William Hickerson
Manvel,TX
Summary
As an Electronic Warfare Engineering Technician Lead, and Veteran Submarine Electronic Warfare Operator I bring a wealth of experience from hands-on operational, to managing and coordinating submarine imaging and radar systems from equipment removal to certification. With a strong focus on effective communication, I have successfully presented technical findings and recommendations to both peers and senior leadership. Using a meticulous approach to troubleshooting, and general curiosity has allowed me to make informed modifications, recommendations, and repairs to optimize system performance. Driven by a passion for technology and experiences working with technology, I am in pursuit of a BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN LEAD
Amentum
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted and Managed the installation, calibration, and testing of Submarine engineering systems.
- Resolved malfunctions with Electronic Warfare and Submarine Networking systems through troubleshooting resulting in the successful completion of testing certification
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Diagnosed and resolved Network communication hardware and software issues.
- Provided client support, and training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting increasing the level of knowledge of our fleet
- Collaborate with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes achieving shorter wait times during project phase transition
ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aecom, Urs
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
Electronic Warfare Operator
United States Navy, USN
12.2011 - 12.2016
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Performed electronic intelligence technical analysis.
Satellite Communications System Operator
United States Navy, USN
12.2011 - 12.2016
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Configure and operate (VHF, LF, EF, UHF, & VLF) communications systems using a secure terminal in order to obtain message traffic critical to the mission in a tactical environment.
- Configure cryptographic equipment for use with secure submarine communication systems in a tactical environment.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- EHF/SLVR operations for Submarine Electronic Surveillance tasking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2024
Skills
- System Integration
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Performance Metrics
- Impact Analysis
- Firewall Configuration
- Computer Network Operations
Certification
- ITIL® Foundation for Service Management
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Net+
- CompTIA Sec+
- LPI Linux Essentials
Personal Development
- Opnsense build and configuration for my home network
- Multiple Vlan Networks segregating my home network
- Operation of managed network switch
- Virtualization Software Oracle Virtualbox
- DNS Server configuration
- VPN Configuration
Timeline
ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN LEAD
Amentum
02.2020 - Current
ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aecom, Urs
08.2019 - 02.2020
Electronic Warfare Operator
United States Navy, USN
12.2011 - 12.2016
Satellite Communications System Operator
United States Navy, USN
12.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
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