Shawn Garrick
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Telecommunications professional with extensive experience in technical roles and project management. Proven track record in leading IT and telecom projects, supported by a Bachelor’s in Economics and Mathematics and advanced studies in Telecommunications Engineering. Expertise in digital communication systems and network protocols, delivering innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / A/V & IT Specialist
NGE
Washington, DC
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and configured wireless A/V network systems, optimizing radio and transmission quality for premium live events (weddings, corporate gatherings, etc.)
- Delivered custom wireless communication solutions tailored to unique environments.
IT Project Manager
New Light Technologies
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Led cross-functional engineering teams and internal stakeholders through complex telecommunications projects across 100+ government agencies.
- Developed and managed Telecommunication Proposals, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and project documentation across 27+ large-scale initiatives.
- Applied data-driven analysis to optimize technical deployments, achieving greater system efficiency.
- Facilitated meetings and technical workshops to ensure project alignment on telecom infrastructure upgrades.
Telecommunications Technician
NCI Information Systems
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported critical telecommunications systems for U.S. military branches, addressing RF and signal propagation challenges.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and maintaining secure communications networks, ensuring compliance with military-grade standards.
Cable & Antenna Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Worldwide Locations
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Engineered and maintained over $500M in communication infrastructure, including fiber optic cable networks and secure satellite systems.
- Led RF infrastructure upgrades, significantly enhancing reliability and efficiency across multiple bases.
Education
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Baruch College
New York, NY06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Network troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Telecommunication systems
- Technical documentation
- Customer service
Certification
- PMP (2024)
- JNCIA (2024)
Timeline
IT Project Manager
New Light Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2024
Owner / A/V & IT Specialist
NGE
01.2021 - Current
Telecommunications Technician
NCI Information Systems
05.2017 - 10.2017
Cable & Antenna Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2011 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Baruch College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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