Training Engineer
Resume:
BRIAN C. FENTON
*** ******* ***, **** ******, NJ 07740
*******@*******.***
SUMMARY An electronics and technology specialist with expertise in communicating and communications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tyco Electronics Subsea Communications (TE SubCom) Mar 2008 – Jun 2012
Certified Technical Trainer, System Test Engineer, and Field Support
• Developed and delivered technical presentations to customers about SubCom’s undersea fiberoptic
telecommunication systems and the associated hardware and software .
• Provided other trainers in the group with training material and instruction on how to deliver the material.
• Succeeded in training overseas personnel to deliver training to help reduce training-delivery costs.
• Conducted training sessions across five continents. Training included hands-on operation of cable-station
equipment and software and encompassed a broad range of subjects from basic safety to SubCom’s element
and network management systems.
• Developed, edited, and executed test plans for SubCom’s hardware and software systems.
• Participated in Tyco’s Global Technical Support Center (GTSC) to provide technical support on hardware
and software issues to customers on-site, over the phone, or via the Internet.
Freelance Writer and Editor Jan 1984 - Mar 2008
• Lead numerous CNet online courses.
• Co-writer of “Gizmo,” a monthly review of consumer electronics products and technologies in Popular
Electronics magazine.
• Numerous assignments for clients including The New Yorker, the Consumer Electronics Association,
McGraw-Hill, Compton’s Encyclopedia, Columbia Encyclopedia, and HDTV etc. magazine
Hachette-Filipacchi Media U.S. Apr 1997 - Jan 2005
Executive Editor, Sound & Vision, Senior Editor, Stereo Review
• Planned, wrote, assigned, and edited technical articles and tutorials about audio, video, home networking,
and technology.
• Managed the magazine's technical equipment-testing program.
• Led technology seminar at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
• Managed a complete redesign for the annual Buyer’s Guide, including transition to completely new database
and book-makeup systems, and editorial and production processes.
The Hearst Corporation May 1996 - Apr 1997
Electronics Editor, Popular Mechanics
• Responsible for all electronics, computer, telecommunications, high technology, photography, and related
coverage.
• Represented the magazine at trade shows and industry events, and granted radio and television interviews to
discuss the industry.
Gernsback Publications, Inc. Sept 1982 - May 1996
Editor, Radio-Electronics / Electronics Now
• Set the editorial direction of the magazine and solicited appropriate manuscripts.
• Represented the magazine at trade shows and other industry events.
• Assigned staff editors and freelancers to work on individual articles.
• Hired personnel for the Editorial and Art departments.
• Kept the flow of work between departments proceeding smoothly.
• Designed covers and chose the makeup of each issue.
• Managed Gernsback's computer network.
• Previous positions held: Assistant Editor, Technical Editor, Managing Editor.
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BRIAN C. FENTON
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Networking
• Linux
• Windows
• Novell NetWare
• 3Com
• Artisoft Lantastic
Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows (all flavors)
• Mac OS
• Linux
Applications
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio), Microsoft Live Meeting
• Adobe (Acrobat, Photoshop)
EDUCATION
DeVry Institute of Technology 2006 - 2007
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Technical Management, Summa Cum Laude
Polytechnic Institute of New York 1978 - 1984
Program: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Concentrated electives: Technical and report writing, public speaking
HONORS Polytechnic Institute of New York Scholarship
New York State Regents Scholarship
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Scholarship (Hicksville, NY Local #1772)
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