Telecommunications
| Industry Focus: | Information Technology, Media & Communication, Engineering & Architecture | Title: | Telecommunications | |
| Experience: | 21+ Years | Position Type: | Any Position Type | |
| Education Level: | 4-Year College Degree | Relocation: | Any Location | |
| Travel Preference: | No Preference |
SUMMARY: Telecommunications Engineering Specialist offering extensive experience in all phases of telecommunications: Wireless, Engineering, Management, Operations, Design, Documentation, Reports, Presentations. Networking Computer Administration professional, responsible for overseeing/managing complex Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks. Fluent in French and German. Competent in Russian and Portuguese. Expert Technical Writer. Skilled in technical presentations and consultations. TOP SECRET clearance
Areas of expertise:
Cable TV - Systems Analysis - Propagation Analysis - Technical Translation - Systems Design - Project Management - Telephone Systems - Technical Writing - Network Engineering - Earth Station Operations - Consumer Liaison - Report Presentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Systems Engineer - Afghanistan
American Systems, Corp. 2010-2011
Engineering Analyst, performed complex reverse-engineering studies on electronic explosive devices. Analyzed radio-frequency triggering systems on improvised explosives. Prepared complex engineering study reports, for military clients.
Field Engineer (Electronic) Afghanistan
Lockheed-Martin, INC (contract) 2010
Maintenance/Operations engineer for airborne threat detection system. Maintained complex electronic video/infrared camera systems. Directed observation system, consulted with military authorities for explosives detection/removal.
Installation Supervisor, Iraq
ITT Industries (contract) 2010
Supervised team of cable installation technicians, for US State Department project. Directed/Engineered cable placement, termination, and routing.
Video Broadcast Analyst, Afghanistan project
LEONIE INDUSTRIES, INC 2009
Analyzed video/radio broadcasts. Collected/stored data for analysis.
Field Service Representative, Iraq
Telecommunication Systems, INC. (contract) 2009
Engineering specialist, responsible for installation of highly complex satellite (VSAT) terminals and equipment, at military bases in Iraq. Perform maintenance on transmission/reception equipment. Repair complex systems, analyze signal strength/inteference. Install software, advise military clients on technology and operations.
New Equipment Training Officer, Afghanistan
Sensor Technologies, INC. (contract) 2008-2009
Installed complex security video systems on military bases in Afghanistan. Installed Control Computers, microwave transceivers, video monitors. Trained military personnel in systems operations.
Installation Manager, Iraq
ITT Industries (contract) 2008
Directed installations of complex, spread-spectrum High-Frequency radios in Iraqi military vehicles. Consulted with senior Iraqi military officers, on systems operations and capabilities.
Field Service Engineer, Iraq
UNISYS, INC. (contract) 2005-2007
Computer services professional, responsible for data collection and transmittal for nine computer systems distributed on five forward combat bases in Western Iraq. Install software and hardware. Performed site surveys to determine optimum locations for computer systems. Troubleshoot defective systems and perform maintenance. Consult with military clients on computer solutions. Train new engineers.
Identification Card Technician
INTELLIGENT DECISIONS, INC. Washington, DC 2005
Prepared smart-card identification cards for US government personnel. Photographed personnel, entered data into computer.
Program Manager, Afghanistan
WORLDWIDE NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC. 2004
Supervised radio network operations in Afghanistan for clients. Installed radio equipment in security vehicles. Designed satellite communications systems solutions for clients. Consulted on security issues.
Field Engineer, Afghanistan
MANTECH, INC 2004
Inspected civilian air-traffic control systems in Kabul, Afghanistan. Interviewed supervisors. Completed detailed report, recommended various systems changes and improvements.
New/Used Automobile Sales Professional
PASSPORT NISSAN/CHRYSLER, Alexandria, VA 2003-2004
Sold new and used automobiles, for major vehicle dealership.
Video Systems Engineer
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Suffolk VA 2001-2002
Directed technical operations at five cable television headend operations. Installed equipment, planned solutions. Maintained/Repaired video equipment. Consulted on major upgrade to video systems equipment.
Staff Network Engineer
LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Valley Forge, PA 2001
Developed business and engineering clients for major international clients. Designed Broadband and Cable TV systems for clients in Pakistan and on-site in Portugal. Designed VHF radio system for US Coast Guard.
Project Engineer
MOTOROLA, INC. Horsham, PA 2000
Installed software and equipment configurations for clients. Coordinated training and conversions for Cable Television head end equipment for national client base Completed L-band/Ku-band cable database installations.
Design Engineer
MCI, INC. Reston, VA 2000
Planned and prepared highly complex broadband wireless propagation analysis for next generation terrestrial-based wireless communications networks. Prepared/Designed interference simulation analysis for FCC license applications. Reviewed propagation /interference analysis for accuracy and signal coverage.
Principal Analyst
ARINC, INC. Shrewsbury NJ 1999
Coordinated and performed testing and analysis for US Army computer systems to ensure Y2K readiness. Prepared plans, reports, and presentations for national computer readiness and network evaluations.
Project Manager
NET, INC. Iselin NJ 1998-1999
Y2K software/hardware/compliance manager for major telecommunications firm. Supervised/Coordinated software and hardware updates for existing client base. Issued Y2K compliance certifications.
Outside Plant Engineer
KING KHALID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1997-1998
Director of Engineering services and outside plant maintenance for airport and associated residences, offices, and military installations in Central Saudi Arabia. Installed, directed, and maintained various telephone installations.
Technical Writer/Engineer
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Red Bank, NJ 1997
Supervised technical and grammatical accuracy of operations manuals for Globeview 2000 switching equipment. Reviewed existing manuals and documentation for accuracy, deleted superseded/outdated material.
Design Engineer
HSMM INC, Lynchburg, VA 1995-1996
Designed upgrades of complex two-way telecommunications systems for client firms, including state/municipal governments, utility companies, and other governmental agencies. Designed microwave path profiles.
Video Engineering Director
DUELING GROUNDS, Franklin, KY 1994-1995
Ran multi-receiver satellite earth station. Installed earth station antennas, cabling, and control equipment. Installed and removed video equipment, cabling, receivers, decoders, video modulators.
Supervisor/Master Control Operations Specialist
WKYU-TV, Bowling Green, KY 1993-1994
Supervised control operations for 400,000-watt non-commercial, educational public television and radio station. Operated satellite control switching equipment, selected antennas and programming for delayed-view recording.
Consulting Engineer
CARTEL CELLULAR, Louisville, KY 1992-1993
Consultant for major telecommunications services company. Wrote sales/technical manuals for sales staff. Conducted classes and briefings on cellular telephone technology, design, and engineering.
Computer Administrator (ARAMCO Contract)
DYNARABIA, LTD. Dammam, Saudi Arabia 1991
Computer/Communications Networking Engineer, responsible for daily operations of LAN systems at ARAMCO Headquarters. Supervised operations, installation/removal, software upgrades.
Data Communications Specialist
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Columbus OH 1990-1991
Computer/Communications Networking engineer, responsible for daily operations of 1600-unit LAN and national WAN. Installed/removed/maintained terminals, installed software. Trained users.
Electronic Data Processing Manager
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, Bowling Green, KY 1989-1990
Supervised operations of 30-position electronic data processing facility responsible for data collection and processing for the decennial census. Interviewed/Selected all applicants. Trained data processing staff.
Communications Electronics Officer
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN SERVICE: Africa/Paris/Washington DC. 1983-1988
Operated/Installed/Maintained communications equipment and software. Designed communications drill plan. Wrote Communications Manuals for American Embassies.
Technical Editor
73 Magazine (Technical Journal), Peterborough, NH 1982 (Summer internship)
Edited/Proofed entire technical and grammatical accuracy of major technical journal. Selected Manuscripts, documented schematic diagrams and photographs.
State Communications Coordinator
AMSAT, Bowling Green KY 1980-1983
Consultant for non-profit space telecommunications agency. Lectured on space telecommunications at various technical forums in Kentucky and Tennessee. Liaison between headquarters and user community.
MILITARY: U.S. Air Force Radio Telecommunications Specialist 1973-1978
EDUCATION: BS, Electrical Engineering Technology/Computer Science/Technical Writing, WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green KY
Data Communications Proprietary School, National Radio Institute Advanced Telecommunications School, Central Intelligence Agency Diplomatic Telecommunications School, US Department of State Radio Electronics Technology Proprietary School, Cleveland Institute of Electronics
INTERESTS: Amateur Radio, Personal Computing, Freemasonry, MENSA, Foreign Languages, Sign Language, and Desktop Publishing
