David Gonzalez Pineda
San Diego
Summary
Former U.S. Navy Sonar Technician with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining advanced electrical systems. Delivered extensive technical instruction, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring mission-critical systems remained operational in high-pressure environments while adhering to strict safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Instructor/Course Supervisor
United States Navy
San Diego
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided over 3,000 hours of technical instruction and hands-on training to junior personnel.
- Managed 100+ course documents, ensuring instructional accuracy and relevance.
- Oversaw qualification records for 15 instructors, ensuring compliance with training standards.
- Served as primary resource for technical course content, supporting instructors and enhancing curriculum.
Sonar Technician
United States Navy
San Diego
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Performed diagnostics and corrective maintenance on sonar, communication, and integrated electronic systems.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on advanced electrical and electronic systems aboard U.S. Navy vessels.
- Conducted electrical failure analysis and recommended corrective actions, enhancing equipment reliability and operational readiness.
- Tested electrical circuits and components using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
- Safely troubleshot energized electrical systems while adhering to strict safety procedures and technical standards.
- Maintained and managed over $1 million in repair parts and equipment inventory.
- Supervised and mentored team members in maintenance procedures and troubleshooting methods, fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andale High School
Andale, KS05-2016
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Circuit testing and diagnostics
- Calibration and test equipment
- Wiring installation and repair
- Electrical safety procedures
- Technical documentation
- Training development
- Team leadership and training
- Maintenance scheduling and coordination
- Process improvement strategies
- Combat readiness
Certification
- Naval Instructor Training Course
- Master Training Specialist
- Security Reaction Force Advanced Course
- Sonar Technician Surface 'A' School
- Apprentice Technical Training
References
Available Upon Request
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5 Awards)
- Honor Graduate - Apprentice Technical Training
- Honor Graduate - Sonar Technician Surface 'A' School
- Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards)
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Qualification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Military Instructor/Course Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2023 - 01.2026
Sonar Technician
United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Andale High School