Microsoft Software and Systems Academy

Student

Participant of an intensive 19-week program that includes academic and technical training, certification testing, and practical exercises aligned to meet urgent industry needs for Information Technology professionals. The program combines college accredited academics and hands-on training, with the goal of preparing transitioning service members for technical opportunities at Microsoft and their partners.

Specializing in Server and Cloud Administration:

• Set up, configure and maintain company networks and system infrastructure; generate system improvements based on business needs. Install and configure Windows Server 2016.
• Develop and monitor security related policies and guidelines; monitor the implementation of a security infrastructure; install and implement security programs.
• Deploy virtual systems and virtual network resources according to specifications based on established guidelines.
• Implement Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Configure virtual machines, virtual networks, high availability, disaster recovery, and server migration.
• Automate resource deployments using Azure Resource Manager Templates, PowerShell, JSON, and Azure CLI.
• Collaborate with other students to build an Azure-based web application and configure monitoring tools and services.

United States Marine Corps                 

Aviation Radar Technician Supervisor                    

Supervised a team of twenty technicians responsible for the administration of advanced government radar systems that provide critical navigational and defensive information for US forces around the world. Supervised on-the-job, sustainment, and skills progression training, along with formal education and providing evaluation counseling to employees.

• Increased the radar system performance and readiness by over 15% by identifying and resolving shortfalls of over 20 spare parts through collaborating with multiple departments.
• Determined radar system integrity in support of flight missions during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course.
• Scheduled and executed semi-annual preventative maintenance consisted of extensive component level troubleshooting, resulting in the improvement of overall system performance by 10%.
• Trained fellow aviation radar technicians on proper operation and maintenance procedures of the radar system in accordance with USMC approved technical manual which increased readiness.
• Optimize maintenance schedule for rapidly changing mission requirements. Lead to productivity and reduction to repair cost.

Oracle E-Business Suite Calibrations Manager           

Oversaw the Oracle E-Business Suite system while managing calibrations inventory for the entire Maintenance organization.

• Developed an equipment tracking system which ensured 100% on-time calibration for over $250K of serialized special purpose tools. Planned, organized, and coordinated the use of all calibrated resources.
• Decreased the probability of a month-long calibration process and an inoperable system through the creation and implementation of an inventory control process, ensuring all necessary tools were always on hand.
• Achieved 100% readiness of the calibration process for the biennial inspection by performing weekly data collection and survey analysis with the local Maintenance Management office. 
• Saved the organization $50K by identifying and redistributing non-essential equipment.

Aviation Radar Technician            

Conduct periodic inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance including diagnosing malfunctions to the fault, removing and replacing lowest repairable unit (LRU) on air defense radar systems.

• Diagnosed system hardware faults utilizing RF test equipment, electrical schematics, and basic troubleshooting practices.
• Documented all system defects and issues found during routine maintenance checks and operations in USMC regulated logbook.
• Used a multitude of test measurement and diagnostic equipment to trace different power levels, voltages, and frequencies to isolate and repair damaged equipment.