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James (j.t.) Larue is a seasoned professional with expertise in metrology, quality assurance, technical writing, network architecture, information management, and electronics. With a strong educational background in leadership, business management, and electronic engineering, he has held various roles in the public and private sectors, including pastor, IT consultant, and technical expert. He has worked with organizations such as the Department of the Army, National Weather Service, and Tier4 Technologies.

Credentials

  • Certified Calibration Technician
    American Soceity for Quality
    Jun, 2009
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Hope Community United Methodist Church
    • Pasadena, Texas, United States
    • Senior Pastor
      • Jul 2023 - Present
      • Pasadena, Texas, United States

  • Tier4 Technologies
    • Pasadena, Texas, United States
    • Information Technology Business Consultant
      • Jan 2022 - Present
      • Pasadena, Texas, United States

      I work with customers helping them determine their requirements and business objectives. While also providing strategic advice on utilizing technology to achieve their goals. I assist in helping customers manage their IT initiatives, I help customers collaborate with onsite and offsite technical staff. I work with and design IT systems and networks, I support new technology implementation, train users on new technology, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, suggest system improvements, and I produce reports in various formats. My overall role at Tier4 Technologies has been with helping customers analyze problems, offer solutions, and ensure effective utilization of technology to drive business success for our customers.

    • Pastor
      • Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Simpsonville, Texas

    • Pastor
      • Mar 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Perryville, TX

      I am the Pastor at Perryville United Methodist Church where we show God’s love in how we love our neighbor.

  • SIMCO Electronics
    • Richardson, Texas, United States
    • Operations Supervisor
      • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Richardson, Texas, United States

  • Hope Community United Methodist Church
    • Pasadena, Texas, United States
    • Associate Pastor
      • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
      • Pasadena, Texas, United States

    • Director of Nex/Gen Ministries
      • Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
      • Pasadena, Texas

    • Certified Calibration Technician
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Houston, TX

      I performed duties that required a substantial knowledge in metrology and engineering principles, methods, and techniques. Calibration of everything from API thread plugs, basic hand tools, to advanced electronic test measurement equipment.

    • Multimedia and IT Director
      • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Department of the Army
    • Letterkenny Army Depot
    • Technical Requirements Branch Chief
      • Apr 2008 - Mar 2013
      • Letterkenny Army Depot

      Participates in and contributes to the planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and preparation of comprehensive reports concerning test findings, maintenance requirements, and reliability. Manage, schedule, plan, organize and prioritize Technical Requirement Branch workload. Provide management comprehensive recommendations to problematic systemic deficiencies that affect the Organizations Production Schedule.

    • Electronics Technician-Weather Forecast Office
      • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

      I performed electronics/electro-mechanical maintenance for the Flagstaff Weather Forecast Office. I was responsible for electronics maintenance support for assigned systems. I was assigned systems that included the NEXRAD Doppler WSR-88D weather radar, all of the office computer systems, the facilities communications systems, meteorological and hydrological observations systems, and the RRS upper air tracking system. I also maintained the Automated Weather Interactive Processing Systems (AWIPS) by installing, modifying and relocating of assigned equipment. I conducted tests and analysis of assigned systems performance.

    • Information Technology-Network & Data Administrator
      • Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

      Responsibilities were to monitor the quality and functionality of over 1500 of Automated Surface Observing Systems and their interoperation with varying governmental agencies including both internal to CONUS and OCONUS. I observed over 1500 sites hourly across the continental US, Virgin Islands, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska. I also acted as the first line electronics technician for the Electronic Weather Measurement System by notifying Field Technicians of failed equipment while also tracking the day to day progress on the repair and restoration of all NWS and FAA ASOS systems. I monitored the National Control for all Weather Satellite and Landline Network for all incoming and outgoing circuits status. This included all circuits coming from other Government agencies in and around the Washington DC area that utilized the National Weather Service telecommunications trunk and nodes.

    • Electronics Technician
      • Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
      • Wallops Island, VA

      I used, repaired and calibrated all satellite communications equipment and antennas for the POLAR orbiting satellite systems. This included bit syncs, RF signal generators, transmitters, tracking receivers, Low Noise Amplifiers, and a myriad of other satellite communications electronic equipment. I worked extensively with DEC Alpha Open VMS computer operating system along with varying Linux Builds. I used generic and specialized operating commands and scripts to control the communications between the tracking and receiving receivers along with on a scheduled interval the repairing and calibration of the RF transmitter/ receivers and modulators/demodulators.

  • Department of the Army
    • Red River Army Depot
    • Electronics Technician (Metrology)
      • Apr 2004 - Dec 2005
      • Red River Army Depot

      I performed duties that required a substantial knowledge in metrology and engineering principles, methods, and techniques. I performed duties as a technical expert for Theater Readiness Monitoring Directorate in regards to all Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment. I troubleshoot & repair missiles & related equipment, help plan, coordinate, monitor, evaluate & prepare comprehensive reports on test findings, maintenance requirements & reliability exhibited by the PATRIOT Missile System. I have performed in-depth analysis & evaluation of test results such as simulated test flights & relevant factors peculiar to the facility location. I have planed & coordinated logistical requirements such as scheduling receipt of assets, critical parts, assemblies, components, equipment, training, budgetary estimates, etc. I serve as technical advisor & instructor in proper testing, maintenance & modification of the PATRIOT Missile and HAWK Missile System in regards to all Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment.

  • United States Air Force
    • Charleston AFB, SC
    • PMEL Technician
      • Mar 1998 - Oct 2002
      • Charleston AFB, SC

      I analyzed, isolated, and repaired malfunctions in voltage, current, resistance, microwave, temperature, and torque TMDE using electronic and mechanical principles. I used theories of operations, block diagrams, schematics, pictorial drawings, logic trees, and software diagnostics. I obtained assistance from craftsmen in overhauling and modifying intricate assemblies and sub-assemblies. I aligned, calibrated, and certified TMDE to technical data specifications.

Education

  • 2016 - 2019
    San Jacinto College
    Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies
  • 2011 - 2013
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
    Technical Leadership & Administration, Leadership, Business Management, History
  • 2003 - 2003
    Louisiana Tech University
    Electronic Engineering & Business Management
  • 1998 - 2002
    Community College of the US Air Force
    PMEL, Metrology, Electronics, Quality

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