OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging PC technician position or a related position with a growth-oriented progressive company.? Seasoned electronics / computer technician with hands-on skills to get the job done proficiently. Adept in analyzing problems and evaluating procedures. Consistently a team contributor in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2011 Accurate Automation Corporation, Chattanooga, TN.
Systems Administration Coordinator and Electronics Technician, Mar. 1997 - Present
Maintains computer and networking systems (Windows and Linux)for the company. Responsible for computer system builds, installing software, patching systems, and performing backups. Built the electronic systems for the Sentinel USV boat for the Navy's Organic USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel) Seaway Navigation System. Tests Neural Network Processor (NNP) boards for contracts. Is the on-site technician for the LoFLYTE UAV test flights. Designed and constructed custom equipment for plasma research and development laboratories. Designs printed circuit boards for various projects.
Frigidaire Company Microwave Products, Dalton, Georgia
Product Development Laboratory Electronic Control Technician, Jun. 1987 - Apr. 1995
Assisted in the design, development and testing of electronic circuit board (PCB) controls for microwave ovens. Assisted manufacturing (assembly lines) with technical problem-solving. Performed normal/abnormal testing of components and finished product to meet regulatory agency (UL923, IEC-335, EN60.335, etc.) requirements. Coordinated equipment calibration for the engineering department. Designed and constructed custom test equipment for receiving inspection and research and development laboratories. Commended for assisting in solving electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems on microwave control panel. U.S. in Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) and ISO 9000.
United States Army Signal Corps, Texas, Germany
Sergeant, Dec. 1980 - Jun. 1987
Completed computer repair technician school (29 weeks), included precision soldering training; maintained TACFIRE artillery mainframe computer systems and Battery Computer Systems; quality control inspector; exercised leadership position. Technical experience included tactical fire direction systems, mainframe computer systems, computer message devices, and various digital communication peripheral devices. Chief of maintenance, TACFIRE Officer Training School, Grafenwohr, Germany. Received numerous awards for job performance.
Walker Technical Institute, Rock Spring, Ga.
High School Diploma, Jan. 1995 - Jan. 1997
1980 Course of study included 3 years electro-mechanics and 1 year of computer programming