Robert Hurta
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned professional with over a decade of specialized experience in electrical equipment maintenance within high-stakes military operations. Demonstrated proficiency in managing and maintaining large-scale military equipment, with a particular focus on troubleshooting complex electrical systems. Established history of effective collaboration with elite units such as Special Forces and Navy SEALs, contributing significantly to mission readiness and success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Representative
Trace Systems Inc
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Experienced in operating a wide range of equipment including satellite modems, redundancy switches, and associated cables and interconnects. Skilled in handling Up Converters, Down Converters, High Power Amplifiers (HPAs), and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs).
- In the challenging environments of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, I successfully maintained over 60 Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) systems. As the sole individual responsible for their upkeep, I ensured that these critical systems experienced minimal downtime. My proactive and diligent maintenance strategies were
instrumental in preserving the operational readiness of these systems, thereby contributing significantly to the
morale and welfare of our personnel on the ground - Possessing a deep understanding of both Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) technologies, I have operated and maintained a variety of modems including iDirect, Linkway, Datum, and Comtech. My hands-on experience with these systems has not only honed my technical skills but also enabled me to ensure optimal performance and reliability of these critical communication device
Tactical Satellite Communication Technician
Data Path
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided round-the-clock maintenance and support for 52 Tri-Band Radio Frequency (RF) SIPR/NIPR Access Point (SNAP) systems, ensuring seamless communication and optimal performance throughout the Afghanistan Theater.
- Executed software upgrades and ensured system hardware maintenance in a hostile environment, providing solutions for equipment failures and replacing faulty hardware components, all while supporting the Army’s 1st, 7th, and 10th Special Forces groups.
- Oversaw and serviced the entire Western Afghanistan region for NSOCC-A under SOJTF-A, providing support for both Operation Inherent Resolution (OIR) and Operation Resolute Support (ORS).
- In the challenging conditions of a hostile environment, conducted diagnostics, repairs, and fault analysis on a
range of equipment including antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up and down converters, fiber
optic/coax/ethernet cables, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems, and Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). This crucial work was carried out in support of the Army’s 1st, 7th, and 10th Special Forces groups
Satellite Communication System Operator-Maintainer
United States Army
11.2011 - 11.2016
- Delivered comprehensive help desk support to end users, maintaining constant communication for effective troubleshooting. Leveraged a ticketing system to prioritize and resolve issues efficiently and promptly.
- Showcased exceptional performance in providing exhaustive troubleshooting support to terminals, addressing issues related to routers, switches, and Cisco Call Manager configurations. Oversaw the processing and recording of over 1,200 Incident Management reports.
- Resolved technical issues, contributing to the successful completion of over 392 missions at the Fort Bragg Regional Hub Node.
Displayed daily competence, professionalism, and discipline, resulting in over 510 hours of unmatched technical support to over 2,300 terminals including AN/TSC167B(STT), SIPR/NIPR Access Point (SNAP), AN/TSC-156 (Phoenix), Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) and Joint-Node Networks (JNN) within a 90-day period. - Spearheaded the initial setup of four Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) systems, demonstrating technical prowess at the Aerial Port of Debarkation in Monrovia, Liberia
“Led teams on more than a dozen classified missions, including a humanitarian deployment to Monrovia, Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance, and a one-year tour in South Korea, achieving a one hundred percent success rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering: Computer And Information Technology
Nevada State University
Las Vegas, NV 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Technology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 05.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Field Service Representative
Trace Systems Inc
12.2018 - 11.2019
Tactical Satellite Communication Technician
Data Path
01.2017 - 12.2018
Satellite Communication System Operator-Maintainer
United States Army
11.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Engineering: Computer And Information Technology
Nevada State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Technology
College of Southern Nevada
05.2001 -
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