Antennas ranging from Omni, Fixed 1m to 16m, SOTM, Stabilized, and Microwave.
L,C,X,Ku, and KA bands, FDMA,TDMA, STDMA, and SCPC
Computer applications: ViperSat Certified, iDirect, Linkway, Remedy, Astea, Service Alliance, Windows Server 2003and 2008,, What’s Up Gold, and Solar winds
Knowledgeable in Cisco networking, Voice over IP, and firewall technologies.

EXPERIENCE:

SATELLITE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, COMTECH TCS, 7/2016-Pres
Evaluated, tested, swept, and repaired X, Ka, and Ku band LNBs and BUCs up to 50watts
Repaired and built proprietary RF cases to include power supplies, Ethernet controllers, and GPS/pulse generators.
Used knowledge of Linkway S2 modems to repair, rebuild, and test customer equipment
Responsible for installing and upgrading hardware and software in Cisco routers and Stealth servers with VMware installed
Tore down and rebuilt AVL antenna positioners
Trained co workers on RF troubleshooting techniques and satellite communications problem solving

RF FIELD ENGINER, GLOBECOMM Inc., 2/2014-2/2016
Acted as a technical representative for field projects, including VSAT, Microwave, and other WAN topologies, including broadcast, AWIPS, and FAA sites.
Resolved customer and system outages through effective troubleshooting
Interpreted field level documentation, provided redline modifications to project drawings
Installed NBC/AXN uplink upgrade to country wide NBC affiliates
Responsible for customer and local contractor logistics and timelines
Installed, troubleshot, and configured Ericson AVP 3000 Encoders, Cisco 2900 routers, Comtech 840 modem/ routers, Romantis TDM modems, Comtech 25w Ku-Band LPOD BUCs
Assisted NOC personnel in troubleshooting Vipersat networks, Uplink power levels (including EIRP, C/N levels and Isolation issues), and Evertz Fiber adjustments
Travelled nationwide working on 6 – 8Meter fixed satellite antennas, Cat6, RG11, LMR400, Fiber Optic, and Helix Cabling.

TV TRANSMISSION ENGINEER, New Mexico PBS, 3/2013-2/2014
Accountable for operation and troubleshooting station and remote translator sites for KNME New Mexico PBS
Conducted alignments and component level troubleshooting on 300w Larcan power amplifiers
Climb towers for broadcast antenna installation
Responsible for all maintenance on remote site building, towers and equipment
Component level troubleshooting and repair
Configured and maintained TV Exciters, Satellite receivers and TV/Uplink Encoders.
Computer troubleshooting & repair
Worked in high altitudes, climb towers and operate a four wheel drive vehicle and a snow cat.
Installed microwave and omni directional antennas on towers
Developed, managed, and coordinated construction projects and overseen ongoing technical operations for the station's transmission network

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECH III, SOTECH, 10/2011 – 3/2013
Responsible for climbing cell towers in order to troubleshoot and restore service to intercity Wifi networks
Primary assistance to technicians in troubleshooting VSAT and Network Operations.
Installed and operated satellite communications equipment, multiplexers, data terminal equipment, Cisco routers and switches.
Produced Weekly Wifi status reports, Monthly VSAT, Traffic Graphs, Purchase Orders and Vendor scheduling.
Comtech ViperSat Certified – Created dynamic SCPC network
Managed Ciena and Marconi Multiplexers, Comtech CDM 570L modems and CDD 564L Demodulators, Motorola Microwave PTP 300,500, 600 and 7181, Trango Link45.

LONG HAUL TECHNICAN/ LOGISTICS ASSISTANCE REP, US ARMY CECOM, (Civil Service) 1/2010-3/2011
Responsible for advising and instructing users of communications electronic equipment
Provided advice, assistance, on-the-job training and instruction to military personnel on the operation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment
Resolved maintenance and supply problems
Recommended and conducted formal or informal training of military, civilian personnel and peers in maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
Expert on the Ground Mobile Force series of Tactical satellite terminals, Microwave troposphere scatter terminals, High capacity line of site systems, Satellite Transportable Terminals, Frequency and Time Division Multiple Access Satellite Systems (FDMA and TDMA)

COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK ENGINEER, CSC, (Contract) 1/2009-1/2010
Responsible for installing, monitoring, troubleshooting and restoring service to Joint Chiefs of Staff communications networks
Assisted JNOC technicians in VSAT and Network Operations and Monitoring.
Managed and operated communications equipment, multiplexers, and data terminal equipment
Managed iDirect satellite modems, Secure and non-Secure GBS, Tandberg VTC, AN/USC 60A (Quad Band), AN/USC 68 (KU-Band), Promina 200 Multiplexers, STE Phones, Fortress Wireless, PRC 117 Radios, Taclanes, KIV-7, KIV-19A, KG-250, KG-194

VSAT/VTC LEAD TECHNICAN, TORRES AES. (Contract) 1/2008-1/2009
Managed a $5mil dollar VSAT project and team
Designed contract negotiations, Implemented maintenance scheduling
Created and Operated Comtech ViperSat VSAT Hub and NOC to monitor and control 20 satellite sites in and out of STDMA/SCPC bandwidth pool.
Conducted link budgets and power balancing
Responsible for 2.4m and 3.8m VSAT satellite dishes ,8watt BUC, 25watt BUC, Comtech EF DATA CDM 570-L L-band modems, 562-564 L-band Demodulators, Tandberg 3000MXP VTC equipment, and ViperSat Hub equipment and software

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, DATAPATH INC. (Contract) 2004,xxx-xxx-xxxx
Assumed the on-site leadership role with customer satisfaction as the primary goal.
Troubleshot and resolved any identified circuit or equipment outages or degradation.
Provided interim reports as necessary
Responsible for troubleshooting, replacement, and turn-in of COTS (commercial off the shelf) equipment.
Operated and configured Antenna controller, VSAT Antennas, HPA/TWT, LNA/LNB, Fiber /Coax/ Ethernet, FDMA/TDMA modems, Up/down-converters, and ViaSat Linkway S2 Modems

TEAM/SECTION OPERATIONS MANAGER, U.S. ARMY, WAxxx-xxx-xxxx
Responsible for AN/GSC-52C terminal, AN/TSC-85C and AN/TSC-93C satellite terminals.
Supervised and trained a section of satellite communication operators
Repaired and Maintained multiple TWT and Klystron HPAs, LNAs (Low Noise Amplifiers), Feed Assemblies, waveguide cabling, up and down converters, satellite modems and fault alarm monitoring unit
Conducted up and down converter, and modem sweeps
Troubleshot problems using spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, Fireberd 6000as’, and oscilloscopes to achieve repairs of various inoperable equipment
Trained personnel of operation of equipment used for Secure and Non-Secure Internet in regards to long haul communication.
Planned equipment installation and removal projects

EDUCATION and TRAINING:

UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX 2016
BS Business Management (Currently Attending)

UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX 2013
AA Business Management (Graduated)

U.S. ARMY SIGNAL SCHOOL, Ft. Gordon, GA 1996
31S, Satellite Communications System Operator/Maintainer/Repairer
Electronics and Radio repair.

Safety One, 2013
Advanced Tower Climbing and Rescue