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Work Experience
Automation Analyst
Americold Logistics – Mountville, PA
April 2022 to June 2025
Led cross-functional integration between engineering, software development, hardware installation, and systems teams. Successfully resolved EDI and control system connectivity issues, ensuring smooth deployment, setup, and configuration of a new 500,000 sq. ft. automated warehouse.
Automation Electrician
Fresh Express – Halifax, PA
August 2021 to April 2022
Directed PLC computer and VFD motor system upgrades on thermoplastic production lines. Oversaw the redesign and construction of control cabinets to enable major PLC modernization, extending the service life of multimillion-dollar capital equipment and delivering significant savings in replacement costs.”
Automations Technician
Nicholas Meats – Loganton, PA
December 2020 to August 2021
Provided integration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for the commissioning of automated blast freezer and conveyor systems in a live-kill beef processing plant, ensuring smooth startup and minimal production disruption.
Designed & Built Digital Billboard Trailer
Self-employed – Halifax, PA
July 2020 to December 2020
Designed and built a three-sided HD digital billboard trailer, integrating 115V power and a 4kW generator for versatile, off-grid operation, showcasing innovation, technical expertise, and attention to detail.
IT Administrator
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Harrisburg, PA
June 2016 to July 2020
Provided diagnostic oversight using Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) across 23 applications, supporting all counties for the Department of Public Welfare. Ensured system reliability and minimized downtime. ITIL Foundation V3 certified.
Applications Systems Administrator
Lancaster General Hospital – Lancaster, PA
December 2015 to June 2016
Managed 20+ enterprise applications. Administered RIGHTFAX for HIPAA compliance and medical messaging automation. Used FootPrints ticketing to enforce ITIL practices, proactively resolving issues and reducing downtime. Built a bar-coded asset tracking system in MS Access to improve efficiency and accuracy.”
Contract Field Engineer
Onsite Network Repair – Harrisburg, PA
September 2009 to December 2015
Provided IT related technical support in the manufacturing environment .
Charter Pilot
Tropic Air – Fort Lauderdale, FL
August 2008 to August 2009
Charter and Cargo Aircraft pilot on international routes
Operations Manager & Flight Instructor
Jet University – Fort Lauderdale, FL | Aug 2007 – Aug 2008
Directed operations of a 28-aircraft general aviation fleet, ensuring safety, maintenance, and FAA regulatory compliance. Led flight school operations for 200 students and 18 instructors, maintaining syllabus and weather compliance while fostering high training standards. Implemented streamlined dispatch and operational processes, improving efficiency, reducing delays, and enhancing overall service quality while maintain zero incidents or accidents.
IT Director
Panamerican Tool Corporation – Fort Lauderdale, FL | Aug 2001 – May 2007
Directed mainframe-to-server/PC conversion, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs across the organization.
Oversaw plant-wide cabling and hardware installation, ensuring timely, seamless implementation of critical IT infrastructure.
Spearheaded development of e-commerce and EDI tools, streamlining workflows and driving significant growth in online sales.
Managed 8 enterprise software packages, implementing enhanced inspection and tracking processes that reduced inventory loss by 23.6%.
IFE Field Engineer
Sony Transcom / Rockwell Collins – Cedar Rapids, IA | Jun 1998 – Aug 2001
Pioneered a diagnostic protocol for in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, reducing troubleshooting time by 3 hours per incident and improving first-time fix rates by 15% across the fleet.
Installed, maintained, and upgraded IFE systems on commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and airline requirements.
Provided technical support and training to airline personnel, enhancing operational reliability and minimizing system downtime
Data/Voice Switch Field Engineer
Litton Denro – College Park, MD | Sep 1997 – Jun 1998
Installed and validated data/voice switches in FAA and international control towers, ensuring reliable system operation.
Produced all deliverables, including training materials, site service manuals, and as-built drawings, supporting seamless system deployment..
Engineering Test Technician
Gable Engineering – Coral Gables, FL | Feb 1993 – May 1997
Developed FAA certification test plans and executed RTCA DO-160C emissions, susceptibility, thermal, and vibration testing.
Designed and built custom test fixtures and harnesses to evaluate prototypes efficiently.
Delivered failure mode analysis results to engineering, enabling design improvements and reducing potential certification delays.
Avionics Manager
Huntsville Aviation – Huntsville, AL
September 1991 to July 1992
Led the launch of a new avionics repair station by authoring FAA inspection procedures, managing equipment, vendors, and purchasing, and securing FAA certification on time and on budget..
Avionics Installer & Technician
Pompano Avionics – Pompano Beach, FL
September 1990 to September 1991
Installed avionics in general aviation aircraft, performed annual inspections and testing, completed Bendix-King product certification, and earned FAA Repairman Certificate.
Technical Support
Inacomp Computer Centers – Fort Lauderdale, FL
August 1987 to April 1990
Built and configured new pc for business customers