David L Swift Jr.
622 Post Oak Rd. Apt. A
Fredericksburg, TX USA 78624
Cell:+1 (830) 998-0088
Email: dswift@fbgtx.org
Electronic Communication Skill Sets:
Installed and maintained network communications, LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
Ran CAT5 cable and installed RJ45 connectors. Setup network routers and switches.
TCP/IP, DHCP, file shares, protocols.
Provided computer troubleshooting and on-site technical support while employed at
The Sound Wave Electronics. Provided IT related maintenance while employed with
Fredericksburg EMS
Communications Electronics / Audio Video Technician job duties include:
o Network troubleshooting,
o software and hardware diagnosis and repair,
o customized home and office computer network installations,
o setup and installation of computer entertainment centers (streaming
audio/video content with Windows Media Center and wireless media network
routers for multimedia applications),
o Home Media Servers,
o hardware and software upgrades/ integration,
o printer and file sharing setup,
o installation of desktop accessories such as webcams, scanners, external
hard drives, speakers, wireless desktops, memory card readers, CRT LCD
and Plasma monitors, DLP projectors, and MP3 players.
o Residential and Commercial pre-wire and retro-wiring for computer networks,
distributed audio and video, and surveillance.
o Home installation of GSM and CDMA signal repeaters for cellular and data,
o Installation and maintenance of mobile internet gateways for FBG EMS,
o Data entry and utilization of CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) systems,
WildBlue Satellite Internet Installation Technician. WildBlue Satellite Internet
Installations include the setup and installation of WildBlue Outdoor Units (ODU), and
Satellite Modem (SM) Indoor Units (IDU).
Installed Dish Network satellite dishes in residential and commercial applications.
Installation of Digital Video Recorder Satellite Receivers in both standard and high
definition, dual tuner satellite receivers, and basic single tuner satellite receivers.
Satellite
dish installations include Dish 500 and Dish 1000 with Dish Pro Twin, Dish Pro
Quad,
and Dish Pro Plus LNB’s.
Posses a strong ability to troubleshoot electronic related issues including but not
limited to computer and computer network related issues, and audio / video related
issues.
Knowledge of network and audio / video wiring. Know how to terminate Cat5e and
Cat6 wiring for both A and B wiring configurations. Punched down network wiring in
both modular wall jacks and patch distribution panels. Experience with metering and
test equipment (Fluke meter) to verify proper wire termination and to troubleshoot
faulty wiring.
Familiar with current Apple Operating systems (OSX) as well as Microsoft’s
Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. Linux (Ubuntu and Cent OS Distributions) Server and
Desktop.
Experience with Linux Server Virtualization via Vmware Hypervisor (VPN, Apache
Web, FTP, VoIP, SSL) hosted on enterprise level equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Microsoft
Frontpage, and Adobe Dreamweaver.
Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Small business Owner “PC-911”
Troubleshooting and maintaining small business and home networking.
Troubleshooting and maintaining networking and computing equipment.
Smartphone service and repair.
Education:
San Jacinto College - 1996-1998
EMT through Paramedic.
College of the Mainland - 20022003
Basic Structural Firefighter
Austin Community College - 20102013
Core Curriculum
Pennsylvania State University's World Campus - 2014-Present
Information Systems Technology Bachelors of Science Degree Plan
Major: Network Administration Minor: Network Security and/or Business
Work History:
Cypress Creek EMS 19992006
Field Paramedic and Senior Fire/EMS 9-1-1 Dispatcher.
Thomas Ambulance 19992000
Paramedic in the field. (Private Service, Interfacility only)
Harris County Emergency Communications 20022006
Part-time Fire/EMS 9-1-1 Dispatcher
Houston Fire Department 20032006
hter/Paramedic.
Firefig
Humble Fire Department 20032006
Part-time Firefighter Paramedic.
Fredericksburg EMS 2006Present
Paramedic and IT maintenance at the station. This includes maintaining all network,
hardware,and software pertaining to the day-to-day operations including, but not
exclusive to Tablet PC. Head of the Protocol Committee and author of the 2011 FBG
EMS protocols.
The Sound Wave Electronics 20072009
Sell and install Dish Network Satellite HDTV, sell and install Wildblue Satellite internet, set
up home wired and wireless networking, troubleshooting and repair of home and small
business networking, and Personal Computers.