Brent Fernandez Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

Wayne, Pennsylvania, US

• Member of the F/A-18 SIL Support Engineering Team
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineering staff
• Enhancing team effectiveness by breaking project tasks into manageable/achievable chunks
• Working in an Agile team environment
• Tracking execution of project tasks/stories using JIRA software
• Maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment

Saint Louis, MO, US

• Designs and builds holster and gear solutions to exceed the needs and expectations of our customers.
• Provides contract manufacturing of custom holster and gear solutions.
• Uses 2D and 3D CAD modeling software to create holsters and other custom product designs,vacuum-form tooling, jigs/work-holding fixtures, etc.
• Utilizes state of the art processes to produce products including: 3D Printing, Vacuum-Forming, Injection-molding, and CNC machining.
• Generates product documentation including written and video instructions.
• Responsible for day to day business operations including: management of the Advanced HolstereCommerce website, inventory control, customer service, order fulfillment, social media marketing,dealer relations.

St. Charles, Missouri, US

• Designed/built/programmed two automated cable testers that allowed 100% testing of cableharnesses and reduced troubleshooting time from several hours to a few seconds
• Designed/implemented a soldering process that increased production output by about 75%
• Using electrical/electronic test equipment such as DMMs, Oscilloscopes, and automated testingequipment for troubleshooting circuit card assemblies and other electrical hardware.
• Creating and updating cable and assembly drawings using MS Visio
• Using KiCAD software to generate printed circuit board designs
• Writing hardware control software and device drivers using Python

St. Charles, Missouri, US

• Design of cable assemblies, circuit card assemblies, equipment racks, etc.
• Building prototype equipment to validate new designs
• Writing software and device drivers in Python
• Wiring/assembling equipment for test lab personnel
• Providing engineering support as required including hands-on assembly of production equipment

St. Louis, MO, US

• Manager for the flagship product of the company
• Led and coordinated a team of mechanical and electrical engineers in the design and continuous improvement of products within this line
• Provided electrical and mechanical engineering support to the team as needed
• Converted hand-written calculations (that took hours to complete and check) into digitized worksheets that could be used by technical personnel to determine specifications of equipment in a few seconds
• Developed and implemented "Issue Management" Process which was a more mature/complete version of the "Redline" process. This enhanced the coordination between engineering and other departments in order to capture.
• Worked to foster an environment of collaboration and communication between departments in order to build a team

St. Louis, MO, US

• Generated and maintained documentation related to the design and production of industrial battery test equipment
• Provided technical support to sales, engineering, inventory control, production, testing and management.
• Developed and implemented digital "Redline" process to foster collaboration between engineering and production personnel and capture critical changes needed for operational success
• Developed and implemented AutoCAD Electrical training and procedures for the engineering department to update and improve the electrical design process
• Supported mechanical engineering with 3D solid modeling/drawing support when necessary

Sparks, NV, US

• Electrical engineering lead for multiple products in the Tactilink family of tactical communications products.
• Integral part of a close-knit interdisciplinary engineering team creating high-quality integrated RF communication on the move (COTM) solutions for man-portable, ground-mobile, and airborneapplications.
• Worked directly with customers to translate their voices and vision into finished products that exceeded their expectations.
• Designed and developed system-level schematic diagrams, wire harness and cable assemblies, interconnect diagrams, power distribution units, discrete circuits, and other electronic assemblies.
• Built and integrated prototype units and systems for research, development, test and evaluation purposes.
• Collaborated with outside vendors and suppliers in the production of custom power supply solutions, circuit cards, cable assemblies, and wire harness assemblies.

Memphis, TN, US

• Advised and assisted customers in the selection of the correct parts, tools, and accessories to complete automotive repair jobs.
• Diagnosed driveability problems with late model automobiles using OBDII diagnostic scan tools.
• Performed function and load tests on alternators, starters, batteries, and electronic controls usingspecialized diagnostic equipment.

• Performed complete tear-down, repair, and/or replacement of major automotive systems and subcomponents including: engines, transmissions, suspension, alternators, starters, and wire harnesses.
• Operated and maintained hand and power tools, machinery, and other diagnostic equipment used for maintenance and repair of vehicles involving electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic functions.
• Provided training and guidance to assistant automotive technicians.