I am an Electronics Telecommunications Technician. I found a new method of overcoming the umemployment nighmare I have been experiencing. If you have a real job for me here is my resume.

My objective: To obtain a position where I can apply my knowledge & experience as an Electronic Telecommunications Technician.

MY EXPERIENCE:

MTA/ METRO Metropolitan Transportation Authority Aug 2001 - July 2006
Los Angeles, California Electronic Telecommunication Technician   http://www.metro.net/default.asp

I was responsible for Video downloads for management & law enforcement agencies.  I was also responsible for the upgrade & installation of the current Digital Video Recording Systems & maintain proactive repairs of all Digital Video Recording systems & cameras.I was also responsible for troubleshooting & repairing ATMS voice & data radios to system levels on buses. I was also responsible for maintaining Front, Side & Rear Destination signs, Public Address system, system level GPS locating system, Automatic People  Earlier the organization used GE Master II Mobile radios. I was also responsible for repairing both circuit component level & system level GE Master II Mobile radios. I was required to maintain an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License. Towards the end of my employment, I was responsible for small crews of technicians to work effectively & close to management's expectations of progress or production. I was required to be knowledgeable in documentation skill.

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL/ COLLINS DIVISION Oct 1998 - Aug 2001
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Electronic Technician      http://www.rockwellcollins.com/contact/index.html

I worked at two locations. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I repaired United States Coast Guard Navigational & Mission Computers from component level to system levels. I was also responsible for troubleshooting & repairing Servo mechanisms, Radio monitors, & other equipment. In the Carson, California, I was responsible for repairing TCAS -1 (Traffic Collision Avoidance Microwave Systems) for airlines using automated test sets. I had to do extensive surface mount & thru hole soldering including RF troubleshooting & RF tuning on micro-strip circuitry. I needed a good understanding of schematics, Micro-strip circuitry, & Scattering Parameters, (i.e.: S11, S12, S21, S22 VSWR measurements).

HARRIS CORP., FARINON DIVISION Nov 1991 - Dec 1998
San Antonio, Texas Test Technician A   http://www.harrisstratex.com/investors/faq.asp

I was responsible for troubleshooting, testing, & repairing Digital Multiplex equipment to component level, such as M22, M12, M33 multiplexer cards, power supply boards, RF local RF oscillator generator, & various other equipment. I also repaired 2nd Converter IF to baseband signals. I needed a working knowledge of S-Parameters, Micro-Strip soldering, & schematics.  Towards the end of my employment, I was part of the leadership team. We had production quotas to meet daily.

FOY ELECTRONICS CONTRACT TO MCI Jan 1987 - Feb 1988
1219 Abrams Roads, Suite 117 Electronic Technician & Tester  Supervisor: Raymond Foy, 2330 Sam Houston,  Garland, TX 75042
Richardson, Texas 75081-5590   

I was responsible for repairing & troubleshooting all defective microwave RF & KARKAR multiplexing communication equipment both from component level & system level repairs for field engineers. I also repaired Tower Light Controls, Pilot Noise Sensors (Collins modules), & other ancillary electronic equipment. Many times we had to reverse engineer drawings to be able to do our jobs without returning equipment to vendors.

TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD - 149th Fighter Wing Mission: F-4, 149th Cameron  May 1979 - May 1983
San Antonio, Texas Analog/Digital Nav/Tac Devices Specialist  http://www.agd.state.tx.us/Human-Resources/air_national_guard_recruiters.htm

I was responsible for repairing & troubleshoot the F4-D Flight Simulator both navigational & tactical both from component level to system level repairs. This was mainly a hydraulic systems, vacuum tube system & not much solid state equipment.
MY EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:  FCC licensed General Radiotelephone Operator License Issued 2001 - License# 0000566539 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL/ COLLINS DIVISION May 7, 2001 – May 11, 2001 http://www.rockwellcollins.com/content/pdf/pdf_10458.pdf I received a certificate of completion for TPR-900, ATC/Mode S Transponder, Level III Maintenance at Carson, California
Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service Jan 1986 - Jun 1986   http://teexweb.tamu.edu/
I received a certificate of completion for Electronics Repair at Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service at San Antonio, Texas.   

USAF Electronics Technical Training School October 1979 - March 1980 20 weeks Digital & Analog Navigational /Tactical Training Device Specialist Training for F4-D Flight Simulators at USAF Electronics Technical Training School in Chanute AFB, Illinois.  http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html   Air University –Community College of the Air Force – June 1981 – June 1985 http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.aspI have 37 semester hour with Air University –Community College of the Air Force at Maxwell AFB, AL. Rockwell International – Collins Division May 7 2001 - May 11 2001 TRP-900/720 ATC/Mode S Transponder/Level III Maintenance  I received a certificate of completion for TRP-900/720 ATC/Mode S Transponder/Level III Maintenance 
St. Mary's University at San Antonio, Texas Jun 1976 - May 1977 http://www.stmarytx.edu/
I have 29 college credit hours with St. Mary's University at San Antonio, Texas.

Trinity University at San Antonio, Texas Aug 1977 - Dec 1980  http://www.trinity.edu/
I have 48 college credit hours as an Engineering Science Student with Trinity University at San Antonio, Texas.

St. Philips College at San Antonio, Texas Jan 1981 - May 1981 http://www.accd.edu/spc/
I have 15 college credit hours with St. Philip's College at San Antonio, Texas.

The University Of Texas at Austin Jan 1982 - Dec 1982  http://www.utexas.edu/
I have 22 college credit hours as an Electronics Engineering Student with the University of Texas at Austin, Texas.

San Antonio College at San Antonio, Texas Jun 1977 - Dec 1986 http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/sac.htm
I have 49 college credit hours with San Antonio College at San Antonio, Texas.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:   Television repair; My 1st job in my life was for a TV repair shop on North San Pedro Ave in San Antonio, Texas.  San Antonio College – Special Services Department (The dates are unclear since this was my 2nd job in my life.)       Math & Electronics Tutor  Tutor for Algebra, Calculus I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Logarithmic, Exponential, Hyperbolic functions, Analytic Geometry, Basic Electronics, AC/DC circuits, Electronics Drafting, and Math Logic.  MY SKILLS:

Working knowledge on:

Electronic Schematics, drawings & components,
Frequency Dependant Measurements using Spectrum & Network Analyzers for S-Parameters Measurements (S11 - Output Return Loss, S21 - Forward Voltage Gain, S12 - Reverse Voltage Gain, S22 - Reverse Return Loss for VSWR measurements)
Time Domain Dependant Measurements using Oscilloscopes
Multimeters (Voltmeter, Ohmmeters, Amp meters)
Low Ohmmeter for precise resistance measurement less than 2 ohms
White noise equipment for noise reduction issues
Soldering both Surface mount & Thru-Hole
Making BNC for both cable 50 & 75 ohms connections
Microsoft Office


I have experience in:

RF micro-strip soldering/tuning
As an Electronics & Mathematic tutor
Programming in BASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN 4, APL, & PL1
Self-taught Visual Basic Programming using Excel 2003.

MY AWARDS:

Honor Student at USAF Electronics Technical Training School, Chanute AFB, Illinois
Honor Student at St. Philip's College, San Antonio, Texas
President's Part-Time Honor Student at San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas
Team Award in Harris Corp for assisting in design improvements of an IF 2nd Converter

MY LANGUAGES:

English & Spanish