Experience

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  VA Hospital

  • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

  • Biomedical Engineering Tech

    • May 2014 - Present
    • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

    Currently working as a Biomed Information Systems technician which I monitor, update, make changes, and ensure all medical equipment is assigned within the correct network and location. I ensure all medical devices as named, assigned and meets Networked Medical Device Database (NMDD) standards also confirm all device and VLAND are within compliance and conformance (NMDD). I process request for new and make changes to access control list (ACL). I also specify which users or system processes are granted access to objects, as well as what operations are allowed on given objects.I resolve medical network problems by pre-emptive troubleshooting and applying strong network upfront planning. I included policies and procures such as: back-up methods, security, hardware and software standards, upgrade guidelines, and current network implementation documentations. This Eliminate any potential user errors, verify that physical connections are indeed working, Verify the status of any suspect NICs.

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  By Light IT Services

  • Temple TX, VA Medical Center

  • Site Manager

    • Mar 2014 - Present
    • Temple TX, VA Medical Center

    Manage multiple projects simultaneously, report status of those projects, ensuring the projects complete as on time. Coordinate the installation, configuration and testing of a variety of network hardware software in support of the Real-Time Location System (RTLS). Provide end-user support of the RTLS implementation. Manage the daily administration of assigned tasks for employees, subcontractors and venders. Schedule and coordinate access with appropriate VA staff to provide access to restricted Ares or location that require off hours work.

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  KITS

  • FT Hood TX

  • Production lead

    • Feb 2005 - May 2013
    • FT Hood TX

    Project Manager for the development of the Army’s initialization database for all battle command communication systems. Resolve interoperability issues between external agencies and the customer. Responsible for the daily supervision of 6 engineers and 22 analysts. Subject matter expert on the Army’s unit organizational structure. Interface with the Director of Central Test and Support Facility (CTSF) and staff on all matters pertaining to data products. •Developed and implemented a process improvement plan resulting in annual savings of $250k.•Increased production team product output from two data products annually to twenty-seven annually.•Created training guides and duty position standard operations instructions for all team members improving data out-put to 95%.•Managed $4M annual budget, without any cost over runs or operational shortfalls for over eight years.•Provided intra-agency resolution between numerous Army digital systems engineers and program managers. Planned and coordinate all classified scheduled builds.•Created high performing staff by recruiting Production Engineers, Data Analysts and admin support staff. Coached and mentored team to become problem solving, customer focused subject matter experts.

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  VP Career Coaching

  • Cleint

    • 2013 - 2013

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  ICI / MTC / ELEITE Fort Hood TX,

  • Ft Hood TX

  • Division’s software configuration manager

    • Apr 2002 - Feb 2005
    • Ft Hood TX

    Perform duties as the 1st Cavalry Division’s software configuration manager and liaison for Unit-Set fielding program between 1st Cavalry Division’s units, Program Managers and Department of the Army Staff. Analyze the ABCS Software versions and maintain a current configuration files. Advice the Command on compatibility and functionality of future versions. Maintain and analyze the division system architecture and software version identify and correct deficiencies in the communication networks. Assist with other integration issues. Represent the Division in HQDA Configuration Management Boards for approval of SACPs, Maintaining close coordination with PEOC3T to identify new systems requiring Inclusion into system architecture, and coordinating with DA and Division G6 Staff for special project and system architecture issues. Represent division in conferences/seminar.

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  US Army

  • Ft Hood TX

  • United States Army

    • Jan 1999 - May 2002
    • Ft Hood TX

    Senior enlisted advisor to the staff and subordinate commanders on C4I Operations matters; supervise the daily operations of the G6 that includes the Division Automation, COMSEC, Plans and Exercises, Radio and Frequency Management, Force Modernization and Telephone Control Office that is comprised of 12 officers, 18 NCOs and 22 soldiers. Responsible for assigning all Information Systems and Tactical Communicatation soldiers within the division.

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  United States Army

  • Europe

  • United States Army

    • Feb 1997 - Jan 1999
    • Europe

    Senior enlisted planned, organized and conducted training for a staff supporting US Army Europe (USAREUR) wartime and contingency mission, while maintaining a 24-hour communications support operation covering the European geographic area.