QAIS ALKURDI **** Terret Trace Acworth, GA ***** 757-***-**** abpdfq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

- Position as a Project Manager / Systems Engineer at an organization seeking an exceptionally skilled and qualified former

U.S. Marine; highly capable of working independently or as part of a team.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

- Several certifications within the computer engineering, communication, and wired/wireless networking fields.

- Bilingual: English/Arabic (reading, writing and speaking). Held a secondary MOS of Arabic Interpreter as a U.S. Marine.

- Several years of experience in RF field design, installation, and troubleshooting/repair of various military and civilian RF

communications equipment, to include site surveying and design of wireless RF equipment for optimal performance.

- Several years of experience as an operator and technician of advanced data processing and computer equipment.

- Currently pursuing bachelor s degree in Computer Science from Southern Polytechnic State University, with honors.

- Currently maintain an active DoD issued Secret Security Clearance

- References and letters available upon request.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Subject Matter Expert/ Regional Field Engineer, Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) 2009 2011

SGIS / Northrop Grumman / Department of Defense, Various Locations/Operation Iraqi Freedom

- Responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a Department of Defense / US Army operated,

Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) Sense and Warn program.

- As theater lead, I was in charge of a team of 4 Subject Matter Experts and 4 Technicians throughout the combat zone

in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

- Completed daily task reports and spreadsheets, maintaining up-to-date information on the team s locations throughout the

combat zone, and a detailed status on all tasks and open trouble-tickets.

- Maintained strict communication with the project and program managers operating state-side, and kept them up-to-date on

all tasks and team concerns on a daily basis.

- As the lead Subject Matter Expert, I was the regional go-to engineer for any and all support regarding non-mission capable

(NMC) equipment for all military and government bases throughout Iraq.

- Worked directly with enlisted and high level U.S. Army Officers to coordinate surveying, testing, and installation of mission

essential equipment throughout theater.

- Planned and presented detailed documentation regarding the installation and coverage of said equipment to military and

DoD officials.

- Performed and reviewed field surveys that met both technical standards as well as government standard operating

procedures (SOP s).

- Traveled throughout 25+ military installations via military convoys and helicopters to inspect and quality assure installations

and recommendations of the local engineers. This required thorough planning and coordination with military and government

officials on a daily basis.

- Coordinated and participated in daily and weekly meetings with engineers and officials in Huntsville, AL and the Army

Redstone Arsenal to provide detailed on-the-ground status as well as assist other engineers with troubleshooting procedures.

RF Technician, Wireless Communications Systems 2005 2009

U.S. Marine Corps, Various Locations

- Responsible for maintenance on 15+ Aviation Communication Systems as part of the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC)

aboard the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Camp Pendleton, CA. .

- Performed monthly inventories on communications systems to include radios, antennas and all associated equipment.

- Supervised the maintenance of monthly inventories of controlled cryptographic equipment and classified fills.

- Maintained a publications library for all equipment involved in the Maintenance and Operation of the Tactical Air Command

and Control (TACC) system, and the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC).

- Supervised and conducted the maintenance and calibrations of all standard testing and analyzing equipment.

- Assembled and tested electronic units, using standard test equipment, and analyzed wireless RF results to evaluate

performance to determine need for adjustment and further calibration.

RF Technician, Wireless Communications Systems (cont d)

U.S. Marine Corps, Various Locations

- Adjusted and replaced defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and a

soldering iron.

- Maintained and configured various communications equipment to include the Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM), Air

Defense Communications Platform (ADCP), Sector Anti-Air Warfare Facility (SAWWF), and Military Radars using Fiber

Optics cables and Fiber Chanel switching for various testing procedures to include live receiving and transmission of

encrypted data and voice.

- Designed and installed various military-grade RF communications systems (HF, UHF, VHF, Satcom, etc) for use and testing in

combat environments, and possess a strong background in troubleshooting and solving technical difficulties.

- Analyzed blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for designing and assembling

electronics units, applying knowledge of site surveying, as well as RF & electronic theory and their respective components.

- Conducted quality control inspections on all maintenance performed on various military RF devices, including

all HF/UHF/VHF radio transceivers, as well as TADIL A, TADIL B, TADIL J (MIDS Terminals, J-TIDS), and JRE equipment.

- Supervised the installation and implementation of various wireless RF communication equipment, with regard to the field

designs and installation instructions I provided.

Master Technician, Innovative Professional Computers 2001 2005

Marietta, GA

- Assembled, pre-designed, and customized personal computers for both, personal and business clientele.

- Repaired personal computers as a hardware and software technician. Tasks included troubleshooting PC s to determine

hardware faults as well as virus and data recovery.

- Increased productivity, efficiency, and ignited record sales and profits during my time as a Master Technician.

NOTES & ACTIVITIES

- Possess a strong understanding of Middle Eastern culture, language, and lifestyle from a native perspective.

- Strong military background and understanding of military SOP s and other regulations.

- Possess the confidence and experience required to properly communicate with high-level officers and the determination to

complete the task in an efficient and orderly manner that s beneficial to both the company and the customer.

- Able to sustain the rigorous and demanding life-style required to work with and support American troops.

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