Anthony D.

Canter
17514 Lethridge Circle Round Hill, VA. 20141
Home: 540-338-7051 Mobile: 703-597-9408
E-Mail:
Actively seeking a position as a
SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
with an organization in need of a qualified individual with demonstrated experie
nce in information technology, efficiency improvement and implementation of tech
nological solutions, optimizing business efficiency, and ability to exceed organ
izational goals
Focused, highly motivated, results-oriented professional with years of exhibited
success and experience in qualification/environmental testing, prototype assemb
ly, and bench and field-testing. Proven record of developing solutions in docume
nting, developing, implementing and administrating state-of-the-art information
solutions that increase efficiency and security. Utilized schematic, block, and
logic diagrams for system and component level trouble shooting and debugging. Sy
stem experience includes integrated aircraft avionics, ECM, C3I systems, satelli
te communications, radar, and maritime telecommunications systems, fielding of n
ew systems and de-fielding of old systems, configuration and equipment control.
Strong ability to accomplish objectives by focusing on essential activities. Exh
ibit talent for consistently improving corporate quality standards through exten
sive research and honest hard work. Field and remote assignments include extensi
ve international exposure such as Turkey, Germany, Canada, Malaysia, Saudi Arabi
a, Korea, Hawaii, and CONUS. Experienced in close interactions with key manageme
nt and internal customers/users.
Security Clearance: TS/SCI - Active
CORE COMPETENCIES
Effective communication skills; adept in Public and Customer Relations, Negotiat
ions, Damage and Conflict Control, and Liaison
Resourceful and well-organized; skilled in activity planning, task management an
d project follow through.
Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards, excellent track reco
rd of dependability
Problem solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances, eva
luate problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on
new priorities
Technology savvy; provide advanced solutions that boost productivity and efficie
ncy spanning the breadth of technology and organizational landscapes
TECHNICAL PROFILE
~ System Prototyping ~
~ LAN/WAN Equipment Installation/Test/Maintenance ~
~ Small Satellite Terminal Maintenance and Operation ~
~ RF System Test, Installation, and Maintenance ~
~ Fielding and De-Fielding of New and Old Systems ~
~ Configuration Control ~
~ System Test and Integration ~
~ System Deployment, Set Up and Operation ~
~ Maintain and Up-Date Training Materials ~
~ Deployment Preparation ~
~ Government Furnished Equipment Inventory and Control ~
~ Government Representative as Test Witness for Systems Sell Off ~
~ Environmental Test Witness ~
 CAREER OVERVIEW
Senior M.T.S.
Northrop Grumman/TASC
Feb 1997 - Present
* Responsible for the RF and Data Communications/Secondary Imagery Laboratory
* Handles tasks in building, testing and installing prototypes and conducts dem
onstrations
* Conducts new system training for Government owned S-Band Satellite Communicat
ions System
* Works directing in assisting in equipment design, test, and retrofit of Gover
nment owned satellite ground terminals
* Installs/tests and maintains LAN/WAN equipment for Government and company in-
house networks
* Establishes reputation in conducting new system training for the Army and Mar
ines
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* Acts as a Member of the Government Test Team Doing Document Review and Test M
onitoring for the DCGS-A Mobile Basic System, as well as a government witness fo
r system acceptance test on the TES System
CAREER OVERVIEW
~ Continued ~
* Responsible for requirements sign-off on new and retrofitted communication sy
stems
Field Service Engineer/External Communications Engineer
Rockwell/Cisco
Jan 1996 - Mar 1997
* Installed, maintained, debugged, and troubleshot external communications equi
pment for the Peace Shield Early Warning and Communications system in the Kingdo
m of Saudi Arabia for The Royal Saudi Air Force
* Equipment worked on included GRC-171, GRC-211, UHF and VHF radios, Intelec 32
22D radio control unit, Collins HF-80 receiver exciter, and Collins HF-8022 10KW
power amp
* Increased Customer satisfaction by increasing sub-system performance therefor
e increasing overall system performance
Engineer II
Comsat/RSI
Nov 1993 - Feb 1996
* Installed, tested, upgraded, and maintained maritime land earth stations
* Assisted in the development of several new maritime services including STU II
I, high-speed data, and mini-M notebook satellite telephone
* Traveled to remote and international sites for field service and testing of t
he new services
* Maintained all field returns verifying problems and keeping configuration log
s for 5 earth stations
* Interfaced with all departments associated with repair and return of failed u
nits
* Tested new system software versions and did the installation of the new softw
are into the systems
Associate Engineer
Magnavox Electronics Systems Company
Aug 1985 - Nov 1993
* Performed debugging, testing, and integration of HF and satellite communicati
on systems
* Lead Test Engineer on AN/TSC-124 tactical communication system during environ
mental acceptance test and vibration acceptance test
* Wired, soldered, and tested green boards for prototype circuit cards.
Senior Electronics Technician
Vega Precision Laboratories
Apr 1980 - Aug 1985
* Responsible for building, testing, and prototyping radar transponders and rad
ar test sets
* Performed lab test and alignment of transponders including functional, tempor
ary vibration, and final acceptance test
Integrated Avionics Component Specialist
United States Air Force
Apr 1976 - Apr 1980
* Tested, troubleshot, and maintained line replaceable units and avionics groun
d equipment used on the F111-D fighter-bomber
* Administered such systems as Radar Homing and Warning, Track Breaker, I.R., a
nd Jamming Pods
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Applied Sciences: Community College of the Air Force
Advanced Soldering
Basic and Advanced Electronics
Analog Circuits Analysis
ECM Theory
ECM Equipment Repair
Solid State Theory
RF Theory
Digital Circuit Analysis
Learning Tree International: Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
Learning Tree International: Hands-On Fiber Optics
Various Types of System Operating and Training Courses, US Air Force
TASC Institute, System Engineer Program Phase 1