Autry Bluford

40 hours worked per week, Full-time

• Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
• Complied with safety standards to prevent machinery accidents and personnel injuries.
• Provided multiple spectrum secure communications in non-permissible/hostile environments.
• Provided rapid communication capabilities for state and federal Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief efforts
• Performed firmware updates on mission critical devices.
• Maintained accountability of sensitive materials and communication equipment.
• Sustained and troubleshoot standard radio frequency, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, and ground based encryption devices in fixed environment.
• Configured and monitored RF transmission equipment for satellite communication systems. Ensured proper alignment of satellite dishes and optimized signal strength and quality.
• Managed communication links, diagnosed signal disruptions, and implemented corrective measures.
• Conducted routine inspections, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis to ensure optimal signal quality. Assisted in installation and setup of broadcast towers, antennas, and transmitters.
• Gained knowledge of signal processing techniques, such as filtering, demodulation, amplification, and noise reduction, is essential for manipulating and optimizing RF signals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve RF transmission issues is vital, as problems related to signal loss, interference, or equipment malfunctions can arise.