OBJECTIVE:
To further enhance my career as a satellite engineer where my experience and versatile technical skills will be effectively challenged.
EXPERIENCE:
8-2003 to Present
SATCOM Technician II- ITT Systems, Kuwait
Performed operation and maintenance support of two USC-60 satellite flyaway terminals utilized by the US Army. Other duties included network monitoring and troubleshooting.
2-2003 to 6-2003
Uplink Engineer - NBC News, New York
Performed operation and maintenance support of digital satellite flyaway terminal during the "Enduring Iraqi Freedom" campaign in Afghanistan.
8-2002 to 1-2003
NOC Technician - Intelsat, Washington, DC
Responsible for network management including monitoring daily video feeds,resolving interference issues, and transponder quality control.
12-2001 to 8-2002
Field Engineer - Liberty Livewire, Nashville, TN
Responsible for NBC "Skypath" network maintenance, DirecTV's ATM fiber backbone, and FAA equipment support. Also performed VSAT installations and support for GE Medical.
6-2000 to 12-2001
Contract Engineer - Nashville, TN
Performed SNG vehicle operation and engineering duties including video equipment maintenance. Clients include BBC News and Qwest Digital Media.
1998 to 2000
Contract Engineer - Montague, NJ
Performed various duties including remote satellite transmissions, RF equipment installation/maintenance, satellite operation duties including network monitoring and interference issues. Also performed integration of digital audio/video components utilized in television broadcast studios. Clients included MicroNet, A.F. Associates, TBS Sports, and ESPN.
1993 to 1998
Uplink Engineer - Atlanta, GA
Provided C/Ku band SNG operation, engineering and video production support. Performed integration of audio/video components utilized in SNG/ENG vehicles. Clients included BAF, All Mobile Video, CourTV, Fox Sports, and ESPN.
1986 to 1993
VSAT Contractor - Atlanta, GA
Performed installation and maintenance support of VSAT video networks for various clients. Performed NOC functions including monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving transponder issues. Clients included Hughes Network Systems, GTE Spacenet, AT&T Tridom, and Scientific Atlanta.
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