RICHARD J. BIANCHI
Centerville, TN 37033
***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRIP INNOVATIONS (and KUTTA TECHNOLOGIES as a contractor through GRIP INNOVATIONS)
Engineering Technician / System Administrator (Working remotely from Tennessee)
Glendale, Arizona
2007-Present
Provide research and development groups with technical assistance during all phases of development (design, build, debug,
and testing). Fabricate electronic system prototypes with size and portability constraints, meeting engineers' design
specifications. Repair or modify electronic prototypes, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations. Test prototype
equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions,
recording results. Prepare project BoMs, determining cost and work-time estimates. Conduct inspections for quality control,
reporting findings and recommendations. Review electronic schematics, assembly drawings, and make necessary revisions to
engineering change notifications (ECN).
Responsible for network administration of Apache, FTP, MySQL, Samba, SSH, Subversion, and VPN servers, ensuring
uptime and network security. Coordinate with software and hardware teams to implement collaborative web-based tools.
Analyze systems to ensure network availability and performance objectives are being met. Develop documentation for system
specifications and operating instructions. Assist engineers in the development, testing, manufacturing, and design verification
of prototype electronics; provide technical assistance when engineering problems are encountered.
SAFEWAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (A Fortune 50 Company)
Engineering Technician, Core Services
Tempe, Arizona
2005-2008
Perform extensive hardware evaluations for global deployment. Collaborate to support 142 hardware devices including
routers, switches, and access points. Build vendor relations, as primary contact with corporations such as Motorola and Cisco.
Implement research and development with prototype units, assessing device for marketability and serviceability
improvements. Enhance organizational efficiency through training in various technical roles. Create documentation for
equipment installation, upgrades, troubleshooting and repair. Diagnose and rework devices to component level without
schematics, including TTL/CMOS microprocessors. Provide detailed failure tracking and trend analysis to determine design
deficiencies and direct next generation hardware.
VOLT TECHNICAL RESOURCES / 2WIRE Inc.
Technical Support Representative
Tempe, Arizona
2005
Provided level 1 support for home and small office clients. Escalated issues internally and externally to Senior Level
Technicians and Network Engineers. Utilized diagnostic software to troubleshoot network and security concerns.
PETERSON’S RELIABLE MAINTENANCE (Concurrent with pursuing AAS, flexible night schedule)
Commercial Cleaning Associate
Plainfield, Illinois
2001-2005
AT&T BROADBAND SERVICES (CATV)
Network Technician
Romeoville, Illinois
1999-2001
Teamed with construction and engineering departments on rebuild activities and network resolutions. Maintained forms,
records and reports. Performed preventative maintenance including power supply checks, system optimization, and balancing.
DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
BGA/QFP Rework System, PACE PRC-2000 Soldering Workstation, Hot Air Soldering Station, Digital Multimeter, Digital
Analyzer, Signature Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, Cable Locator, Aerial Lift, TTL Logic Probe, Analog Meter, RF Signal
Analyzer, Function Generator, Flying Probe, UV Eraser, Frequency Counter, Mechanical/Fusion Fiber Splicing Equipment,
Labtool Compact Programmer
Software: Altium Viewer, AutoCAD, Code Composer Studio, Electronic Workbench, Hyper-Terminal, Mentor Pads Flow,
MRO, MS Office, OpenOffice, ProComm, Remedy, Scribus, Xilinx Web Kit
Operating Systems: Linux Servers (Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu), Windows 7, Vista, XP Pro, and 2000 Pro, Windows
NT 4.0/3.5, Windows CE, DOS, eCos, Angstrom
CERTIFICATIONS
Pace Certification in Surface Mount Technology, IAW J-Standard & IPC-A-610J
Pace Certification in Advanced Thru-Hole Rework and Repair, IAW J-Standard & IPC-A-610J
EDUCATION
Joliet, Illinois
May 2005
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology