Dantaun Powell

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 1993 - Mar 1998

  Network Controller/ Electronic Maintenance Specialist (31P 20)

  Troubleshot circuits with data rates ranging from 3KHz - DS-3; Proficient in the use of FIREBERD and T-BERD line test units; Extensive use and knowledge of soldering techniques, oscilloscopes, frequency generators, system analyzers, fiber scopes, and various other test equipment; Maintained a variety of multiplexers, routers, and switching systems; Coordinated outages and restorations within the Technical Control Facility; Created monthly work schedules for a 24-hour work shift; Trained incoming personnel on the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Technical Control Facility Show less

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  MCI WORLDCOM Communications Inc

  Apr 1998 - Oct 1998

  Fiber Technician

  Maintained, turned up, and troubleshot Alcatel fiber rings, Fujitsu, and NorTel fiber optic systems; Responsible for troubleshooting X.25 packet switching; Proficient in the use of FIREBERD and T-BERD line test units; Repaired modems, routers, amplifiers, and fiber optic cabling; Troubleshot systems with data rates ranging from OC-3 to OC-192; Successfully traveled alone throughout the Western and Mid-Western United States to various communications sites

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  NEXUS CABLING LTD

  Dec 1999 - Dec 2000

  Transmissions Technician

  Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and turn-ups of Digital Subscriber Line Systems (DSL); Troubleshot Diamond Lane DSL multiplexers using Diamond Craft software via laptop interface; Installed T-1 and T-3 connections at co-location sites; Maintained and troubleshot CISCO routers, PBX switches, modems, and other communications equipment; Wired and re-wired individual channels to POTS bay adhering to 25-pair color code. Trained personnel on troubleshooting techniques and system configurations Show less

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  SCI Group

  Dec 2000 - Jul 2001

  Electronic Technician

  Responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic subassemblies down to component level; Utilized such test equipment as multimeters, oscilloscopes, fiber scopes, soldering irons, GENRAD test machines, and various board-specific equipment; Subassemblies destined for companies such as CIENA, Corvis Corp., Texas Instruments, North American Drager and others

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  State of Maryland

  Jul 2001 - Sept 2002

  Electronic Maintenance Specialist II

  Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, and accountability of all electronic and communications equipment supporting the tunnels, toll booths, and offices for the four major toll facilities in the Central Maryland area. Coordinated outages with state management personnel and supervised troubleshooting and restoration techniques

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  Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

  Aug 2021 - now

  Responsible for the safe operation of a Vacuum Truck working within Calcasieu Parish; Maintaining daily records and supervision of crews when needed Assisted in the solving of customer technical issues onsite and remotely through ticketing system; Instrumental as the lead in the solving of equipment malfunctions; Assisted in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networking equipment for LAN and WAN; Facilitated software upgrades and program installations with end users via remote interface; Participated and contributed to team meetings regarding proper practices and techniques in the IT department

  • Information Technology Support Specialist

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Professional Intern in Information Technology Department

    Aug 2021 - Nov 2021