DARRELL FAISON
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SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with broad engineering, technical and programming expertise and a track record of increasing productivity and achieving significant cost savings by designing state of the art PCB boards, developing software to automate testing, data analysis, and report generation processes. Recognized as a top performer by management for executing design and testing protocols ahead of schedule to meet customer commitments. Analytical and creative problem solver, good communicator with formal computer science and electronics technology training.
Process Automation / PCB Design / Programming & Software Development / Radiation Effects Testing & Data Analysis / Technical Training & Documentation / Network Administration
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Honeywell Inc – (Defense and Aerospace)
Technician IV Engineering Test Services:
Component Characterization; FAL & Radiation Effect (1996 – 1997; 2001 - Current)
Primary responsibility to develop test strategies and plans and execute testing of various electrical components in screening, failure analysis and radiation environments. Conduct characterization of space-grade semiconductor, analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic components according to military test standards; developed software to automate and enhance testing procedures and generate technical reports. Analyzed component performance in thermal, HAST, and radiation environments. Researched component specifications and designed circuits to test diodes, resistors, ASICs, microprocessors, memory components, and multi-chip modules according to specified standards. Developed test plans, reports, and procedural documents. Trained lower level technicians and entry level engineers on lab and testing processes. Generated reports to support findings and test results. Analyzed and interpreted test data to resolve technical issues. Interfaced with designers, systems engineering and customers to ensure proper component selection and compliance. Developed test PWB layouts specific for the applicable radiation environment. Operated Co60 sources for both internal Honeywell customers and outside customers. Developed software to automate test equipment using National Instruments Lab Windows. Proficient in the use of IMS XL-60 memory tester to test Digital components. Duties also include keeping required training up to date, performing quality inspections, audits and validations in order to ensure process compliance with customer requirements.
Technician II Production Test
Hardware Quality Assurance (1997- 2001)
Primary responsibility was to review formal acceptance testing of Honeywell’s EGI system test data books for accuracy, compliance and completion. Inspect EGI system hardware for compliance and workmanship before shipment to customers. Request shipping documents from Contracts and ensure documents meets customer compliance.Work with DCM for buy off of government systems.
Duties also include keeping required training up to date, performing quality inspections, audits and validations in order to ensure process compliance with customer requirements.
Key Achievements:
Created a LabWindows/CVI software template that automated and intergraded complex test equipment for test stations.
Created, established and implemented a Lab network and server for all test stations within the lab.
Played key role in migrating testing software from non-supported WaveTeK BASIC to leading-edge C-based LabWindows/CVI test development software.
Recognized by senior management team with an award for exemplary work ethic and performance.
Was ask for by name to join various Tiger teams to investigate, identify and resolve critical system issues that jeopardized Honeywell ability to meet customer commitments.
Superior Imaging
Field Service Technician (4/1996 – 8/1996)
Service, repair and daily maintenance of laser printers for various businesses under contract in the Tampabay area.
US NAVY
Operation Specialist 2nd Class (2/1988 –2/1992)
Function as plotters, radio-telephone and Command and Control sound-powered telephone talkers and maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information.
Duties Include:
*plot a ship's position, heading, and speed;
*operate common marine electronic navigation instruments including radar systems;
*provide target plotting data to the combat information center based on information received from target tracking devices.
EDUCATION
Tampa Technical Institute Student (1993 -1996)
Associate Electronics and Computer Technology Degree Earned.
Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL(1987-1988 )24 Credit Hours completed No Degree Earned.
University Of North Carolina at Greensboro Student (1986 -1987) 24 Credit Hours completed No Degree Earned.