Skills:
●Communication
●Organization
●Six Sigma Yellow Belt
●Ability to multitask
●Experience with control system design/ integration, system layout, system installation design, wiring, circuit design, circuit board design, schematic drawings, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, digital radio test sets, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), induction heating equipment, Test Station operation and setup, Computer Hardware, Simple Networking, GPS systems, industrial cranes/ material handling, UR Robots, Harris Radios & Systems, and system/ component leve troubleshooting.
●Computer languages and applications knowledge in multiple Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Labview, UR Robotics (Poly Scope), AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, and Harris Radio Software Products
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with Computer Applications Minor,
SUNY College of Technology, Alfred, NY.
Work Experience:
Han-Tek Integrated Solutions – Controls Engineer & IT Lead, Honeoye Falls, NY
June 2019 – Present
●Responsible for providing proper controls and safety systems for Han-Tek’s custom material handling solutions. This includes design, integration, and fielding of Han-Tek equipment.
●Main administrator/ integrator for companies AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan Software.
●Wrote and implemented Controls team standards for schematic packets and standard parts.
●IT Lead within Han-Tek and liaison to the company’s IT provider.
●Internal Technology & Services Lead – Responsible for continuos improvement within Han-Tek for software and systems. Implemented Ring Central & Microsoft Teams for recent main projects.
●Technical Writing – Provide operators manuals for the customers on the custom Han-Tek equipment.
Han-Tek Integrated Solutions – Senior Service Engineer, Victor, NY
October 2018 – June 2019
●Organize repair / restoration projects for customers.
●Review crane inspection reports and organize the repairs and costs to implement fixes for the customer
●Maintain/ Implement Service Department standard operating procedures.
●Electrical design for controls systems and electrical upgrades to existing crane systems.
Jay Bird Watching & South of the 6ix – Writer & Podcast personality
Feb 2015 – Present
●Creator and Founder of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, which includes live shows during select games.
Responsible for all marketing, listener interaction, podcast guests, and scheduling.
●Responsible for contributing original content and accurate reporting to the Website & Podcasts followers of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball Organization.
Author page link is https://bluejaysaggr.com/author/craig-borden for active portfolio.
●Former lead Minor League Baseball writer for Jays Journal part of the Fansided Network.
Responsible for coordinating the team of writers on events, news, game recaps, and interviews.
Ambrell Induction Heating – Field Engineer, Scottsville, NY
October 2016 – October 2018
●Point of contact for Ambrell Induction heating solutions equipment and troubleshooting which includes customer control systems. Including repairs to customer equipment both in plant (RMA) and in the field.
●Assisted in implementation of new processes and the Preventative Maintenance program.
●Provided training on principles of induction heating and Ambrell equipment to customers and internal employees.
●Wrote technical manuals and procedures for the Ambrell employees and service team.
●Microsoft Dynamics integration representative for Ambrell Field Service.
Harris Corporation – Technical Customer Service (TCS) - Field Engineer, Rochester, NY
February 2011 – October 2016
●Main Contact for facilities roof antennas and GPS systems
Responsible for maintaining antenna assets and GPS systems within the company’s facilities which included design layout and produced / maintain documentation of systems.
●Field Team Lead
Communicated with customers, ordered parts, prepare before trip, organize the contractors, and would be the go to person at the site. Document all proceedings from the trip and write the report after mission is completed.
NIE (Network Integration Exercise) lead for the 1-1 Cavalry Division for 13.1 and 13.2 exercises.
●Field Representative experience (FSR) (Examples)
NIE (Network Integration Exercise) El Paso, TX - 5 separate exercises (12.1-14.1).
New Product testing For MCMP and various Harris radio waveforms.
Customer relations at Ramstein Air Force Base. Ramstein, Germany.
●Harris equipment installer – Install and test purchased equipment
●Trainer
Instructed customers and co-workers on how to use Harris products, simple networking, and radio theory.
Instructor for new Harris Products to the Technical Customer Service (TCS) department.
●New Product Integration Team
Field Engineering representative for the PRC-158 deployment.
●Technical Writing
Assisted in writing the installation document for the Air Force BASIC systems.
Wrote the testing and verification portions of the Brazil Training documents.
Harris Corporation - Product Service - Engineering Technician, Rochester, NY
January 2008 – February 2011
●Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with Harris radios and test equipment (Proficient Falcon II and Falcon III Products and systems down to a component level).
●Wrote test procedures for test equipment and board/ component level troubleshooting.
●Product Service area COMSEC organizer and point of contact.
●Customer point of contact (Phone Support) in Product Service for the Harris product catalog - tech support pre TAC (Technical Assistance Center).
●Trainer that taught internal and external customers maintenance of Harris Equipment.
●Co-Creator of the Product Service Note Sharing system
System shares information with other Product Service phone support workers
References (in order of recent work):
Mr. Jason Burwell
Program Manager of US Army Modernization Programs
Harris Corporation
Rochester, NY
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Mr. Jason Hausknecht, International Sr. Program Manager
Program Management
Harris Corporation
Rochester, NY
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Ms. Kandi Geibel, Assistant Director
Admissions
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY
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