Anderson Ty Priester

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Nanuet, NY 10954

Home #(845) - 729 -5612

Cell #(845) - 729 -5613

Email: abh97o@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Electronic Technician and Quality Assurance Manager with over 10 years of

experience providing engineering, technical, quality assurance and safety

support for both commercial and government electronic system applications.

Specifically trained in electronics hardware, information technology, and

telecommunications. Possessing real world experience and expertise in

engineering, maintenance, problem solving, repair, quality assurance and

quality inspection of electronics, electronic components, audio - visual,

broadcast, telecommunication, information technology systems and low,

medium and high power distribution Systems.

Qualifications:

10 years of experience in the engineering, construction, installation,

testing, maintenance, monitoring, repairing, quality operational assurance,

quality inspection and safety inspection of the operational capabilities of

Audio/Visual, RF, microwave point to point, satellite, cryptographic

caballing, Low, medium, high power electrical distribution systems, and

data and communication of electronic civil and defense systems on the

system, sub - system and component levels. This includes monitoring a

project from contract award to contract closeout, ensuring the project

remains on time, on budget, with minimal delays.

Experienced in the engineering, setup, operation, construction, testing,

maintenance, repairing, up-grade, quality operational assurance, quality

inspection and safety inspection of professional level Audio/video

Telecommunication and broadcast systems, satellite communication systems,

data systems, power distribution systems and associated equipment.

Skilled in the development, implementation, integration, quality assurance,

quality inspection and safety inspection of various data and communication,

power distribution (military and civilian grade) equipment and systems into

one system, allowing multiple users from different systems to operate,

communicate and share data.

Skilled in the examination, quality assurance management and safety

management of complex electronic systems to determine operation

capabilities within specified guidelines.

Quality and safety representative qualified in O.H.S.A (30 hour certified),

local, state, federal and military electrical safety guidelines, track

safety guidelines, and construction safety guidelines.

Experienced and certified in IS-9001 standards and practices.

Ability to work calmly on critical systems while under significant time

constraints.

Easily adaptable to new systems and equipment both military and civilian.

Experienced and proficient in Primavera Contract Manager (Expedition),

Microsoft office, Excel spreadsheet, Adobe photo shop, basic administration

and accounting, product ordering, shipping and customer service.

A team player that enjoys working with others to find creative solutions to

difficult problems.

Experience:

09/2008 - 11/05/10: TC Electric LLC (A Judlau company)

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager (Permanent)

Currently overseeing the quality assurance programs for various

construction projects for MTA Capital Construction (MTA-CC) and New York

City Transit Authority (NYCTA). Current responsibilities include the

development, implementation and oversight of all quality assurance,

environmental and code compliance programs, including submission

procedures, testing procedures, 3rd party oversight, test witnessing,

internal audits, external audits, documentation and reporting to TC

Electric quality assurance office and MTA-CC/New York City Transit all

results of the quality assurance program through all phases of the project.

Current Project: Quality Assurance manager for the East Side Access

project, a 2.3 billion dollar project to connect Long Island Rail Railroads

(LIRR) Main and Port Washington lines in Queens, NY to a new LIRR terminal

beneath Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan. Current duties consist

of full oversight of the Quality Assurance, Code Compliance and

Environmental Hazards programs of the project to separate Metro North

Railroad's (MNR) electrical, electronic and communication systems from the

location in which LIRR will have their future terminal. This project

includes demolition of old electrical and electronic paneling, conduit,

power and control wiring, as well as installation of AC and DC electrical

panels, conduit, power and control wiring, and installation of a new

railway switching system with independent fiber optic control.

04/2008 - 08/2008: Lockheed Martin Transportation Security Services

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer (Contract)

Oversaw quality assurance and safety testing for various electronic and

construction projects for New York City Transit/ MTA-CC security systems

projects including documenting quality assurance and safety records of all

test oversight/witnessing and reporting results to the Lockheed Martin

quality assurance office as well as the MTA. Tests include wire

conductivity and safety, cable pulling, fiber optic cable splicing and

testing, equipment installation and safety test performance, concrete, fire

systems, water line pressurization and delivery Verification.

Verify that all tests conducted comply with established document processes,

assure test results are documented and all test reports reflects the actual

performance and outcome of the testing.

Verify any test equipment that requires calibration complies with

calibration and safety requirements and assure all corporate and personnel

certifications and licenses are valid.

Develop and write corrective action reports when there is non-compliance

with established IS-9001 Standards and/or Lockheed Martin established

quality assurance controls and practices.

04/2007 - 06/2007: Kawasaki Rail Car Company Inc. Yonkers, New York

Job Title: Field Service Engineer (contract)

Oversaw and performed final quality system inspection, performance testing

and safety testing of new MTA and NYCTA rail cars before shipping for on

the track testing including quality assurance inspection and safety testing

of power, propulsion, lighting, communication, heating and cooling systems

Performed final systems qualification, inspection and safety testing in

conjunction with MTA inspectors.

Identified and repaired various system faults during inspection before

final system testing.

10/2006 - 03/2007: Verrex Inc. Mountainside, New Jersey

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Managed, oversaw and provided in-field engineering changes for the

installation, testing, quality assurance testing, safety testing, final

inspection and initial launch of audio/visual, video conference, sound

systems and power distribution systems at various corporations and

businesses.

Managed and oversaw teams of contractors during the initial installation of

Verrex designed systems.

Provided onsite training to all system users on the use and function of

Verrex designed systems after initial launch.

Provided on-site technical support after initial launch of Verrex designed

Audio/Visual telecommunication systems.

Provided preventative maintenance services, quality assurance inspections

and safety testing on a monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis including

visitations to main plants and remote stations, including inspecting the

condition of electrical installations and recording operating data,

equipment shut down capability, performing visual, technical and safety

inspections, and performing preventive maintenance for all units within an

installed system.

05/2006 - 10/2006: I.D Systems Inc. Hackensack, New Jersey

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Managed and oversaw the installation, testing, quality assurance

inspection, safety inspection, final inspection and initial launch of I.D

Systems wireless fleet management systems at various industrialized

environments around the country.

Managed, trained and oversaw teams of contractors to ensure quality and

safe installation of I.D Systems wireless fleet management systems in

industrialized environments.

Provided onsite training to both vehicle operators and supervisors on the

proper use and management of I.D Systems wireless fleet management systems

after final inspection and before initial launch.

Provided on-site technical support after launch of I.D Systems wireless

fleet management systems.

Troubleshoot, repaired and performed quality and safety inspections on I.D

Systems wireless fleet management systems while working in real time with

software support to ensure optimum functionality of I.D Systems hardware.

11/2005 - 03/2006: Analog Way Inc. New York, New York

Job Title: US Technical Support Manager/Engineer

Provide technical phone support for entire product line of Analog Way

audio/visual broadcast equipment and assisted customers by phone in

operation and proper installation of product line as well as engineering

changes concerning product line use with created systems.

Determined if customers equipment is faulty and if so have customer return

unit for repair.

Receive, inspected and if needed repaired defective equipment and return

repaired equipment to customer.

Maintained internal computer databases and provide internal networking

support for the office. Provide outstanding customer service support

through all phases of problem resolution.

1/2003 - 9/2005 Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sicily,

United

States Navy Sigonella, Sicily, Italy

Job Title: Electronic Technician/ Communication Security Maintenance

Technician/ Miniature Electronics Lead Repair Technician:

Part of a team that engineered, developed and implemented a plan for the

integration of analog HF receivers and transmitters into a digital network

increasing connectivity, reliability and maintainability.

Lead, supervised and assisted a team in the complete inspection, re-

engineering, re-furbishing, repair, alignment and final quality assurance

and safety inspection of satellite communication and data systems, saving

the organization an estimated cost of three hundred and fifty thousand US

dollars in repair and replacement fees and increasing reliability and

maintainability.

Achieved outstanding performance reviews while performing quality assurance

with safety inspections, and maintaining a wide variety of broadcast

communication equipment and systems. Performed scheduled quality assurance

inspections, safety inspections and maintenance to satellite, microwave

point to point, HF, VHF, UHF cryptographic communication systems, low

medium and high voltage power distribution systems.

Supervisor and lead technician of the Miniature Electronics repair shop.

Consistently completed all job tasks and projects ahead of schedule and

below cost.

Responsible for performing daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual

inspection and maintenance checks, as well as component level repairs,

ordering parts and maintaining maintenance and safety records.

Over saw the acquisition, disposal or transfer of over 800,000 US dollars

in electronic and office equipment. Responsible for expediting and tracking

of all items purchased over 2500 US dollars and insuring that said items

reach customer in a timely manner.

Affiliations and Certifications:

United States Navy: Certified Surface Electronic Technician

United States Naval Sea Systems Command: Miniature Electronic Repair

Technician

Electronic Technician Association International: Certified Fiber Optics

Installer

MTA NYCT: On - Track Safety Training certification for Contract workers

Long Island Rail Road: Road Worker Protection Training Course

Metro-North Railroad: Roadway Workers Procedures for Conductor

Flags/Contract Employees Working on Metro-North Property Program.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak): Certification for On-

track safety for contractors

IS-9001: Certified IS-9001 Auditor

O.S.H.A: 30 hour Certification Course.

Education:

United States Navy Communication Security Maintenance Technician School,

2003

Electronic Technician Association International Fiber Optics Maintenance

Technician School, 2002

United States Naval Sea Systems Command Miniature Electronics Repair

Technician School, 2002

United States Navy UHF, HF, VHF and Satellite Systems Technician School,

2001

United States Navy Advanced Electronics A School, 2001

Rutgers University: Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Political Science

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