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523 Jamie Court Phone 916-991-7273Rio Linda, California E-mail: Ron_Ellington@Yahoo.com95673

Ronald A. Ellington

Education SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) Seminars;Proof of Performance techniquesVideo MeasurementsAlpha Power SuppliesFiber Optic BreakoutsEmergency Alert SystemsAdvanced Digital measurements

NCTI (National Cable Technology Institute) Courses;Tests and MeasurementsFiber Optic TechnicianAdvanced Technician

Chapman College (San Diego, California)Chapman College, San Diego (1980-1983)Main course of study was Electronic Engineering with emphasison RF (Radio Frequency) communications and Calculus

 

United States Navy Schools -8 yearsInterior Communications "A" schoolClosed Circuit TV "C" school (Advanced)NC 2 plotting systemsGyrocompass "C" schoolInstructor for the IC "A" school 3 yearsHigh School, Gardena High, Gardena, California, Diploma

Professional Experience

Comcast Communications - Sacramento, CAR&D TechnicianJuly 1985 thru July 2008

* Responsible for all system test equipment to include calibration, general maintenance and repair of Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Level Meters (SLM's), basebandVideo measurements and standard test equipment for over 300 technicians in Sacramento and the Central California Region.* Facilitated training classes on how to use the above listed equipment and measure for various distortions* Conducted all system Proof of Performance testing and training for FCC Compliance.* Expert user of Spectrum Analyzers, responsible for system testing to meet standard FCC Part 76 and section 76.605 and system level troubleshooting* Helped establish home certification process utilizing equipment above - reducing repeat trouble calls by 5%.* Conducted all system frequency allocation and evaluations and filter designs

* Designed and evaluated Head-End systems using Scientific Atlanta (Continuum and 6350) and Motorola/Jerrold equipment* Handled installation for Headend and Satellite equipment* Assisted the Training department with the development of class curriculum andconducted training classes.* Responsible for continuous evaluation of components for use in the system by technicians and engineers* Maintained relationships with manufacturers and representatives from equipmentsuppliers while managing orders inventory and a $250,000.00 annual budget* Implementation and continuous evaluation of all Emergency Alert System (EAS)

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equipment (Trilithic and TFT) evaluation/implementation for the County of Sacramento and Roseville, CA as set forth in FCC Part 11.* Business Continuity Coordinator (Disaster Recovery Planning) for the Central California Region.

Staefa Control SystemsEngineering TechnicianSeptember 1984 - June 1985* Computer controlled equipment manufacturer (environmental systems) including building, testing, and correcting circuits. Designed by the engineers and made the necessary recommendations

 

Oak IndustriesEngineering TechnicianMarch 1984 - September 1984* On assignment by Oak Industries in Taipei, Taiwan, where I was responsible forthe testing and production line start up for the Oak Sigma series of cable TV converters for the European Markets (PAL Systems). This involved set-up and calibration of video measuring equipment i.e. waveform monitors, signal generators and pattern simulators

 

Ringard MeterologyCalibration TechnicianNovember 1982 - March 1984* On site and office calibrations and repair of all manner of test equipment including video sources, spectrum analyzers and video measuring equipment. This wasdone by use of a RV set-up with the standards and equipment for the Customers test gear.

United States Navy8 years - Active Duty

2 years - Reserves

* Interior Communication Technician, IC1 when honorably discharged