06/2022 - present
Low Voltage Independent Contractor
FaulConcepts
Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, timelines, and budgets., Work on site and manage the day-to-day operations of projects and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget., Install, maintain, and repair low-voltage systems, including cabling, routers, switches, AP’s, and other network equipment., Installation and servicing of physical security systems, to include CCTV, surveillance, access control, computer controls (programming), and other low voltage security systems., Installation and Servicing of Audio Visual, projectors, video conferences, screen displays, surround sound systems, theater, and home automation systems including centralized lighting and shade control., Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, and innerduct., Run Low Voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and some conduit work., Build closets: (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required., Performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration., Terminate low-voltage devices: RJ-45; SMB; Keystones., Conduct testing and troubleshooting of Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections using specialized testing equipment to identify and resolve issues promptly., Experience working at heights on a ladder, man lift, or bucket truck., Work with other trades, subcontractors, and customers in a polite and professional manner.
09/2021 - 04/2022
Technical Support Engineer (Food and Beverage)
Choctaw Casino Durant (Choctaw Nation)
Provide high level operations support for all Point of Sale (POS) systems campus wide and remotely across Oklahoma., Ticketing system to prioritize incidents., Our scope included every F&B venue and all retail shops located on casino property., Supported the Cultural Center and Choctaw Nation dining facility., Maintain and Deploy hardware, software, patches, and updates to the F&B environments including preventive maintenance on infrastructure., Modify configurations, utilities, and software default settings for multiple F&B systems, with emphasis on Agilysys InfoGenesis and VISTA POS Suite., Maintain knowledge bases and FAQ resources in a shared environment to aid in problem resolution., Title 31 compliant under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
01/2015 - 08/2015
System Administrator Senior (within Mission Systems/Training-F-35)
Lockheed Martin
Maintained mission planning data/databases. Ensured continuity between all F-35 platforms and ALIS (MVI via PMA’s)., Set up administrator and service accounts, maintained system documentation, tuned system performance, installed system wide software and allocated mass storage space., Provided support to software operations for the Mission Planning, Theater Data Generation, Tactical/Intel Debrief, Air Vehicle Authentication & Crypto, Key Management, and Air Vehicle Secure Interface capabilities of the system., Provided, managed and supported ALIS: maintained/installed ALIS updates, supported pilots in Mission Planning/Debriefing Process, supported, administered and monitored associated hardware/software.
08/2014 - 01/2015
System Administrator I/Regional Administrator II
Vectrus (formerly ITT Exelis)
Embedded at a Forward Operating Base responsible for supporting Cyber Defense, NETOPs, SYSOPS, Strategic Communications, Satellite Communications, Forward Operating Base Communications, and Command & Control Switching Systems through classified/unclassified network systems., Primary customer was the U.S. Army 9th Signal Command, and the Network Enterprise Technology Command., Responsibility of operating and maintaining all aspects of server administration to include but is not limited to Microsoft 200X Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, print queues etc.; Microsoft SMS, MOM, SCCM and WSUS., Proficiency at hardware maintenance and troubleshooting of various Vendor Server platforms including Dell, HP, LTO tape library, fiber switch, and SANs.
05/2011 - 08/2014
IT Specialist (SYSADMIN-Tier IV), GS-2210-11 - Commander Navy Region Hawaii
United States Navy/Department of Defense
Responsible for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems., Planned and scheduled the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and applications software; managed accounts, network rights, test and access to systems and equipment., Remote/on-site support of Federal Emergency services to included Federal Fire Department, and 14 Federal Fire Stations., Remote/on-site support of Provost Marshall’s Office with locations at Marine Corp Base Kaneohe Bay, Schofield Barracks, and Pacific Missile Range Kauai, HI.
06/2001 - 06/2010
Assistant Distributed Control System (DCS) Engineer / System/Network Engineer (Tier IV)
Emerson Process Management
Oversaw the water and wastewater treatment process for one of the largest infrastructures in the world, ensuring accurate control and providing critical operating information., Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's Instrumentation, Control, and Computer System (ICCS) upgrade., Staged (FAT - logic checkout), commissioned, and serviced approximately 300 Ovation Database Servers and Operator Stations in a 50 mile radius to two central locations (CSF and WWTP) using DS-3, T-1, Frac-T, OpteMan, fiber optics, FDDI/CDDI, Fast Ethernet, Cisco and Netopia Routers., Assisted in providing maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, configuration and logic design changes as needed for Emerson Ovation Distributed Control System.
06/1989 - 06/2001
Residential Home/Modular Restoration
Faulcon and Faulcon
Demolition of acquired properties., Read and interpret numerous design drawings and specifications to develop and design objectives, goals and budgets., Adhered to codes when performing plumbing and electrical work., Prepared, laid out and built floors; framed, laid out and build walls., Installed new or Remodeled and upgraded bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and common areas., Hung, repaired, patched, caulked, and painted drywall., Installed hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet flooring products., Painted interior/exterior walls, selecting appropriate paints for varying conditions., Installed new or refreshed kitchen cabinetry, countertops, and appliances., Installed a variety of electrical system components such as lighting, switches, circuits, panels and outlets., Installed siding, windows and doors., Removed, damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand and power tools., Managed inventory of materials and equipment and reordered parts to complete projects., Completed daily tasks to maintain strict timelines and finished numerous projects ahead of expected completion dates., Refinished (when necessary) wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes., Used back hoe and Bobcat for site excavation and foundation digging., Used chain saws and stump grinder to remove trees and stumps., Follow all Best Practices and Safety Rules and Regulations.