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Ft Meade, MD

• Contracted to Defence Information Systems Agency @ Ft Meade
• Monitored systems to ensure 99.99% uptime for global video source and distribution channels
• Use of RHEL to do service and directory management to maintain operations or the United Video Distribution System
• Works with video source SATOPS/ Networking to ensure uncorrupted signal quality video
• Works with customer to identify breaks in VPN links to reestablish feeds
• Use of OOB {Out of Band} tunnels to control and monitor remote servers

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Contracted to US Marine HQ @ the Pentagon
• Provided oversight within the Enterprise Wide Command Center (EWCC) across FDIC disciplines and ensure the coordination of operations.
• Provided support for disaster recovery to ensure stability of networks and functions on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for Event Management across all technical platforms (Server, Network, Storage, VMware, etc.).
• Responsible for service restoration management across multiple frameworks
• Worked with network administrators to configure and troubleshoot issues emanating from the network.

Pax River NAS, MD

• Currently I am working as a Network Engineer on a campus type environment with 10,000+ users.
• Responsibilities include activating and deactivating ports.
• Cross connecting drops to switches in communication ports.
• Troubleshooting connectivity issues with ports
• Running scripts to configure switches and routers for capacity upgrade or end of life replacement.
• Occasionally I do advance site visits to assure fiber compatibility, sufficient power and adequate rack space. ON call to insure 24x7 reliability.

El Paso, Texas Area

• Assigned to El Paso Sector of Customs and Border Protection
• Updated Radios in User Configuration of Motorola 7.X System
• Maintain and correct local dbase for local users; IP Address, RSI, PSN, Star#, and Serial#
• Recondition or discard stock of old portable batteries
• Resolve all rekey issues.
• Modified codeplugs for adaption to radios with different option sets.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supporting the Radio System and Network Infrastructure for the US Secret Service
• Built in house test bed for testing of reused components
• Assisted with Deployment of loaner equipment for inauguration.
• Edited Wing Data base to support REKEY operations
• Performed monthly checks
• Performed depot level maintenance on dead lined equipment.

Lanham, MD

• My engineering experience was limited to R56 Inspections, site suitability, link budgets, repeater/ DVC codeplugs, and backbone connections.
• Network Administrator for Nationwide Communications System
• Programmed Radios for new vehicle installs and field deployments.
• Installing and maintaining the Motorola Mobile Radios (XTS/XTL5000)
• Research the Internet for custom communication solutions.
• Assist with readiness of Falcon and Mobile Command Post.

Houston, Texas Area

• Responsibilities included repeater, line controlled and IP addressed designs.
• Created product data test beds to test 19.2 KBS Common Air Interface.
• Coordinated engineering in New Zealand with US based customers to resolve issues involving customer found deficiencies and custom integration.
• Acted as Tier One Help desk support on entire product line.
• Expedited information between customer and engineering Performed depot maintenance on Portable, Mobile, and infrastructure communications equipment. Product line included conventional, MPT, and APCO 25 compliant.
• on corrective issues with P25 firmware. Researched database on legacy equipment for manuals and schematics.

Laham, MD

• Repaired and upgraded Customs & Border Patrol mobiles and portables at dedicated facility in Orlando, Fla.
• Work with DHS in maintaining accurate database for Over The Air ReKeying {OTAR} ID numbers. Checked and corrected secure voice issues.
• While working at the Federal Depot in Lanham, Md. I was the lead technician for Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Assisted in adjusting parts levels to reflect current usage and avoid delays due to parts shortages. Identified issues with defective parts and escalated for timely correction.
• Also maintained equipment for other government agencies to include Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service and The White House Communication Agency.

Reston, VA

• Worked in the engineering section maintaining both test bed and online server farms
• Updated Internet Information Server to reflect changes to the web site.
• Wrote script files to automate weekly maintenance.
• Responsible for IP Monitor program that monitored disk space, web pages and proper execution of key processes.
• Initialized servers for installation into server farm.
• Was part of team that maintained 24x7 watch on server farm.

Belair, MD

• Employed as network administrator. While there I migrated users of the Novel 3.12 system to the Windows NT 4.0.
• Rolled out companywide email.
• Managed the project to change auction system away from Unix based application to IBM mainframe application.
• Project required expansion of Cat wiring, Interconnectivity between buildings using fiber optics, and coordinating cabling across a public right of way.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Site Engineering @ Nextel was initiated by regional engineers who developed a coverage map based on theoretical candidates. This was then forwarded to the real estate department that would then provide realistic.
• Originally hired as System Performance Engineer.
• This responsibility included integrating new sites into the system.
• Developed possible candidate list for new sites.
• Used computer modeling to project coverage of new sites. Drive testing sites to insure candidate would cover required area.
• As drive test supervisor I generated weekly coverage survey maps showing strength and quality of signal, area of concern to include drop calls, busy signals and poor audio quality.

Bachelor'S Of Ekectrical Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 3.O

Activities and Societies: Attended Part Time While working full time