Demetrius D. Gaines, EE
Richmond, TX *****
281-***-**** **********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A highly skilled, talented and knowledgeable technical professional with extensive knowledge in the field of electronics, extremely motivated with exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills. Result oriented, self starter with over 20 years of experience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Electronic Devices Electric Motors Magnetism Solenoids Transformers Oscilloscope Fundamentals Symbols
Electricity Principles Basic Quantities Ohm’s Law PCB Layout Safety Math Principles Math Applications Numbering Systems and Codes Meter Abbreviations and Displays Taking Standard Measurements Labview2011
Print reading Circuit Conductors Connections Protection Series Circuit Parallel Circuits Integrated Circuits Series/Parallel Circuits Soldering Math Lab AC/DC Circuit Analysis Windows 7 PLC Function Generator
Analog/Digital Signal Processing Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Component level Troubleshooting
EXPERIENCE
CTA A/V INNOVATOR STAFFORD, TX
Electronics Engineer/Project Manager 04/2014- PRESENT
Job Purpose: Provide advanced technical support services for audio visual (AV) equipment and components housed within Luxury Home Automation Systems, Security Cameras Installation, Solar Electronics and Custom Solar design, installation, operation.
Manage Projects to ensure that they are within Scope of the Project Budget, Project Scheduling. Prepare purchase requests for new solar equipment and components.
Manage and participate in installation of Electronic Solar, AV equipment.
Manage and participate in Initial Operation of AV equipment to include replacement and repair.
Conduct training in use of new solar equipment.
Halliburton HOUSTON, TX
Technical Professional-Electrical 06/ 2011 – 09/ 2015
Designed, prototype building, prototype testing, product documentation, development of test and assembly instructions/procedures and insuring project compliance with policy and procedures.
Provided technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems were encountered before, during, and after construction as a part of the engineering team. Designed electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
Built electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
Maintained a proficient knowledge in the science of electrical design, including knowledge in PCB layout, schematic capture.
Revised project/product specifications and providing initial evaluation of design requests
Baker-Hughes HOUSTON, TX
Electronics Technician 09/2009- 05/2011
Built, calibrated, maintained, troubleshoot and repaired electrical instruments and testing equipment (MWD, LWD Tools). Worked with voltages up to 3KVAC.
Knowledge and experience to safely use a wide assortment of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum and network analyzers, hand and power tools. Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision.
Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments and software.
Fugro Marine Geosciences HOUSTON, TX
Electro-Mechanical Technician 03/2000- 09/2006
Built, calibrated, maintained, troubleshoot and repaired electrical instruments and testing equipment. (MWD, LWD Tools-Marine). Worked with voltages up to 3KVAC.
Knowledge and experience to safely use a wide assortment of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum and network analyzers, hand and power tools. Self-motivated and completed tasks with a minimum of supervision.
Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Time Warner HOUSTON, TX
Electronics Bench Technician 06/1998 - 03/2000
Planned, scheduled and monitored work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
Responsible for service, installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipments using several troubleshooting and test equipment, signal generators, power meters, Volt/ohm meter and oscilloscopes
Analyzed and interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
Installed and maintained electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
Various Temporary Agencies HOUSTON, TX
Electronics Bench Technician 10/1993 - 06/1998
Calibrated, maintained, troubleshoot and repaired electrical instruments and testing equipment.
Military Experience U.S. Navy 8/1989- 10/1993
Managed squads of five to seven deployed T.A.D. personnel setting duty schedules and administration rotations as well as the training schedules of inexperienced team members.
Received training in nuclear, biological, chemical operations and Sonar Technician on Aegis Class Cruisers.
Held Secret and Top Secret Clearances. Honorable Discharge.
Recipient of various medals and awards: National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Navy Service Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon
EDUCATION
DeVry University Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering June 2010
M.B.A of Business Administration (Project Management) June 2013