Kevin Maclean
678-685-1311
Suwanee, GA 30024
instalution@gmail.com
http://instalution.freehostia.com
A+
Network+
Cisco CCNA
MCP+I
MCSA--Windows 2003 Server
MCSE, MCSA--Windows 2000
CNA, CNE in Novell Netware versions 3, 4, 5
Georgia Work Ready Certificate---Gold
Cisco CCNA (9/29/11)
Windows 2003 MCSA (6/30/09)
Windows 2003 server (12/22/05)
Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure (6/29/09)
Windows 2000 MCSE/MCSA
Server (3/13/02)
Professional (3/22/02)
Administration (4/12/02)
Network Infrastructure (1/18/02)
Directory Services Design (3/02/01)
Directory Services Infrastructure (2/06/02)
Exchange 2000 Server/Administration (11/5/02)
CompTIA A+
Core Hardware (11/21/02)
Core OS Technologies (12/06/02)
CompTIA Network +
Network + (7/10/06)
Windows NT 4.0
IIS 4 (3/18/99)
TCP/IP (1/29/99)
NT Server 4.0 (10/17/98)
NT Workstation 4.0 (11/23/98)
Enterprise Server 4.0 (4/15/99)
Work Experience:
Desktop/IT Support Specialist, Abbtech, (IRS, Chamblee, GA 4/07 to 5/08)
-Performed remote administration/software installs with "Remote Desktop Connection" on networked XP Pro PC's
-Performed general desk-side, help desk support in conjunction with ticketing system
-Repaired/reimaged HP/Compaq models 5000, 5100, DC-5700S desktop PC's using latest Ghost images and runstream
-Imaged and configured software installs for new HP NC6400 notebook PC's
PC Build Technician, TEKsystems, (Dendrite, Duluth, GA 2/07 to 3/07)
-Imaged IBM/Lenovo X60, Toshiba M4, and M200 notebook PC's for pre-deployment phase of roll-out project
-Used BART PE disk and Ghost multicast sessions, performed individuals' data transfer to network storage server
-Configured systems for specific business units in accordance with build sheet documentation
PC Support Technician, Principle Solutions Group, (UHS-Pruitt, Norcross, GA 12/06 to 1/07)
-Participated in rollout and configuration of WYSE terminals with WiFi 802.11G connectivity at a remote site
-Assisted end users with, notebook network connectivity issues--both wired and 802.11B wireless at main office
PC Repair Technician, United Staffing Services, (Stratix, Norcross, GA 3/06 to 5/06)
-Repaired and configured, modular, wireless PC’s
-Configured and tested WiFi 802.11B wireless configuration and reimaged PC’s with GHOST
PC Technician, Paladin Consulting, (Honda Finance, Alpharetta, GA, 12/05/05 to 12/09/05)
-Participated in rollout of new Dell Optiplex GX620 PC’s and Dell 17” monitors
-Backed up individual user information with an external USB drive, and updated intranet, IMAC update forms
-Updated Lotus Notes 6.5 client configuration
-Performed equipment refresh with Ghost image on existing Dell GX270 systems---not due for replacement
Technical Support Specialist, Technisource, (SAGE Software, Norcross, GA 10/05 to 11/05)
-Performed Ghost imaging of Dell 610 notebooks, GX280, 160, 170 and Compaq D-300’s
-Updated Office 2003 and XP pro operating systems from Microsoft Update web site
-Personalized PC’s for users by adding them to local Administrators group and the computers to Domain
-Updated hostname and TCP/IP parameters on remote, networked printers using TELNET
Desk Side Support Technician, CompuCom, (GE Energy, Marietta, GA 5/01/05 to 6/15/05)
-Performed desk-side support for Windows 2000 Pro PC’s-- Dell Optiplex--GX-110, 240, 260, Dell Latitude--D-610, D-400
-Configured and delivered new and replacement notebook PC’s to end users
-Coreloaded notebook PC’s from existing ghost images on remote servers
-Outlook 2000 setup and configuration including import of .pst files
-Installed and config of Cisco wireless PCMCIA cards, AIR PCM-350
-Spyware removal using Spybot, Ad-Aware, Microsoft Anti-Spyware
-Configuration and repair of analog modem dialers--TCP/IP stack issues
-Installation and config of Host Explorer, (Hummingbird), terminal emulation software for IBM 3270 Mainframe
-Basic Oracle 11i client installs
Independent Consulting 3/01 to 5/05 (Performed in small office environments from 3/01 to 5/05)
For “Boston PC”, in Dedham, MA
-Participated in set-up of moved PC’s to a new client office
-Replaced 10base-2 NIC’s with new 10/100 NIC’s ---loaded applicable device drivers
-Verified connectivity to the internet and local network--Network Neighborhood
-Worked with “Conversant” tech support to get a LinkSys, BEFSR11cable/DSL router functioning.
For “Pest-B-Dead”, licensed extermination service in Oxford, MA
-Configured Norton-AntiVirus to receive and install new updates through “Automatic LiveUpdate”
-Worked to solve LAN connectivity issues
-Eliminated Windows 98 start-up error messages by deleting broken links for removed, legacy apps. in the registry
(Microsoft Windows 2000 Education and Certification for MCSE 2000 and A+, 9/00 to 1/03)
Senior Network Support Technician, Adept, Inc. (CGU Insurance, Foxboro MA 3/01 to 4/01)
-Performed general desktop support for Windows NT 4.0 environment
-Installed printers and performed general network troubleshooting
-Assisted developers in software testing on NT 4.0 servers in test lab
Senior LAN/Server Support Specialist, Summit Systems, (Scudder Kemper, Boston MA 6/00 to11/00)
-Worked in a server support group to build and roll out new NT 4.0 Compaq servers--RAID 5--Smartstart 4.8
-Maintained and fixed servers with various hardware/software problems--NIC, RAID controllers, hard drives, etc.
-Solved Novell 4.11 and NT 4.0 LAN/WAN connectivity problems using ping, ipconfig, netstat, tracert, nbtstat
-Installed/maintained IBM--ADSM backup client software for servers which included maintenance of TCP/IP host file
Senior LAN Support Specialist, InfoTech Contract Services, (Mentor, Boston MA 7/99 to 5/00)
-Administered Novell 4.11/NT 4.0 multiple server/geographic site Domain environment—TCP, IPX, DHCP, DNS
-Maintained ARCServe 6.5 backups for multiple WAN sights, including ARCServe database maintenance/rebuild
-Implemented/maintained and deployed batch file roll-out for Symantecs, NAV 5.0 for NT Servers/Windows 95
-Maintained Compaq Proliant 3000 servers--used Smart-Start CD usage for tape drive testing and hard drive config.
-Implemented small IIS-4 intranet sight for help-desk file downloads--http protocol with NTFS file security
Network Administrator/Manager of IS, Digital Arts Group, (Palomar Medical, Lexington MA 12/97 to 12/98)
-Managed/maintained 80+ node, Novell 4.1 network running on Compaq Proliant 1500--RAID 5 platform--Office 97 Apps.
-Managed/maintained CCMAIL 8.0 post office and SMTP 6.0 internet mail gateway on ISDN line
-Installed/configured RAS Server on NT Workstation for remote access to Novell server using NWLink IPX/SPX
-Installed/configured Novell client 32 for WIN 95 and NT4.0 workstations
-Installed/configured TCP/IP for ISDN internet for WIN 95 and NT4.0 workstations--telnet, ping, ipconfig, netstat
-Reconfigured and maintained Seagate 7.11 Backup-Exec software with HP-DAT24 tape drive
-Integrated Microsoft Peer to Peer Networking for printer and file sharing for small work groups.
-Worked with Tech Support from individual product vendors to solve configuration conflicts and purchase products
-Implemented Norton 4.0 Virus Protection for Network Server and automatic updates for workstations
-Perform file server tuning--directory cache buffers, packet receive buffers, cache buffers, service processes, etc.
-Used Novells’ and Microsofts’ Tech Support Forum and Knowledge Base for problem resolution
Senior Systems Administrator, Tech Specialists, (PHCS, Waltham MA 7/97 to 9/97)
-Performed Novell 4.1/4.11 administration for a 13 server--4 geographical site area--Chicago, Dallas, Irvine, Waltham
-Consolidated users into groups and altered container login scripts for access to directories and programs
-Used Microsoft Excel to log disk space usage and automatically calculate averages for each server
-Developed Windows Recorder Macro to alter Specific properties for long lists of users
-Used RCONSOLE, NDS manager, NWADMIN for administration and examination of servers statistics and utilization
-Completed local desktop support and some remote office phone support when needed for LAN connectivity problems
LAN Systems Specialist, Adept, Inc. (BayBank, Burlington MA 4/97 to 5/97)
-Developed, implemented, and performed a procedure to upgrade from NETX to VLM’s for a 3.12 to 4.1 conversion
-Performed desktop support as Supervisor in a Novell 3.X/4.X, multi-server environment --WINDOWS 3.1 workstations
-Participated in 2nd level desk top support to resolve user, server connectivity and printing problems
LAN Systems Specialist, Infotech Contract Services (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston MA 10/96 to 12/96)
-Performed desktop support in a Novell 3.X/4.X; 80+ server LAN environment with WINDOWS 3.1 workstations
-SYSCON, PCONSOLE, FCONSOLE, NETWORK CONNECTIONS in WINDOWS for administration
-Completed MIS service requests and generated responses through a request tracking database
-Solved network connectivity and remote printer access problems
-Obtained updated drivers from Internet and implemented same
-Isolated and fixed virus and file/disk corruption problems and video driver conflicts in WINDOWS
-Used FDISK & FORMAT to create 2 logical drives on 1 physical drive to match a previous 2 drive configuration
-Installed and configured an HP-6M printer for stand alone notebook usage
LAN Systems Specialist, Zeitech, (Bank Boston, Dedham MA. 5/96 to 10/96)
-Administered over 350 Compaq ProSignia, Novell 4.1 file servers, (IPX and IP) on a WAN spanning CT., MA. and RI.
-Participated in 2nd level help desk support to resolve connectivity and printing issues for remote bank branches
-NWADMIN, NETADMIN, and NLIST, to manage properties of user objects according to Company network standards
-RCONSOLE and IPXPING, TPING, PING and TRACK ON to check and analyze router, traffic connectivity status
-Used WINDOWS, Recorder Macro to manage missing and errant user properties with NWADMIN
-Analyzed login scripts and capture statements to correct user printing problems
-Checked and added file server time providers to configured lists in timesync.cfg files for newly installed servers
-Checked partition and replica status from master replica server with DSREPAIR to remote bank branch branches
-Utilized Compaq’s Insight Manager and Lexmark’s Mark-Vision software to manage remote server and printer faults
-Accessed Vycor’s DPU Umbrella tracking database to dispatch IBM service to fix remote branch server hardware
-Used Netscape Navigator to access Internet web sights for updated hardware drivers and program updates
(INDEPENDENT TEST LAB EXPERIENCE) 3/96 to 4/96
-Installed, configured Ethernet NIC cards and tested as 10Base2 or 10Base-T (used crossover cable for 10Base-T)
-Created DOS and an extra partition for Netware with FDISK
-Simple Netware 4 installation and custom installation; altered block sizes and created additional volumes
-3.12 to 4.1 server update
-Same server migration: 3.12 server to 4.1 by upgrading bindery on a workstation and moving back to upgraded 4.1server
-Loaded REMOTE.NLM and RSPX.NLM in Autoexec.NCF for remote console access; set password permanent in Inetcfg
-Installed and configured client drivers and NWADMIN on WIN-3.11 and WIN-95 workstations (resolved IRQ conflicts)
-Loaded and configured Macintosh Name-Space support and Appletalk in INETCFG
-Loaded and configured Dynatext as a shared application on the server and loaded as stand alone on single workstation
-Monitored server stats: processor utilization %, cache buffers, dirty cache buffers, service processes, redirected disc blox
-Created directory trees on 2 separate servers with multiple users, grouped in several separate containers
-Utilized Profile, Alias, and Directory map objects for global login script, easier user login, and multi-user program access
-Wrote Container and Profile login scripts
-Installed Microsoft Office and other applications on servers, gave different access rights to users via group membership
-Created partitions and replicas and practiced moving containers. Logged into altered structure to verify integrity
-Used VREPAIR to successfully fix a corrupted SYS: volume that lost access to the SYSTEM directory
-Installed print queues, servers, and printers in both auto load and manual load configs. Used “quick setup”in PCONSOLE
-Used DSMERGE to merge 2 trees into 1. Set timesync in advance, ran DSREPAIR and checked replica, timesync after.
-Logged in to a merged tree and authenticated as ADMIN whose original server was down. Replica was on existing server
-Used “DS Standard” utility from Preferred Systems to capture a tree, make changes offline, and integrate back to live tree
-Used INETCFG to configure TCP/IP and SNMP parameters--Monitor, Control, Trap states on server
-Upgraded NLM’s on server to latest NDS revision, 4.89c and installed latest patch kit, 410PT3, 410IT6
-Created WEB page from basic templates and edit and improve routinely with Netscape Navigator Gold 2.01 for WIN-95
-Created a directory on Service Providers WEB Server and used UNIX commands to manage personal directory
-Analyzed HTML from other sights to identify hypertext link access methods and graphic image inclusion
-Worked to incorporate hypertext links for resume download from my WEB page
LAN Systems Specialist, Data Arts and Sciences, (Computerworld, Framingham MA. 8/95 to 2/96)
-Performed Supervisor, LAN administration duties in a multi server; 40+ user Novell 3.12, Ethernet 10base-T environment
-Extensively used SYSCON, PCONSOLE, FCONSOLE, NETWORK CONNECTIONS in WINDOWS for administration
-Completed MIS service requests and generated responses through a request tracking database in LOTUS NOTES
-Worked to provide documentation written and formatted in MS-OFFICE Apps, AMIPRO, LOTUS 123, WORDPERFECT
-Worked with Tech Support from individual product vendors to solve configuration conflicts and purchase products
-Configured PC’s from scratch to include hard disk drive, (CMOS drive config) memory, network and I/O controller cards.
-Accessed BBS services from product vendors to obtain latest printer and video drivers--loaded and configured same
-Created WINDOWS PIF files to increase memory resources for DOS programs running within WINDOWS 3.1
-Researched, performed experimental installations and documented WIN-95 Dual Boot and other custom configurations
-Accessed Novell’s Netwire through Compuserve to upgrade Netware drivers for DOS and WINDOWS
-Utilized HP, JET-ADMIN utility and system login script modification for LAN network printer access
-Resolved network connectivity problems from workstation to patch panel to hub
-Installed and configured, LOTUS NOTES, NOVIX for TCP/IP, SMARTSUITE, from server source files to workstations
-Configured WINDOWS 95 workstations which included NETSCAPE-32 and Microsoft WEB Browsers
-Upgraded PC’s with 16550 port-IO controllers and 3C509 network cards (used 3C5X9CFG program for IRQ settings)
-Utilized Norton Utilities DiskDoctor and Scandisk to clean up hard disk problems before installing new software
-Installed HP-540, 540C, 660C printers for individual use.
-Installed and configured LANTRONIX print server to allow multi-user, network access to single HP-540C printer
-Configured and installed new NEC docking stations with 3C509 cards to work with existing NEC notebooks
-Installed 14.4 modems, Delrina Winfax Pro software, configured COM ports and tested to completion
-Installed Sound Blaster CD ROM and associated audio card with speakers; tested and resolved IRQ conflicts
-Solved memory shortage problems with MEMMAKER and MOREMEM.
-Isolated and debuged workstations contaminated with various viruses
LAN Systems Specialist, Inacom, (TSSG, Marlboro MA 6/95 to 7/95)
-Administered 50 users as Supervisor equivalent in a token ring; Novell 3.1 and 3.12 dual server environment
-Used SYSCON, PCONSOLE, and FCONSOLE, to administer users
-Loaded MICROSOFT OFFICE, PROJECT, LOTUS SMARTSUITE, and CCMAIL from a remote server to workstations
-Used FILE MANAGER and NETWORK CONNECTIONS in WINDOWS to create and alter drive mappings
-Connected workstations to network laser printers using “Network Printer Connections” in WINDOWS “Control Panel”
-Utilized HP JET-ADMIN windows utility for network printer management
-Consolidated written lists of CCMAIL users into a LOTUS 123 spreadsheet
-Set up individual workstations and altered MADGE 4/16 token ring card settings for proper ring speed
-Assisted individual users with PC and Network problems-password lockouts, application, mapping, and printer access
-Rewired individual printers and users by moving wires on patch panel connectors, leading to main hub
-Installed SYSTEM 7.5 on a MACINTOSH docking station
-Installed MS OFFICE 4.2.1 on 2 new MACINTOSH 280C notebooks, and a new 6100/66 MAC power PC workstation
-Clark University, Framingham MA 11/94 to 1/95 Novell CNA and CNE Certifications completed by 3/95
-Performed DOS and WINDOWS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting and support of multiple LAN systems
-Built 3.12 servers and workstations in an Ethernet, 10Base-2 configuration with 3C509 network cards
-Created system Login scripts with drive mappings and menus for access to applications
-Established users and groups with Syscon and Filer. Set up security rights structure for directories and files
-Configured a TCP/IP server and tested same
-Configured print servers, print queues and remote printer setups (RPRINTER, PSERVER.NLM)
Associate Engineer, Lasertron, Burlington MA 7/93 to 6/94)
-Modified laser diode manufacturing equipment under the direction of a senior engineer (MSEE)
-Prototyped an analog/digital interface board from rough schematic and tested and debugged same
-Procured associated component parts which included researching vendors for price comparisons
-Suggested and implemented use of uninterruptable power supplies for line transient suppression ("APC Smart UPS 600")
-Researched and replaced an OP-AMP Chebyshev filter with a bypass filter capacitor to pass noise out of the system
-Worked with a PC board designer to transform the prototype board into a final production run
-Generated parts lists and revised schematics
-Worked to eliminate ground loops in a sensitive, high gain amplifier system
-Eliminated voltage drops in the low voltage, high current system with an altered power output transistor configuration
-Consolidated technical information and generated reports
-Used spreadsheet program to generate data graphs that displayed wavelength/current curves for a 980 nm laser device
Circuit apparatus included a system for critical alignment of a laser diode output coupled to a fiber-optic cable for
telecommunications. Project consisted of a fiber optic coupling process that ensured maximum output from a high power,
980 nm laser diode to a telecommunications fiber optic cable. Critical alignment required eliminating circuit disturbances
that adversely affected coupling and bonding process. (Power line transients that were amplified by high gain op amps
have, and were, jamming the fiber optic cable into the device; destroying it. Noise disturbances that affected X-Y axis
positioning electronics required active low pass filters to lower frequency response.)
I suggested switching test equipment on and off at the line filter where the equipment is plugged in. This helped to
seriously limit line transients from getting into sensitive laser diode alignment equipment. The transient response of the
surge suppresser itself is slow and kept high inductive apparatus from sending spikes into the line. This would give
operators time to power down equipment in an organized fashion to avoid device damage. (Laser diode manufacturing
cost: 5000.00) (Backup supplies used: APC Smart UPS 600)
Leading Edge Products, Westboro MA 12/91 to 2/93 Senior Repair Technician
-Analyzed, diagnosed and component level repaired, field returned 8088, 286, and 386sx PC, CPU
-Upgraded ROM BIOS and reconfigured CPU boards to standard configuration
-Used CHECKIT and QAPLUS verification diagnostics for debug
-Analyzed POST, (power on self-test) codes to determine faults
Component level troubleshoot and repairs of 14" SVGA color video monitors.
-Diagnosed and repaired various color VGA and SVGA color video monitors of varying dot pitches, (.28 to .52)
-Used diagnostics run under MS-DOS for color calibration
-Replaced CRT's and color calibrated/setup of same
-Assisted component buyer in purchasing components for monitors and qualified isolation transformers for safety
-Scrapped any monitors that couldn't be safely and reliably repaired for customers
-Averaged 10 or more monitor repairs a day
Additional responsibilities performed in conjunction with repair work:
-Configured and utilized MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1 on 386 type PC's
-Installed and de-installed Windows 3.0 and 3.1 for custom configurations which included a Panasonic printer installation
-Used DOS 3.1 for 8088 CPU boards and older versions of QA-PLUS to repair these boards
-Configured CPU boards for different type hard disk, and floppy drives when required
-Altered Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files for efficient usage of memory and other system resources
-Installed appropriate device drivers for mouse installation under DOS and Windows
-Checked monitor switching modes and resolution for VGA 640 by 480 and SVGA 1024 by 768
-Created a RAM disk to load entire WINDOWS program in an effort to increase overall speed of operation
-Consulted with customers by phone for fault determination of products that were returned without proper paperwork
-Participated in weekly group meetings for process and product service improvement
-Suggested reduced burn-in time for faster turn around after qualifying effects on failure and return rate
-Alerted management to possible parts shortages that could effect repair turn around
-Isolated cause of a slow turn on problem for one type of monitor (overheated power transistor in switching power supply)
-Trained 2 new technicians in coming up to speed on repairs: Helped them to isolate high failure components
Novell Multimedia, (formerly Fluent Machines) Natick, MA 6/91 to 11/91 (Contract Job) Senior Engineering Technician
The system provided real time compression and decompression of full motion video and audio data streams. Testing
included capturing live and stored information from a camera and VCR and transferring to a hard disk on a PC under
WINDOWS. The stereo digital audio daughter board consisted of a Philips and Motorola 56001 DSP single bit technology
-Component level troubleshoot and repair of audio: A/D to D/A surface mount boards which also included a video bus.
-Final tested audio/video multi-media AT-bus type triple board set. (System with software sold for 4000.00 per set)
-Also installed FLUENT STREAMS software in custom configurations with WINDOWS to allow audio/video capture
-Developed a Windows Recorder macro to capture, save and playback audio/video clips to speed up production testing
-Installed and utilized MS-DOS 5.0 and WINDOWS 3.0 on 386 type PC's
-Finalized board set and associated cables for shipment after running a series of tests and 48 hours burn in
-Utilized another computer system for blasting PAL IC devices for production upgrades
-Researched and qualified test equipment for use in production final test
-Qualified an audio/video signal distribution system for a 10 system burn in station
-Worked to acquire new PAL IC chip fixtures when existing ones wore out
-Interfaced with vendors by phone and scheduled appointments with them to obtain equipment
-Updated and maintained MS EXCEL database for individual PC board and specific component failures
Mini-Computer Services, Hudson, MA 6/90 to 9/90 (Temp Summer Work) Senior Repair Technician
-Repaired to component level and rebuilt DEC, TK-50 and TK-70 streaming tape drives and associated PC board
-Used DEC MDM diagnostics on Micro-Vax 2 to test products before final shipping
-Utilized standard test equipment and a Huntron Tracker 2000 curve tracer to isolate faulty components on PC boards
-Researched and implemented a procedure to extend the life of tape cartridges with a bulk tape eraser
(The life span of the cartridge tapes was short when used for continued testing. By erasing the tapes completely with a
bulk tape eraser, they could be reformatted again and used for retesting. This significantly reduced the cost of purchasing
new cartridges.)
PMC Beta Corporation, Natick, MA 8/86 to 6/88 Senior Engineering/Manufacturing Technician
The PMC BETA model 250 engine compression performance analyzer was a low volume production: made to order
product used in the natural gas pipeline and marine industries. (Product sold for 32000.00 not including accessories.)
Electronics consisted of CMOS timing circuits, CRT electronics with character generators and individual power supply
modules
-Assembled, debugged, repaired a complex engine analyzer which consisted of analog, digital, CMOS and TTL circuitry
-Performed individual PC board testing/debug/repair of multiple board set required for final system
-Completed final testing of engine analyzer after multiple, individual PC boards were installed and calibrated in the system
-Performed vibration and heat testing of the completed system to ensure reliability
-Assembled and final tested analyzers' strobe sync light and associated high voltage circuitry
-Prototyped new products and achieved product update improvements
-Assisted engineers in update modifications to main analyzer
-Prototyped new electronic vibration, pressure transducers
-Discovered, analyzed and solved an intermittent 3-terminal voltage regulator problem (wrong size step down transformer)
Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, MA 1/81 to 6/84 Diagnostic Engineering Aid
Diagnostic Engineering Aid for Small Systems Diagnostic Engineering group. Responsibilities and duties involved a
general knowledge of engineering theory, diagnostics and their applications. Utilized considerable judgment to work
independently without direct supervision toward general results to devise new or modify existing software programs.
-Handled problem report support for Small Systems Diagnostic Engineering and Printer Terminal Manufacturing group.
-Supported diagnostics for LA-12, LA-100 hard copy terminals on pdp-11/03, 11/05, 11/34 systems.
-Analyzed diagnostics and altered pdp-11 software code instructions to correct, modify, and add additional tests
-Modified large buffer tests, bold print, aspect ratio and graphics tests.
-Used Macro-11 programming in conjunction with a PASCAL type language called Spmac-J for printer support
-Used existing LAN to transfer programs from DEC system 20 to RSX-11 for transfer to usable XXDP disk storage media.
-Used VAX 11-780 LAN for program modification and reformating of programs to executable format.
-Participated in LA-200 printer project during design phase and attended and participated in bi-weekly design meetings
-Analyzed previous diagnostic plans and developed a preliminary project plan and diagnostic strategy for the LA-200.
-Volunteered to take on extra problem reports to improve my program coding experience with repair level diagnostics.
-Altered machine code instructions of diagnostics loaded in computer memory
-Used 11/34 programmer’s reference console to isolate non-stop loops --evaluated stack for subroutine return instructions
-Used on-line debug tools, (ODT), and diagnostic debug tool, (DDT) for problem isolation
-Programmed modifications to KXT11-A5 bootstrap ROM code used in DEC's first single board computer the SBC-11/21
-Relocated memory blocks in ROM to fit new bootstrap code for the RD/51 and RX/50 and RL01/RL02 disk drives
-Integrated boot code from legacy devices into the boot ROM firmware and altered same to function properly.
-Replaced the older, space consuming arithmetic shift instructions with the newer single multiply instruction
-Eliminated some redundant subroutines to save ROM space
-Utilized an LCP-5 processor using XXDP+ for all debug and analysis
Digital Equipment Corporation, Hudson, MA 2/80 to 1/81 LSI failure Analysis Technician
-Analyzed Bipolar and MOS IC circuit dies at sub-component level
-Exposed actual die surface with chemicals and microprobes
-Analyzed PN junctions using Tektronix curve tracers.
-Used black and white darkroom facility to duplicate and enlarge IC circuit die photos.
-Used Zeiss optical microscope with attached Polaroid color camera for die analysis
-Generated reports on analysis findings--Format: Abstract, Procedure and Observations, Conclusion, Reference etc.
(reports contained charts, diagrams, timing diagrams, photographs of defects, etc.)
-Converted IC circuit die schematic circuit sections to Boolean logic charts for functional analysis
-Used Faxtron model 805 x-ray machine to analyze internal connections of the IC package.
-Generated timing diagrams from software test patterns to analyze and detect faulty logic states on output pins
-Performed composite layout to schematic verification and checking for pdp-11, T-11 project
-Used Tektronix 3270 IC tester and software for analysis--software like FORTRAN
-Researched Schottky diode -- platinum and nickel concentrations to determine diode forward turn on threshold.
-Conducted independent research of industrial reports and scientific papers on Voltage Contrasting techniques in
a scanning electron microscope--(an operator can view component level switching actively while the device is
functioning)
-Developed a half-hour overhead presentation on voltage contrasting in a scanning electron microscope
(An external software pattern generator could be single stepped to demonstrate actual transistor element
(emitter, base, collector), state changes while viewing functioning component on the microscope video screen. The
elements would change shades from dark to light in synchronism with software driven patterns)
Data General Corporation, Westboro, MA 4/78 to 2/80 Senior Electronics Engineering Technician
-Built prototypes from schematics and made circuit changes.
-Reworked lab fixtures and designed small test devices.
-Wrote subroutines and test debug loops using MP/OS assembler for micro-nova. (DG 601 microcomputer)
-Prototyped 50 MHZ ECL 16 bit data transciever,--required fine tuning of resistor terminators for minimum SWR
-Analyzed critical clock edge synchronization of serial bit stream data from transmitter to receiver with scope camera
-Generated schematics and documentation for product
-Prototyped a data acquisition set-point monitor
-Tested and analyzed pilot peripheral products for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering which included:
An IO controller interface for micro-nova and D/A converter modules
8048 based quad floppy disk controller
-Evaluated Shugart double sided floppy disks
Samples Of Test Techniques and Test Devices Devised:
-Interrupt priority tester which used a decoder and an LED numerical display to verify proper functionality of a priority
encoder IC on a controller interface card
-An oscillator driven frequency divider timing scalar to verify time base calibration of oscilloscopes
-Substituted resistor IC packs for discrete resistors required for ECL open collector outputs to reduce space
-Developed a clock doubling technique using Exclusive Or gates to contain and limit high frequency distortion
-Developed a 6 instruction subroutine forming a sub-nested loop which provided a time delay from 20 microseconds to
7.5 hours. The routine consisted of quadratic equation theory which allowed alterable constants for the specific delay
required. This sub-routine was integrated into a test program that would run test patterns on data transmitter and
receiver equipment overnight. In the event of a power failure, the battery backed up CPU, memory, and peripheral
hardware would require a delay time to reach a steady state settling time before the software could run reliably again.
Honeywell Information Systems, Billerica, MA 2/77 to 4/78 Senior Electronics Manufacturing Technician
-Performed component level repair of pre-production pilot boards for Advanced Manufacturing (NML/316 Bus Adapter)
-Interfaced with Engineering and wrote test procedures for lower level techs
-Utilized programmers reference card and reference console on the system to isolate program diagnostic faults
-Used Tektronix multichannel logic analyzer, (7D01) for analysis of DMA cycles and associated handshake bus protocol
-Wrote a manufacturing test procedure to Honeywells’ specifications for the Brighton manufacturing test facility
-Established a procedure for problem isolation and solution for solving non-stop loops.
-Tested and analyzed a 6800 microprocessor based VIP-7800 video terminal with HP-1611 logic state analyzer
-Worked to analyze and troubleshoot the video terminals' associated high wattage switching power supply
-Designed and built a test fixture for the Brighton facility to adequately test the high wattage supplies.
EDUCATION:
Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GA. 3/09 to 6/11
Associate of Applied Science--degree
PC Repair & Network Technician--certificate
Cisco Network Specialist--certificate
Georgia Work Ready--certificate—Gold
Clark University, Framingham MA (LAN Administration-Novell CNE Training) 300 hour certificate course (1/95)
Cleveland Institute of Electronics (Electronics Technology with Math and Specialized Applications) (7/76)
LICENSES:
Massachusetts Registered Master Radio and TV Technician (since 9/84)
First Class FCC Radiotelephone with Ship Radar Endorsement (since 10/76)