Anthony Stephens
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Non-traditional self-taught multidisciplinary engineer designs components in CAD and utilizes 3D printing and CNC technology for rapid prototyping and component/part development. Utilizes Arduino/MS Visual Studio IDE for C++ / Python programming of various types of Input/Output devices. Blends skills to add animation and functions to physical works of art. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
01.2020 - Current
- Worked/Working on numerous projects to include 60 ft 2 level hydroponics plant display for Buds & Beans Cafe
- Character modeling for comic, drawn first, then sculpted in Nomad Sketch
- Clay modeling of various drawn first, then modeled arts
- Design research and development of ballistic data calculating Rifle Smart Sight
- Primarily responsible for the design of image projection path and focusing
- Hardware location optimization and design of the unit
- Selection of necessary glass and lens components for image projection and users' view.
Engineering Technician
Fuse Energy Technologies Corp.
New York, NY
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Working as an engineering technician for a Fusion research and development start-up
- Assist in the development, design, and fabrication of nuclear fusion reactors ancillary equipment and relevant testing equipment
- Utilize CAD/CAM to design and develop various parts as needed to build out complete reactors and various topologies along with other non fusion related components and tools
- Assist in the implementation of Networking equipment and user account creation
- Utilized JS and C++ for creating and maintaining websites and interfacing with IoT devices
- Tasked with procurement of tools and equipment needed for building out living units for warehouses intended for extended onsite team member berthing.
Technician Manager
Ez Drone - Retail, Service, Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Lead drone technician in the assembly, building and designing of custom multi-rotor drone solutions. - Sales associate for consumer personal drone units and components, handling about $1 million dollars of product. - Completed monthly inventory and maintained accountability of all products needed to ensure smooth operations in the shop. - Handled product reordering and customer RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). - Packaged, shipped and delivered ready-made and custom-made drone projects worldwide in a timely manner. - Supervised 3 employees and trained new employees in business operations and drone operation, handling and repair procedures. - Utilized CAD (Computer Aided Design) programs such as Fusion360 , Free Cad and Solidworks to design custom components for multi-rotor drone airframes and custom component solutions. - Led private flight training sessions with customers seeking to learn and improve their ability to confidently pilot personal UAVs. - Participated as an Assistant Pilot for the Sony action camera product release, providing aerial photography and cinematography needed for the event. - Worked with a neighboring Drone company, Aerial Mob, in supplying needed components to facilitate the Infiniti car company QX30 flying lantern car unveiling
- Worked as one of 40 pilots critical to the smooth operation of the event.
USS Peleliu Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2013 - 01.2014
- LPO (Leading Petty Officer) for onboard radio Department, delegated duties involving communications via Radio and Network systems. - Managed 15 sailors as the LPO of the USS Peleliu IT department. - Worked with various ships to shore radio communications suites in the HF, VHF, UHF, SHF, EHF radio frequencies. - Led the destruction and disposal of millions of dollars of outdated encrypted communications equipment in compliance with DoN (Department of the Navy) regulations ensuring 100% accountability for all sensitive component destruction.
Commander, Navy Region Southwest - N64 Division Information Systems Manager
United States Navy
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Tracked and validated 3600 unclassified and 600 classified SAAR-N (System Authorization Access Request - NAVY) forms supporting 10 installations in the Navy Region Southwest. - Scrubbed over 300 Navy SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) accounts against the command active directory database
- Improved token distribution process for Navy Region Southwest increasing accountability to 90% in compliance with DoD/DoN (Department of Defense / Department of the Navy) policy. - Streamlined the ITPOC (Information Technology Point of Contact) SAAR-N process by 50% for faster account creation, turn around and accountability. - Assisted in the development of an ITPOC standard operating procedure for account creations and streamlined the process of trouble tickets response and remedy time. - Over 15 hours dedicated to mentoring and tutoring at the Monarch school for disadvantaged children promoting Navy goodwill and humanitarian efforts. - Provided support to operational Fleet units, base tenants, military personnel and their families.
Mobile Communications Team One
United States Navy - Naval Special Warfare Group One
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Issued and controlled over $3 million in inventory of 140 cryptographic keys and 70 controlled cryptographic items
- Maintained 100% accountability with zero discrepancies. - Meticulously maintained and tracked the status of the equipment and the need to destroy and account for superseded keying material. - Trained and supervised 13 personnel in the use and handling of the classified key material
- Conducted monthly audits on equipment and cryptographic key material. - Utilized and maintained various RF communications equipment in the HF, VHF, UHF, SHF frequency bands. - Operated and maintained 9 Naval Special Warfare communication suites ranging from closed network systems to LAN/WAN technology and various radio systems in the RF spectrum. - Managed Cisco router configurations for deployed network systems.
Data Technician
United States Navy - Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for classified and unclassified message traffic, managing two message and mail servers. - Conducted weekly audits on user accounts for network security, managed over 2000 unclassified accounts and 1600 classified accounts. - Built and configured network extensions using media converters to go from fiber optic to RJ-45. - Configured network switches in multiple locations to increase network capacity using VLAN. - Provided customer support via phone and troubles calls to any members holding accounts on the network. - Troubleshoot various program issues, to include installing new software to updating anti-virus. - Repaired and replaced broken or missing components on user end terminals.
Education
Computer Science BS degree Program -
Grossmont College
01.2018
Skills
- Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD
- Management experience - Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Aerial Drone Building/Operation
- Aerial Drone Piloting
- IT Networking
- CAD/CAM
- Supervisory experience
- Technical knowledge of IT - Security Training
- Welding
- Wood Working
- Drawing / Sketching
- C , Javascript Programming, Python
- GIAC Cyber Security Certifications
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- United States Navy: Basic Information Technician A-school
- Radio Telecommunication Journeyman
- Naval Special Warfare Tactical Communications Course
- SANS Institute: GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) Analyst Number : 41439
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) Analyst Number : 30682
- Code Immersives Web Design Certificate of completion.
Timeline
01.2020 - Current
Engineering Technician
Fuse Energy Technologies Corp.
06.2018 - 03.2019
Technician Manager
Ez Drone - Retail, Service, Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016
USS Peleliu Lead Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2013 - 01.2014
Commander, Navy Region Southwest - N64 Division Information Systems Manager
United States Navy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Mobile Communications Team One
United States Navy - Naval Special Warfare Group One
01.2009 - 01.2012
Data Technician
United States Navy - Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
01.2007 - 01.2009
Computer Science BS degree Program -
Grossmont College