Ronnie Portwood

Provided technical guidance and support to junior technicians for biomedical equipment repairs.

Performed preventative maintenance on medical devices, minimizing downtime across departments.

• Conducted quality control tests on newly installed and serviced biomedical systems.
• Developed and implemented operational procedures for optimal use of medical equipment.
• Assisted in installation of new medical systems, ensuring proper integration with hospital networks.
• Researched emerging technologies in biomedical engineering, incorporating applicable advancements into existing systems.
• Ordered repair parts and maintained comprehensive inventory records for all components utilized.
• Created detailed documentation of repairs, calibrations, installations, and other technical activities.
• programming and servicing Varex and Spelman imaging systems

• Created and implemented maintenance program to maintain operational efficiencies and reduced downtime during the pandemic.
• Checked team member performance and quality of work against established standards in order to maintain effective CAP standards
• Oversaw repair and maintenance of more than 100 Chemistry and immunoassay modules to maintain operations.
• Inspected equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime and mitigate equipment failures.
• Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation continuously.
• Administered installation service and repair of products along with IT solutions at customer sites as part of long-term maintenance contracts.
• Traveled to designated area on short notice to support contractors, working weekends and overtime as needed.

• Reviewed design drawings, specifications and customer requirements for newly engineered components and processes.
• Designed and implemented electrical equipment, facilities and systems for commercial and domestic purposes.
• Collaborated with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and maintenance issues.
• Performed complex calculations to establish manufacturing and installation specifications.
• Implemented advanced diagnostic tools to resolve customer complaints.
• Performed complex technical functions on electrical systems to support engineers including set up, operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Repaired defectives units using manuals and tools, including oscilloscope, schematics and multimeters.

• Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
• Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
• Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
• Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
• Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
• Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
• Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
• Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
• Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.

• Led a team of 18 in training, operations, logistics, and maintenance in the middle east in order to provide support for the US marines logistical team in order to expedite and facilitate the conflict in theater during Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Lead diagnostician for force protection X-ray systems: ZBV backscatter van, ZBV Military trailer, Gemini baggage scanner, and Sim HT personnel body scanner. in a high risk environment.
• X-ray generator (Gulmay) HV tube, X-ray source.
• Programmed x-ray system analyzer and installed and adjusted systems for optimal clarity for imaging and real world implementation.
• Qualified mechanic working and retrofitting mobile x-ray systems.
• Worked with minimal supervision, installed troubleshot, trained, operated security force x-ray (backscatter) equipment for the military in a deployed environment.
• Performed preventative maintenance and replaced x-ray components (tube, high voltage cable Gulmay pmt's.) And documenter all works on Exel reports.
• Very efficient with the fluke voltmeter and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical faults and tune x-ray systems.
• Knowledgeable on complex wiring and Ethernet connections and IP addresses and crossover cables for troubleshooting computer components.
• Proficient in Power Point, Microsoft, and excel.
• Licensed operator on forklift, tram and 36K.

• Diagnosed and repaired force protection X-ray systems: ZBV backscatter van, ZBV Military trailer, Gemini baggage scanner, and Sim HT personnel body scanner. in a high risk environment.
• X-ray generator (Gulmay) HV tube, X-ray source.
• programmed x-ray system analyzer and installed and adjusted systems for optimal clarity for imaging and real world implementation.
• Qualified mechanic working and retrofitting mobile x-ray systems.
• Worked with minimal supervision, installed troubleshot, trained, operated security force x-ray (backscatter) equipment for the military in a deployed environment.
• Performed preventative maintenance and replaced x-ray components (tube, high voltage cable Gulmay pmt's.) And documenter all works on service reports.
• Very efficient with the fluke voltmeter and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical faults and tune x-ray systems.
• Knowledgeable on complex wiring and Ethernet connections and IP addresses and crossover cables for troubleshooting computer components.
• Proficient in Microsoft and excel.
• Licensed operator on forklift, tram and 36K.

• Inspector of Marine core equipment, MARCORLOGCOM Fwd A, brought in from the U.S.
• To Afghanistan "Leatherneck".
• Inducting vehicles into maintenance and carrying out disposition instructions for equipment deemed un survivable to the marine core chief of operations of RC south MCLC F-A.
• Conducted corrective and preventative maintenance and licensed for all there equipment (7 ton, TRAM, EBFL ECT.).
• All marine equipment in Afghanistan passes through us for initial inspection and accountability and after it is no longer of use to the Marine core it comes back through for a final inspection, and it is not cost effective to refurbish the equipment, prepare it for return to the U.S.
• Tasked with the maintenance of the MRAP CLI, CLII, M1114,M1151, MTVR, LAV,LMTV,TRAM, and other marine core equipment.
• Also provided logistical support for incoming equipment from the forward operating bases.

• Responsible for performing installation, operation, and trouble shooting of individual tactical Tank and wheeled vehicles; Radio telephone procedures, publications, directives, and security regulations associated with cryptographic security systems to include ciphers and application testing.
• Supervised installation and operation of parts critical to maintain track and wheeled vehicles in combat.
• Participated in the planning and execution of training for all combat deployments and logistical embarkation of all tactical military equipment.
• Held and maintained billets as lead mechanic to a crew of 24 solders tasked with the responsibilities of, maintenance, configuring, programming testing, integrating, modifying, utilization, and tuning of all equipment to include engine, axels, suspension, brakes, cooling systems, air/heat systems, electrical systems, complete disassembly of the equipment to train on how parts where configured and reinstalled.