Team Member Field Service

Vernon D. Hodge

Delray Beach FL ***** • 561-***-**** • **********@*******.***

Objective

Seeking Field Service Engineer/Technician position to expand knowledge gained from relevant education as well as current work experience. Confident additional experience garnered as a team member with this organization will enhance professional skills and prove to be an invaluable asset.

Summary Of Experience

Career

History

Experienced senior manager possessing technical and supervisory experience with the United States Air Force. Proven ability to function as a core team member and senior engineer capable of researching, evaluating and implementing new technology. Enthusiastic and results oriented with strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with software programs ORCAD P-Spice, WINSPICE, VERILOG, LASI, MATLAB, NI LABVIEW, AUTOCAD, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Servers, Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Unix Operating System and Servers. Possess extensive knowledge of electronic repair and testing equipment, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and logic probes. OSHA-10. Six Sigma Black Belt

July 2019 – February 23: Associate Railway Signaling Commissioning Engineer

•Executed ATC field Surveys to determine designs parameters for new construction

•Assisted with cable wiring requirements for new ATC signal bungalows

•Performed system integration between wayside and vehicle equipment with other rail signaling subsystems. Executed WIU programming and testing functions for PTC.

•Supported development of system engineering activities such as requirements specification, architecture description and interface design.

•Executed test cases and troubleshooting of route locking and timing conflicts during ATC implementation for rail system interlockings on busy commuter railway in Boston MA.

May 2019 -- July 2019: Railway Electrical Supervisor with Drummac (Amtrak Project)

August 2014 – May 2017: Signal Supervisor Nashville Division CSXT (Engineering Department)

•Manage schedule for signal manpower testing and maintenance of PTC assets and activities

•Ensure C&S sassets are compliant with FRA, and CSX governing regulations.

•Perform safety observations, and inspections to ensure adherence to FRA & CSX standards.

•Coordinate with CSXT departments and outside parties such as contractors and local utilities to provide support to capital projects on assigned territory.

•Developed training materials and class room training for signal team as well as provide guidance and information to end-users in PTC environment

•As Signal Manager was instrumental in a successful PTC installation and configuration; help define standalone and integrated WIU functionality.

•Assisted with implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) releases and ensured testing against field apparatus such as Interoperable Train Control Messaging, Wayside Device Statuses and PTC mapping

•Ensure territory is compliant with FRA, State, Local, and CSX Signal Rules & Instructions.

•Ensures non-compliant CSX assets are corrected by appropriate remedial action.

•Conducts safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and operating rules classes.

•Instrumental in sixth consecutive Pinnacle Award for safety awarded to Nashville Division. Team went six consecutive years without a vehicle incident or personal injury; three years under direct supervision and leadership; provided excellent mentorship, training and coaching

June 2013 – August 2014: C&S Management Trainee CSXT (Engineering Department)

June 2012 – August 2012: CO-OP Electrical Engineer NextEra Energy/FPL

•Upgrade & Commissioning of Generator Excitation System at Electrical Plant

•Experience in effective DCS graphics development & system loop tuning.

•Knowledgeable in alarm management and power generator commission processes.

Aug 2011 – May 2012: Software Integration Engineer - PACE Americas/Aerotek

• Performed QA activities and executing processes to ensure defects are clearly

Identified and communicated to the software team-knowledgeable on DAC procedures

• Conduct validation tests on Software product line-analyze test results throughout the software development cycle and track software defects - maintain existing test scripts

• Log Software defects in Quality Center Bugzilla and Build++ for review with project team

• Develop test scripts and test cases for software & system testing--results verification

Apr 2009—Aug 2010: Electrical Engineering Consultant/Power Ready International

•Initiate and coordinates activities to provide analysis and design of electrical schematics & panels, electrical equipment configuration, conduit layout for Indoor Power System (IPS).

•Produce electrical drawings and cables IAW UL and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards

•Utilize measurement systems and simulation tools for PCB optimization and repair.

•Saved company thousands of dollars—prevented purchase of new unit by isolating damage of DC/AC Pure Sine Wave inverter to a control board which was replaced at minimal cost.

•Outstanding reviews— Frustrated after 3 previous attempts satisfied customer called company GM praising professionalism and quick resolution of IPS installation problem.

Apr 2000—Dec 2004: USAF Chief EHF SATCOM Manager for the Regional SATCOM

Support Center and System Administrator in Tampa Florida MacDill AFB.

•Led nine subordinates-engineering SATCOM circuits using software modeling tools

•Created databases that ensured a 99.8% network connectivity rate—exceeded standards

•Single handedly engineered software tools to support secure SATCOM network operations.

•Chosen to implement improvised electronics and comm equipment for combat environment. Such as the mobile combat SATCOM terminals to include Iridium telephones and Inmarsat

•Designed unique operating procedures for electronic devices supporting combat forces

•Configured WINDOWS/UNIX server for diverse computer network serving 150 personnel

•Installed software and resolved hardware problems; 100% best service ratings by end users.

Nov 1997—Mar 2000: USAF Superintendent, SATCOM Operations -4th Space Operations

Squadron; Training Program Manager in Colorado Springs, CO.

•Led 14 subordinates and managed SATCOM operations center efforts to provide Command Control and Communications (C3) support to the National Command Authority & Joint Staff.

•Instituted new training procedures and operational guidelines—reduced qualification time of trainees by 40% while increasing proficiency of crew members and work productivity.

•Implemented redesign of software platforms and equipment—cost effective measures saved the organization over $78,000 by eliminating outdated and ineffective resources.

•Installed, maintained, and repaired SATCOM terminals—99.8% availability rate of terminals

•Awarded 3rd Air Force Commendation medal for Meritorious service and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E. May 2009

Florida Atlantic University

Associate of Science [A.S.] Information Technology Fall 1998

Air Force Community College

Relevant College Coursework: Electrical Circuit Analysis I & II, Electronics I & II, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Control Systems, Stochastic, C/C++ Programming, Foundations Computer Science, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, Linear Systems Analysis, Intro to Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Lab I & II, Engineering Design I & II, Intro to Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Calculus III, Engineering-Math I & II, Communications, Embedded Systems, RF Lab, Digital Electronics, VLSI, CCNA, A+, Web Page Design.

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