Karla E Rueda
Seattle,WA
Summary
FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN Motivated and results-driven recently separated United States Navy Petty Officer with 5+ years of applied experience in Weapons Systems and Local Area Networks with an active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance transitioning from national service to a technical career. Dedicated and adaptive with strong problem solving and excellent communication skills. Experience in cyber security, computer operations, and electronics and mechanical troubleshooting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NAVYFire Control Technician
USS OHIO, SSGN
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the software integrity and cyber security of major networks on board the submarines working with Linux, RedHat, and Windows 10 OS.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Oversaw file system, storage and other digital asset upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
Fire Control/ Technician Second Class
United States Navy, USN
12.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
Fire control Division Leading Petty Officer
USS OHIO SSGN 726
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Trained and mentored a total of 20 junior enlisted personnel and 6 officers on utilization and maintenance of Fire Control systems, weapon systems, and Local Area Networks
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Led a division of 12 and trained team on operation and maintenance of combat control systems and weapon control systems aboard submarines
- Scheduled maintenance and repair for major network systems
- Led more than 150 hours of training to maintain readiness for 3 deployments and 4 submarine training periods
- Supervised several weapon onloads and training evolutions to ensure the safe practices that results in no injury or loss of personnel
- Led a division of 10 fire control technicians through 2 major maintenance periods, 1 deployment, and 8 submarine training periods
- Mentored and trained junior enlisted personnel and officers to ensure deployment readiness..
Work Center Supervisor
USN
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Precisely maintained and updated classified 2 weapon support systems to meet deployment requirements.
- Cared for 40 pieces of equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance. To include 30 servers, Local area Network, and electrical routes to torpedo tubes.
- Supervised and inspected over 100 maintenance actions encompassing over 300 maintenance hours.
- Managed 12 personnel resulting in 98% availability of all equipment.
Quality Assurance Inspector
USN
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Review and briefed formal work packages and controlled work packages to ensure the integrity of subsafe systems
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
Training Supervisor
USN
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed the qualification program to ensure the USS Ohio was mission ready
- Oversaw training of major shipboard systems for over 50 sailors who qualified in submarines
- Organized and edited training instruction to provide a structured guidance to the USS Ohio's training program to assist personnel in maintaining their job proficiency and to support all personnel.
- Collaborated with company leaders and department managers to determine training needs.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training
Repair Parts Petty Officer
USS Ohio SSGN
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Researched and managed more than $1M of repair parts for fire control to ensure readiness through 3 deployments.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
Skills
- Network Administration
- Software Security
- Skilled Troubleshooter
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Coordination
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Training and Development
Websites
Certification
COMPTIA Sec+ projected certification OCT2023
Timeline
Fire Control/ Technician Second Class
United States Navy, USN
12.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
USN
08.2021 - 10.2022
Training Supervisor
USN
04.2021 - 09.2022
Fire control Division Leading Petty Officer
USS OHIO SSGN 726
02.2021 - 12.2022
Work Center Supervisor
USN
01.2021 - 12.2022
Repair Parts Petty Officer
USS Ohio SSGN
11.2019 - 01.2021
NAVYFire Control Technician
USS OHIO, SSGN
01.2018 - Current
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