David Samuels
Belleville,IL
Summary
Seasoned Radio Electronic Technician with extensive experience in LAN Administration and Crypto Operations, notably with the Military Sealift Command and US Navy. Excelled in advanced troubleshooting and leadership, training junior personnel and managing communications systems. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal capabilities, ensuring seamless network and security management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radio Electronic Technician
Military Sealift Command
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible as LAN Admin, Radio Operator and Local Element for ships I am assigned to. Maintained 2 accounts with MSC so far onboard USNS Lewis and Clark and USNS Arctic.
- Responsible for training junior personnel in all communication fundamentals, qualifying 6 personnel in KMI and radio operations for MSC.
- Performed upgrades and repairs on all radio, LAN and crypto systems used onboard ships including VACM Modernization for crypto units.
Information Systems Technician
US Navy Reserves
08.2017 - Current
- As an IT1 in the US Navy Reserves, I assist in LAN Administration, as well as KMI operation for NCB-18. Currently responsible for ensuring all personnel within NCB-18 are KMI qualified, having qualified 24 people in KMI 301.
Tier 1 Support Technician
AT&T
05.2017 - 03.2021
- As a Tier 1 support technician, I worked on the AT&T Subcontract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to support the global WAN for the DoD. Maintained all layer 2 and 3 devices controlled by DISA to include Promina, MSPP and ODXC. I also was a KMI custodian, and responsible for maintaining the DRSN phone network.
Information Systems Technician
US Navy
02.2009 - 05.2017
- 2009-2012 - Onboard USS John L Hall FFG-32 was a KMI Operator as well as assistant LAN Admin. I was also qualified in watch standing up to the radio equipment supervisor.
- 2012-2015 - Onboard the USS John C Stennis CVN-74 I was the Communication Watch Officer and the Local Element. Managed a radio shack with 20 people and crypto up to the TS level with no incidents or reportable PDS occurring.
- 2015-2017 - NCTAMS PAC Detachment Puget Sound, NAS Whidbey Island TSCOMM division. While here, I was the watch floor supervisor and Local Element. Assisted local vault in maintaining and issuing crypto to other LE's assigned to the vault, as well as the airwings assigned to NAS Whidbey Island.
Education
Skills
- Equipment manual interpretation
- Electrical safety
- Legal compliance
- Document preparation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Installation and Configuration
- Crypto Operations
- LAN Administration
- Unscheduled emergency repair
Certification
COMPTIA Security+ - 2018 to 2027
US Navy Schools - IT A School, Radio Operator School, TSCOMM operator school
US Navy Qualifications - 302 Local Element, Communication Watch Officer
MSC credentials - KMI Local Element Issuing
Timeline
Radio Electronic Technician
Military Sealift Command
03.2022 - Current
Information Systems Technician
US Navy Reserves
08.2017 - Current
Tier 1 Support Technician
AT&T
05.2017 - 03.2021
Information Systems Technician
US Navy
02.2009 - 05.2017
COMPTIA Security+ - 2018 to 2027
US Navy Schools - IT A School, Radio Operator School, TSCOMM operator school
US Navy Qualifications - 302 Local Element, Communication Watch Officer
MSC credentials - KMI Local Element Issuing
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