Engineer Quality Assurance
Resume:
Norman, OK *******.*****@*****.***
73069
Richard Jarke
Trained and experienced in working with sophisticated electronics such as
HPA, Up/Down converters, waveguides, UPS, De/Mux, various generators, etc.
Trained and experienced troubleshooting hardware and software to find
faults and effect repairs.
Proficient in working in team atmosphere as well as leading a team to
accomplish a goal.
Experience assisting in the installation and use of databases, including
hardware and software maintenance.
Experience working with desktop Windows NT (Win 95, 98, 2000, XP, and 7)
workstations, routers, and hubs including setup and troubleshooting.
Experience working with Linux, Outlook, Exchange, Norton Utilities, and
other Unix and Microsoft programs.
Possess a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology (in progress)
EXPERIENCE
United States Army, Satellite Communications - Baghdad, Iraq
Satellite Engineer
February 2009 to October 2009
. Responsible for tracking HPA replacements, generator
components, and all equipment necessary to set up a new mission
. Gave daily briefings to various high-ranking personnel on
significant events that occurred during shift
. Worked in conjunction with a National Guard unit to
coordinate both satellite and TROPO missions throughout Iraq
. Maintained positive control on personnel location and all
reports filed
. Worked in a supervisory position overseeing company
operations and mission setup
DirecTV - El Segundo, CA
Support Engineer II
February 2006 to November 2008
. Support Engineer responsible for software and hardware
testing and maintenance
. Performed satellite testing for quality assurance and
validation purposes on all DirecTV HD satellites - in house workstations
and servers
. Followed specific testing procedures including audio,
video, signal reception, and signal decoding
. Extensively tested satellite characteristics using a
variety of telecommunications and test equipment
. Controlled satellites and performed maintenance on servers
via Linux-based GUIs
. Created problem reports when software or hardware defects
were detected
United States Army, Satellite Communications - Fort Belvoir, VA / South
Korea
Satellite Engineer
March 2002 to November 2005
. Daily system health checks.
. Performed in field and in lab equipment maintenance
. Performed troubleshooting in the field to isolate problems
and effect solutions
. Data trending
. Working knowledge of all components along signal path, up
to satellite and down to ground site
. Ground systems setup and testing
. Experience working with ancillary equipment, i.e.
generators, vehicles, etc
computer skills
MS Office, Linux, Mac OS, proprietary corporate software packages
CLEARANCE
US Government Secret Security Clearance
Additional
US Army Training Program in General Electronics and Satellite
Communications February 2001 to March 2002
References provided upon request.
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