Ulises Cardenas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Able to manage emergency management time-sensitive projects.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics
City Of Chicago
01.2019 - Current
- Office of Public Safety
- Administration, Oversee daily maintenance and service of Chicago Fire Department Public Safety Communication equipment Oversee installation and service of communication equipment on Chicago Fire Department apparatus Assign Repair and maintenance of Portable Data Terminals Assign Repair and maintenance of Motorola portable and mobile radios Track service requests of communication equipment for Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police
- Department, And Street and Sanitation Department Assess equipment and material needs to perform installation and service of communication equipment for various City of Chicago Departments Development and organization of special events communication equipment Develop training of employees knowledge of system base repairs and maintenance
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Electrical Mechanic
City Of Chicago
01.1998 - 01.2019
- Office of Emergency
- Management and Communications, Monitored and updated Motorola Wireless Network Gateway Repair and maintain Portable Data Terminals Repair and maintain Motorola portable and mobile radios Assist 911 operations floor technicians as needed Assist in implementation of new technology and equipment Repaired and maintain radio transmitter and receivers core system Help in the development and organization of special events Over saw and managed the migration and implementation of the Chicago Fire Dept
- Radio Digital system
Communications Technician
Chicago Transit Authority
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Serviced and Maintain Portable and Mobile radios (various manufactures) Serviced and Maintain CCTV, PA, pulse coded modulation equipment, telephone switches,
- SCADA and fiber optics equipment
- Maintained the daily operations of the Chicago Transit Authority operations center
Cellular / Radio Communications Technician
Mead Communications / Chicago Mobile
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Serviced and Maintain cellular and radio equipment (various manufactures) Installed and setup paging and radio dispatch systems Participated in the setup of Illinois suburban 911 communication centers Supervisor and manager of radio/cellular service location
Education
Masters - Arts, Counseling Psychology
North Park University
Chicago, IL05.2020
Bachelors - Art
North Park University
Chicago, IL05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL03.1989
Electronics Degree - Electronic Communications
Skills
- Mechanical ability, Analytical, capable of reading schematic diagrams, troubleshoot electrical
- And mechanical equipment, capable to repair to component level, computer knowledgeable,
- Able to use electronic test equipment including service monitors, basic ISDN and TIA/EIA
- Installation
- Certifications Motorola APX series , XTL/S 5000, MT1000, JEDI, Saber, MTS2000, MOSCAD, XTS3500
- Radios, AT&T: DDM200 OC-3 Multiplexer, AKCATEL: D424 Digital Multiplexer, DD448 PCM
- Trunk Carrier, Harris FARRIRNON: Fiber Link Systems, LUCENT TECHNOLOGY: DDM2000
- Fiber reach multiplexer, wide bank /narrow band shelve
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics
City Of Chicago
01.2019 - Current
Electrical Mechanic
City Of Chicago
01.1998 - 01.2019
Communications Technician
Chicago Transit Authority
01.1994 - 01.1998
Cellular / Radio Communications Technician
Mead Communications / Chicago Mobile
01.1990 - 01.1994
Masters - Arts, Counseling Psychology
North Park University
Bachelors - Art
North Park University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology
Electronics Degree - Electronic Communications
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