Norcross, Ga. 30093
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in the technical industry, which will
enable me to utilize my proven electronics and diagnostic skills in the
pursuit of organizational objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/06 - 11/10 Landis + Gyr
Alpharetta, Ga
Hardware Technician III
Hired as shared resource to support all Engineering groups,
Purchasing, and
Sales/Marketing.
Took ownership/responsibility of engineering labs seeing
a need for organization and
safety standards.
Member of the local Environmental Health and Safety team
providing much insight
gained working on Space Flight hardware and military
training.
Designed and built custom cables and fixtures for
sales/marketing support.
Designed and built fixtures that were turned into
company products and some used
in support of high volume production.
Received multiple awards and recognition for showing
initiative and working well
beyond expectations.
Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting skills in
support of customer RMAs.
Maintained high level of organization in day to day
support of multiple groups and
lab operations with traceability.
Utilized IPC Certification for inspection of all
incoming hardware for compliance
of workmanship standards.
7/03 - 1/06 Nivis, LLC
Atlanta, Ga
2 Senior R&D Technician
Initial technician for a fast paced Engineering firm.
Responsible for the initialization and organization of the R&D
Lab.
Assisted Engineering in testing validation, customer support
and fault analysis.
Took all responsibilities involved with RF Test setups.
Designed and built multiple test setups in accordance
with Engineering needs.
Known for complex problem solving without the need of
Engineering support.
Self-motivator requiring little direction and no
supervision.
3/97 - 7/03 Electromagnetic Sciences Inc.
Norcross, GA
3 Senior Technical Specialist
Technician for Radarsat tasked with designing and building test
fixtures, all levels of testing, and working with R&D Engineering
to satisfy all customer requirements.
Tested and repaired to component level various types of
equipment including DC power converters, high speed RF switch
networks, phase shifters and satellite uplink/downlink systems.
Operated a wide variety of test equipment including spectrum
analyzers, four channel oscilloscopes, RF power meters, and network
analyzers.
Received four awards of excellence for outstanding performance.
Known for ability to work without supervision and complete
assigned tasks quickly.
Respected by supervisors and peers for initiative.
Called upon by end customer and Test Engineers for supplying
additional information and fault analysis.
8/96 - 3/97 Greater Southern Distributing
Atlanta, GA
4 Shop and Field Technician
Troubleshoot and repair to component level, video monitors,
digital motherboards, relay circuitry and power supplies.
Quickly located and fixed problems in the field, which gained
the confidence and respect of both the customers and supervisors.
Quickly depleted pre-existing backlog of work.
No training required. Self started motivator and excellent team
player.
1 EDUCATION
6/87 - 4/93 U.S. Navy (Medically Retired)
5 Fire Control Advanced Electronics Field
Enlisted in Advanced Electronics Program in the U. S. Navy.
Trained to work on Digital, Analog, and RF systems as well as
subsystems such as
refrigeration, DC motor drives, and synchro/servo devices.
Responsible for systems including: Mk 47 Mod 3 Fire Control
Computer, Mk 68 Gun Fire Control System Director and the Mk 92
Weapons Control System.
Top 10% of all classes including 2M soldering and repair.
Enrolled in all classes possible to further my naval career.
Became a Fire Controlman responsible for multiple radar and
computer systems.
PERSONAL/COMMUNITY
Patriot Guard - Currently serve in the Patriot Guard. Performing flag line
details for fallen soldiers funerals and welcome home details for military
personnel.
Charities - Proud supporter of March of Dimes, American Cancer Society,
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and Atlanta Humane Society
Hobbies - Avid runner and weight lifter, repair used electronics to donate
to churches/needy families
References available upon request.