Robert Gonzalez
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Innovative Network Engineer provides reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations. Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale. Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer / IT Administrator/ Commercial Insurance Agent
Rapid Insurance Services
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for design, configuration and implementation of Windows 2012r2 Domain Controller, i.e., Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS
- Routers, LAN / WAN, network security, SonicWALL firewalls, switches, computers, printers and supporting software to provide a fully latent and user-friendly environment for the managers and sales staff in corporate settings and remote locations
- Researched, learned and implemented new technologies and software to increase agent productivity or enhance network capabilities
- Presented to management cost, feasibility and timeline solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement to fulfill technical objects
- Ensured management and staff are trained in the proper use of equipment and software
- Ensured network optimization through preventative maintenance and system upgrades
- Created technical directives for the entire network infrastructure
- Ever increasing knowledge base of technology by means of publications from Microsoft, Cisco Systems, SonicWALL and many others.
Ride and Show Technical Supervisor / Manager
Wonder Works
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Leading Technical expert and Project Manager responsible for the design, research, collaboration, logistics, execution, implementation, and training of amusement park rides, as well as interactive computer, networking, electrical, electrical mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Project Management- coordinated with internal technical team, management and third-party development teams on engineering, and specifications for implementation of new attractions and technology into the amusement park
- Attention to detail- Responsible for Building facilities and all building technical systems
- Provided documentation on start-up, shut down, and first level troubleshooting of processes to 5 technicians
- Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all productions work orders.
Ride and Show Technician
Wonder Works
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, updates, inspections, and training of over 100 amusement park rides and interactive computer, electrical, electronic and mechanical exhibits
- Duties include, but are not limited to, building and networking computers, programming microcomputers, routing, terminating and testing network cables, electrical systems, and electronic equipment
- Trained over 100 staff members on safety and operational procedures for Max Flight 2000 Simulation Coasters and Gyro Extreme Gyro, which led to their state certifications
- Utilized schematics and block diagrams to isolate malfunctions
- Operated voltmeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, signal generators, and frequency counters for system diagnosis of non-routine malfunctions and demonstrated repair techniques
- Interpreted electrical and electronic schematics, drawings, and technical directives
- Performed troubleshooting and repair tasks not covered in standard service manuals.
Aviation Electrician /Electronics Technician/ Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
United States NAVY
02.1998 - 05.2008
- Maintenance and repair of electrical, instrument, and power systems on aircraft, including power generation, conversion, and distribution systems; aircraft systems, including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant and related systems; instrument systems, including aircraft compass systems; attitude reference systems; inertial navigation systems
- Coordinated efforts of 32 personnel in the completion of over 1000 maintenance actions over 500 various avionic equipment saving the Navy $5,857,478 dollars
- Responsible for over 500 assets and associated equipment valued at over $3 million dollars
- Implemented Lean Training and Six Sigma projects throughout various work centers
- Trained and Qualified 35 personnel on electrical generation, instrument repair and New Quality Assurance Inspectors.
Education
No Degree - Cisco Systems CCNA
Valencia College
Orlando, FL06.2014
Associates of Arts General -
Valencia College
Orlando, Florida01.2014
No Degree - Microsoft Certified System Engineer Certificate
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA10.2003
Skills
- Excellent Problem-solving abilities
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Performance Improvement
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Superior communication skills
- Exceptional public speaker
- Team Player
- Bilingual - English/Spanish
- Skilled Researcher
- Numerous awards and accolades
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
specialized training
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, 2003, ECPI College of Technology, Hampton, VA
- CompTIA N+ Training, 2014
- Cisco Router, Switch, Access Points, 2015, Cisco Alumni
- Wireless Access Points, Valencia College, Orlando, Florida
- Electronics And Electricity, US Navy
- Power Generation Electrical Systems, US Navy
- Helicopter Stabilization Equipment, US Navy, 2004
- Automatic Flight Control Systems, US Navy, 2004
- 2M Miniature Electronic Repair, US Navy, 2005
- 2M Micro Miniature Electronic Repair, US Navy, 2005
- Airspeed Program; Introduction to Deployment of Lean Principles, Lockheed Martin, 2005
Certification
- CompTIA A+ Certification, Issued 2016, Renewed 2022
- 2-20 Property and Casualty Insurance License, Issued 2016
Timeline
Network Engineer / IT Administrator/ Commercial Insurance Agent
Rapid Insurance Services
01.2014 - Current
Ride and Show Technical Supervisor / Manager
Wonder Works
01.2014 - 05.2016
Ride and Show Technician
Wonder Works
07.2010 - 01.2014
Aviation Electrician /Electronics Technician/ Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
United States NAVY
02.1998 - 05.2008
No Degree - Cisco Systems CCNA
Valencia College
Associates of Arts General -
Valencia College
No Degree - Microsoft Certified System Engineer Certificate
ECPI University
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