms.

-Performed audits in support of 16 squadrons world wide

-Managed all IT issues for Commander Fleet Logistics Support Wing staff.

-Managed $1.2 million travel budget.

-Managed, Repaired RADAR, Navigation, Communication electronics, electrical, and ordnance shop with 50 + personnel

- Air Condition repair DOD EPA certification program

- Generator operations

-Managed and maintain a training database for 600 personnel.

-Managed the movement and maintenance of numerous mobile maintenance

Facilities (MMF). Deployed men and Mobile Maintenance Facilities onboard

Ships and remote sites around the world.

-Inspected safety and hazardous material (OSHA standards)

-Managed, Subject matter expert, and quality control for fourteen avionics work

centers (integrated weapon systems, communications/navigation, electronic

Counter measure, calibration lab, etc.)

-component level repair technician specialist, analog and digital circuits

-Security Police/Auxiliary Security Force/Surveillance

 

Education:

 

Naval Schools:

 -Advanced electronics course (USN Electrical Engineering)

- Multiple upper level management and leadership courses

-Cryptology equipment repair. Lackland AFB

-Instructor course

-Corrosion control courses

-Multiple system schools (List of schools available upon request) 

-Nov 1998 Air Condition and Refrigeration certified DOD (Universal Technician)

Note: Schools on DD-214 if required

 

Formal Education:

-Columbia College 69 credit hour. Transcript available on request.

-Project Management Estimating and Scheduling

 

Technical Education:

- Harris RF Communications RF-7800 series radios

-Cisco Certification Course CCNA (Austin Community College)

-Cisco Certification Course CCNP (Advanced Routing)

-Harris Wireless Microwave Communication

-NEC Wireless Microwave Communication

-Fiber Optic Engineering Fundamentals (Texas A&M)

-Fiber Optic Troubleshooting Course (Texas A&M)

-Fiber Optic Installer (Texas A&M)

-Motorola Trunking system and CENTRACOM Gold

-Outside Plant Fiber Optic Installation

-Security + certified

 

Test equipment:

Spectrum analyzer, T-Bird, Power meter, Frequency counter, Multimeter, Oscilloscope,

OTDR, TDR, and multiple other communications test equipment.

 

Computer Software:

Office suite, Cisco Operating System, (FMS) Fiber Management System, Multiple Database Programs, Lentronics SNMP, Motorola SNMP, Harris SNMP, DKET monitoring, USC-60 monitoring. Multiple alarms

Monitoring software, Harris CPA

 

Military Awards:

Navy/Marine Corp Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit

Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Navy Battle “E” Ribbon (2), Good

Conduct Medal (4), Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,

Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (4), Kosovo Defense

Campaign Medal, NATO Medal for Kosovo Operations, Enlisted Aviation Warfare

Specialist, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Expert

Pistol Shot Medal,

 

Military Security Clearance: Secret Active