Technician Training

ELTON RAY SHERARD, JR.

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Spartanburg, SC 29301

336-***-**** (mobile)

Email: ************@*****.***

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

. Self-motivated, analytical problem-solver with over ten years of

experience troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, hardware,

software and system failures.

. Effective communicator with track record of training and implementing

new processes and procedures to increase organizational efficiency and

effectiveness.

. Understands technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring

solutions to the business to enhance the company's competitive edge.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Troubleshoot to the component level Digital and Analog/ Circuit

Analysis

Surface Mount Technology Load Operating Systems to PCs

Reading Scripts/ Debugging Scripts Six Sigma Training

/Oracle

Reading and understanding schematics Test equipment in multiple

product lines

Allocate and configure SAN Knowledge of operating

systems

Design storage processors Windows 95/98/2000/XP/NT

Lean and Cellular Manufacturing Teamwork and communication a

strength

Kanban System/ Lean Advocate Training Knowledge of

AutoCad/Low Voltage

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AnsaldoSTS, Batesburg-Leesville South Carolina

Electronics Technician

2012-Present

. Troubleshoot printed circuit boards to the component level

. Test railroad circuit boards per specifications to be ready for

use in railway systems

. Repair and replace damaged components used for railway systems

Eaton Corporation, Arden North Carolina

Lead Engineering Technician

2008-2009

. Utilize Auto CAD

. Use computer technology to accurately perform detailed design

computers in parallel to customer requirement,

specification/standards interpretation and device application

research.

. Purchasing and drafting duties related to the Low Voltage

Assembly product line

. Interface with customers and field sales to obtain required

information to perform task.

. Provided support to wiring assemblers with interpreting designs

of Low Voltage switchgear.

. Assisted with installation of Main switches, Leakage Circuit

Breakers, Molded Case Circuit Breakers, Change Over Switches,

Overload Relays, Bus Bars, HRC Fuses, Lighting, variable gauges

of wire and PLCs

Unitrends, Columbia South Carolina

Computer Technician 2007-2008

. Perform pre-installation set-up, configure Data Protection Units

and personal computers in parallel to customer requirements.

. Parse inbound inventory by category; CPE, RMA, Test, ADR, or ENG

and distribute.

. Test, diagnose, repair failure of returned parts or report to

manufacturer for repair

. Research and Troubleshoot escalated application or data issues

from RMA, management, and users

. Control the movement of parts both incoming and outgoing from

Manufacturing Department

. Coordinate Asset Assignment and Disposal

EMC Corporation, Apex North Carolina

Electronics Technician/Senior 1997-2006

. Over five years of Lead and Senior Technician experience.

. Diagnosed and monitor storage array

. Installation and configuration of operating systems

. Zoning and mapping of disk drives and migrate data

. Experience in creating luns Raid 1, Raid 3, Raid 5

. Provide technical guidance, training, instruction and work

direction to junior personnel.

. Communicated status to shift personnel and supervisors during

daily meetings

. Working knowledge and trained junior electronic technicians on

2GB Cab Cell, Katana, Klondike, Piranha, Clariion, Celerra,

Centara,SAN and NAS

. Troubleshoot printed circuit boards down to the component level

and test printed circuit boards in operation systems.

. Trouble shoot and support multi networks, servers and other

equipment

. Design, test and load software and hardware on systems and ship

to vendors.

. Identify/monitor data on defective materials, provide

statistical analysis on failure trends/low yields and maintain

test logs.

. Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software and system failures for

management, engineers and external customers.

. Perform diagnostic preventative maintenance in accordance with

general preventative maintenance program.

. Provide technical support to customers. Apply Symmetrix Keys

for Success to troubleshooting

. Member of Continuous Quality Improvement team for over six

years. Made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness,

productivity and timeliness.

. Member of Product Development Team for over four years.

Assisted with the launching of new products. Developed training

material and trained junior personnel on new products.

EDUCATION

DeVry Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics

1997

ITT Technical Institute

Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communications 2010-Present

MILITARY

United States Navy- Honorable Discharge from Active Duty 1990-1993

. Performed maintenance and provided preventive maintenance on

hydraulics and pneumatics on machinery.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

First Baptist Church of Roebuck, South Carolina

2009-Present

. Assistant Director of After School Program for children at risk

. Provided transportation for after school program

. Provide weekly janitorial services at the church

. Serve as a sound system technician

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