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La Crosse-Onalaska Area

Performed inspections, repairs, servicing, preventive maintenance, modification, calibration, removal and replacement of parts, assembled components, assign path profiles for satellite communications, microwave shot, site surveys, Point-to-point SSB HF, UHF, VHF transceivers, linear amplifiers, time diversity modems, and telephone patching equipment / networking for voice and data communications.

Sacramento, California

CISCO layer 2 and layer 3 devices; recognized as CA DOIM SME on satellite communications and IT infrastructure installation and troubleshooting; conducts training classes on emergency communications and DOIM IT infrastructure to DOIM COI standards.; Infrastructure installation and maintenance including VoIP, computer networking systems, facsimile systems. IC4U Crew Chief; manages crews of up to 10 personnel during emergency operations. Trainer/Certifier on equipment; teaches SOP to classes over 80 hours. Adept remote troubleshooting POC for statewide equipment maintenance. Maintains statewide Radio over IP network consisting of 15 sites to include building firewall safety for the system and Server 2008 Administrator. Fabricates and installs new systems to keep equipment up to date.

Sole communications support personnel for a squadron of 120. Duties included Computer Technician (CSA) as well as equipment custodian, maintenance and control of pager, cell phone, and STU/STE (secure telephone) assets. Radio Maintenance/Radio Operator, IT coordination on NIPRNET/SIPRNET maintenance as well as satellite COMSEC usage changes. Installed and maintained SIPRNET standalone flight planning server/network used in C-130 Rescue Operations.Materiel Control/Plans and Programs

Materiel controller/supply for a squadron of 60+ and a communications plans and programs manager for a base of 5000+. Managed a Calibrated Equipment account consisting of ATCALS test equipment with more than 250 pieces, and multiple US Air Force equipment accounts valued at more than $5.6 Million. Single point of contact for all Communications equipment coming in or leaving the base. In charge of ordering equipment needed for: new installs, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting old installs with a custom built excel spreadsheet/Access Database. Called in for expertise to troubleshoot and repair a stand-alone Medical Facility paging system saving $200k+ and new install time.

Team Chief leading teams out for installation and maintenance to secure missile facilities throughout a 350 mile radius. Ensured timely maintenance and equipment inspections, to include UHF, VHF, SLF, and LMR systems. Packed and inventoried cold weather gear for safety during winter months. Monitored and directed crane operations while moving and inspecting 2k lb. antenna systems.

100th Communications Squadron, RAF Mildenhall U.K.

performed installs, troubleshooting accounts, connections, and systems using Win 95, 98, and XP. Tested antenna electrical characteristics such as insulation resistance, voltage standing wave ratio, system return loss test, and antenna gain. Maintained inspection and maintenance records. Install KY-57 and KY-99 cryptographic equipment in fixed and mobile radios. Conducted site surveys, assessments and documented current site network configuration and user requirements. Developed installation and maintenance schedules. Supervised and trained individuals on the installation and termination of cables. Perform tasks in accordance with electrical drawings, schematics, safety precautions, and technical manuals. Resolved all problems associated with radio communications equipment by use of layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to determine source of malfunction. Deployed and activated HF (Pacer Bounce), UHF/VHF (TRC-176), ETVS (Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch), UHF/Sat-com (LST-5 and PRC-117F) mobile and transportable radio communication equipment.; Attended basic electronic principles and USAF radio maintenance school to learn installs, maintenance, overhauls, repairs, and modified fixed, mobile, and transportable transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and related equipment. Included are amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, single sideband, and independent sideband radio systems and equipment for point-to-point and ground-to-air communications; facsimile receivers; LF, HF, VHF, and UHF radio systems; radio frequency amplifiers; recorders; keying and signal devices; generation and display equipment; and base radio systems.

As, Computer Science

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