Christian Viveros
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Cellular: 440-***-****
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SUMMARY
Application Support Engineer with over 17 years of Engineering and
Project Management experience. Areas of expertise include Microsoft
Operating Systems Administration, Cisco routing & switching and wireless
technologies, vast array of experience with Rockwell Automation Software
and Allen Bradley Controllers. Proven ability to assist customers and
translate it into a business opportunity incorporating company products
and services. Customer focused, consultative, with strong presentation,
communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Fluent in Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rockwell Automation, Mayfield, OH, 2001 - Present
Application Support Engineer
. Acted a technical expert and handled customers' technical questions
or concerns, and obtained solution; details and requirements during
support sales cycle process.
. Provide technical support and training by maintaining knowledge of
industry standards, maintaining awareness of competitive products,
and new technology developments
. Reduced incoming queries from sales staff and customers by 25% by
developing clear concise technical support materials including FAQ,
facts sheets, and so on to reduce repetitive calls.
. Presented infrastructure solutions to a diverse customer base,
provided technical leadership in communicating the advantages of
company products and connected value proposition with business
needs.
. Reviewed technical and commercial Customer issues in collaboration
with various company departments and subject matter experts.
. Provided customer feedback to Product Management and Support teams.
. Developed AutoCAD Engineering Electrical Design.
. Investigated new solution areas and potential complementary product
solutions and capabilities for customers.
. Responsible for the design of building automation control systems
utilizing company products to meet customer requirements.
. Experience in PLC Programming. ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC 500,
PLC5, etc...
. Achieved working knowledge on the following Rockwell Automation
Integrated Architecture products: FactoryTalk Services Platform,
Visualization, NetLinx and Logix Platforms.
. Highly skilled MS Windows System Administration experience &
knowledgeable of Vmware.
. Solid skills in network infrastructure issues in multi-network LAN
/WAN.
. Experience with Microsoft VISUAL BASIC & Microsoft SQL Server.
Accomplishments:
. Achieved significant improvements to the accuracy, consistency
and speed of answers by implementing templates, eliminating
redundancies and simplifying processes thus helping the
business unit achieve its goals.
Software Instructor (at Rockwell Automation)
. Taught and became the subject matter expert for the following
Rockwell Automation Software Suite of Products.
o Microsoft Fundamentals
o Windows Server 2003 Fundamentals
o SQL Server 2005
o FactoryTalK
o FactoryTalk View SE
o FactoryTalk Transaction manager
o RSView32
o Ethernet I/P Routing, switching, and security technology
. Developed and or updated technical course material on assigned
Rockwell Automation Software Suite of Products. This included
manuals, presentations, application examples, labs, homework and
exams to be used as part of instructor led training programs.
. Achieved excellent presentation and communication skills and
presented to a diverse audience, it included Field Engineers,
Instructors, Technical Support, and Commercial Engineers.
. Acted as a mentor to our newly hired Engineers in Training (EIT)
associates
. Achieved great technical writing skills as a wrote all courseware
for my classes
. Maintained good relationships and obtained great cooperation from
Commercial Engineers, CST and other application specialists to
produce optimal Courseware material.
Accomplishments:
Incorporated "lessons learned" from students into my completed Courseware
material to better help Rockwell engineers identify and prevent potential
software issues in the field
Tekelektrik, (Owner) Russells Point, OH, 1999 to 2001
Electrical Engineer
. Design and implement automation and control solutions for customer
specific applications which included Project design, Bill of
materials, wiring diagrams using Auto CAD, PLC programming and
enclosure assembly.
. Performed Electrical Engineering and Automation Consulting for
local Industry.
. Assisted customers with Reverse Engineering Projects whenever there
was no documentation on specific production lines or equipment
Accomplishments:
I derived great satisfaction from having my own Company and from offering
a product or service which was valued by industries in the market place
and seen tangible results.
Sankyo America Inc, Sidney, OH, 1997 to 1999
Electrical Engineer/Technician
. Worked as an Electrical Engineer at Sankyo America, a Japanese OEM
company out of Sidney Ohio that manufactured Servo Feeds for the
Stamping Press industry
. Performed as the primary liaison between the Japanese electrical
engineers and America and European customers to meet goals and
design specifications.
. As an OEM company I was responsible for meeting with customers and
assessing customer requirements and funneling this information to
the Japanese Engineers in the form of Proposals, written
procedures, electrical drawings, and following European Code and
specifications.
. Performed Product presentations to customers, and trained personnel
on how to use and operate our Servo Feeders.
. Drives and Inverter selection and troubleshooting support.
. I participated in several trade shows as the Technical Expert in
Europe and in the USA.
. Designed and Engineered Technical Manuals, supporting diagrams,
electrical schematics, and logical design based on EC regulations,
DIN, JIS, and ANSI Electrical codes.
. Designed, procured, and assembled different control prototypes for
our PLC controlled equipment.
. Collaborated with mechanical engineers to plan electrical and
mechanical interface of our controls.
. Reviewed and researched comprehensive customer specifications, and
recommended conformance and exceptions to maximize the cost /
benefit ratio.
Occidental Chemical, Kenton, OH, 1995 to 1997
Project Engineer
. Managed company's Capital Projects. Planned and Identified project
Work Breakdown structure to complete projects.
. Designed and Managed Project Scopes on several projects
. Managed Union contractors and made sure projects were completed as
per Scope of the Project. Managed a crew of 6 people per project
. Completed all project testing and finalized all documentation and
manuals
Accomplishments:
. I was the lead Project engineer for a large Replacement of
Antiquated Relay Controlled Systems to PLC Controlled System.
Replacement was performed in a whole building including equipment
and Motor Control center
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management. Devry University
Columbus/Ohio, 2003.
Associate degree in Electrical Electronics Technology, Edison State
Community College Piqua/Ohio, 1990
Currently pursuing my MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering)
at Cleveland State University
REFERENCES - Available upon request