Experience

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  AT&T

  • Greensboro, Alabama

  • Electronics Technician

    • Mar 2000 - Present
    • Greensboro, Alabama

    Performs at a high level in a Central Office setting.• Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (5ESS, DMS, Electronic Data Switching, etc.• Responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, digital and opticalmuxes and Ethernet Networks as well as the installation and maintenance of DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, OCn, DSL and ISDN circuits and services.• Extensive experience working with ROADM, MOE, IP Ethernet equipment as well as fiber characterization and turn up.• Experience working in teams or alone to troubleshoot, problem solve, diagnose, and repair maintenance conditions in Central Office equipment.• Uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communication test sets (T-Berds, HST 3000, Exfo and Vivai/JDSU testequipment, etc), data analyzers, etc.• Responsible for keeping the backup generators; stationary/portable, gas and diesel in optimum condition. Performing required routine maintenance andreporting.• Proficient PC skills to include use of Microsoft products, electronic mail, keyboard commands and ability to navigate the Internet.

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  GottaBeMobile.com

  • Blogger / Reviewer

    • Aug 2010 - Nov 2012

    • Wrote product reviews, how-to guides, and original commentary on important issues pertaining to the mobile industry. • Responsible for producing and editing user created content as well as promotion through social media to increase views.

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  Aximsite / Mobilitysite

  • Editor in Chief

    • Nov 2002 - Mar 2010

    • Handled various assignments, including website development and design, establishing site marketing programs, writing web-based content, site management, managing bloggers and reviewers, public relations work, and client relations. • Wrote offsite articles for leading print publications. Wrote over 5000 articles directed primarily at consumer and enterprise users with subjects including Windows Mobile, Android, and Apple smart phones. Interfaced heavily with media outlets and public relations representatives. • One of the earliest technology reviewers on YouTube and a Twitter early adopter for promotion of content.Aximsite.com/Mobilitysite.com, Owner/Administrator/Editor• Created successful community of 1,000,000+ forum members from the ground up. Instrumental in every aspect of the website from server administration to content creation. • Managed more than 40 moderators, guide writers, and reviewers. Website peaked at 4k Alexa rating in 2005. Mobilitysite was one of the first Windows Mobile smart phone sites online.Created over 20 successful websites for clients over the last 15 years, many of which are still online today.In March 2010, all owned websites were acquired by Atara Media.

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  SYMMETRICOM, LTD.

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

  • Electronics Technician

    • Sep 1999 - Mar 2000
    • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

    Manufacturing of high-reliability Hydrogen Maser atomic clocks.• Responsible for circuit design, circuit card assembly, module assembly, conducting performance testing, and shipping and receiving of parts and supplies.• Served as Backup Sigma Tau IT Manager.

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  University of Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

  • Multimedia Technician

    • Dec 1998 - Aug 1999
    • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

    Responsible for all aspects of building and facility maintenance.• Responsible for system installation and configuration, system testing and troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work, and preventative maintenance.• Worked extensively with multi-media classrooms, which used Crestron Control Systems equipment.• Maintained athletic facilities to support University of Alabama athletics with audio/visual systems as well as Sony Jumbotron maintenance.

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  US Navy

  • Various

  • Electronics Technician

    • Aug 1990 - Dec 1998
    • Various

    Served on various installations and vessels. Responsible for diagnostic work, equipment maintenance and repair, system testing and troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Assignments included:• SIMA Ingleside (Ingleside, TX): Handled the calibration and repair of GPETE (General Purpose Test Equipment), as well as component-level repair of ship and shore-based electronic equipment.• Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX): Maintained various flight-line communications and radar equipment, including VHF/UHF transmitters and receivers, precision-approach radar, secure crypto communications, FM communications, and personal computers. Also handled network administrator tasks, working with Novell NT Local Area Network.• USS Cardinal (Ingleside, TX): Maintained and operated navigation radar systems, navigation command and control center, shipboard personal computers, and other communications suites.• NCTAMS WESTPAC (Dededo, Guam): Handled the maintenance of Digital Microwave Communications System, secure cryptological communication equipment, AN/WSC-5 satellite communications set, digital multiplexers, RWI (Radio Wireline Interface), ANCC (Automated Network Control Center), and personal computers.• Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor, Washington): Maintained various flight-line communications and radar equipment, including VHF/UHF transmitters and receivers, precision-approach radar, secure crypto communications, FM communications, and personal computers. Also handled network administrator tasks, working with Novell NT Local Area Networks.