Engineer Network

Danny Mixon

**** ******** *****

DES MOINES, IOWA

50310

E-MAIL ********@*****.***

Mobile 515-***-****

Objective:

Seeking full-time employment as a RF Technician.

Education:

Bachelor Degree of Science – Bellevue University (2003)

Training and Certifications

Certified CompTia Security + (2009)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2015)

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE +Internet) (2001)

Military (US NAVY) Training History Available Upon Request (1979 – 2001)

Technical Skills

Network Computer Systems:

Information security risk analysis, management, and vulnerability assessment. 18+ years of hands on experience evaluating Information Assurance (IA) procedures and best practices. Developed and implemented risk avoidance and mitigation procedures for the USN while on active duty and as a DOD contractor. Responsibilities’ included evaluation of new and existing systems, system monitoring, system integration planning, and physical security across unclassified, confidential, secret, top secret, top secret special access and NATO computer networks. Collateral responsibilities included up echelon reporting, end user training, and unit level compliance and remediation inspections.

Proficient with all Microsoft products, software, and applications up to server 2008 R2. Successfully managed LAN systems hardware and software for Server 2003, 2008R2, and Windows XP, and windows 7 professional workstations across ten US Navy ships.

Strong working knowledge of Linux software and applications. Assisted with maintenance of several Red Hat Linux servers and workstations across multiple US Navy units.

Highly skilled in configuration and troubleshooting various Cisco Switches and Routers. Directly responsible for maintenance of all layer three LAN and WAN switches and routers.

Strong working knowledge of VMware vSphere ESXi Virtual Servers and CITRIX technology. Managed VMware (virtualization) software configuration for multiple US NAVY platforms.

RF/Wireless:

Expert knowledge of RF systems hardware and software testing, analysis, and troubleshooting. Designed and installed a multi-tap monitoring station for X and KA band satellite systems. This effort resulted in an EMI/RFI monitoring capability for site personnel and source isolation of EMI (rusty bolt effect) for local interference problems.

Expert knowledge of mobile and fixed commercial Satellite Communications. Years of experience working with UHF, SHF (X band), and EHF (Ka band) mobile satellite systems.

Expert knowledge of co-channel and adjacent channel Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) analysis and resolution.

International Radio Frequency manager since 1993. Provided direct support to all US Navy and Marine Corps commands for RF requirements on the island of Honshu and Okinawa Japan respectively. Provided direct frequency support on multiple occasions to the White House Communications Agency in support of POTUS visits to Japan.

Electronics:

Advanced analysis of passive and active RF components. Return loss measurements, forward and reverse power (VSWR) analysis. Transmission line, diplexer, and filter analysis. Proficient with a variety of digital and analog test equipment used on computer networks. Such as Fluke handheld Ethernet testers for overall continuity, toners for wire identification, wire mappers, and Coax testers for DOCSIS systems, TDR and OTDR for ISP and OSP.

Expert knowledge of Spectrum Analyzer’s, Bit Error Rate test equipment, OTDR’s, and Scalar network analyzers.

Leadership:

Leader of 28 junior technicians (male/female) while active duty in the US NAVY. Leadership function included performance evaluations and counseling. Leader of 8 junior technicians while employed as a Navy contractor with emphasis on configuration management, trouble shooting, and fault isolation procedures.

Professional experience:

Yellow Dog Networks Inc. 12/18 – 03/19, provided on site assistance to the Sales Department in Des Moines (all Iowa) and Nebraska. Function as the point of contact for all technical questions and discussions.

ICS Advanced Technology 01/16 – 04/18, programmed and installed Mikrotik router and switching systems to include CISCO routers, switches, Ubiquity radio systems, IgniteNet radio systems and Ruckus WIFI systems. Played an instrumental role in designing and planning system installations, upgrades, and IPV4 to IPV6 migration for an MDU ISP.

Robert Half 09/15 – 01/16, ICS Advanced Technology installation technician. Responsible for fiber optic repair and telecommunication equipment installation for ICS MDU ISP.

Fiber Utilities Group 04/15 – 08/15, Mobile fiber optic cable repair and communications system maintenance/repair for ICN assets at JFHQ in Johnston Iowa.

Vectrus, Inc. 10/07 – 11/14, Fleet Systems Engineer, Senior International Engineer - FSET program. First responder for any and all C4ISR outages on two Ticonderoga class guided missile cruisers, seven Arliegh Burke class destroyers, one Nimitz class aircraft carrier and one Kitty Hawk class Aircraft Carrier. My reporting senior was Commander Task force Seven Zero, Two star Rear Admiral. I was responsible for the Entire Strike group C5ISR material condition of readiness.

Computer Science Corporation 08/05 – 07/08, Site Technical Lead/Senior Network Engineer. Responsible for the daily operation of an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN). Provided technical oversight for an enterprise wide LAN upgrade involving the USN and Dell.

DG-21 04/03 – 04/05, Senior Network Engineer. Responsible for the daily operation of an island wide (Diego Garcia) Local Area Network (LAN) and Provided Internet Service Provider (ISP) technical support for Gauntlet Firewalls and DMZ services.

Voltmaster Company Inc 02/02 – 03/03, Computer Network Administrator. Responsible for a small to medium Local Area network (LAN).

United States Navy 09/98 – 10/01, Senior Network Administrator. Duties included management of the Local Area Network (LAN) and RF telecommunications systems for units afloat and strategic leased lines and terrestrial microwave systems for commands ashore.

United States Navy 06/93 – 09/98, Communication Systems Technical Control operator and later as a Tech Control Manager (2318/2319). Managed all leased line, tactical and strategic satellite connectivity for units afloat and ashore.

United States Navy 01/90 – 06/93, Radio Spectrum Frequency Manager. Managed the RF frequency spectrum For the US Navy and Marine Corps in Honshu and Okinawa Japan.

United States Navy 10/79 – 01/90, Radio Telegraph, Telephone, and Teletype operator.

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