Derek Stapleton
Decatur,GA
Summary
Electronics skill set with over 10 years of successful experience in Electronics and Telecommunication. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Electronics industry. Strengths in Troubleshooting and Network analysis backed by training in Computer Science. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRACR Radio Engineer
V2X
01.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Program and maintain installed Radio Control Units.
- Maintained and operated TTS targets using TRACR computer equipment.
- Identified software and hardware issues related to IP Addresses, DNS, and Gateway failures.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
Field Engineer
LIEDOS
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained and serviced AIT Full body scanners
- Serviced Bomb detection devices B220
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Applied expertise in comprehensive root cause failure analysis.
- Determined root cause and provided corrective action to prevent future failures through investigation and analysis.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Field Service Engineer
Nikon
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
- Disassembled and reassembled complex XTV-160 XRay gun assembly.
- Repair or replace worn or malfunctioning ancillary components.
- Identified radiation leak problems and potential risks, coordinating appropriate corrective action.
- Scheduled service calls according to customer location and urgency of need.
- Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in XRay mechanical, and electrical systems.
Assistant Signalman
Norfolk Southern
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on structures, equipment, and devices and determined appropriate repair work
- Conducted installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics, and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
Range Maintenance Technician
Raytheon
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide On-site and In-house Technical Product Service (Installation, Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, Upgrades, Calibrations, etc.) for Nikon Metrology X-ray System XTV160.
- Troubleshoot system failures/errors and perform necessary corrective actions to Nikon X-Ray system. Including subsystems such as vacuum, manipulators, High Voltage systems, general mechanical, and PCs;
- Performs a full range of maintenance on assigned equipment, including repair on Stationary Infantry Targets (SITS) & Mobile Armor Targets (MATS).
- Ensure Batteries, Solar Panels, and Photovoltaic Controllers are tested/serviced using digital multimeters/Load testers.
- Tested RCU (Radio Control Units) using TRACER software.
Certified Electro-Mechanical Technician
Raytheon-Patriot/KMOD – APO
10.2019 - 08.2021
- AN/MPQ-53 Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs
- Assist in assembly, disassembly, re-assembly, repair and/or inspection of electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems, chassis and personal computer boards
- Observes, analyzes and reports test data: and when appropriate makes necessary repairs to equipment
- Test, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and installs wide variety of electronic, electromechanical and mechanical, computer, laboratory and/or equipment
- Utilizes various engineering and scientific drawings, manuals and other related documentation in performance of tasks
- Performs circuit analysis on circuit cards, power supplies, fixtures, stands and covers and assembled components from sketches and drawings
- Observed equipment functioning to detect electronic and mechanical hazards or problems for service, repair or replacement.
Electronics Repair Technician
KBOSS/Vectrus | APO, AE – APO
02.2009 - 09.2019
- Performed acceptance testing, measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance
- Troubleshoot, resolve complex technology-related problems (hardware and network), coordinate resources where necessary serves as escalation point
- Inspect/test electronic equipment, components/subassemblies using multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes, electronic test instruments, tools, equipment
- Diagnose / locate circuit, component /equipment faults
- Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment, assemblies, components by following equipment manuals and schematics and by using soldering tools and other hand power tools
- Operates and performs minor maintenance on business electronic equipment, such as televisions, radios video cassette recorders, photocopiers, peripherals
- Tested various types of Microwaves, Transformers, digital equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multimeters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers, other laboratory instruments
- Tested various types of equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multimeters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers, other laboratory instruments.
Education
IT Support Specialist
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12.2024
-Serial No. J001S-19102563168: Certified IPC Specialist | High Reliability Soldering -
Soldering
El Paso, TX11.2019
Career Diploma - Electronics Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07.2015
Skills
- Software Troubleshooting
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Electronic System Troubleshooting
- Installs Ground Radio, Satellite, Telemetry Communications Equipment
- Assembles, Connects, Secures, Interconnects Components (ie, Transmitters, Power Supply, Antenna Assemblies)
- Performs Pre-Deployment Operations and Mobilization of Theater Deployable Communications Systems for Transport by Air, Land or Sea
- Maintenance & Repair SDH Multiplexers
- System Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Control
- Schematic Reading
- Technical Writing
- Computer Skills
- IT Skills
- Schematic Reading
- Technical Writing
- Computer Skills
- IT Skills
Certification
CompTIA Security +
CompTIA Network
Timeline
TRACR Radio Engineer
V2X
01.2024 - Current
Field Engineer
LIEDOS
08.2023 - 12.2023
Field Service Engineer
Nikon
11.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Signalman
Norfolk Southern
03.2022 - 11.2022
Range Maintenance Technician
Raytheon
08.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Electro-Mechanical Technician
Raytheon-Patriot/KMOD – APO
10.2019 - 08.2021
Electronics Repair Technician
KBOSS/Vectrus | APO, AE – APO
02.2009 - 09.2019
IT Support Specialist
Penn Foster Career School
-Serial No. J001S-19102563168: Certified IPC Specialist | High Reliability Soldering -
Soldering
Career Diploma - Electronics Technician
Penn Foster Career School
CompTIA Security +
CompTIA Network
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