BENJAMIN T. DAVIS115 Spring Valley DriveByron, Georgia 31008

478-396-8160/478-845-1913bendavis@windstream.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Field Service Analyst ManTech International Corp. Kandahar AFB, Afghanistan 06/2011-10/2014

U.S. Government Secret Level Clearance

Directed and supported the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of communications and electro-optical equipment with software controls on BETSS-C family of systems.

Perform routine system maintenance and computer system administrative functions.

Have knowledge of, and be capable of using, operating systems and database management systems.

Perform analysis of system operations.

Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of computer systems and individual peripheral devices.

Evaluated and documented field operational capability and report results to the customer and program office.

Direct experience with systems integration, software, and electro-mechanical systems.

Hands-on experience with tower-based sensors and/or aerostat-based sensor and communications equipment to include installation, operation, maintenance & repair, and training military personnel in their use.

Ability to plan, schedule and complete all activities required to meet established goals.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to climb platforms.

Able to work outdoors in middle-east desert with temperatures in excess of 120 degrees.

Provide Logistics support with ordering, shipping, and receiving parts.

Trains and mentors new employees.

Provide onsite customer support and service.

Make equipment and usage recommendations based on site survey of customer needs.

Provide Quality Assurance support and expertise.

Distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.

Electronics Mechanic (WG-2604-3/11) WR - ALC Robins AFB, Georgia 06/2000– 05/2011

Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complete avionics systems. Effectively plan tasks/determines appropriate steps/actions necessary to complete the project. Evaluate field trouble reports. Uses tech order specifications, schematics, and system drawings to install, modify, overhaul, maintain,

troubleshoot repair, rebuild, align, and calibrate integrated ground or airborne electronics systems. Uses technical order to set up, to select and validate correct software CPIN (Computer Program

Identification Number) and operates software controlled automated test equipment (ATE), and test stands, to run established programs in various test modes to test and troubleshoot integrated systems.

Utilizes test equipment, such as, oscilloscopes (dual trace, storage, digitized), spectrum, network and distortion analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators in interpreting complex drawing, specifications, and schematics of complete integrated systems to recognize the function and interconnections of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and connecting cable harness; and in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic integrated circuits and functions, and the interaction of subsystems which create malfunctions.

Set up and operate custom software controlled automatic test equipment to test. Always perform self-diagnostic test and function test of system after any repair, modification, alignment. Assisted Engineering department in improving production procedures to decrease production loss or

adjustment. Use computer systems such as TAA, LDMS, ETIMS, TEDS, JEDMICS, FEDLOG, ACPINS to maintain

appropriate records which indicate all inspections, daily checks, preventative maintenance, and repairs of all electronic systems.

Use, maintains, and record inventory of hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro-soldering units, precision measurement tools. Use computer programs, such as ATACS to input time and attendance.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Have experience working rotating shifts and uncommon tours of duty. Have experience working in emergency situations and conditions. Possess the necessary clearance to perform work in sensitive areas. Have and will continue to be drug-free and be able to successfully pass DoD Drug Testing. Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services by demonstrating

positive support by working with employees, superiors, and training subordinate employees to follow technical data, meet the certifications of the Production Acceptance Certification (PAC) program, ESD, FOD control, and tool accountability to establish and maintain a quality organization.

Independent IT Technician (Self-Employment) Home/Customer Location Byron, GA 09/2002 – Present

Build Desktop, Workstation, and Laptop PCs. Troubleshoot, Repair, Upgrade, and Modify PC systems. Install and troubleshoot Operating and Productivity Software. Install and maintain database systems, custom software. Install and setup network equipment with multible computers and devices. Perform preventive maintenance on hardware and software. Distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems. Compile lists of project needs, including material inventory and labor hours. Accurately quote project costs to customers. Make recommendations based on site survey of customer needs.

EDUCATION

Flint River Technical College Industrial Electronics Diploma – February 2002

Upson-Lee High School Diploma, College Preparatory – May 1999

TECHNICAL TRAINING

Operating Systems Concepts, 18 Hours, March 2001 Value Added Leadership Training, U.S. Federal Labor Relations Board, 12 hours, 29 June 2010. Micro Miniature Soldering, Middle Georgia Tech, 40 hours, 25 Sept 2009. Lean Visual Management, Simpler Corp., 2 hours, 18 May 2005. Microsoft Project, Middle Georgia Tech, 8 hours, 14 April 2004. High Reliability Soldering, Robins AFB Avionics Training Center, 40 hours, 25 Aug 2000. CompTIA A+/ Security+/ Network+, 40 hours each, March 2015

HARDWARE EXPERIENCE

Power Supplies, Servo Motors, Environmental Controls, Transmitters, Receivers, Optics, Infrared, radios, waveguides, digital and analog logic circuits, transistors, integrated circuits, Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, Signal Trackers, Signal Generators, CPUs, Microcomputers, Storage Devices, Video Processors, Human Interface Devices, Routers, Fiber-Optic Equipment, Seismic Sensors, Infrared Illuminators, Day/Night Vision Cameras, Mobile/Retractable Towers.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Windows (98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10) Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008r2, 2012, 2016) Various Linux Distributions (Centos, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora) Unix (Teradyne Vax Cluster OS) Microsoft Office w/Project, Access (98, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016) Corel Office Suit Lotus 1-2-3 Office/Database Suit Terrasight RDISS eTASS BASIC (Basic All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) G-BASIC Relay Ladder Logic Programming

SIGNIFICANT EQUIPMENT

AAM80 Power Supply Test Set AN/AIM-7 Electronic Equipment Test Set AN/USM-617(V1) Electronic Equipment Test Set 8100i Power Tester Teradyne L353 VAX Network Diagnostics Test Station Teradyne L357 VAX Network Diagnostics Test Station Teradyne Spectrum 9100 Electronics Equipment Test Set DME Corp. JSTARS SRU Automated Test Station (JSATS) AN/APM-465 RADAR Test Set AN/AAM-83 Infrared Test Set A-10 HUD LRU Test Set (35050) A-10 HUD High Voltage Test Set (35250-9) 431 X-Y Position Indicator (Optics Alignment Test Station) 970V-1 Direction Finder Test Set 974W-1 RF Altimeter Test Set C-5 Temperature Control Test Set BETSS-C\RDISS BETSS-C\Cerberus-LR and Lite BETSS-C\Force Protection Suite (FPS) BETSS-C\Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) 80ft and 107ft