LUVERT DUKES
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Telecommunications Specialist with over 20+ years of system management and administration experience in global broadcasting programs delivery through coordination with sites worldwide. Applies technical knowledge and skills with hands-on fault isolation and repair of telecommunications equipment to operate and maintain distribution network. Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts and thoughts across multiple areas of operation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RF Test/Electronics Technician
United States Air Force
11.2020 - Current
- Modifies, maintains, repairs electronics equipment, and systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Uses information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs
- Conferees with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues involving frequencies ranging from satellite to multichannel band radio systems
- Creates Local Area Networks to diagnose and repair IP based electronic equipment
- Evaluates finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements
- Completes in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments
- Reviews existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material
- Plots equipment response time and fault range information on graph to determine relay curves
Signal Platoon Sergeant
US Army
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted the Brigade Commander and Battalion Commander with Communications Support with Information Technology and Tactical Satellite support
- Supervised and prepared work schedules for personnel engaged in installation, operation, troubleshooting, and unit level maintenance of two multichannel line of site radios, classified (SIPRNET) and unclassified (NIPRNET) data, voice network links, satellite communication systems (AN/TSC-167G (V) 2) and Frequency Hopping radio systems
- Provided technical assistance in resolving connectivity problems, complex maintenance faults on 3,5, and10 kilowatt generators during validation exercises and contingency situations
- Supervised and performs management and administrative duties related to personnel and systems operations
- Responsible for the welfare, training and mentoring of 36 Communication Soldiers
- Served as the Primary Battalion Communication Security Hand Receipt Holder
- Established Lighting Academy a radio telephone operator course for the Brigade training over 280 non communication soldiers on RF theory and FH radios
- Retired from the U.S Army with over 20 years of continuous service
Signal Support Staff NCO
Army Central Command
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsible for engineering, installation, operation, and defense of Mission Command Systems
- Attended Interoperability Conferences with allied Nations represented for Army Central Command G6
- Provided 2,500 users with Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS) NIPR and SIPR Share Point Portals
- Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Defense Collaboration Services (DCS)
- Deployed to forward locations to setup communication nodes to include Satellite, Single Channel Ground Airborne radio systems (SINCGARS), Niprnet and Siprnet
- Briefed senior staff on operational issues and procedures
- Provides technical assistance in resolving connectivity problems, complex maintenance faults, during contingency situations
Signal Support Systems Specialist
U.S. Army
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Reviewed and coordinated requirements for upcoming training and Regimental Support requirements
- Responsible for Developing, Training and Mentoring all Communication Soldiers within the Regiment
- Responsible for Depot level maintenance on all Battlefield systems in the Area of Operation (AOR)
- Deployed and responsible for the first AN/PRC 117G local area network (LAN) configuration in a worldwide deployment
- Maintained and serviced over 40 LMR locations for guard towers, Entrance Command Post (ECP)and Forward Operating Bases (FOB’s)
- Responsible for deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting of tactical radio systems AN/PRC 117F, AN/PSC 5D, AN/PRC 148
- Responsible for deploying and accountability of all Communication equipment in value over $12,000,000.00 and maintenance in a hostile environment
- Completed all electronic and tactical system repairs in a timely manner with superb commendations
- Served as a Platoon Sergeant for over 40 Soldiers
- Initiated all automation and tactical communication requests through Remedy Trouble ticket system resulting in expedient service and given award for excellent customer service
- Served as the Primary Communication Security hand receipt holder (COMSEC)
- Responsible for the safeguard, issuing and destruction of COMSEC in the Area of Responsibility
- Managed, Assigned, and Monitored Spectrum Frequencies for the Regiment in Afghanistan
- Awarded Bronze Star for Exemplary Service and heroism in Afghanistan
Signal Support Systems Specialist/ Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Trained over 4000 Basic Trainees and 1500 Second Lieutenants on Fort Sill Installation in Radio Operating Procedures
- Maintained both electronic and paper records on all trainees during successfully completing all requirements in tactical radio training
- Answered questions and explained procedures pertaining to course requirements
- Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of RT-1523 A, B, C, D, Single Channel Ground Airborne Radio
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise
Signal Support Systems Specialist
U.S. Army
01.1999 - 07.2007
- Provided signal support to the Battalion Commander, Deputy Commander, Command Sergeant Major and Executive Office
- Provided Tier 2 level maintenance to over 400 end users in minor to complex issues in Information Technology and electronic maintenance
- Responsible for accepting, turning in, and tracking all Communication equipment to depot level
- Reviewed all Standard Operating Procedures and Recognized for meticulous work habit
- Maintained and conducted preventive maintenance and services on 200 pieces of automation and tactical signal equipment
- Responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting of tactical radio systems AN/PRC 117F, AN/PSC 5D, AN/PRC 148, and SINCGARS
- Responsible for submitting all documentation to activate telephone junction controls Telephone Control Officer duties (TCO) prior to Field Exercises, including running lines and using trunking systems
- Performed maintenance on electrical boards and generators
- Supervised, performed, teach, and assisted team members in performance of unit level maintenance on assigned communications equipment
- Contributed to successful deactivation of HHC, 485th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2027
Skills
- Network Infrastructure Installation
- Site Installations
- Coordinate Projects
- RF Optimization
- Satellite Communications
- RF Network Analysis
- Standardized Comsec Custodian Course
- Troubleshoot Instrumentation
- Electronic Communication
- Performing software, hardware, and network operations
- Antenna Installation
- Map Reading
Security Clearance
TOP SECRET/SCI
Timeline
RF Test/Electronics Technician
United States Air Force
11.2020 - Current
Signal Platoon Sergeant
US Army
06.2016 - 01.2019
Signal Support Staff NCO
Army Central Command
09.2013 - 04.2016
Signal Support Systems Specialist
U.S. Army
08.2009 - 07.2013
Signal Support Systems Specialist/ Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 07.2009
Signal Support Systems Specialist
U.S. Army
01.1999 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
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