JOHN P. BOYD

804 Baydon Lane 

Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 

(757) 546-5200 Home, (757) 406-3419 Cell

jpboyd@verizon.net

 

 

OBJECTIVE

 

A position that will enable me to use the education and experience I have obtained in the field of Electronics Technology to enhance your company's competency and market share.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyro Navigator Operator and Maintenance

AN/WSN-7B Ring Laser Gyrocompass, ECDU Advanced Waterfront Training

Johns Hopkins University Optimization Training for RLGN, GVRC Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Verizon Course Studies, February 2005 – February 2010

Outside Plant Safety (Rodeo), Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing, Aerial Lift Safety, Environmental

Awareness Outside Plant, 2009 OSP Safety Action Plan, Electrical Safety Awareness OSP

Aerial Work, Electrical Hazards, Aerial Lifts & Platforms, FTTP Testing-C.O./Hub/Terminal

Fiber Optic Transmission Systems, FTTP & Laser Safety, Breakdown & Tone Arc Test Sets,

Polarization and Dispersion Analysis

 

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA., August 1998 - December 1999

Major: Electronics Technology

Courses completed in AC/DC Fundamentals, National Electrical Code, Pre-calculus I & II

Calculus w/analytical geometry and National Electrical Code

 

Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA. August 1993 - August 1994

Courses completed in AC/DC Electronics

 

United States Navy, August 1990 - April 1992

Courses completed in Basic Electronics of Submersible Ships (BESS);

Basic Electronics Rate Training (BERT); Sonar Tech A-school

 

Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA., Graduated June 1990

Courses completed in PC Electronics; Woodworking

 

 

PREVIOUS CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid/CPR Certified

ACES Fiber Optic Certification

Cable/Cableway Qualification 9304.1C, Connectorizing/Crimping MIL-C22520

Fire Watch Certification SOP 26, Coating Applicator SOP 12

Soldering Technology Certification ANSI/J-STD-001B

Verizon Performance Lab (Pole climbing, ladders & power safety)

VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control

 

 

CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

AN/WSN-7 Operation Course

United States Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Awareness Training

10hr OSHA Maritime Outreach Course for Shipyard Safety

Naval Education Level-B Code of Conduct Training

Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

Shipyard Fire Protection Plan

Current United States Passport

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Navigation Systems Analyst                                                                                                                                February 2010- Present

W R Systems, Ltd, Norfolk, VA

● Navigation Senior Systems Analyst on US Navy submarines

● Currently 1 of 5 people certified to accomplish US Navy Navigation Certification’s required on 688, Virginia and SSGN class submarines

● Worked with engineering departments & ships force in the installation and testing of all SHIPALTS, Engineering Change Instructions and FIELD CHANGES for US Navy submarines that affect the ship’s Navigation abilities and interfaces

● Qualified to certify a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) assessment on naval surface vessels

● Ring Laser Gyro Navigator (RLGN) theory and interfaces onboard naval vessels

● Troubleshooting and correcting onsite errors and problems associated with the RLGN firmware/software and interfaces

● Extensive knowledge of uninterruptible power supplies, switchboards, power panels, real time processors, synchro signal amplifier’s, paddleboards,  media convertors, ship’s database imaging, data processing

● BYG-1, ECDIS-N, TTWCS, SWFTS, NAVSSI and BFTT systems associated with navigation

● I/O data via RS-232/RS-422 signals, fiber optic, and Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) interfaces

● LINUX operating systems

● Digital Electronic Speed Log (WSN-8), Digital Hybrid Speed Log (WSN-9) and Electromechanical Speed Log (Mk 6- Mod 4) technician

● WRN-6 and GVRC and networked Global Positioning Sources

● Qualified operator of TI-02 thru TI-12 shipboard systems

 

 

 

Cable Splicing Technician                                                                                                                      February 2005- February 2010

Verizon Communications, Virginia Beach, VA.

● Installed Verizon’s new FTTP (Fiber to the Premise) broadband infrastructure

● Extensive knowledge of the optical network including multimode and single mode fiber optic cable, connectors, test equipment and signal detection

● Inspection of network services that include design, installation and maintenance, and onsite management

● Assisting engineering department with plant modifications based on field conditions

● Supervise a workforce of 12-15 technicians

● Proficient in troubleshooting active and non-active fiber optic networks

● Interpreting engineering work orders, surveying job sites, maintaining red line drawings

● Fiber optic splicing, testing and troubleshooting of network

● Fiber optic line work

● Use of windows applications for project management and payroll services

● Fusion splicing of fiber optic cables

● Placing of aerial and buried plant throughout all three phases of the network; Distribution, Access and Premise

● Ability to use multiple brands of fusion splicers, OTDR test equipment, power meters, signal detection, light sources, optical loss test sets, ORL testers, talk sets, and fiber inspection scopes

● Successfully worked through various roadblocks presented by job deviations both independently and as a group with multiple departments.

 

 

Electro-Mechanical Technician                                                                                                             February 1999- February 2005

Unidyne Corporation, Norfolk, VA.

● Vast knowledge and understanding of various stages of shipboard installations

● Connectorize, mold, test, and inspect OSA underwater mateable, vertical launch system and high frequency array cables

● Research and development phase of towed array pendant cable procedures and fabrication

● Participated in a six month understudy period for quality assurance of vertical launch system, towed array, underwater mateable, and a variety of other high-density cable/connectors

● Educated and certified on the principles of fiber optic technology

● Splicing single mode and multimode fiber optic cables and connectors

● Wire transformers, switchboards, assemblies, subassemblies, chassis’ and Elco connectors

● Use and understand all major testing equipment both land based and shipboard

● Knowledge and understanding of reading blueprints and identifying schematics

● Worked with rigging, welding, electrical, engineering & mechanical departments in the installation of the following SHIPALTS:

1) 529K(Battle Force Tactical Trainer)

2) 3853K, 4086K (AN/WSN-7A)

3) 4254K (AN/WSN-7B)

4) EC-145 (SQQ-89).

 

 

 

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician                                                                                        October 1997- February 1999

D. W. Boyd Corporation, Norfolk VA.

● Troubleshoot and repair all areas of electro-mechanical equipment including AC motors, transformers, contacts and overloads, micro switches, gears, pulleys and clutch motors

● Reading and understanding equipment schematics, control voltage, 220/440 high voltage and magnetism

● Maintained and repaired all areas of shipboard and land based habitability equipment using a variety of electronic and mechanical test equipment

● Knowledge and understanding of photoelectric controls, timing, fuse boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems