Andrew Barr
Fort Knox,KY
Summary
Graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Satellite Communications/Network Node Team Lead
United States Army
Fort Knox, KY
12.2020 - Current
- Satellite Communications, Network Administrator, and Circuit Controller
- Maintained databases of satellite transmission records and logs.
- Performed system maintenance operations such as patching, security updates, firmware upgrades.
- Documented all changes made to the configuration of a particular system's components.
- Planned, installed and maintained systems and performed repairs on malfunctioning systems.
- Analyzed data traffic patterns to identify potential bottlenecks or vulnerabilities in the system architecture.
- Configured, tested, and maintained communication systems components to ensure proper performance.
- Implemented security measures such as firewalls, encryption technologies and access control lists to protect data from unauthorized access.
- Oversaw VPNs to deliver secure virtual network access to remote users.
- Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
- Installed network interface devices and rearranged inside wiring.
- Configuring TCP/IP Protocols on Routers and Switches while using a SNMP map.
- Installed new hardware components, such as routers, switches and hubs, following established procedures.
- Assembled and installed communication equipment.
- Team Lead and completion of Basic Leadership Course
- Good Conduct Metal
LSE Design Mechanical Engineer Internship
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
Aiken, SC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted with troubleshooting existing designs to identify potential issues or areas of improvement by presenting technical knowledge presentations.
- Used software and computer-assisted drafting equipment to aid in structural product design to assist in circuit board design.
- Monitored costs associated with each project in order to stay within budget constraints.
- Performed calculations to determine load capacities, material stresses, deflections by using Finite Element Analysis. (Creo Parametric)
Inventory Analyst Internship
Savannah River Remediation
Aiken, SC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained database records of all incoming and outgoing products.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Helped business meet customer demands by working with procurement team to optimize inventory levels.
- Completed year-end full physical inventories and communicated counts to inventory managers for review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SCSkills
- Technical Support
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Data Evaluation
- Technical Troubleshooting for TCP/IP Networks
- TCP/IP Routing Protocols and Implementation
- System Maintenance
- Hardware Configuration for Routers and Switches
- LAN/WAN
- Creo Parametric
- GNS3
- LT Spice
- Arduino
Timeline
Satellite Communications/Network Node Team Lead
United States Army
12.2020 - Current
LSE Design Mechanical Engineer Internship
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Inventory Analyst Internship
Savannah River Remediation
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia