Aaron L. Faass

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Granite Canyon WY ***59 307-***-**** acvo6r@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Experienced technician seeking career after military service. Resourceful, and knowledgeable in both electronic and computer technologies. Praised, and awarded many times for his excellent common sense, leadership and problem solving abilities. Self-motivated, hard-working, and imaginative individual. Proficiencies in electronic maintenance and repair. In-depth understanding of computer networking, programming and internet technologies.

Education

1982-1990 US Naval Training Command, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Sonar Basic Fundamentals, Advanced Sonar Analysis, Advanced Electronics Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Basic Submarine Enlisted Course.

1982-2011 College and Correspondence, Undergraduate studies for Bachelors of Science Electronics Education. 64 Credit Hours

1993-1996 US Army Field Artillery Training Command, Tactical Automated Fire Control(13C), IFSAS New Equipment Training, Professional Leadership Development Course(PLDC), Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course(BNOC) phase 1 and 2, Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System(13D).

2008-2011 US Army Signal Training Command, Information Systems Operator – Analyst(25B), Security Plus Certification Course, JISSC New Equipment Training, A Plus Certification Course, Tactical Battle Command Server Administration Course.

Related Skills

Electronic equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair including but not limited to, Laptop and Desktop computers, Servers, Switches, Routers, TACLanes, Telephones, AM and FM Radio Systems, and power Supplies.

Computer networking design, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

Knowledgeable in many computer operating systems to include DOS, UNIX, Linux, Windows XP, 98, Vista, 7, and Server 2003 and 2008.

Knowledgeable in many computer applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Net Manager, VMPS, CPOF, FCB2, Remedy, Microsoft Active Directory, and SharePoint 2007 and 2010.

Operation of electronic test equipment including but not limited to, Multi-meters, Amp-meters, Watt-meters, Line Tracers, and Testers, and Oscilloscopes.

Knowledge of Radio operational theory and programming, including antenna deployment, frequency and band management, trunking operations and programming.

Accreditations

Wyoming General Low Voltage Apprentice License #ALV-G-13318

ComTIA Security + Certified Professional License #COMP001008354896

CompTIA A+ Professional Certification #COMP001008354896

Related Experience

04 JUNE 2010 – Present 115th Fires Brigade, Cheyenne, WY 82009

Senior Data Systems Integrator (AGR)

Responsible for tactical and garrison automation and network systems equipment to the degree required for isolation of malfunctions to specific hardware and software.

Tasked to restore brigade automation equipment to operation by replacement of line replaceable unit.

Performed system administration function for the tactical and garrison network systems and clients.

Assisted in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs used in tactical and garrisoned systems.

Drafted associated technical procedures, documents, and references for operational and maintenance purposes.

Planned, supervised, coordinated, and provided technical knowledge for installation, operation, system analysis, maintenance, and management of multi-function/multi-user information processing systems in tactical and garrisoned networks.

Performed information assurance(IA) for Computer Emergency Response Team(CERT).

Participated in development of continuity of operations plans(COOP), information system plans(ISP), information management plans(IMP), and information management master plans(IMMP).

Conducted and supervised quality assurance of information systems operations as the information systems security officer(ISSO).

Controlled automation inventories, procurement and deployment in support of command or agency priorities.

Developed and enforced local and domain policies and procedures for networked, and/or stand alone automation systems.

Developed, directed, and supervised training programs to ensure Soldier proficiency and career development.

Organized work schedules and ensured compliance with directives and policies on operational security(OPSEC), signal security(SIGSEC), communications security(COMSEC), and physical security.

Developed, drafted, and supervised signal section standing operational procedures(SOP).

Coordinated, arranged, and supervised higher level or contracted support maintenance for assigned automation equipment and systems.

Prepared and supervised technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence and records pertaining to information systems operations.

Briefed Command staff and personnel on matters pertaining to brigade information systems.

04 MARCH 2008 – 04 JUNE 2010 115th Fires Brigade, Operation Iraqi Freedom

S6 Section Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

Assisted the S6 with knowledge of approaches, techniques, plans of action, and requirements appropriate to utilize Brigade automated computer and communications resources to complete the mission.

Communicated processes and plans orally and in writing to S6 section and brigade staff.

Analyzed and organized work processes for the S6 section of 6-7 members into plans and solutions to meet the Brigade’s computer and communications needs.

Interpreted technical procedures and techniques into usable and translatable procedures, plans and actions by network and communications users.

Trained and supervised S6 personnel in technical procedures and techniques needed for efficient work practices.

Repaired, and maintained the Brigade network systems and over 100 NIPR and SIPR computer systems and installed software.

Organized work schedules and ensured compliance with directives and policies on operational security(OPSEC), signal security(SIGSEC), communications security(COMSEC), and physical security.

Conducted and supervised quality assurance of information systems operations as the information systems security officer(ISSO).

15 AUGUST 1999 – 04 MARCH 2008 Collins Communications, Gillette, WY 82673

Fire Alarm, Security and Surveillance Systems Field Technician

Assisted clients with knowledge of approaches, techniques, plans of action, and requirements appropriate to utilize client’s computer and communications resources to best serve the client’s needs.

Gathered client, equipment, and system information, to assist in analysis, and plan solutions to complete repairs of installed client systems.

Communicated orally and in written estimates, solutions and costs of repairs of client systems and installations.

Analyzed and organized cost effective work process for client installations and equipment.

Assisted and instructed clients in the operation procedures and basic maintenance techniques of installed equipment and systems.

Integrated computer networking equipment, radio, cellular, analog and digital communications systems, life safety systems, surveillance systems, and security systems to conform to client requested services and requirements.

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