Dantaun Powell

Dantaun Powell

Network Controller/ Electronic Maintenance Specialist (31P 20)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Information Technology Suport Specialist

  • Education

    • United States Army Signal School

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      Certification Satellite/Microwave Systems 4.0
    • Eastern Gateway Community College

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      Associate's degree Information Technology 3.5
    • SOWELA Technical Community College

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      Information Technology Transferred to another institution
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Security Pro

      CompTia/ TestOut Continuing Education
      May 2023
    • Linux Pro

      CompTia/ TestOut Continuing Education
      Mar 2023
    • Microsoft Certified PC Professional

      CompTia/ TestOut Continuing Education
      Dec 2021
    • Microsoft Certified Desktop Professional

      CompTia/ TestOut Continuing Education
      May 2019
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Coursera
      Jun 2023
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    • Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

      U.S. Department of Homeland Security
      Mar 2020
    • Foundations of Project Management

      Google
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate