Richard Saavedra

Conducted over 4,000 hours of troubleshooting to maintain ships amphibious communication suit to include 29 Ultra High Frequency radios, 32 Very High Frequency radios, 24 High Frequency radios, all Meteorological equipment, associated antennas, and various interface equipment under extensive use.

Utilized schematics, flow diagrams, technical drawing, and technical manuals to repair electronics  ranging from Printed Circuit Boards to Drive Motors, saving over 2,000,000 dollars in repair parts.

Instructed over 2,000 diverse junior and senior personnel to safely and effectively operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment in accordance with standard procedure.

Inspected over 10,000 maintenance checks conducted by subordinate service members as Quality Assurance Supervisor to ensure quality of work and procedural compliance

Supported United States Naval forces by performing duties as a Common Data Link technician under SPAWAR ISEA code 41190. Provided on sight trouble shooting of CDLS system resulting in fully operational systems onboard several platforms to include CVN 71, 74, 75, and LHA 6. Successful distance support has also been provided to ships in mission critical areas resulting in U.S. military mission readiness and reduced repair cost.

Coordinated testing evolutions utilizing squadron, marine, and shipboard assets that resulted in new found capabilities of CDLS system.

Assisted in the development of technical drawings and technical documentation in support of CDLS Technical Refresh.

Travelled to Norfolk and Puget Sound Naval Shipyards to conduct the installation of the ACIU and CIB upgrades to the CDLS System.

Also conducted work in the support of the TCDL program which lead to the first successful test of dual (over the air link) utilizing the TCDL system.