BRIAN MELENDEZ

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of all types of electrical components, operations, specifications and proper testing methods.
• Maintained CASS equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware.
• Resolved challenging technical issues through methodical troubleshooting steps and root cause analysis techniques applied to faulty hardware components or connections.
• Maximized equipment lifespan by conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks on all CASS hardware assets.
• Facilitated smooth transitions during hardware upgrades by ensuring compatibility with existing hardware infrastructure.
• Performed troubleshooting tasks on faulty hardware components related to door locking mechanisms or card reader devices, minimizing downtime due to technical issues.
• Worked alongside project managers during construction phases of new facilities to ensure proper integration of access control infrastructure into overall building design.
• Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
• Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.

- Installed, and maintained fire, surveillance, and access control systems.

- Trained, and supervised team of colleagues to enhance their skill sets, and overall performance capabilities.

- Installed, repaired, and maintained both IP and analog-based security systems/networks, including access control, video management, intrusion detection, IP intercom, mass communication system and other various infrastructures.

- Performed work as a technician installing structured wirings, head end units, and field devices for electronic security systems.

- Installed and program DSC Alarm, and Intercom systems for commercial apartment complexes etc. Troubleshoot, and resolved system issues.

- Streamlined project timelines, and reduced costs by implementing efficient resource, allocation strategies.

- Lead in charge of install, communicating daily advances of work, making sure all work is done correctly according to drawings and cut sheets.

- Instruct new trainees how to provide quality work.

- Continually involved in testing, and working closely with SOVT Techs in giving needed support.

- Assembled, and installed electronic system alternations and new installations.

- Install, operate, maintain, configure, to troubleshoot and repair systems devices, circuit, cables, components, software and end-user devices, components, software, and connectivity.

- Programming Bosch alarm panels, DMP alarm panels, Hirsch alarm, and access control panels. Performed alarm, and access control system operational tests.

- Experience in all level of network hardware/software system devices including circuit cables, Cisco software, software and connectivity.

- Responsible for fabrication, and assembly of various and electronic equipment for surface ships, submarines, radar towers, and offices.

- Electrical wiring operations, including fitting and alignment of parts using appropriate hand tools, calipers, microscopes, torque wrenches screwdrivers, scales.

- Experienced in building micro connectors, MIL Spec Connectors and cables for internal equipment.

- Maintenance, and repair of new electronic installations onboard U.S Navy Ships per blueprints and diagrams.

- Coordinate with Government representatives to ensure accurate solutions, and user stratification on technical matters.

- Performed system operational tests and coordinate with contractors, and government representatives to ensure accurate evaluation of electronic and mechanical assemblies using blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.

- Instruct other technicians on standard methods of installations and ensure compliance with relevant hardware, and software specifications.