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Highland, NY, US

Rockleigh, NJ, US

• Performing in-depth troubleshooting down to component level on electronics products
• Configuring bench test set-ups to duplicate fail modes ranging from audio, video, Ethernet/IP communications, power, etc.
• Preparing detailed technical analysis reports that document the failure mode, diagnosis process, and root cause of an issue
• Interpreting schematics, test reports, data sheets, product history, ECN’s and customer case notes
• Interfacing with various teams regarding product failures and failure analysis results

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• Responsible for inspecting for any malfunctions and immediately reporting/repairing defective equipment to prevent delays in productivity.
• Diagnose errors and technical problems, and work closely with the manufacturing engineering team on determining proper solutions. Perform basic repairs and upgrades.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, calibration and repairs to ensure all assets are within specification, functioning properly and safe to operate.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining inventory of key manufacturing assets including tools, equipment, thermal chambers and product transport vehicles.

Amherst, New York, US

Led a team to effectively integrate and deliver for a large scale, highly distributed cloud infrastructure – a team that integrates and supports the bare metal infrastructure for the IBM Cloud. A member of a team that delivers those servers, components, and tools for deploying world-class Bare Metal and cloud infrastructure. Maintain and troubleshoot.

Poughkeesie, NY, US

Built wax injection machines and automated assembly cells according to job orders, schematics and engineering prints to specifications including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, computer, and mechanical assemblies.Startup of newly built equipment including high voltage connections, software installation, component setup and calibration. Troubleshooting of.

New Paltz, NY, US

Set-up, maintenance, and all aspects of operation for various machines in the corrugated box-making industry

Amherst, New York, US

• Contractor to IBM (STG) in the Worldwide Power Benchmark Center performing System Administration for Linux, Windows, & AIX.
• Function as system administrator in IBM's Benchmark Center utilizing cross-platform servers, mainframes, and PC's; comprised of mixed Linux, Windows, zOS and AIX operating systems.
• System builds and support of Linux, VMware and Windows servers as part of complex proof-of-concepts and performance benchmark projects, including integration with enterprise storage, PureFlex, SystemZ and Power-based.
• Installation of VMware ESXi and Linux KVM to allow virtual machine creation and migration of physical servers to Virtual Machines.
• Aided IBM hardware teams in troubleshooting of complex server configuration issues and failure analysis.
• Contributed to IBM BigInsights reference hardware development team in testing and development of pre-GA x3630 M4 BD SystemX servers.

Amherst, New York, US

• Worked in the SSD Development lab of the Memory R&D division, testing, troubleshooting & analyzing prototype Solid State Drives and flash storage devices. Collected data, documented results, proposed new ideas and test.
• Usually worked under direction of the principal engineers as a member of the enterprise SSD development team. Scheduling on these products was aggressive, often requiring cross functional flexibility throughout the team.
• Functioned as system and network administrator for more than thirty cross-platform PCs, laptops, servers and mainframes; comprised of mixed Windows, Linux and AIX operating systems. Trouble-shot, repaired, modified and.
• Created, modified, debugged and updated test automation scripting using a combination of Perl, Bash and KShell scripting languages.
• Reworked prototype and engineering sample circuit boards; Made repairs and modifications as potential ECO’s; Removed, replaced and soldered small geometry and fine pitch components. Modified and created new adapter.
• Developed an inventory system for tracking prototype drives from several different vendors, as well as for system testing availability and status.

• Worked in SMT Lab of the R&D division building, inspecting & re-working prototype circuit boards for IBM's Blue Gene/P and Blue Gene/C (Cyclops64) super-computers, using automated systems and manual inspection/ rework..

Chestnut Ridge, NY, US

• Worked in R&D division developing concept prototypes of the newly designed top of the line Oscilloscope. Set up and conducted experiments to the complex cooling system of a 1000W system, where the main objectives were.
• Single handedly built the first 25 engineering units of the best high end oscilloscope on the market, the WaveMaster 8Zi. Performed testing and troubleshooting of those complex circuits, PC components, and mechanical.
• Usually worked under direction of the principal mechanical engineer and with the High End Scope Group Manager. Schedule on this product was aggressive, requiring cross functional flexibility as a member of the team.
• Designed using computer-aided design a special tool used by engineers, and subsequently in the production floor to connect and disconnect high precision 40GHz RF connectors. Filed for three patents while in R&D.
• Debugged failures on the most complex circuits. Removed, replaced and soldered small geometry and fine pitch components in building prototype equipment.
• Designed cable harnesses in new products to maximize airflow and minimize effort for production and service.

Chestnut Ridge, NY, US

• Performed final inspection, testing and troubleshooting of products to certify adherence to company specifications. Applied Engineering Change Orders.
• Recorded and tracked results of all testing procedures for failure trend analysis.
• Debugged failures on the most complex circuits. Removed, replaced and soldered small geometry and fine pitch components.
• Worked closely with R&D and Manufacturing Engineers to inspect, develop and analyze new products to ensure compliance with production and engineering methods. Recommended ECO’s and changes to manufacturing processes.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Advised on problems maintaining aircraft communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems. Used and interpreted layout drawings, schematics, logic, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance.
• Analyzed data received from testing and troubleshooting procedures to determine necessary repair. Advised on aligning and calibrating procedures to ensure optimum operating efficiency. Developed methods to improve.
• Troubleshot and repaired receivers, transmitters, digital and voice data communications, multiplexing, electronic switching, and radar (Doppler, search, and weather) systems both on aircraft and on bench environments.
• Diagnosed malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, diagnostic software, wiring diagrams and test equipment. Removed and replaced faulty system components, wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission.
• Assigned to the HazMat management team for the base. Member of the Confined Space program development team, Confined Space supervisor, and Hazard Communication Instructor. Ran the HazMat pharmacy program for work.
• Ran the sectional inspection team, developing and ensuring compliance with all isochronal and periodic inspections of all associated aircraft equipment.

High School Diploma, Electronics And Computer Technology

190 Semester Hours, Avionics, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology