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Paul Janowski

Menomonee Falls,WI

Summary

RF Communications Systems Electronics professional bringing over 20 years experience in supervising and maintaining RF P25 Communications Radio Systems. My commitment to high standards and results has driven successful project completions and system optimizations. Highly knowledgeable in L3 Harris Communication Systems along with Motorola Solutions Inc. P25 Communications Systems.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electronics Technician

Motorola Solutions, Inc
04.2020 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired electronic components in Motorola radio communication systems, enhancing reliability and performance.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance on over 130 base radio sites, testing each sites equipment following manufacturer's preventive maintenance procedures to ensure optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
  • Diagnosed electronic malfunctions using advanced testing equipment, such as RF Service Monitors, VNA Analyzers, RF Power meters, etc.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and testing of electronic equipment to maintain quality standards.

Electronic Technician Supervisor

City Of Milwaukee Police Department
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Managed daily operations of a shop of 5 electronic technicians, ensuring efficient, and timely resolutions to communication system related duties, such as radio programming, radio system network operations, inventorying radio equipment for deployment.
  • Collaborated with L3Harris and other team members with the implementation of the BeON Application; a Voice over IP (VoIP) based, Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications system operating over the Milwaukee Police Department's OPENSKY Communications System.
  • Member of the communications team involved with planning the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. The team was responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining talk groups for the DNC, which would include outside agencies, such as Police, Sheriff, FBI. and other entities that would be used to supplement the Milwaukee Police Department.
  • Led group of technicians to implement mobile radios into the City's Light-Rail system
  • Monitored and tested radio configurations to diagnose and resolve problems and to enhance the radio system coverage.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication between Milwaukee Police Department's Telecommunications Division and Communications Division, ensuring the identification of problems from the dispatchers and command staff are clearly and readily given to the radio shop for radio related problem resolution.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering an environment of excellence.
  • Reduced technician turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback .

Electronics Technician

City of Milwaukee Police Department
07.2003 - 05.2017
  • Bench repairing Milwaukee OPENSKY Radio Communication System radios, both portable and mobile.
  • Collaborated with L3Harris engineering teams to implement radio system data collection for coverage issues by performing coverage tests in specific areas of the City of Milwaukee.
  • Performed acceptance testing and measurements on L3Harris OPENSKY radio configuration files and new operating code files.
  • Reduced response time to radio system issues after regular business hours by remotely accessing the radio system through a City of Milwaukee provided Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. This would allow any network related job pertaining to the radio system to be conducted without travelling to the radio shop itself.
  • Maintained security and privileges for the system's radio users (subscriber units). The service established a hierarchy, which gives certain users higher privileges than others ( Command staff over police officers).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12-2019

Associate of Science - Electronic Technology- BioMedical

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
01-1991

Skills

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Specialized knowledge in RF Communications systems
  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Equipment installation
  • RF exposure management

Certification

  • FCC GROL License - PG00013509
  • FCC AMATEUR RADIO License - NX9I

Timeline

Electronics Technician

Motorola Solutions, Inc
04.2020 - Current

Electronic Technician Supervisor

City Of Milwaukee Police Department
05.2017 - 04.2020

Electronics Technician

City of Milwaukee Police Department
07.2003 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Associate of Science - Electronic Technology- BioMedical

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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