Andrew Cortez
Layton
Summary
Radar system professional with strong expertise in maintaining and repairing radar systems. Extensive experience in troubleshooting and resolving electronic issues. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and adapt to changing needs, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radar Technician
United States Air Force
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with other technicians and institutions to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at various locations deployed and at home base.
- Updated documentation, such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Took care to maintain COMSEC and INFOSEC in operations and actions to preserve operational integrity.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital circuits, power supplies and mechanical systems.
- Ensured accurate data collection with meticulous calibration of radar systems.
- Improved team collaboration, coordinating with fellow technicians on complex projects and installations.
- Enhanced radar system performance by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance procedures.
- Provided expert guidance to junior technicians, boosting overall team competency and performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
Secretary
Discovery Trucking Inc.
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and operator data.
- Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Defense And Forensics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2027
Electronic System Technology -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 03-2025
Skills
- Maintenance procedures
- Fault isolation
- Radar system expertise
- Radar troubleshooting
- Component repair
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem identification and analysis
Accomplishments
- Led an 8-member team and radar maintenance during two 6-month deployments, while training new Airmen and ensuring mission-critical systems remained fully operational.
- Awarded three Air Force Achievement Medals for exceptional performance in radar operations and maintenance, exceeding mission requirements through technical expertise, reliability, and leadership in high-stakes environments.
Certification
Comptia ITF
Comptia Network+
Comptia Security +
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Radar Technician
United States Air Force
07.2020 - Current
Secretary
Discovery Trucking Inc.
03.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Defense And Forensics
University of Arizona
Electronic System Technology -
Community College of The Air Force
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