Software Engineer Technician

Brandon L. Smith

*** ***** ******** **., ***** Springs, NC 27540

Cell: 919-***-****

***********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsmith25

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an Electronic/Network Engineer where my diverse knowledge in computer hardware and software, product programming, experienced customer services skills, and technical network configuration skills can be utilized by a state-of-the-art engineering facility.

EDUCATION

ECPI University Raleigh, NC

B.S. Computer Electronics Engineering 06/2011

Dean’s List for 20 consecutive terms 05/2009-06/2011

3.77 GPA

Secretary/Treasurer of Phi Theta Kappa/National Technical Honor Society

Served as an Ambassador for new student orientation 04/2010

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer Technician 07/2011-Present

IBM-CTG “Contractor” RTP, NC

Initializing firmware tests

Troubleshooting and debugging software

Validating GUI tools

Analyzing network configurations (switch and management modules)

Implementation Specialist 03/2011-07/2011

Mercury Z Cary, NC

Delivering proficient technical support service

Troubleshooting modems and routers via software tools

Assisting customers through IP migrations to ensure quality Internet Service

Updating and completing customer records

Navigating DNS lookup tools and creating PTR records

COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS SKILLS

Software

Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Multisim 9 and 10

Installed and configured virtual networks in software platforms such as Microsoft Windows 2000, MS Windows Server ’03 and ’08, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Ubuntu, and some Linux

Created a local network with 10+ virtual user workstations and one administrator

Languages

Practice with DOS command line utilities and CISCO router command lines

Telnet between different devices on a network

Protocols

Experience with defining networking protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, UDP, ARP, and VTP

Implemented OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP1 and 2 to redistribute communication through routing table

Electronics

Built various circuits containing: loads, capacitors, transistors, diodes, LEDs, logic gates, inverters, inductors, and binary decoders on a motherboard

Expertise in measuring voltages, analyzing sine waves at different frequencies, observing step time diagrams, and evaluating data spec sheets

Measure and analyze signals through modulation and mixing inputs

Disassemble and reassemble an entire desktop PC

Designed summing applications and voltage followers using operational amplifiers

Networking

Set up multiple VLANs within a switch allowing one trunk line to communicate to a router through sub-interfaces

Configured over 45 devices to communicate through HyperTerminal

Prepared technical network documentation along with future upgrades to a network

Implement and test IP subnets using VLSM

OTHER EXPERIENCE

School Lab experience

Installed and maneuvered Ubuntu, a Linux operating system

Analyzed circuit boards for blown capacitors, defects in cabling, replaced bad CPU chips, applied new thermal grease

Document lab write ups and solutions to resolving problems with output readings, such as insufficient current, spiked voltages, and circuits lacking throughput power

Installed Windows 7, set up users and implemented network connectivity

Crimped and tested CAT5 cabling

Reimaged hard drives

Introduced to some soldering, but limited do to classroom supplies

Designed schematics for various circuits such as a coin machine, die rolls, and LED flashes

Differentiate between parallel and series components

Multitasking and working with team members to develop writes and spreadsheets on results and recommendations for future improvements

VOLUNTEER

Kraft YMCA, 35 hours 04/2010

Greeting members, passing out flyers, cleaning, promoting membership

ECPI College of Technology, 10 hours 05/2010

Visiting local merchants to raise money for breast cancer awareness

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