Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

Assistant Engineer

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Assist in the maintenance of 5 FM, 1 AM and 4 translators in the Estero market. Act as IT Help Desk to assist the clients with Active Directory, desktop, and laptop issues. Monitor the servers associated with the FM, AM, and HD AudioVault audio automation. Assist in the maintenance of 5 FM, 1 AM and 4 translators in the Estero market. Act as IT Help Desk to assist the clients with Active Directory, desktop, and laptop issues. Monitor the servers associated with the FM, AM, and HD AudioVault audio automation.

RF Engineer

• Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

Maintain the 2 TV, 1 LPTV, 5 FM, 4 AM and 3 translator stations associated with Fort Myers and Sun Broadcasting Co. once again. Reestablished monthly inspections and quarterly maintenance of transmitters and sites. Improved outage response times by installing equipment to text various station parameters to the responsible parties. Maintain the 2 TV, 1 LPTV, 5 FM, 4 AM and 3 translator stations associated with Fort Myers and Sun Broadcasting Co. once again. Reestablished monthly inspections and quarterly maintenance of transmitters and sites. Improved outage response times by installing equipment to text various station parameters to the responsible parties.

Utilities Programmer Analyst

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

Worked closely with the Chief Operator. Performed skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the 15 PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), PCs, network, telecommunications and telemetry equipment. Worked closely with the Chief Operator. Performed skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the 15 PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), PCs, network, telecommunications and telemetry equipment.

RF Engineer

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

Maintained the 2 TV, 5 FM and 4 AM stations associated with Fort Myers and Sun Broadcasting Co. Performed generator maintenance and visual inspection on towers as part of quarterly checks. Installed and commissioned two Thomson Paragon TV transmitters, one Harris FAX40 FM and one Nautel XR50 AM transmitter. Configured and updated firmware in exciters and remote control systems. Repaired two 50kW water-cooled RF loads, saving thousands in replacement cost. Maintained the 2 TV, 5 FM and 4 AM stations associated with Fort Myers and Sun Broadcasting Co. Performed generator maintenance and visual inspection on towers as part of quarterly checks. Installed and commissioned two Thomson Paragon TV transmitters, one Harris FAX40 FM and one Nautel XR50 AM transmitter. Configured and updated firmware in exciters and remote control systems. Repaired two 50kW water-cooled RF loads, saving thousands in replacement cost.

Telecommunications Specialist III

• Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

Responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing two-way radios, telephones, computers and other electronic communication equipment. The Florida Forest Service utilizes a complex network of communications equipment, both in fire control and in forest management. Responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing two-way radios, telephones, computers and other electronic communication equipment. The Florida Forest Service utilizes a complex network of communications equipment, both in fire control and in forest management.

Director of Engineering

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

Primary duties include the maintenance of transmitters and studios for a four radio station cluster. Prepared and modified inputs into the electronic maintenance budget plan for maintenance activities. Responsible for 5 file servers, one domain server and 52 client machines, running Win 2k, XP Pro, and Win 2k3 with Active Directory. Resurrected two file servers by verifying the drives in the RAID 5 and replacing the faulty ones, thus bringing $10,000 worth of assets back online.… Show more Primary duties include the maintenance of transmitters and studios for a four radio station cluster. Prepared and modified inputs into the electronic maintenance budget plan for maintenance activities. Responsible for 5 file servers, one domain server and 52 client machines, running Win 2k, XP Pro, and Win 2k3 with Active Directory. Resurrected two file servers by verifying the drives in the RAID 5 and replacing the faulty ones, thus bringing $10,000 worth of assets back online. Dramatically improved overall reliability of transmitters through the use of periodic inspections and adjustments. Installed 2 C-band and 3 Ku-band VSAT systems. Show less Primary duties include the maintenance of transmitters and studios for a four radio station cluster. Prepared and modified inputs into the electronic maintenance budget plan for maintenance activities. Responsible for 5 file servers, one domain server and 52 client machines, running Win 2k, XP Pro, and Win 2k3 with Active Directory. Resurrected two file servers by verifying the drives in the RAID 5 and replacing the faulty ones, thus bringing $10,000 worth of assets back online.… Show more Primary duties include the maintenance of transmitters and studios for a four radio station cluster. Prepared and modified inputs into the electronic maintenance budget plan for maintenance activities. Responsible for 5 file servers, one domain server and 52 client machines, running Win 2k, XP Pro, and Win 2k3 with Active Directory. Resurrected two file servers by verifying the drives in the RAID 5 and replacing the faulty ones, thus bringing $10,000 worth of assets back online. Dramatically improved overall reliability of transmitters through the use of periodic inspections and adjustments. Installed 2 C-band and 3 Ku-band VSAT systems. Show less

IT/Chief Engineer

• May 2002 - Dec 2006

Overhauled LAN, replaced hubs with switches, cleaned up Cat5 cabling, upgraded WAN from 128KBs to multiple T1s. Added and reconfigured servers, increased the scope, upgraded processors, memory, RAID 5 capability and redundancy to secure data. Repaired a wiring problem that had plagued a 20kW FM transmitter. Rebuilt Harris HT35 after a power fluctuation welded contacts in the power supply causing problems in the control and the RF section. Installed new AudioVault system to replace outdated… Show more Overhauled LAN, replaced hubs with switches, cleaned up Cat5 cabling, upgraded WAN from 128KBs to multiple T1s. Added and reconfigured servers, increased the scope, upgraded processors, memory, RAID 5 capability and redundancy to secure data. Repaired a wiring problem that had plagued a 20kW FM transmitter. Rebuilt Harris HT35 after a power fluctuation welded contacts in the power supply causing problems in the control and the RF section. Installed new AudioVault system to replace outdated RCS audio system. Restored 900 MHz microwave links between studios and transmitter after Hurricane Wilma damaged dishes and transmission lines. Installed 3 Harris HD FM transmitters and T1 multiplexing capabilities for HD2 and audio streaming. Show less Overhauled LAN, replaced hubs with switches, cleaned up Cat5 cabling, upgraded WAN from 128KBs to multiple T1s. Added and reconfigured servers, increased the scope, upgraded processors, memory, RAID 5 capability and redundancy to secure data. Repaired a wiring problem that had plagued a 20kW FM transmitter. Rebuilt Harris HT35 after a power fluctuation welded contacts in the power supply causing problems in the control and the RF section. Installed new AudioVault system to replace outdated… Show more Overhauled LAN, replaced hubs with switches, cleaned up Cat5 cabling, upgraded WAN from 128KBs to multiple T1s. Added and reconfigured servers, increased the scope, upgraded processors, memory, RAID 5 capability and redundancy to secure data. Repaired a wiring problem that had plagued a 20kW FM transmitter. Rebuilt Harris HT35 after a power fluctuation welded contacts in the power supply causing problems in the control and the RF section. Installed new AudioVault system to replace outdated RCS audio system. Restored 900 MHz microwave links between studios and transmitter after Hurricane Wilma damaged dishes and transmission lines. Installed 3 Harris HD FM transmitters and T1 multiplexing capabilities for HD2 and audio streaming. Show less

Network Manager

• Sep 1999 - Dec 2001

Created and manipulated databases and spreadsheets to reconcile Division equipment accounts. Reduced monthly wireless expenses by 50%, recovered $1.5 million in excess plug-in circuit cards, and escalated problem service orders to meet Public Service Commission guidelines for parity and timeliness. Led team effort in damage assessment and the deploying of assets to reestablish telecommunications in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Created and manipulated databases and spreadsheets to reconcile Division equipment accounts. Reduced monthly wireless expenses by 50%, recovered $1.5 million in excess plug-in circuit cards, and escalated problem service orders to meet Public Service Commission guidelines for parity and timeliness. Led team effort in damage assessment and the deploying of assets to reestablish telecommunications in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

First Sergeant/Physiology and Electronics Supervisor

• Feb 1975 - Aug 1999

Responsible for over 1,000 enlisted troops at the computer school on Keesler AFB, MS. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and spearheaded the relocation of an entire airbase to provide a more secure work environment. Responsible for scheduling, manning, maintenance and utilization of human resources in altitude chamber and parasail operations. Taught fliers about physiological changes that occur at altitude to include the symptoms of hypoxia, the effects on vision, proper oxygen management, aircraft… Show more Responsible for over 1,000 enlisted troops at the computer school on Keesler AFB, MS. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and spearheaded the relocation of an entire airbase to provide a more secure work environment. Responsible for scheduling, manning, maintenance and utilization of human resources in altitude chamber and parasail operations. Taught fliers about physiological changes that occur at altitude to include the symptoms of hypoxia, the effects on vision, proper oxygen management, aircraft ejection, parachute control, and survival. Also taught analog and digital systems to include A/D conversion, multiplexing, various modulation techniques, transmission and reception to include point to point, tropospheric scatter, and obstacle gain diffraction. Traveled extensively throughout Europe installing and testing the Digital European Backbone. Supervised the microwave work center in support of the Eastern Space and Missile Center, the Space Shuttle, AMRAAM and Cruise Missile Programs. Supervised the Quality Control Program for the communication work centers on Patrick AFB, FL. Show less Responsible for over 1,000 enlisted troops at the computer school on Keesler AFB, MS. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and spearheaded the relocation of an entire airbase to provide a more secure work environment. Responsible for scheduling, manning, maintenance and utilization of human resources in altitude chamber and parasail operations. Taught fliers about physiological changes that occur at altitude to include the symptoms of hypoxia, the effects on vision, proper oxygen management, aircraft… Show more Responsible for over 1,000 enlisted troops at the computer school on Keesler AFB, MS. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and spearheaded the relocation of an entire airbase to provide a more secure work environment. Responsible for scheduling, manning, maintenance and utilization of human resources in altitude chamber and parasail operations. Taught fliers about physiological changes that occur at altitude to include the symptoms of hypoxia, the effects on vision, proper oxygen management, aircraft ejection, parachute control, and survival. Also taught analog and digital systems to include A/D conversion, multiplexing, various modulation techniques, transmission and reception to include point to point, tropospheric scatter, and obstacle gain diffraction. Traveled extensively throughout Europe installing and testing the Digital European Backbone. Supervised the microwave work center in support of the Eastern Space and Missile Center, the Space Shuttle, AMRAAM and Cruise Missile Programs. Supervised the Quality Control Program for the communication work centers on Patrick AFB, FL. Show less