Ballard A. Guest, III
Madison, AL 35758
abiyyw@r.postjobfree.com
Worked as an Electronics Professional in support of defense, semiconductor
and digital video products. Extensive experience in problem solving,
system development and quality control. Results-oriented with the ability
to complete projects ahead of schedule. Technically proficient with sound
troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and other software
products.
EXPERIENCE
L-3 Communications Greenville, Texas 01/04
to 06/09
Senior Test Engineer
. Secret clearance current
. Lead engineer for calibrating and verifying several Air Force proprietary
aircraft programs
. Maintained, repaired, and calibrated RF systems which generated 100 MHz
to 20 GHz
. Operated IFF system to track customers aircraft during flight operations
. Program lead for foreign and domestic customers
RAYTHEON Dallas, Texas
Senior Electronics Technician
01/02 to 04/03
Performed testing, repair and troubleshooting on military AESA radar
components.
Lead technician on setup and checkout of new programs and equipment
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED Dallas, Texas
Electronics Technician, Engineering
06/95 to 04/02
Digital Imaging Division
Traveled worldwide to integrate customers' new digital video
products.
Developed new circuits and systems for digital video products.
Evaluated conceptual electrical designs at system and board levels.
Interfaced with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production
issues with the
digital display electronics.
Provided customer support both in-house and at customer facilities.
Electronics Technician, Engineering
02/87 to 06/95
Defense Systems Group
Provided technical support on proprietary programs.
Developed and wrote Visual for Windows programs for test equipment
Determined and coordinated solutions to customer problems.
Developed system enhancements.
Tested boards and systems on complex proprietary system.
Developed depot level test systems for customer.
Received training in EMI techniques, Thermal Imaging, and Advanced
Radar systems
Technician 06/77
to 02/83
Lead Technician for startup manufacturing of Liquid Crystal Display
devices.
Ran all processes for integrated chip front end to maintain workflow
over weekends
and holidays (compressed shift).
Supported chemical analysis for printed wire board manufacturing
facility, insuring that
quality control was maintained in chemical baths and incoming material.
U. S. ARMY
Radar Technician 02/83
to 02/87
Maintained and repaired Hawk surface to air missile radar system.
EDUCATION
Electronics and Technology
United States Missile and Munitions Center and School, Redstone
Arsenal, Alabama