Nathaniel Smith
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements. Currently possess and active Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) Security Clearance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer Recruit Training Program Director
Florida National Guard
05.2024 - Current
- Created training schedules to optimize candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Input over 15 user's data into packets to be reviewed for Congressional Federal Recognition, which assists in granting them commission.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer
Florida Army National Guard
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Handle sensitive data to ensure encrypted connections throughout system
- Manages user accounts to aircraft LIS, including adding or removing users, and adjusting permissions
- Installs patches and monthly security updates to aircraft LIS as required by the project management office
- Install required software to maintenance devices, such as PuTTY, electronic manual readers, etc
- Configure onboard aircraft modems, radios, and computers
- Accomplishments: Ensured the safe keeping of 25 Million Dollars worth of military equipment
- Worked with Program Management Office to overcome a maintenance shortage to accomplish flight plans
Electronics Mechanic
Florida National Guard
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Utilized equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and relevant test sets, to diagnose and isolate faults on electronic equipment
- Serviced various night vision devices
- Maintained shop’s indirect labor hours for team of 7
- Updated software on radio systems, GPS, and encryption transfer systems
- Accomplishments: Accomplished over 200-man hours of labor in a single month
- Provided maintenance assistance to over 50 customers in the FL Army National Guard.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Computer/Detection Systems Repairer
Florida National Guard
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Identify and repair faults found in computer systems, such as damaged power supplies, RAM, CPUs, and hard drives
- Fabricate and test CAT 5e/CAT 6 network cables, and coaxial cables
- Troubleshoot and repair small electronic equipment such as radios and night vision devices
- Accomplishments: Acted as a Quality Control inspector for 9 work orders totaling over 35 pieces of equipment during a two-week training period
- Team leader for 7 soldiers overseeing work order tracking and man-hour production.
Production Controller
Florida National Guard
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed work order flow for equipment from every unit within the state
- Utilized SAP ERP to input shop status, personnel direct labor, and indirect labor for over 40 personnel
- Provided updates to customers regarding status of work on equipment as well as scheduling drop offs, and pick-ups of equipment
- Ensured on hand paperwork was accurate to make sure equipment was properly released to the correct customer.
- Worked with managers to plan and coordinate production tasks.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
Electronics Mechanic
Florida National Guard
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and relevant test sets, to diagnose and isolate faults on electronic equipment
- Serviced various night vision devices
- Maintained shop’s indirect labor hours for a team of 7
- Updated software on radio systems, GPS, and encryption transfer systems
- Accomplishments: Accomplished over 200-man hours of labor in a single month
- Provided maintenance assistance to over 50 customers in the FL Army National Guard.
IT Work Study
Santa Fe College
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Set up workstations and assisted with troubleshooting systems
- Interface with faculty and staff to provide customer support
- Utilized scripts to wipe hard drives of confidential data and prepare systems for donation
- Receive and prepare new systems for lifecycle replacements
- Assist Full Time IT staff with relevant help-desk tickets.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology - Cybersecurity
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford12.2021
Skills
- Gantt charts
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Microsoft 365
- Diagnostic Testing
- Software Installation
- System Upgrades
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Customer Service
Certification
IT Client Specialist – Seminole State College of Florida (Issued 08/2020)
Additional Information
Additional Duties for Above Roles
- Battalion Security Manager - Ensure personnel in the battalion are in compliance with DoD guidance for physical and digital security.
- Test Measure Diagnostic Equipment(TMDE) Support Coordinator - Ensure that all TMDE is properly functional and calibrated.
- Suicide Intervention Officer - Trained to intervene suicidal members of the workplace and deescalate the situation.
- Unit Information Systems Security Officer - Ensure workplace workstations were in compliance with latest patches and security standards.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePaid time offWork from home option401k matchTimeline
Officer Recruit Training Program Director
Florida National Guard
05.2024 - Current
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer
Florida Army National Guard
10.2021 - 05.2024
Electronics Mechanic
Florida National Guard
02.2021 - 10.2021
Production Controller
Florida National Guard
12.2020 - 02.2021
Electronics Mechanic
Florida National Guard
02.2020 - 12.2020
IT Work Study
Santa Fe College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Computer/Detection Systems Repairer
Florida National Guard
11.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology - Cybersecurity
Seminole State College of Florida
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