D AVID W AESCHLE
9571 Tunbridge Ct..  Mobile, AL 36695  866-532-5125 primary  251-463-1623 alternate  dmwaeschle@hotmail.com
Qualifications for IT/Telecommunications and Network Engineering
Solutions-focused telecom/IT manager equipped with extensive experience in eliminating redundancies, increasing
production output, and improving quality. Applies knowledge of industry best practices, technical test equipment, and
telecom/IT-based standards to effectively support software modules/programs, maintain analog/digital systems, and
resolve complex business issues for internal stakeholders. Excels in installing, troubleshooting, and testing RF systems as
well as T-1 communication and network links. Holds active Secret Clearance. Exhibits strong leadership and training
skills along with demonstrated abilities in empowering and motivating subordinates to surpass expectations. Additional
areas of expertise include:
Project Management
Network Engineering/Management
Programming
Forecasting
ROI Maximization
Process Improvement
Operations Management
Client Relations
Negotiations
Research
Technical Writing
Reports/Presentations
HIGHLIGHTS
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Researched, designed, and installed unique network and communications systems to fill specific customer requirements.
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Managed stakeholder expectations and negotiated with internal and external customers/clients involving projects as
large as $24.5 million.
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Developed and implemented a strategic plan for a documentation and corrective action program involving 58 buildings
and 220 acres, which cut service outages by 40% and eliminated 2,000 labor-hours of troubleshooting.
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Contributed significantly to a $600,000 telecom and network recapitalization initiative, ensuring work was completed to
industry standards.
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Instituted a risk management program that led to the correction of 64 plant code violations as well as a 100% increase in
plant capacity.
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Rebuilt an entire telecom room and terminated 10,000+ wires while providing uninterrupted service to seven other units.
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Initiated and managed a load-balancing and recapitalization plan for a LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment, which reduced
the number of LAN switches by six, improved throughput, and decreased lag time.
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Designed a training program for IT and non-technical staff and delivered six presentations on telecom/IT projects.
C AR E E R T R A C K
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
1988-2008
Information Technology Manager, Aviation Training Center
2003-2008
Supervised six technicians within the Information Resource Branch; conducted personnel evaluations and counseling
sessions. Served as the leading technical authority regarding all network, telecom, and IT related projects. Operated as a
liaison between command and civilian contractors performing telecom or IT related projects on base. Approved purchase
requests and ensured budgets were accurately monitored. Functioned as a systems engineer for emergency
announcement, public address, RF wireless, and aircraft visual status display systems as well as fiber and copper cable
plant upgrades. Collaborated with senior leadership and provided technical briefs and/or project status updates.
 Designed and installed a visual aviation logistics management system in multiple locations throughout two hangars,
which reduced aircraft status and flight tracking man-hours by 400 per month.
 Performed as the IT lead following Hurricane Katrina to restore command and control capabilities vital to Coast Guard
operations and rescue efforts.
 Managed telecom and network infrastructure for the Coast Guard’s $24.5-million Deepwater hangar.
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D AVID W AESCHLE
866-532-5125 primary  251-463-1623 alternate  dmwaeschle@hotmail.com
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (Continued)
1988-2008
Receiver Site Supervisor, Communications Station-Honolulu
2000-2003
Managed the physical site, security, and electronic equipment. Oversaw corrective and preventive maintenance
performed on antennas, HF receivers, and digital microwave, multiplexer, and switching equipment. Supervised a team of
6 and conducted evaluations and counseling for 20+ subordinates. Functioned as the leading technical authority for all
network, telecom, and IT related projects. Approved purchase requests and tracked budgets. Served as a senior
engineer for the upgrade of an incoming cable plant and a remote watch standing project. Participated in senior leadership
meetings. Supported the Coast Guard Admiral and staff in providing emergency command services in the event of a
tsunami or hurricane.
 Designed and installed a comprehensive telecom and electronic system that allowed the station to reduce required
watch standers from two to one, which decreased station workload and personnel man-hours by 530 per month.
 Identified and refined communications requirements for an alternate command center for district command.
 Installed communications and switching equipment that enabled staff to switch control of island-wide VHF towers from
downtown Honolulu to a remote Coast Guard facility at the Wahiawa location in support of contingency operations.
 Proved instrumental in a $325,000 project to upgrade the communications station cable plant.
Telephone Technician, ESD Astoria
1997-2000
Worked with seven other technicians to support 111 miles of coast line in the Pacific Northwest. Supported six analog
microwave communication links to remote Coast Guard units as well as seven different PBX telephone systems,
performing programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Served as a primary training officer to set up training
schedules and ensuring facilitators were adequately prepared. Acted as lead telephone technician for six other individuals
and teams of technicians when road travel was required. Assisted other senior leadership members in conducting
evaluations and team building exercises.
 Supported efforts to build a new microwave tower, including moving equipment and cabling that supported the National
Distress System.
 Upgraded the Coast Guard Air Station/Group Astoria PBX phone system from a Mitel system to a Nortel 61C.
Telephone Technician, Group Ketchikan
1994-1997
Worked with one other technician to support eight Coast Guard units in Alaska. Maintained phone systems and computer
networks for Coast Guard units and ships. Installed telephone and network cabling. Partnered with AT&T to test special
circuits in remote locations for the Coast Guard.
 Contributed as a team member to construct and maintain remote differential global positioning sites.
 Installed a new PBX system for a remote Coast Guard unit, accessible only by boat.
Previously served as a Telephone Technician, Group Mobile.
CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration – Concentration in Global Management, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate in Negotiations, University of Notre Dame
Diploma, Coast Guard Leadership and Management School
Navy Security Manager Course  Coast Guard Telephone Technician A School
Alcatel 3600 Mainstreet and 5620 Mainstreet Xpress  Alcatel MDR-5000 Microwave Digital Radio O/M
Air Force Tempest Fundamentals and System Installation/Facility Design  BICSI Registered Cabling Technician
Coast Guard Terrestrial Wideband Microwave Theory and Maintenance  Mitel SX-50 (G217) Telephone System
Mitel SX-100 (G1003) PBX Telephone System  Mitel SX-100/200 (G217) PBX Telephone System
Affiliations: Project Management Institute  American Legion
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