Kevin Silva

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 1988 - Mar 1992

  Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

  Maintains power assisted brake systems, wheel vehicle suspension systems, wheel vehicle wheel/hub assemblies, wheel vehicle mechanical (manual) steering systems, wheel vehicle hydraulic (power) steering systems, and wheel vehicle crane/ hose/winch assemblies. Participated in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with 1st Calvary Division. 9 Month Tour in Kuwait and Iraq.

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  American Protective Services (APS)

  Apr 1992 - Jan 1993

  Security Guard

  Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in patrolling and safeguarding all facilities and property against theft, vandalism, fire, illegal entry and other potential threats; utilizes a variety of electronic and other surveillance equipment to monitor facilities and critical infrastructure, and performs related duties as assigned.

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  SCI Systems Inc

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  Test Support

  Support In-Circuit-Test (ICT) team. Read Schematic diagrams for circuit boards. Use digital and analog multimeters and oscilloscopes. Solder Thru-hole and SMT components on multi layer circuit boards to ISO standard. Use of Unix, VAX/VMS, DOS, and Windows operating systems. Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment for test crew. Perform test parameter modification and fault isolation on ICT machines. Repair of personal and mini computer systems. Assist test team with fault isolation on circuit boards under test. Identify electronic components and functionality. Train incoming test crew members on how to use and interpret readings from ICT machines. Show less

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  AT&T

  Jan 1999 - now

  Splicing Technician

  Install DSL service to diverse computer system arrangements. Configure computer network settings. Interface with the customer and explain functionality of service and answer questions in a manner that they can understand at their level of knowledge. Receive orders and interpret what is needed to be done for repair or installation. Climb ladders and poles as needed by DSL repair or installation. Trained techs on 2 Wire DSL equipment in Bakersfield and Stockton to show how to configure wireless and HPNA functions of the unit. I have an understanding of networking on Windows, Macintosh and Linux. I support the techs in my team with this understanding for custom installation of DSL so our customer has limited downtime in their existing networks. Maintain supplies and perform inventory duties for the DSL team using AS400 including counting and return of defective equipment. Install and repair plain old telephone service (POTS). Repair and install T1 and DS0 lines. Install and repair fiber to premise. Repair outside fiber plant. Install voip over fiber or copper broadband lines. Show less