Hector J. Collazo
***** ******** *** ******, *** Vegas, Nevada 89166
acrw24@r.postjobfree.com
- Qualifications Profile
Goal-driven, detail-oriented, and dedicated professional with more than 15 years of experience in implementing, engineering, and
managing network equipment
Armed with strong competency in developing strategic action plans and innovative network solutions for challenging scenarios in
alignment with diverse customer requirements and specifications
Expert at directing all phases of projects and system development initiatives, including system implementation, requirements
development, training, and transition
Articulate communicator – bilingual in English and Spanish – with a naturally personable attitude in building positive and long-term
work relationships with clients and professionals of all levels
Possess active Top Secret security clearance
- Areas of Expertise
Remote Monitoring
Operation and Maintenance
Project Management
Installation and Integration
Network Architecture
Network and System Design and Management
IP Switching and Routing
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- Professional Experience
JT3 LLC - Las Vegas NV, USA
Communication Engineer O&M Supervisor 2005–Present
Assume responsibility in drafting and submitting technical documentation, as well as in initiating engineering studies
Render effectual support with the writing of technical proposals and offer recommendations on technical content and level of effort of
the proposed scope of support
Closely collaborate with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to establish system requirements
and specifications
Maintain active communication with customers across all levels, from quotation to final design and testing
Serve as the key point of contact for design reviews and technical group discussions to align with client requirements and
specifications
Initiate site audits and experimental investigations, which involve evaluating engineering issues, recommending solutions, and
providing guidance and alternatives
Direct the operations of 18 employees including engineers and electronic technicians to handle the operation and maintenance of the
Nellis Test and training range (NTTR) communication and network systems
Provided expert leadership with the operation, integration, and management of NTTR communication systems, which consisted of network
design, AC/DC power, environmental control, TEMPEST compliance, and bandwidth engineering
Pioneered the engineering activities for the Combine Operation Center Relocation project at Nellis Air Force Base, which involved more
than 100 mission-critical services supporting large force exercises at the base
Acted as subject matter expert and supervised project operations and other lead engineers
Actively engaged with the development and management of operations and expense budgets for the Communication Department
Spearheaded the design and development of a successful network systems migration strategy for the Nellis Air Force Range Operation
Center, which resulted to minimum downtime and restoration of the operations two weeks before project deadline
Established a stratum timing hierarchy for the NTTR network infrastructure
- Earlier Career
Cambridge Telecommunication Inc., US Coast Guard La Puntilla - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Microwave Technician
ITT Industries, Systems Division - Various Locations
Assistant Site Manager Satellite Technician (Operation Iraqi Freedom), Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq
Electronics and Communications Technician Supervisor, US Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico
- Education and Credentials
Master of Business Administration University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, USA
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)
CompTIA Security+ Certification
TEMPEST Security Certification
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Licenses: Element 1 and 3
Fundamentals, ITILv3 Foundations
- Training
Livelink
TEMPEST Compliant
SolarWinds
USAF Force Protection
SAAB Nunio
General Dynamics Taclane
Leadership
USAF Information Assurance
Cyber Awareness
Communication Security (COMSEC)
Maximo Software
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Microsoft Visio
- Technical Skills
Microsoft Windows Linux Active Directory Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Visio Wireshark Nmap
SolarWinds Adobe Acrobat Pro VNC VLC VPN Client Microsoft Project
Security CRT Putty DHCP DNS VPN Firewalls