Nathan Hofer
Toledo, IA *****
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Technical Controller / Networking Professional
Technically proficient controller with a solid 5-year background and substantial training in the US Marine Corps. Expertise in networking, troubleshooting, and equipment testing. Focuses on delivering maximum uptime and security, while also working with group-specific technologies. Promoted to positions of leadership and responsibility, including management of 5+ member teams and $4MM+ in asset control.
Staff Management & Development / Cisco Network Administration / Testing & Diagnostics
Preventative Maintenance / Troubleshooting / Copper & Fiber Infrastructure
Professional Experience
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC)
Technical Controller (8/2011-8/2016)
Installed networks to support global communications and resource coordination. Continuously trained staff on the proper utilization and maintenance of copper and fiber circuits to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
Key Achievements:
Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of copper and fiber circuits for 50k+ customers.
Promoted to a role of managing 22 employees in a volatile and ever-changing environment.
Successfully coordinated the systems needs to support 16 company training exercises.
Operated and maintained $200k+ of test measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Maintained 90%+ accountability and readiness for technical equipment.
Trained employees on using TMDE (TBERD-6000; Network Analyzer; HST-3000; DTX-1800).
Planned and implemented the move of $4MM+ in communications assets and equipment in support of 2 company programs.
Acted as coordinator, maintainer and operator for 9 nodes servicing Okinawa, Japan installations.
Education and Training
Leadership & Technical Training, U.S. Marine Corps, 2011
Diploma, South Tama County High School, Tama, IA, 2009
Technical Development
Coriant: 7100 Optical Solution Provisioning and Maintenance (DWDM), 2014
Coriant: 7100 OTS/7100 Nano Packet Subsystem Provisioning using 7194 NMS, 2014
Additional Credentials
Secret Clearance (valid 2021)
Terrestrial Radio Communication (AN/TRK-170; AN/MRK-148C)
Satellite Transmission Equipment (AN/TSC-156; GATR; VSAT)