Steven Santos

Steven Santos

Combat Engineer Squad Leader | SSG (E6)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Information Technology Specialist

  • Education

    • Meyer Sound Labortories

      2008 - 2008
      Fundamentals of Audio System Design, Implementation, and Optimization

      Activities and Societies: Audio system design; Physics of acoustics; Acoustical response and measurement; Automated system tuning; Speaker enclosure placement; Optimization of digital and analog signals; Resonant frequencies and effects on acoustical dynamics

    • Euro NATO Training Engineer Centre - Deutsche Pionierschule Munchen

      2003 - 2003
      Instructor (NATO Engineers) Foreign Military Operations and Strategic Planning

      Activities and Societies: Coordinated multinational military operations; Leadership of foreign military assets; Foreign military capabilities within NATO Combat Engineer units; Techniques and best practices for urban breaching and booby-trap situations instructed by German Grenzschutzgruppe 9 operators (GSG 9 - German counter-terrorism and special operations unit)

    • MANSCEN Noncommisioned Officer Academy

      2002 - 2002
      Basic Noncommisioned Officer (Staff Sergeant) Advanced Military Operations & Strategic Leadership Honor Graduate; Commandants List Graduate

      Activities and Societies: Administrative functions of combat leaders; Advanced combat leadership practices; Effective use of available resources; Improved time & task management; Improved instructor & training skills; Advanced counseling & mentoring; Professional development

    • Sapper Leader Course - U.S. Army Engineer Center

      2001 - 2001
      Sapper Advanced Military, Operational Studies, Unconventional Tactical Manuevers

      Activities and Societies: Small unit tactics; Field expedient demolitions; Urban close quarters combat; Waterborne operations; Basic mountaineering & rappelling; Advanced patrolling; Operations in hostile woodland & mountain regions; First Responder-First Aid; Basic survival techniques; Joint military operations

    • 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

      2000 - 2000
      Primary Leadership Development Military and Strategic Leadership Honor Graduate; Commandants List Graduate; Distinguished Leadership Graduate

      Activities and Societies: Improved leadership principles, tactics, and techniques; Operations orders construction and briefing; Construction of duty rosters, labor schedules, and delegation of responsibility; Counseling & mentoring subordinates

    • Fort Leonardwood - Maneuver Support Center of Excellence

      1995 - 1996
      Combat Engineer Combat Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, explosives, demolitions, breaching, urban warfare, landmine warfare, obstacle emplacement, reconnaissance, marksmanship, first aid, management, leadership

    • Full Sail University

      2005 - 2006
      Associate of Science - AS Recording Arts Technology/Technician

      Activities and Societies: AES (Audio Engineering Society) Pro Tools HD7 Certified Operator(Music)

    • Broward College

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Information Technology Magna Cum Laude
    • Broward College

      2013 - 2015
      Associate of Science - AS Networking Systems Honors
    • Full Sail University

      2005 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science - BS Entertainment Business

      Activities and Societies: AES (Audio Engineering Society) Pro Tools HD7 Certified Operator(Music)

  • Experience

    • C Co. 9th Engineer BN. CBT

      Nov 1995 - Jul 2005
      Combat Engineer Squad Leader | SSG (E6)

      Assignments: 35th EN BN, Missouri; 44th EN BN, Korea; 9th EN BN, Germany; 1st EN BN, Kansas; 9th EN BN, GermanyDeployments: Macedonia; Kosovo 1999; Kosovo 2002; Kuwait; Iraq 2004 - 2005Company Overview - The U.S. Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. ~Provided exemplary leadership, counseling, professional development, training, supervision and performance assessments to more than 700 Combat Engineers over a 10 year period~Generated detailed progress, performance, mission and after action review reports following each of more than 1,200 combat operations and 3,000 training exercises~Responsible for but not limited to providing tactical assistance to infantry and armor task force combat teams with emphasis on explosives, demolitions, breaching, urban operations and landmine warfare Show less

    • JR Gettier & Associates

      Oct 2007 - Jan 2013
      Operations Project Manager | Senior Evidence Coordinator (Contract Based)

      Company Overview - JR Gettier & Associates Tactical Division protects your most important business assets and ensures business continuity. Our organization provides clients with comprehensive security services managed and delivered by qualified professionals. From developing security strategies to executing plans, our services are designed to meet your expectations for flexibility, speed, responsiveness and professionalism.Specialties: Labor Dispute Security. Armed Security Response for Homeland Security Events and Natural Disasters.~Responsible for but not limited to establishing and managing tactical operations center, investigating incidents, collection, management, and custody of physical and digital evidence, establishing daily duty rosters, managing field logistics and payroll/time-keeping Show less

    • Swank Audio Visual (Now PSAV)

      May 2008 - Mar 2009
      AV Technician

      Company Overview - Swank Audio Visual provides on-site and destination events team members to ensure the highest standards of professionalism that are only surpassed by their passion for service excellence. We will provide creativity, confidence and comfort while delivering flawless execution with a hospitality approach for all audio visual services. Our mission is to turn ordinary meetings into extraordinary events.~Established positive customer relations and facilitated production guidelines based on client guidance, Conference Coordinator requests and company operating standards~Assisted A/V Director and Sales Team with proper acquisition of equipment and A/V labor Show less

    • Infinite Audio Systems, Inc.

      Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
      AV Project Manager | Audio Video Systems Installer

      Company Overview - INFINITE Audio Systems, Inc. located in Miami, is one of the nations finest audio, video and intelligent lighting systems contracting firms. Our services consist of the design, sale, installation, and maintenance of commercial professional audio, video, intelligent and Led lighting and control systems.~Installed, tested and operated commercial audio, video, and intelligent lighting systems~Responsible for but not limited to project plan development, project design, project management, client coordination, customer relations, personnel management, and time-keepingProjects include; The Clevelander Hotel; Miami Beach, FL, The Betsy; Miami Beach, FL, Kore/Apple; Miami Beach, Mia at Biscayne; Miami, FL, Ahnvee; Miami Beach, FL, Satoro; Hollywood, FL, Cafe Sci Sci; Miami, FL and Palm Beach Ice Works; West Palm Beach, FL. Show less

    • Mia at Biscayne

      Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
      Audio & Video Systems Manager

      Company Overview - Mia @ Biscayne located in downtown Miami, FL, directly across from Bayfront Park and six (6) blocks from American Airlines Arena is an upscale entertainment venue that hosts daily business lunches, community and professional social events, fundraisers, live musical performances, cocktail happy hour, fashion shows, and night club events.~Directed audio visual department operations, budgets, technician and support staff scheduling~Managed the addition, implementation, inventory and maintenance of $1.2 million in A/V equipment ensuring full functionality and 100 percent accountability Show less

    • Independent

      Jan 2013 - Oct 2017
      Digital Integrator | Technology Consultant | Network Technician

      ~Provided clients with professional technical consultation, assistance, and support on their existing systems while providing recommendations to improve the technologies overall efficiency and cost of future operations~Installed, tested, and troubleshot network systems, home automation controls, AV, and low voltage systems~Configured Cisco routers, switches, ASA’s, and wireless LAN controllers in a small-mid sized business environment~Designed, sourced components, and built personal computing workstations for business use and virtualization~Inspected and repaired Elation Professional and Martin Professional intelligent lighting to main board level.Projects include: The Clevelander Hotel; Miami Beach, FL, Marlins Park; Miami, FLFreelance projects as an independent contractor for: Audiofaze; Audio Video Lighting Innovations; ACT Productions; Southern Audio Visual; The Design Oasis; PSAV; Show Technologies, Inc.; The Patxi Pastor All Star Band Show less

    • Intelligent Technical Solutions

      Nov 2017 - now
      IT Systems Support Technician
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steven Santos
      Bronze Star Medal United States of America March 1, 2005 Awarded for leadership throughout combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.~Led over 600 combat patrols in insurgent heavy sectors of operation.~Successfully planned and executed over 50 raids and tactical assaults on suspected insurgent compounds~Trained Iraqi National Guard (ING) soldiers in tactics, techniques and procedures of ground combat operations including; weapons, marksmanship, explosives, breaching, combatives, patrolling, communications, reporting and asset… Show more Awarded for leadership throughout combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.~Led over 600 combat patrols in insurgent heavy sectors of operation.~Successfully planned and executed over 50 raids and tactical assaults on suspected insurgent compounds~Trained Iraqi National Guard (ING) soldiers in tactics, techniques and procedures of ground combat operations including; weapons, marksmanship, explosives, breaching, combatives, patrolling, communications, reporting and asset acquisition Show less
    • Awarded to Steven Santos
      Army Commendation Medal Department of The Army February 1, 2005 Awarded for meritorious service while serving as Engineer Reconnaissance Squad Leader and Sapper Squad Leader and instructor for Charlie Company 9th Engineer Battalion. ~Influenced the development of reactive patrolling and reaction to Improvised Explosive Devices used by company combat teams and later taught them to over 600 Task Force Tiger soldiers and leaders~Provided past mission critical intelligence and experiences from Kosovo (1999) to Multinational Brigade Commanders during… Show more Awarded for meritorious service while serving as Engineer Reconnaissance Squad Leader and Sapper Squad Leader and instructor for Charlie Company 9th Engineer Battalion. ~Influenced the development of reactive patrolling and reaction to Improvised Explosive Devices used by company combat teams and later taught them to over 600 Task Force Tiger soldiers and leaders~Provided past mission critical intelligence and experiences from Kosovo (1999) to Multinational Brigade Commanders during peacekeeping operations in Kosovo (2002) Show less