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Zacahary Stone

Conroe ,TX

Summary

Proactive Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering 12 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery of home automation and security services.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Home Automation Specialist

Lighthouse Technologies
07.2011 - Current
  • Managed multiples calls per day
  • Program and install multiple brands of home automation, audio/video equipment as well as lighting, security panels, security cameras, computers and climate control for commercial, residential and small business
  • Set up and troubleshoot LANS, Wi-Fi networks, multiple kinds of routers and access points insuring proper security and remote access if needed
  • Pre-wire many new construction and pre-existing homes, structures and businesses around Texas
  • Teach and train clients how to operate each piece of equipment and basic troubleshooting for equipment purchased
  • Install smart lighting control and knowledge of electrical circuits
  • Manage crews of installers to insure job is done correctly, safely and on time
  • Speak with new clients about jobs needed to be performed, give knowledge and information to help them make best decision
  • Gather and send information about current jobs so everyone in the company has clear picture and timeline of what needs to be done.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Inspected and assembled components and consumable parts.
  • Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment

Operations Agent

Colgan Airlines
11.2008 - 07.2011
  • Communicate with pilots over aircraft radio to direct them where to park and inform them where aircraft is going next
  • Inform ground personnel of any special needs for all incoming and outgoing aircrafts and pass along all information for aircraft swaps and changes
  • In charge of monitors in airport and making sure all flight information is correct for passengers
  • Answer phone calls from airport personnel across United States regarding information about incoming and outgoing flights
  • Print off all paper work needed for flights and making sure all FAA guidelines are met
  • Ability to multi-task, work under extreme stress and control up to 20 flights at once
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, shares, FIDS, ARIS and many other flight control computer programs
  • Watch over all ramp activity and to insure safety of all workers in terminal
  • Operated aircraft refuels, tugs and tractors, ground power units and other aircraft ground support equipment.
  • Monitored safety-sensitive zones and enforced security measures throughout ground operations.
  • Marshaled large and small aircraft to and from parking areas, ramps and airfields.
  • Managed flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to appropriate air traffic control contacts to optimize movements and protect aircraft.
  • Trained and developed new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasizing key skills, procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
  • Maintained regulations and verified compliance's flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  • Understood FAA, TSA and AIRPRO
  • Understood FAA, TSA and airport regulations and verified compliance.
  • Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  • Understood FAA, TSA and airport regulations and verified compliance

Flex Orthopedics

Flex Orthopedics
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • Managed multiple patients daily
  • Apply numerous casts, splints and braces on patients including short and long arm cast, short and long leg cast, sugar tong splint’s, post op range of motion braces, custom ACL braces and other various casts, splints and bracing
  • Experienced in wound management, wound packing and responsible for all dressing changes for pre and post op patients
  • Also responsible for removal of sutures, staples, pins and external fixators from patients
  • Responsible for calling patients and handing out all braces and equipment for surgery’s including setting up and training patients on use of CPMs and hot/cold therapy units
  • Ordering general supplies for cast room and basic clinic items and keep all inventory stocked
  • Traveled to numerous clinics and hospitals to work with many doctors and other clinical personnel including team doctor for Houston Astros
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Pipe Inspector

Bless Oilfield
12.2007 - 01.2008
  • Experienced in inspecting weld defects, mashed and defected threads and bends in oil and gas pipe
  • Clean and drift many different sizes of oil pipe for ready use
  • Run numerous equipment used to inspect and clean oil and gas pipe
  • Managed many crews of workers in Odessa and all over Houston area inspecting, repairing and cleaning oil pipe
  • Responsible for all records and providing documentation for all expense money used on out of town trips
  • Order, pick up and haul many types of equipment and supplies for company all over
  • Houston and Odessa
  • Worked with many different personnel at Port Of Houston on largest pipe scrapping job in North America contracted with U.S
  • Steel
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

IT Field Technician

Precision Home Entertainment And Design
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Installation, maintenance and repair of media systems, including audio, video and commercial sound systems, dish network, security cameras and alarms into existing construction
  • Pre-wired homes greater than 10,000 sq ft in preparation for installation of phone, data, cable, audio/video and security systems
  • Provide installation and removal of equipment, wiring and connections
  • Interfaced with sales representatives, customers, contractors, vendors, and other technicians while on the job
  • Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools and components.

Education

Associates Degree - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX

Sterile Processing Technology Certificate -

San Jacinto Jr. College

BICSI/ Data Cabling Installation 1Fundamentals

Montgomery Jr. College

Arc Welding 1

Galveston Community College

Skills

  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Reliability Testing
  • Systems Thinking
  • Security Standards
  • Control Systems Understanding
  • Server Systems
  • Knowledge Base
  • New Installations
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Technical Solutions Development
  • Technical Support
  • HTML and XML

Timeline

Sr. Home Automation Specialist

Lighthouse Technologies
07.2011 - Current

Operations Agent

Colgan Airlines
11.2008 - 07.2011

Flex Orthopedics

Flex Orthopedics
01.2008 - 11.2008

Pipe Inspector

Bless Oilfield
12.2007 - 01.2008

IT Field Technician

Precision Home Entertainment And Design
12.2006 - 12.2007

Associates Degree - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Lone Star College System

Sterile Processing Technology Certificate -

San Jacinto Jr. College

BICSI/ Data Cabling Installation 1Fundamentals

Montgomery Jr. College

Arc Welding 1

Galveston Community College
Zacahary Stone