• Extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Broad knowledge of computer systems.
• Schematic, Blue Print, PID, and Ladder Logic analysis.
• Experienced at applying new technologies in IT and Manufacturing applications.

Employment

Sr. Automation Project Manager
2005 – 2010 Applied Electronics Corp.
St. Charles, IA

• Coordinated industrial automation projects from start to finish internationally; including application assistance, quotation, installation, and start-up.
• Assisted in the electrical design of Industrial control panels.
• Authored custom PLC and HMI programs primarily for Allen Bradly equipment.
• Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and modification of existing automation systems.
• Configured DC motor controllers, VFDs, and soft starters.
• Designed electronic circuits through proto-typing and into production.

District Computer Technician
1998 – 2005 Urbandale Community School District
Urbandale, IA

• Provided a wide variety of technical support for users of both Macs and PCs integrated throughout the district.
• Successful upper level troubleshooting for both Mac and PC software and hardware inside and outside a server environment with integrated inkjet and laser printers.
• Trained new technicians for both Mac and PC hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Led a team of technicians to complete a given task on innumerable occasions.

Computer Experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 7, and office applications.
• Proficient with MacOS 7 – OS X.
• FreeBSD, Linux, and other UNIX-based operating systems.
• Server environments for small and moderate user bases with cross-platform networking.
• Member of the Centeral Iowa Linux User Group

2005 Des Moines Area Community College Graduate

• AAS in High Tech Automation, Electronics, & Robotics

Interests