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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Performs organizational & intermediate level troubleshooting, repair & maintenance of WESCAM MX-GCS, MX-8, MX-10, MX-15, MX-20 & MX-25 turret cameras/lasers and ancillary equipment.Operates independently at domestic and remote international locations without direct management/supervisor oversight. Coordinates own travel & shipment of tools/test equipment/parts required for expeditious repair of customer assets.Seamlessly interfaces with military program leadership/FSRs and integrates into surveillance squadron maintenance departments to provide operator consultation, repair and upkeep of vital WESCAM mission assets.Performs both flight line troubleshooting and in-shop intermediate repair of customer assets. Represents the company and makes MX turret & ancillary equipment repair decisions frequently, often without immediate consultation of program leadership.Tactfully assists customers in person and over the phone to meet their highest expectations of service and support for the WESCAM products they own.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

As an Integrated Systems (IS) Advanced Capabilities Team (ACT) member, supported the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). Integrated Systems provides systems engineering solutions for the integration of NCTE Live, Virtual, and Constructive training (LVCt) in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored simulation centers located in Virginia Beach, VA and in San Diego, CA.Supported Fleet Synthetic Training Research and Development (FST RDT&E) activities to provide integrated solutions for demonstrations of future naval capability technology candidates.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Insight Global is a staffing company that contacted me as a good fit for this position. Same position while working for IG’s staffing partner, and following employer: Mission Technologies, a division of HII.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Same as current position.

New York, Ny, Us

Same position performed while working for the succeeding company L3Harris. L3 & Harris completed a merger in June 2019, to become L3Harris.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Provided senior level technical support for customer/company C4ISR systems.Performed troubleshooting, repair and installation of the Army's Boomerang System, a gunfire locator developed by DARPA and BBN Technologies primarily for use against snipers. Boomerang is mounted on mobile vehicles such as the Humvee, Stryker, and MRAP combat vehicles. Additionally installed, maintained and trained operators on various other Force Protection assets including Fixed Site Sniper Detection Systems (FSSDS) and Expendable Unattended Ground Sensors (EUGS).Discovered that Ethernet Ring Protection Switching was impacting FSSDS flexibility in the field. Presented, advised and assisted training FSRs of Spanning Tree Protocol capabilities and implementation when flexibility takes priority over redundancy.

Reading, Pa, Us

Evaluated TTE (Technical Training Equipment) for Navy 3M (Maintenance and Material Management System) compliance and maintenance/man hour/supply requirements for a new contract set to begin in May 2017.

Springfield, Virginia, Us

Performed organizational and intermediate level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of E-2C-D/C-2A Flight Simulators utilizing sophisticated electronic test equipment and tools, to facilitate the training of US Navy Pilots.Executed daily, pre-flight and post-flight inspections of assigned flight simulators.Performed IA administrator security functions on multiple assigned computer operating systems (installed on both physical and virtual machines), including Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows XP and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.Maintained constant liaison with Site Manager and COR to provide appraisal of system operational status and logistic requirements.Assisted Site Manager with logistic functions and reporting requirements as needed. Additionally, performed parts/tool inventories as required and at designated intervals.Operated training devices and provided Instructor/Trainee/Inspector assistance as required, in a timely manner.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Same position performed while working for the succeeding defense contractors, Fidelity Technologies & Bowhead Systems Management.

Washington, Dc, Us

Installed, modified, fabricated and repaired electrical/electronic systems, controls and instrumentation on US Navy ships.Used blueprints, technical manuals and test procedures in accordance with specified guidelines. Utilized a myriad of sophisticated electronic tools and test equipment.Troubleshot and repaired navigation systems, fire control systems, radar and sonar equipment and satellite communications systems.Specialized in depot component level 2M bench troubleshooting and repair of the OA-9123/SRC, OA-9277A/SRC Antenna Coupler Groups and AN/URC-93(V)1 VHF Bridge-to-Bridge transceiver power supplies. Rewrote and recompiled a (circa 1995) Turbo C program to provide for enhanced testing of the OA-9277A/SRC.

Chantilly, Va, Us

Performed daily and pre-flight tasks required to operate and provide training for Lebanese Air Force (LAF) pilots.Troubleshot, repaired and documented complex electronic/electromechanical equipment and systems, subsystems, local area networks and peripheral workstations.Implemented complex circuit and equipment modifications. Additionally, performed both hardware and software computer training device updates.Repaired, maintained and ensured the proper operation of associated flight simulator pneumatic, hydraulic and HVAC systems.Trained LAF maintenance personnel in all aspects of troubleshooting, maintenance and documentation procedures to provide flight simulator life cycle continuity.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Upgraded, federated, repaired and maintained sophisticated Army Sensors, including BETSS-C/RAID, CERBERUS, FPS, RDISS and BETSS-C SGS 2.2.2 with 1.5.9 Terrasight, utilized to provide FORCE PROTECTION for US and NATO personnel.Developed and implemented site plans for federating available sensors into the BETSS-C SGS platform to provide coordinated sensor evaluation and manipulation to a single point operator.Maintained and utilized a wide array of sophisticated test equipment for the repair and maintenance of Army elevated sensors.Repaired, configured and federated numerous sophisticated sensors comprised of computers, Cisco routers, network and electronic switches, network relays, day and infrared cameras, laser range finders and laser illuminators, fiber optic/Ethernet/serial interfaces, video encoders, KVMs, extended displays, GPS equipment and map geodatabases.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Provided hands on technical instruction in the repair and maintenance of sophisticated Army Sensors utilized to provide Base Expeditionary Targeting Surveillance Systems - Combined (BETSS-C) Force Protection for US and NATO personnel.Developed and implemented curriculum and classroom teaching aids for use in the instruction of civilian contractor Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and military personnel preparing to deploy to combat zones.Maintained and utilized a wide array of sophisticated test equipment for the repair and maintenance of classroom sensor assets used for training FSRs.Repaired, configured and federated numerous sophisticated sensors comprised of computers, Cisco routers, network and electronic switches, network relays, day and infrared cameras, laser range finders and laser illuminators, fiber optic/Ethernet/serial interfaces, video encoders, KVMs, extended displays, GPS equipment and map geodatabases.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Managed the maintenance effort of Army Elevated Sensors and BETSS-C/RAID Program assets in Eastern Afghanistan.Directed and coordinated manpower and material movement to facilitate timely sensor repair in a combat environment.Maintained assigned systems at a high state of readiness, providing Force Protection to US and NATO military personnel.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Performed routine maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of Elevated Sensors in Afghanistan, including (but not limited to) BETSS-C/RAID, Legacy RAID, RDISS, FPS and Cerberus systems.Required travel with parts and equipment to distant locations from main hub to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Elevated Sensors under unusually arduous conditions.

New York, Ny, Us

Performed maintenance and repair of F-18 Flight Simulators and associated rack mounted servers, cockpit displays, graphics generators and projectors.Troubleshot and repaired simulated cockpit avionics instruments and indicators to the component level, utilizing vast soldering and circuit card repair experience.Troubleshot, aligned and repaired complex laser and incandescent projector systems to the component level, utilizing bench repair techniques.Interfaced with supply personnel to obtain required replacement parts and equipment in a timely and efficient manner.Performed pre-flight and post-flight inspections of simulator equipment.

Washington, Dc, Us

Assisted the Command Master Chief in the management, direction and counseling of over 1,000 enlisted US Navy Sailors.

Washington, Dc, Us

Awarded Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.Independently managed a 1½-acre maintenance yard, hangar (2,400 square feet) and 7 DOD/contractor FSRs in the installation/removal/maintenance of Counter Radio-controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) assets on US Army combat vehicles.Responsible for the quality installation/removal of 851 CREW systems and over 2,000 CREW maintenance actions/software upgrades on Army combat vehicles.Logged over 2,500 miles in Army Combat Logistics Patrols to expedite the shipment of CREW systems and parts to remote repair sites. Individual efforts resulted in fielding 244 additional updated systems throughout Iraq.Performed on-site and field repair of CREW systems including the Duke V2 and V3 as well as CVRJ and Jukebox, utilizing bench test equipment and spectrum analyzers.

Washington, Dc, Us

Orchestrated the administrative and production efforts of 92 avionics technicians in five work centers.Supervised and performed the maintenance of 31 CASS Test Benches and over 300 Program Test Sets, facilitating an unprecedented 89% Full Mission Capable (FMC) bench status.Ensured the quality repair and return of over 7,200 electronic assets and completion of over 11,600 maintenance actions.Provided continuous training to over 30 newly assigned technicians from legacy test platforms.

Washington, Dc, Us

Coordinated the maintenance efforts of two FA-18 detachments, consisting of 140 and 13 technicians respectively. Ensured completion of over 12,000 maintenance actions resulting in 2,100 sorties and 2,950 mishap free flight hours while attaining a 99% sortie completion rate.Performance as Flight Deck Coordinator and Maintenance Control Desk Chief during Fleet Response Plan (FRP) sustainment period which yielded 1,855 sorties, 3,800 mishap free flight hours and a 98% sortie completion rate.Trained and qualified 22 FA-18 avionics technicians, 6 work center supervisors and 14 work center shift supervisors.Tracked and ensured the qualification of 46 FA-18 plane captains. Ensured the quality completion of over 9,000 aircraft daily and turn-around inspections.

Washington, Dc, Us

Personally engaged in the training and qualification of 34 plane captains and 116 support equipment operators, allowing the command to meet its day to day aviation maintenance requirements of the SH-3H and VH-3A.Ensured the quality and completion of over 9,200 avionics maintenance actions and over 1,400 aircraft daily and turn-around inspections.Developed and fostered technical liaison with H-3 platform civilian depot technicians to implement repairs to unique and unsupported legacy avionics equipment installed on VH-3A VIP transport aircraft.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided diligent oversight and follow-up over 6 Naval Aviation programs and 8 avionics work centers resulting in a 90% decrease in Quality Assurance Audit discrepancies.Supervised 12 technicians in the restoration of 5 AN/AWM-23 F-14 Radar Test Benches and overcame numerous obstacles in a shipyard environment to return all equipment to FMC status.Designed and implemented an Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) validation process by creating a database that incorporated real-time graphic representation of the department’s overall progress, allowing maintenance managers to monitor shortfalls and employ timely solutions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Charged with meeting the Navy’s recruiting efforts in east Baltimore.Ensured the proper administration and training of new recruits prior to their induction into Navy Boot Camp.Processed and administered over 60 Navy recruits and performed duties as a recruiter/canvasser utilizing phone, mail and direct sales/marketing skills.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led a team of 6 technicians in the restoration 12 avionics test benches.Restored operation to several work centers after they had been inoperative for more than 4 years, during an extended ship life extension program. Troubleshot and repaired more than 4,500 RADAR electronic sub-assemblies and ensured that the ship could meet all Carrier Air Wing RADAR requirements.

Washington, Dc, Us

Supervised 4 technicians in the maintenance and servicing of 40 A-7 aircraft.Personally responsible for repairing 12 aircraft RADAR discrepancies that were unusually complex in nature and had gone without repair for over a year.Performed the duties of Conventional Weapons Team Leader, garnering the squadron an outstanding grade during the critical annual inspection of aircraft war fighting capabilities.

Associate Of Applied Science, Technical Studies

Network And System Administration

Accredited Courses To Facilitate Attaining Ccna Routing & Switching And Ccna Security, Cisco Networking Academy

Certificate Of Training, Force Protection

Certificate Of Completion, Force Protection

Certificate Of Completion, Force Protection

Certificate Of Training, Combat Medicine

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Certificate Of Completion, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Certificate Of Completion, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Certificate Of Completion, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Certificate Of Completion, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Certificate Of Completion, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician