JOHN K. GILDAY JR.

                                                                 5827 Fine Lace Street

                                                                  Las Vegas, NV 89148

                                                                      (702) 813-0393

                                                                  jkgilday@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

U.S. ARMY TRAINED TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

 

> Excellent professional track record for technical positions in fixed and mobile communications

> Proven ability to install, test, integrate, and maintain telecommunications systems

> Recognized for creative and effective technical troubleshooting and problem solving

> Superb experience with a wide array of equipment, such as radios, fiber optics and test equipment

> Highly capable of providing quality technical team and client training and support

> Extensive expertise in site surveys, system integration, and fixed/mobile networks

> Strong communication, documentation, and reporting skills to the executive level

> Resourceful and flexible coordinator in fast-paced communications environment

> Ability to work successfully with large and diverse teams as a member and leader

> Proven ability to meet deadlines under adverse and stressful conditions

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

High Frequency (HF)* Very High Frequency (VHF) * Ultra High Frequency (UHF)

Super High Frequency (SHF) * Mobile & Fixed Communications Systems * Western Multiplex

3 GHz Radios * GTE Tactical Government Radios * SINCGARS * Microwave Data Systems &

Free Wave 900 MHz Radios * Global Positioning Systems (GPS) * Optical Time Domain

Reflectometers * Fusion Splicer * Cable Instillation * Multiplexers *

Demultiplexers * Base Bands * Directional/Omni Directional Antennas * Fiber Optics *

Land Mobile Radios * Watt Meter * Volt Meter * COMSEC * Multimeters *  Microwave *

Millimeter – Wave * Metric Systems * Trimble * Arc View * IP Wireless * RF * Wireless *

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Telemetry Systems * DVR *

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

AMERICAN VIDEO SURVEILLANCE - Las Vegas, Nevada

2005

SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

 

·  Installed, diagnosed and repaired CCTV, security, access control, digital video and fire alarm

   systems.

·  Performed low voltage power instillation and termination.

·  Operated company vehicles, forklifts, scissor lifts, ladders, hand and power tools to complete

   both commercial and residential instillations.

·  Performed component level bench tests to troubleshoot and repair customers equipment.

 

TEK SYSTEMS/NEXTWAVE TELECOM INC. – Henderson, Nevada

2004

DRIVE TESTER

 

·  Operated motor vehicles, computers and wireless electronics for the purpose of testing 3G

   wireless broadband technologies.

·  Performed upload and download tests between vehicles and the NOC.

·  Installed servers, computers, wireless modems, power supplies and RF antennas.

·  Maintained computer and written logs on test results, equipment and vehicle performance.

 

STANTEC CONSULTING INC. - Las Vegas, Nevada

2004

GPS FIELD TECHNICIAN

 

·  Used GPS to collect and record site-specific data about Clark County, Nevada’s Department

   of  public works electrical pull boxes.

·  Measured distances, directions and depth of more than 100 square miles of county owned parcels

   using handheld Global Positioning Systems and mobile computer technology.

·  Read and interpreted engineering specifications, blueprints and satellite photography to

   determine locations of county owned parcels.

·  Familiar with Trimble GPS systems, Arc View and Arc Pad Geographic Information software.

 

 

STRATOSPHERE GAMING CORPORATION - Las Vegas, Nevada

2003-2004

SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

 

·  Installed, diagnosed, repaired and performed preventive maintenance on security systems

   including CCTV cameras, access control, alarm systems and intrusion detection equipment.

·  Cleaned and serviced VHS video recorders, Pan-Tilt-Zoom and fixed cameras, hold up alarms

   and CCTV monitoring systems.

·  Responsible for the uninterrupted service of more than 1,000 cameras, 500 VCRs and 3

   integrated security systems throughout three casino properties.

·  Operated scissor lifts, forklifts, ladders and power tools to complete daily tasks.

·  Pulled, toned and terminated coax and power cables.

 

 

ROCKWELL ELECTRIC - Escondido, California             

2001 - 2002

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

 

·  Provided RF, microwave radio and fiber optic communications systems for municipal water

   districts throughout Southern California. 

·  Responsible for the surveying, testing, integration, instillation, start-up, and troubleshooting

   of a variety of microwave spread spectrum point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radio systems.

·  Installed radios, antennas, power supplies, patch panels, equipment racks, aerial and

   underground fiber enclosures.  

·  Prepared, spliced and terminated various sizes of single mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable.

·  Proficient in the use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers, Fusion Slicer's, Epoxy and

   Mechanical termination equipment.

·  Used systems specific diagnostic software, wattmeters, voltmeters, global positioning systems

   and related test equipment to diagnose and remedy problems. 

·  Prepared written technical reports on survey results, new construction projects and critical

   system upgrades.

·  Performed bench tests to troubleshoot, repair and program customer’s equipment.

 

 

TEK SYSTEMS/FLUOR GLOBAL SERVICES - Bellevue, Washington             

2000 - 2001

OSP INSPECTOR/FIELD ENGINEER

 

·  Supervised and inspected long haul, local and direct burial fiber optic cable, point-of-presence

   (pop) site, and gateway construction.

·  Ensured the protection of multi-million dollar underground telecommunication and utility

   networks.

·  Acted as point of contact for city planners, engineers, and contractors.

·  Obtained city permits and evaluated contractor performance and safety.

·  Performed confined space entries to OSHA regulations.

·  Coordinated fiber routes, resolved right-of-way issues, and determined route changes.

·  Maintained accurate redline construction and as-built drawings.

·  Ensured contractual compliance.

 

 

UNITED STATES ARMY - Fort Lewis, Washington             

1998 - 2000

MULTI-CHANNEL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR/TEAM LEADER

 

·  Supervised and assessed personnel in the installation, operation and maintenance of multi

   channel line-of-site communications equipment with VHF, UHF and SHF transmission

   capabilities in fixed and mobile radio networks.

·  Implemented training programs to evaluate personnel in the operation and maintenance of

   radio, antenna, cable and power systems.

·  Maintained a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. 

·  Mentored and coached subordinates on safety and improving job expertise. 

·  Received superb evaluations for honesty, integrity and job performance.

·  Earned the Army Commendation Medal for work as a Transmission Systems Team Chief.

·  Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of more than $5,000,000 of government

   telecommunications equipment. 

·  Responsible for providing uninterrupted communications support to 20,000 personnel and key

   organizations such as the police department, hospital and command centers.

 

 

UNITED STATES ARMY - Fort Lewis, Washington

1996 - 1998

MULTI-CHANNEL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OPERATOR/MAINTAINER

 

·  Installed, operated and maintained mobile and fixed line-of-sight communications systems.

·  Performed troubleshooting and inspections on communications equipment to manufacturers

   specifications using schematic diagrams, technical publications and related test equipment. 

·  Proficient in the implementation of classified communications security devices, NATO

   interface systems, communication modems, multiplex and demultiplex equipment, directional

   and omni directional antennas and fiber optic communications systems. 

·  Received 2 Certificates of Achievement and 2 Commander’s Awards for technical expertise

   in troubleshooting and providing continuous uninterrupted communications.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

* Emergency Medical Technician - Pierce College, Fort Lewis, WA

(2002)

 

* Global Terrorism - United Nations Institute for Training and Research

(2002)

 

* Security Measures for U.N. Peacekeepers - United Nations Institute for Training and Research

(2002)

 

* U.N. Civilian Police - United Nations Institute for Training and Research

(2002)

 

*  Infantry Weapons Specialist Course(Correspondence) - Army Institute for Professional Development

(1999)

 

*  Telecommunications - GTE Resident School, Fort Gordon, GA

(1997)