Project Manager Technician
Resume:
Duane Aho, PMP
**** ******** ******* ********:
Virginia Beach VA, 23462 Fax:
Email: abktcu@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To further my career by obtaining a position that will challenge my abilities to allow for personal
and professional growth.
Executive Level Project Manager with 10+ well rounded years of Information Technology (IT) and business
management experience in the public, private, government, and healthcare sectors with key emphasis
infrastructure management, billing and telecommunications, vendor and program management.
Professional Background
ABS Technology Architects – Virginia Beach, VA May 2010-
Present
Director of Cabling Services
A Cisco Gold partner specializing in Consulting and integrating Computer Networks, Wireless networking, IP
Telephony, Security, and IP Video Surveillance to name a few major technology solutions offered.
Responsible for the overall profitability and oversight of the cabling department and
Telecommunications installs.
As the Director / functional manager, I’m not only responsible for the oversight of the department, but
also to maintain the needs of the PMO.
Vendor negotiations and management
Secondary responsibilities: Fleet manager, Building manager, DCJS Compliance Agent with active
registration, Class “A” contractor license holder
ABS Technology Architects – Virginia Beach, VA June 2005-May
2010
Project Manager
Concurrently manages simultaneous projects in a matrix environment.
Assisted in many major technology RFP responses often in excess of $1 million.
Coach, mentor and lead personnel within a highly technical environment
Development and refinement of project management methodologies
Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of Roanoke and Richmond Branch Offices.
Key asset in creation of the Project Management Office (PMO)
Secondary responsibilities: Fleet manager, Building manager, DCJS Compliance Agent with active
registration, Class “A” contractor license holder
ABS Technology Architects – Virginia Beach, VA Feb 2004-June
2005
IT Technician
Hired as a lead technician to implement cabling and fiber optics systems
Installed cable supports, server racks, and fiber trays for data centers and server rooms
Performed post installation surveys after team deployment
Managed and lead approximately 15-20 staff and contractors
Siemens VDO– Newport News, VA May 2002-
Aug 2003
Engineer Technician (ODU Mechanical Engineer Intern)
Siemens is a global competitor in many markets; however, the Newport News, VA facility, was known for
making OEM automotive parts.
Handmade sample fuel pressure regulators for testing prior to implementing a full production scale
run to send to customers (Toyota, Ford, Honda, etc…)
Tested rejected regulators and analyzed data to determine why parts from production were failures.
Ran ongoing extreme cyclic tests to find out failure limits.
I am detail oriented; for this reason, I was asked to design and build a custom test fixture to
send to Toyota so that they can simulate the entire testing process in their facility instead of
sending faulty parts back to the US.
Gateway– Hampton, VA
2000-2001
PC Technician
Gateway is the third largest PC Company in the world.
Provided front-line hardware and software phone support for clients, often providing simplified
resolutions to complex problems for nontechnical users via phone, email, and remote tools.
Outstanding customer service; awarded one of the top ten technicians at the Hampton Call Center
the first year on the job.
GTECH Networks – Yorktown, VA 2000-
2002
PC Technician (subcontractor)
GTech is a commercial and government IT contractor
As a subcontractor for GTech, I was exposed to several contracts that were rarely the same in project
size, scope, and budget.
Lead technician for NMCI computer refresh at multiple Hampton Roads Navy bases. (managed 10-
15 people)
Working as a technician, which exposed me to various conditions to meet and exceed customer
demands
Laptop and PC technician for Dell, Acer, Apple, Compaq, HP, IBM often completely disassembling
and reassembling of multiple laptops and PC’s in any given day.
US Navy – Norfolk, VA
1996-2000
Aerographers Mate 2 n d C lass
( E-5 Non-Commissioned Officer - S ecret clearance )
USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier
NOTE: An Aerographers Mate 2nd class is the equivalent to a civilian assistant Meteorologist
Collecting, recording and analyzing weather and oceanographic information
Preparing up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic data
Issuing weather forecasts and warnings
Conducting weather/oceanographic briefings
Preparing weather balloon-carried instruments for flight, evaluating and analyzing raw data
Secondary duties: Supply and budget control officer, Damage Control officer, section leader
(Managed 5-7 people)
Affiliations and Items noteworthy:
Project Management Institute (PMI.org)
MENTOR – Virginia Beach Advance Technology Center (ATC) Intern Mentor specializing in counseling
up and coming technology students.
REALTOR – Virginia Professional Association of Realtors
US Navy – Numerous awards, commendations, and medals
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