Simeon McDaniels
Ashburn
Summary
A passionate individual wanting to expand knowledge base in the field of IT and to add value to companies and others with my acquired and earned skillsets. Experienced as a prep cook at a federal level for 4 + years. RMA/ Test Technician for 1.5 Years. Additionally experienced in sound engineering through home projects. Currently training to transition to an IT Professional, credible with A+, Microsoft Office, Kanban, Mac OS, Cent OS, Linux. Windows, RHEL.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RMA/Test Technician
Mercury Systems
09.2024 - Current
- Provide repairs for our Military defense contractors including (BAE, Lockheed Martin, RTX, General Dynamics, Boeing, Northrop Gunman)
- Perform diagnostic and quality control tests on products, systems, or equipment to ensure they meet quality and performance standards
- Used Linux command to output results of the system as a part of pre-diagnostics including (fans rpm’s, Temps, PSU voltages) also ran commands to get PCIe results, system summary’s, log information, HDD and USB detection.
- Flashed BIOS, IPMI, Ethernet Cards, Graphics Cards.
- Used Companies based testing through there network with PXE image and scripts including Windows and Linux systems. This includes Mem Testing, Throughput testing, Battery Testing, Sensor Testing, Burn testing, Vibe Testing, Functional Testing, Hardware Compare.
- Perform upgrades according to source control documents. Performed Chassis swaps and rebuilt servers in accordance to the company’s Build Manuals.
- Analyzing requirements and developing verification approaches to ensure that the final product meets all requirements
- Receiving and logging products that are returned under the RMA process, and documenting all findings. They ensure the final disposition—repair, replacement, or credit—is handled according to company policy.
- Documenting repair trends and tracking RMA statistics to report common failure reasons to management and engineering teams. This helps to improve product design and reduce future returns.
- Performing electromechanical repairs on a wide range of ruggedized servers. This can include troubleshooting electrical circuitry, and making mechanical adjustments.
Biorepository Technician
Avantor
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Receiving, labeling and safely storing samples to be tested
- Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report.
- Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the results
- Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.
- Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
- Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs
- Using company-based software to log-in and keep data.
- Maintaining professionalism with clients and logging in data in a timely manner.
Medicine and Specimen Courier
Stat Experts
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the prompt and accurate delivery and customer demand and requirements of the assigned route.
- Deliveries occur during both nighttime and daytime conditions and in all weather, types Maintain vehicle inspection records.
- Handles and disposes of waste and used materials in keeping with prescribed safety standards
- Makes deliveries to customer accounts using my own vehicle.
- Coordinate with dispatch to get deliveries on time and prompt.
Food service Worker
Eurest Dining Service
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Managed stock for upcoming orders.
- Using marketing skills to attract recurring customers. Such as having a menu that satisfies customers and having creating specialty items like made to order pizza, grill items.
- Had to use a budget-based system based on sales and order what was needed for that upcoming week.
- Prepared Hot and cold foods for the line and replenished when running low.
- Kept up with proper procedures for cooking and preparing food for example, keeping the right temperature for cooking and serving for safety for customers.
- Created a clean and safe environment for the customers and for co-workers.
- Helped customers and maintained a friendly environment for customers and visitors and resolved any problems that customers had.
- Signed in and escorted visitors in a Federal Government building and helped with deliveries.
- Keeping up with cleaning protocols and making sure at the end of the day that everything was neatly cleaned and stocked and put away.
- Hosted professional catering events for federal workers and visitors.
- Followed Federal government Procedures.
Education
A+ Certification -
Ed ImpactTek IT Training
A+ Certification - undefined
George Mason University
H.S Diploma - education
Westlake HS
Skills
- IPC 610-620
- Linux
- Command Prompt
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Testing and diagnostics
- Firmware management
- Network configuration and troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Hardware
- Prioritizing
- Problem solving skills
- Leadership Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Able to adapt to different situations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Server hardware expertise
- Electronic testing
- Functional testing
- Hardware installation
- Sample collection
- Test equipment operation
- Performance testing
- Diagnostic tools
- Firmware updates
- ESD protection
- Teamwork
Timeline
RMA/Test Technician
Mercury Systems
09.2024 - Current
Biorepository Technician
Avantor
06.2022 - 09.2024
Medicine and Specimen Courier
Stat Experts
10.2020 - 06.2024
Food service Worker
Eurest Dining Service
02.2014 - 03.2020
A+ Certification - undefined
George Mason University
H.S Diploma - education
Westlake HS
A+ Certification -
Ed ImpactTek IT Training