21 Year Air Force Veteran with a huge telecommunications background. Network and telecommunications technician, specializing in fiber optic and microwave communication relay sites, telephone network technologies, video and audio data delivery systems. Worked on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing. I am currently working at Valley Electric Association and recently started a BBQ business. I started my first business in 2012 where I specialize in designing military collectibles for retail. I have had multiple business adventures with a mix bag of results. Learned a lot along the way!•SONET/SDH/ATM, Fiber Optic Modems•Understanding of Routing Protocols•Cisco Network Devices•Aerial and Direct bury fiber installation•Project Management•OSI Model, Ethernet, TCP/IP Networking•Microwave Terminals: TRC-170 v2/3, TSSR, RF Mod•Satellite Terminals: TSC-94A/100A, USC-60 FTSAT, TSC-168 QHSAT, TSC-179 GMT, USC-28 •Software: Solar Winds, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Windows, OS/X•Multiplexers: Promina 400, FCC-100, TSSP, LRM, RMC, DS0, DS1 and DS3•X, C, Ku, Ka Bands•Antenna Systems•Satellite Modems•NRZ to CDI Converters•Frequency Upconverters and Downconverters•High Power Amplifiers•Low Noise Amplifiers•Cryptographic Devices•Iridium•Inmarsat•Test Equipment•Cabling Fabrication and TerminationOn the side I run a BBQ business where I sale gourmet sauces and seasonings. Our tag line is, “Bringing Unique Flavors from my World Travels to Your Backyard”. We are looking to get into more retail stores across the country and globally in 2022. Specialties: Satellite and Wideband Communications, Telecommunications, IP Networking, SONET Transport, Fiber Optics, Web Designing and Networking with people