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Ishan Sikander

Cerritos,CA

Summary

RF/Satcom Technician with an abundant amount of years of experience in maintaining and troubleshooting complex RF systems, ensuring 95% uptime across diverse operational areas. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, effectively collaborating with teams to implement innovative solutions for technical challenges. Proficient in radio frequency analysis, IT network troubleshooting, with a track record of streamlining system maintenance procedures to reduce downtime.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific
La Mirada, CA
02.2026 - 05.2026
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on 15 major pieces of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed timely repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with production teams to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.

Intern

ServiceNow
Los Angeles, California
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • ServiceNow, Los Angeles, CA United States -16 week ServiceNow NextGen SkillBridge program.
  • Program provides -ServiceNow instructor-led training, self-paced NowLearning content, practical exercises, and hands-project work.
  • Coursework includes : IT Service Management Fundamentals, ServiceNow Fundamentals, IT ServiceManagement Implementation, Scripting in ServiceNow Fundamentals, Service Portal Fundamentals, Application Development Fundamentals, ServiceNow Platform Implementation.
  • Produced high-quality work adhering to relevant professional standards.
  • Exhibited abilities to self-motivate and took responsibility for personal growth and development.

Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
San Diego, California
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Used computer science and engineering expertise to improve computer network's and prevent attacks from foreign and domestic enemies seeking to undermine the mission.
  • Managed RF equipment such as WSC-7, Spectrum Analyzers, GRC-211, GBS, NMT, and many other equipment.
  • Led SATCOM operations on USS Boxer, managing SHF/EHF frequencies. Directed 30 sailors in daily tasks, enhancing warfighting capabilities.
  • Applied computer science expertise to strengthen network security, thwarting foreign and domestic threats to mission integrity.

RF Technician

US Navy
San Diego, California
03.2017 - 10.2021

Worked on Multiple RF Antennas such as AS-1735, AS-390, and PRC-113's which operated in Multiple Radio frequencies including UHF and VHF.

  • Conferred with the network's users to identify IT issues and desired improvements.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
  • Maintained and resolved over 60 RF HF/VHF/UHF/SHF/EHF Circuits for an uptime of 95% over Naval Deployments which operated in South China, Middle East, and Indo Pacific AOR's.
  • Maintained and inventoried daily 261 COMSEC Line Items. Included both Top Secret and Secret Items.
  • Streamlined RF system maintenance procedures, reducing downtime. Implemented innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Cypress College
Cypress, California
05.2026

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Radio Frequency Analysis
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Equipment installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Team Collaboration
  • Linux, C, Python

Languages

English
Bengali

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Georgia-Pacific
02.2026 - 05.2026

Intern

ServiceNow
11.2022 - 03.2023

Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
10.2021 - 11.2022

RF Technician

US Navy
03.2017 - 10.2021

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Cypress College