Jeff Githens

Experience

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  US Army, CECOM Center for Space Systems

  Nov 1987 - Nov 1991

  Satellite Communications Systems Repairer

  Travel to sites worldwide and conducted technical troubleshooting and comprehensive user training and support procedures. Inspected and tested equipment, making adjustments for optimal performance. Carried out troubleshooting procedures to determine causes, location, and extent of equipment failures and faults. Tested repaired items to insure compliance with technical specifications. Performed preventative maintenance checks and services on maintenance equipment. Identified and reported jamming and deception and applied appropriate counter-measures. Show less

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  Telesat International

  Feb 1992 - Jul 1993

  Project Engineer

  Lead Installation Technician and Installer of company manufactured Satellite TVRO Systems from 4.9 meters to 13 meter Intelsat Earth Station Terminals. As well as FM Radio Station Studios and Transmitters. Worldwide installations in Botswana, Ethiopia, Sao Tome, Ivory Coast, Bulgaria, Albania, Taiwan and Kuwait. Designed and developed electrical and electronic sub-systems for use in satellite tracking and control systems. Small applications programming in Microsoft C.

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  Cannon Communications Inc.

  Jul 1993 - Jun 1997

  Journeyman Limited Energy Installer

  Lead Journeyman Installer. Areas of Expertise are FA Systems, Local and Wide area Networked access control systems, Development R & D of new communications products, CCTV, MATV. Design and engineering of embedded processor control systems.

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  IBEW Local 48, Metro Training Center

  Sept 1993 - Aug 1995

  Instructor

  Evening instructor, two nights per week. Courses included JLE Apprentice terms 1 – 4, Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Computer Operating systems.

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  Abel Communications Inc.

  Jul 1997 - Feb 2009

  Limited Energy Contractor

  Responsible for the network and application components of all Security, Intrusion, Access Control, CCTV, Intercom and Fire systems for Daimler Trucks North America nationwide, a fortune 100 company (Formerly known as Freightliner Trucks).

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  GB Manchester Corporation

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2013

  Senior Security Systems Project Engineer
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  Reyah Consulting, LLC

  Jun 2013 - now

  Consultant

  Reyah Consulting, LLC is a different kind of electronic security consulting firm. I have spent a lot of time in the trenches learning from my mistakes and successes. That real-world experience across a variety of industries allows me to provide you with practical, proven solutions. Reyah Consulting LLC is an independent consultant firm specializing in project- and product-based work in the electronic security industry. We are also recognized subject matter authorities available to provide analysis, recommendations, advice and expert testimony for problem resolution. We have years of hands-on experience working in the industries we now serve. A thorough understanding of industry-specific best practices, first-hand knowledge of available electronic security products and technologies, security industry contacts and a healthy amount of common sense combine to give you field-proven, unbiased, expert advice and guidance. We are not affiliated with any manufacturer or vendor of security equipment, nor do we profit in any way from a client’s selection of vendors or contractors. Our primary objective is to help clients provide maximum protection for their assets while obtaining the most value and benefit from their security resources. It is critical for you and your project that the advice and recommendations of your security consultant are based solely on your needs. We won’t always tell you what you want to hear, but you can count on always hearing what you need to know. Call us for a full-range of expert turn-key services for security system design projects and security product evaluation. Show less