Benjamin Petrovic
Kensington,MD
Summary
Knowledge of the repair and programming of Motorola two way radio's using P25 trunking systems, OTAP, OTAR, Conventional ASTRO systems, radios and consoles. And other Motorola workstation devices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Engineer
Office Of Unified Communications
Washington, DC
08.2019 - Current
- Ran day to day operations at radio shop ex. radio swaps, repairs, retirements, new hires, alias changes and if needed reprogramming radios with or without encryption on motorola radios.
- Programming radios over the air (OTAP, OTAR), writing codeplugs.
- Training and or creating SOP documents on fundamentals of new radio related products to clients.
- Managing our radio databases (RM) to reflect real-time.
- Worked DCFD personal to educate and or consult on new ways prevent any interoperability; rapid deployments of TBDA's and Starlink for data.
- Coordinate with neighbor jurisdictions for upcoming DMV events ex. 4th of July, inaugurations and planned protests.
- Knowledge in aeroflex radio calibration desk and portable.
- Provide day to day operation summary of work in detail.
- Work with Federal agencies to prevent any radio communications interoperability.
- Managing teams on projects on radio related upgrades, installs of hardware and or software.
- Performed functional test repair and upgrade on Motorola two-way (LMR) using various test equipment and standard operating procedures based on the particular customer contract or service agreement.
- Worked with different agencies on locating lost / stolen radios using iVista software.
- I have broad knowledge of Motorola product line to include repair and or feature set upgrades on Portable APX6000,APX7000,APX8000 PRO series and MotoTRBO series.
- Auditing more than 20 agencies and their radios annually to keep equipment operational per agency MOU's.
- Understanding with different RF monitoring hardware and hunting tools to find any RFI that interferes with public safety's radio system.
- Analyze any complaints subscribers have pertaining any 2 way radio issues and rule quickly on the issue.
- Work with many vendors and review diagrams and documents and deny / approve BDA installations within city's guidelines.
- Attend monthly, quarterly and biannually meetings with COG, ICC, FEMS and MPD pertaining any upcoming changes and or preparations of radio events.
Communications Technician
Datanet Systems
Washington, DC
07.2011 - 08.2019
- Perform site survey, installation, and troubleshooting on D.C. and MC Fire Alert System
- Coordinate with Chief of Logistics with regular contact on state of system
- Produce weekly report of various station status on D.C. and MC Fire Alert System
- Install, tested mounting, mobile radio units and power supply in D.C. Fire vehicles
- Maintain good rapport and relations with D.C. and MC Fire personnel
- Provide 24 hour on-site support.
- Generate weekly report for all equipment and supplies used.
- Great understanding working with various tools to support of the system
- Perform scheduled installation, transfer or removal of telecommunications / networking equipment and supporting wiring.
Senior Cable Installer and Repairer
Comcast
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.2007 - 11.2010
- • Installed and maintain TV/Internet Services for clients
- • Install internet provider software on client systems
- • Troubleshoot and repaired faulty devices and loss of signal in the network
Education
High School Diploma -
Emerson Preparatory College
Washington, United States05.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2026
Skills
- Motorola RM and Provision management
- Land mobile radio(LMR)repair and programming
- Preparing / Receiving radios form depot
- Soldering and performing rework on component level repairs
- Knowledge in RFI and DF instruments
- Trained MCD 5000's and topology mapping
- Very efficient and detail oriented asset management items
- Good communication skills and work well in team environment
- Knowledge in IBW
Skills
Knowledge in various Motorola LMR products.
Extremely knowledgeable in working with Fire and Police day to day operations and the needs of radio equipment and its accessories.
Proficient in radio and dispatch communication systems Comprehension of system technical instructions
Knowledge networking and low voltage troubleshooting
Manage and Support 24 x 7 Response Time
Coordinating component purchasing
System updates and supportability
Analytical thinker
Attentive
Timeline
Electronic Engineer
Office Of Unified Communications
08.2019 - Current
Communications Technician
Datanet Systems
07.2011 - 08.2019
Senior Cable Installer and Repairer
Comcast
05.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Emerson Preparatory College
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Prince George's Community College
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