John E. Grayson
**** ****** ****** **** ***, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
grayson_john@ hotmail.com
Education
USDA Graduate School - Database Design and Development, Washington, DC
(1999)
Prince George's Community College - Information Technology- Incomplete -
(1994 through 1998)
Pennco Tech - Electronic Engineering Technology- Associate - (1970)
Primary Functional Areas
Systems Analysis & Design Applications Development
Hardware Installation/Configuration
Help Desk Support
Electronic Repair & Installation
Hardware: Copiers, Fax Machines, IBM PC, Laptops, Printers, Scanners
Software: Crystal Report, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint,
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, SalesForce, Smart-Draw, Visual
Languages: BASIC, C, C++, HTML, PYTHON, MS SQL, VBA, VISUAL BASIC
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP,
Vista, Windows 8
Summary of Relevant Experience
My technical skills include software developing, integration and
installation. Some of these applications involved computer configuration,
database replication and data migration. I have also had some experience in
creating user manual documentation, training and have exposure to S.D.L.C.
My hardware skills include repairing copiers, installing equipment,
operating office equipment and hardware trouble-shooting via telephone.
Experience Details
Knox Video/Quickset/Moog (05/06-present)
Technical Engineer
Assembled, tested and repaired audio and video switchers using various
types of testing equipment. Performed technical support, arranged and
scheduled repairs, maintained inventory,
Contractor Personnel Resources Inc. (11/04-05/06)
Field Technician
Test cell phones for reliability using iDEN software on Laptops. This
involved configuring the Laptops, capturing the GPS, ensuring proper naming
conventions for log files, communicating using iDEN, private, group and
land calls, recording errors using a specified format and extensive
driving. I also performed packet data testing as well as train new hires in
all these areas.
Netcom (09/04 to 10/04) (temp position)
Field Technician
(This was a temporary position) Installed, terminated and tested voice
and data communication cable and performing trouble-shooting when
needed.
Knox Video (10/03 - 08/04)
Technical Engineer
(This was on a contractor status) Test Assembled, tested and repaired audio
(balanced and unbalanced)/video (Composite, Component and S) switchers down
to the component level using dual trace oscilloscopes, schematics and
digital voltmeters
Systems, Services and Designs, Inc. (02/99 - 05/02) Systems Engineer
Design, test, install and maintain custom applications using Visual Basic
6.0, Access, MS Word and Crystal reports.
Knox Video (09/93 - 02/99) Technical Engineer
Assembled, tested and repaired DOS based computer message systems,
assembled computers, VCU-4s and Multiplex Security Systems using various
types of test equipment. I also designed and built the communication
framework for these systems, performed and assisted on site installations
and conducted training classes at customer sites.
AWARDS
Performance Achievement, Xerox (1990)
Certificate of Satisfactory completion, 5046 copier cross training (1990)
Certificate of Achievement, 1040 copier cross training (1989)
Certificate of Participation, Keystone Streaming Tape Unit class (1989)
Five-year award, Control Data Corporation-Laser Magnetic Storage
International (1985)
Recognition of Participation, Stay Well Summer Games (1984)
Quality Circle Leader, Laser Magnetic Storage International (1983)
President, Family Bowling League (1983)
Honorable Discharge, Army Reserve National Guards (1981)
Solider of the Year, Army Reserve National Guards (1980)
Commendation, Job Corps (1971)
Certificate of Satisfactory Work, YMCA (1970)