Robert Sargent

Space Communications Systems Technical Specialist

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About me
Director Of Service, Operations Manager, & Technical Trainer at GigaNet LLC dba SuperTech
Education
- USAF Air Command and Staff College
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  Space Communication Technology
- USAF Air Command and Staff College
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  Electrical and Electronics, Space Communication Earth Station, and AFSATCOM Specialist
- U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
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  FCC and OSHA Certified Information Technology Systems
  Activities and Societies: CommScope: Certified Professional Installations group GVF Certifications: 520 Satellite Communication, 561 Marine VSAT Operator, 562E SEATEL, 503E SEATEL Marine VSAT Installation and Maintenance, 562N INTELLIAN, 503i, iDIRECT, HUGHES Certified,SPACENET GILAT SKYSTAR AND PRYSM Certified. FOA Fiber Optic and Premises Cabling Course Completion. SBCA Certifications: DirecTV Core, Ka, Ku, Swim, and Service Certification. Dish: SmartBox Certification. Class 3 Electronic Gaming Systems and Compliance Formal And OJT Training. A+ Certification… Show more GVF Certifications: 520 Satellite Communication, 561 Marine VSAT Operator, 562E SEATEL, 503E SEATEL Marine VSAT Installation and Maintenance, 562N INTELLIAN, 503i, iDIRECT, HUGHES Certified,SPACENET GILAT SKYSTAR AND PRYSM Certified. FOA Fiber Optic and Premises Cabling Course Completion. SBCA Certifications: DirecTV Core, Ka, Ku, Swim, and Service Certification. Dish: SmartBox Certification. Class 3 Electronic Gaming Systems and Compliance Formal And OJT Training. A+ Certification. LodgeNet and SONIFI MDU, MATV, SMATV, DIRECTV, Networking, and ESD Certifications. NSC Defensive Driving Course Certification. USAF Satellite Communications, AdvancedElectronics and Electrical Principles Certifications. Various Formal and Video Training Courses in Computer Systems, Networking, Satcom, RF, Broad Band, Digital Television Systems, Telecommunications, Electronics Technology Systems, and Safety. Design, Hardware, Software, Peripheral Devices, and Associated Test Equipment. Show less
Experience
- United States Air Force
  Jan 1987 - May 1993
  Space Communications Systems Technical Specialist
  Responsible for maintenance and operation of DOD SATCOM AFSAT and Heavy Earth Station NOC Systems. TOP SECRET/SCI clearance. Assisted with the SAC underground rebuild & SATCOM facility nuclear hardening programs. Created ESD procedure program. SCD Safety of the Year Award (Life Saving Performance)
- GTE Spacenet & Govt Systems
  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
  Field Engineer
  Satellite System and Computer Networking Field Engineer Technician. Responsible for installations, service, modification, preventive maintenance within commercial and government facilities. Including, but not limited to: FBI, Secret Service, NWS, DOA & DOT. 24/7/365. TOP SECRET/ SECRET clearance.
- Lodgenet Entertainment Corp
  Jan 1998 - Jan 2011
  Senior Field Service Representative
  Responsible for PPV System Head End, Commercial Satellite Head End, LAN, WAN, Wi Fi, SMATV, MATV, Broadband Distribution, RF MDU, and various peripheral system troubleshooting, modification, alignment, and service. Experience with LodgeNet Interactive and On Command system service, installations, surveys, and quality control.
- GigaNet LLC dba SuperTech (Hospitality Technology Provider)
  Oct 2010 - now
  Owner, GM, & Technical Trainer
  1(844)GIGANET25 Years experience: Owner of SuperTech & GigaNet LLC. Installations and Service of residential and commercial DIRECTV, DISH NETWORK, LG Pro Centric, Samsung Reach, SageNet VSAT, LodgeNet, Sonifi, GuestTek, PureHD, and SpaceNet VSAT systems within the commercial, hospitality, casino, bar & restaurant, health care & senior living, marina, & residential sectors. Experience with SMATV, MATV, VSAT, WIFI, Networking, Computer Technologies, Operating System Mirroring, HDTV Television and Interactive Communications Technologies. Fully authorized Source, Installation and Services Provider. Show less
- SonifI Solutions
  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
  Field Service Representative III
  Responsible for PPV System Head End, Commercial Satellite Head End, LAN, WAN, WiFi, SMATV, MATV, Broadband Distribution, RF, MDU, and various peripheral systems. Installation, modification, and service.
- IB Luxury Casino Gaming
  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
  Field Service and Installation Engineer
  1 Year Experience of Class III Casino Electronic Gaming Systems. Responsible for installations and service. Currently holding gaming licenses in several state, local, and tribal zones.
Licenses & Certifications
- OSHA
  US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA
- Certified Satellite Installer - Commercial (CSI)
  DIRECTV
- SmartBox
  DISH Network
- FCC
  Federal Communications Commission
  Oct 2020