Antoine E. West
● Burtonsville, MD ***** ● 240-***-**** ● ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 8 years of electrical installation and crosscutting security systems experience that has added value to operations and customer service. I have demonstrated leadership and management skills in technical security system design, installing and maintenance of complex integrated security and network systems. I have extensive commercial construction experience which allows me to be well rounded and very “hands-on” in my technical work. I possess knowledge related to government and commercial security systems application and the related hardware and software required to maximize its system and customer support. I am highly proficient in installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing applicable software, hardware and peripherals. I am a quick study with excellent follow-up skills and the ability to self-direct. I am proactive in my search to provide effective solutions in reaction to application of concepts, techniques, knowledge and processes. I pay close attention to details in order to resolve complex problems, and I excel in intense and fast-paced environments where information is often changing due to things of a sensitive and/or classified nature. I possess exemplary oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION
IBEW Local Union 26 Joint Apprenticeship, Lanham, MD
Electrical/Electronic Installation
February 2004-April 2007 DeMatha Catholic High School/College Prep School,
Hyattsville, MD
High Diploma - June 2002
SECURITY CLEARANCE
• Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret currently pending adjudication)
CERTIFICATIONS
• Journeyman Electrician License – 2008-Present
EXPERIENCE
ManTech International, Department of State, Springfield, VA 703-***-**** 2010 – 2011
Associate Field Engineer/Electrical Technician
Effective member of a small installation team with a thorough understanding of electronic and electrical principles to design, install and maintain electronic security systems OCONUS at U.S. Embassies in Jerusalem, Israel; Maputo, Mozambique; Pristina, Kosovo and Stockholm, Sweden.
• Interpreting and applying blueprints, floor plans, and specifications, and contract documents
• Conceptualizing and designing robust and detailed, network integrated systems prototypes for perimeter protection, intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, digital recording/archival and video analytic systems
• Communicating the technical risks, dependencies and issues that exist in order to be able to quantify them and the potential impact to the Regional Security Officer
• Involvement in complex engineering-related studies, inspections and quality audits that aid developing engineering systems improvements
• Programming, servicing and installing UL 1076 and AES approved systems: Software House CCURE/ I-Star, HIRSCH, Cinch Protector System, HSAS, and Advent Systems access control systems/intrusion detection systems. Along with all hardware peripherals, (AC/DC power supplies, door contacts, card readers, PIR motion sensors, magnetic locks, electric door strikes and push bars, Select Tone federal audible notification system etc.)
• Installation of CCTV systems with DVR in conjunction with Panasonic and PELCO PTZ and fixed cameras integrated within a telecommunications systems, using Windows 2000/2003 servers/advanced servers, CISCO switches and routers, multiplexers and monitors
• Performing setup, configuration and troubleshooting of network equipment
• the installation, splicing, terminating and testing of complex copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, electrical wiring and other cabling processes
• Installation of cable tray and electrical conduit sizes 3/4”-2” EMT, FMC and RIGID
American System Corp, Department of State, Washington, DC 703-***-**** 2009 - 2010
Electronic Security Technician
Technician responsible for the integration of various access control systems and intrusion detection systems for the U.S. Department of State. Essential responsibilities include:
• Implementing the integration and management of new equipment used in the U.S. Department of State’s network intrusion detection systems, security event capture, reporting and correlation systems
• Installing and programming access control hardware such as card readers, door events, cameras to the PELCO CCTV system and a variety of security hardware devices to the Software House CCURE/ I-Star access control system
• Interpreting and applying blueprints, floor plans, and specifications
• Designing robust and detailed integrated network systems for perimeter protection, intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, digital recording/archival and video analytic systems
• Performing security system inspections and quality audits that aid systems improvements and/or correct other security/performance issues using AlarmNet and Windows 2000/XP
• Working with in-field security personnel and security engineers to ensure the successful deployment and use of the global security monitoring and alerting system
• Providing oversight, monitoring, review, analysis, and evaluation of overall technology security processes, including assessments and recommendations in relation to accuracy of working results
• Specializing in the installation of new software releases, system upgrades throughout U.S. Department of State to comply with the HSPD-12 mandate, evaluation and installation of patches, and resolution of software related problems
• Monitoring system configuration to ensure data integrity.
DRS Technologies, Department Of Defense, Washington, DC 703-***-**** 2008 - 2009
Electrical Technician
Technician working within a team, responsible for the installation of electronic security systems within the U.S. Pentagon.
• Troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of intrusion detection/access control, closed circuit television (CCTV) and command, control, communication and display systems AMAG, Software House CCURE/I-Star, DAQ, and MDI
• Wire and troubleshoot security peripherals and controls and locking hardware equipment, i.e. (PIR motion detectors, card readers/swipe, magnet locks, balanced magnetic switches, doors hinges, door bell & door releases, AI phone video intercom systems etc.) & interior/exterior surveillance
• Use of laptop to input data, program conditional commands to access control systems and program changes to integrated monitored systems
• Program encryptions onto system NIC (network interface cards)
• Working knowledge of applicable government standards and guidelines for electronic security systems, force protection, facilities security design and access control.
• Cooperatively work with Network Control Center to monitor the proper operation of security systems
• Utilize blueprint schematics and specs for the proper installation of security hardware
Local Union 26 (IBEW), Washington, DC
301-***-**** 2004 - 2008
Electrician
Skilled electrician responsible for the proper installation of electrical hardware in accordance to NEC standards within a commercial construction environment.
• Performing installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, running electrical conduit ( ”- 4”) EMT, IMC, FMC and RIGID
• Wiring & installation of speakers, PTZ and fixed security cameras, and various types of lighting
• Pulling and terminating of electrical & telecommunications conductors i.e. Fiber Optic Cable, Cat 6 cable, #2-18awg copper clad and aluminum clad cable, coax cable
• Used oscilloscope to measure peak to peak, & RMS load amplitudes for DC Voltage
• Wiring electrical panels and Transformers, Wiring Fan Coil Units and Motor Control Units, Core and hammer drilling through cement
• Wiring receptacles and switches (single pole, 3-way), wire & installation of ADT security door keypads and magnet locks
• Disconnecting parking lot light posts, work in plenums and sewer man holes among various other things of an electrical scope