Rodney Varner Byrd
Pasadena,Texas
Summary
Motivated Instrumentation Technology student with a strong foundation in process control, electrical systems, and industrial safety. Currently developing hands on skills in calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation through coursework, labs, and projects. Eager to apply classroom knowledge to real world applications, contribute to a team environment, and continue building expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
United Airlines
Houston, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for safely and efficiently handling aircraft operations on the ramp, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, guiding aircraft, and operating ground support equipment
Network Engineering Intern
Cisco Meraki
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Effectively work alongside third parties such as partners and customers regarding technical issues and customer service inquiries, primarily over the phone and in writing.
- Diagnose and solve wireless, security switching, and other various network-related issues reported by Cisco Meraki customers and partners.
- Understand and use Linux console commands to identify and resolve issues with Meraki devices and Meraki Dashboard services.
Field Technician
Frontier Logistics
La Porte, TX
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Deploy, troubleshoot, and repair network equipment.
- Deploy, troubleshoot, and repair operations hardware.
- Deployment of building IT infrastructure.
- Ethernet and fiber cabling.
- Server room implementation.
Education
Instrumentation Technology -
San Jacinto , Central Campus
06-2027
Network Engineering -
WGU
Online12.2023
Skills
- Calibration and ranging of analog and smart instruments
- Creating and reading loop diagrams and P&IDs
- Diagnosing electrical circuits using Fluke digital multimeters
- Working with field instruments, including transmitters, switches, indicators, solenoid valves, and other control elements
- Performing basic calibration on Rosemount transmitters, including pressure and temperature models
- Checking and documenting 4–20mA output accuracy at multiple calibration points
- Experience using HART communicator
Timeline
Network Engineering Intern
Cisco Meraki
06.2024 - 08.2024
Field Technician
Frontier Logistics
03.2023 - 01.2024
Ramp Agent
United Airlines
11.2021 - Current
Instrumentation Technology -
San Jacinto , Central Campus
Network Engineering -
WGU