Planned, designed, engineered and constructed communications systems (e.g. microwave, network, Fiber – OutsidePlant/Inside Plant,Network Management, 2-way, data, SONET, etc.)
Utilized proficient methods with cabling systems (including fiber), microwave radio systems, licensed and unlicensed radio systems, SONET and Ethernet transport, tower structures (including light controllers), AC and DC power systems, TDM communications, and modems (CSU, DSU, NIU)
Evaluated new technologies, products and materials for potential use.
Managed projects assigned by Upper level management by planning course of action, material resources, and monitoring progress. Lead meetings, conferences, task forces, committees, events, etc. to provide and receive updated information, worked in unity with other agencies with similar communication equipment and system interests.
Coordinated and supported field personnel regarding installation of communications hardware/software on various communications platforms.
Provided technical assistance to business units on complex problem resolutions.
Interacted with co-workers, vendors and customers to obtain and disseminate information. Advised on projects, resolved conflicts, set priorities, coordinated activities, completed projects within time and budget constraints, and provided assistance.
Researched federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of communications systems, and ensured systems were operating within the legal parameters.
Drafted engineering project proposals to define goals, identify the scope, background, and need, and ascertain cost ofequipment, parts, and services.
Developed long and short term plans for updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems, and providing improved communications.
Developed, submitted, and administered Unit and project budgets, including internal and external client needs to affect completion of scheduled projects and goals.
Directed selection and development of new communications sites by locating sites, conducting radio surveys, filing documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting construction drawing, and following through to approval.
Lead, coordinated and inspected the work of Departmental employees, vendors, service providers, contractors, subcontractors, and others to insure safety and compliance with recognized standards and specifications.
Drafted bid specifications and requests for proposal, and evaluated vendor responses to establish contracts.

Sr. Technical Analyst CenterPoint Energy /AMS Communications Houston, Texas 6/09 to 7/10
Studied, designed, engineered, constructed, installed, and coordinated communications equipment, systems, and facilities that meet the operational needs of the business units.
Performed technical studies involving equipment, applications, or theoretical analyses.
Installed, managed, trouble shoot electric distribution SCADA communications.
Coordinated Change Management and Monitoring of Cell Relay devices
Monitored device applications; What’s Up Gold and Tivoli Dashboard Systems for Device Availability.
Supplied static IP Addresses for Radio/Microwave peripherals.
Troubleshoot Cell Relay functionality and GE Radio communications.
Maintained spreadsheet of all devices installed and update accordingly.
Provided Training for new Application Process and Procedures.

Sr. Desktop LAN Administrator Mustang Engineering Houston, Texas 4/08 to1/09
Set up IP and PBX phones administering user accounts using Active Directory,
Trouble-shooting user desktop problems tracking all support duties in Altris call tracking software.
Set up user contacts, maintained inventory and call tracking options. Loaded computer images and maintained software support via Altris.

IT/Sr. LAN Administrator ITT Systems Fallujah, Iraq 1/07 to 2/08
Supported the Marine G6 CommDet unit for LAN and technical desktop support.
Created new accounts for the Domain.
Supported a wide variety of applications and remote software to access user’s machines
Trouble shooting Cisco routers and switches.
Set up printers on the Print Server testing connectivity and functionality.

IT / Communication Area Supervisor KBR – Houston, Texas / Mosul, Iraq 8/04 to 5/06
IT / Communication Technician-Coordinator KBR – Houston, Texas / Tall Afar - Mosul, Iraq 9/03 to 8/04

Worked for the United States Army overseas, as Information Technology Area Supervisor. Job consisted of all upper level support and liaison to techs in the field
Managed all wireless and IT projects, infrastructure setup, Server setup, Communications setup, via CAPROCK satellite system
Setup of all CAPROCK satellite systemsand configurations.
Satellite positioning with appropriate tools for functionality.
Bridged configuration to antenna and parabolic setup.
Managed all wireless Motorola Canopy configurations from backhaul
Configured server security entries for User Group Share rights, adding users to global and local groups
Managed RF radio and repeater configurations
Engineered and designed radio tower for communications between camp personnel as well as military communications. Configured radio tower with specific coordinates.
Supported all KBR employees and military personnel. DOD civilians

Hardware /Software: Networks; Novell, NT, UNIX, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN configuration, Windows Operating Systems; Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, Project, Outlook, Exchange, Microsoft Server etc.. Telnet connections, Dial-up Networking, Citrix – Winframe Client - Lotus Notes, Lotus Organizer. Software Advisory, Vantage, Remedy, Service Center, Terminal Server, Tivoli, Timbuktu, Remotely Possible; SAP, PeopleSoft support, Arev support, Abacus support, MacAfee, Norton’s and other diagnostic and spread sheet programs. Cisco Routers and Switches; Cisco Wireless Radios - Alcatel-Lucent Wireless Radios - GE-MDS Wireless Radios - DACS, DACCS, - 1353 Network Management, CMS -Circuit Management System, Bridge configurations, Motorola Canopy - MVR communications: IN-REACH LX series, Comtech CDM-550 Satellite Modem configurations - Active Directory, Meridian PBX system. Network Management Systems, PulseNet, Tivoli Management Systems (TSMS) HP OpenView, TSM-8000, ACS, Orin, ADMS, SCADA, Bloomberg and Reuters Data Feeds, Server hardware architecture, and wireless technologies, Geographic Information System (GIS).

EDUCATION:
1983 - 1986 Thomas Jefferson High School – Port Arthur, Texas
General Course Study - Diploma

1986 - 1987 Lamar University - Attended- Port Arthur, Texas and Beaumont, Texas Campuses
Computer Information Systems – Pursuant of Bachelor Degree
Completed - Two Semesters

1987 - 1989 Devry Institute of Technology - Irving, Texas
Computer Electronics Engineering Technology – Pursuant of Bachelor Degree
Completed - Three Trimesters

CERTIFICATES:
A+
UNIX
HP Printers
Xerox Printers
Manager and Supervisor Training by Human Resources