1. Kenneth Lee Mincey
502 s. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA. 98418
v-lemi@microsoft.com
keleemin@hotmail.com
work (425) 707-7039 or cell (253) 226-1233
Summary: I have worked continuously at Microsoft as a Nytec Vendor from 2000 - present
Skilled in building up PCBA’s with fine pitch components from sizes down to 01005
0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, etc.
Knowledgeable in reading and using schematics and diagrams to build and/or
troubleshoot boards. Skilled at some RF testing for WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC.
Skilled at building cables, using crimpers and other tools.
Able to perform RF testing for WiFi and Bluetooth per regulatory instructions. Able
to do some Mechanical work. Skilled at searching, purchasing and/or acquiring
components in a timely manner.
2014 – Present: Working as a Nytec vendor at Microsoft in the Windows Surface Division.
Working in WDS as an Electronics Technician. De-bonding, repairing surface units,
replacing broken TDM’s, troubleshooting main PCBA boards, programming and
and updating Surface units, swapping components on PCBA’s as needed.
2011 - 2014 Worked as a Nytec vendor at Microsoft in the Windows Phone division.
WPI RF and Electronics Technician for WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC testing.
Proficient in PCBA rework, placing components and confirming continuity of the
the components.
Proficient in using several pieces of equipment to test WiFi and Bluetooth
 N4010A – Wireless Connectivity Test Set
 E5017C – ENA Series Network Analyzer 9kHz – 8.5GHz
 LitePoint IQxel connectivity test system for WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and
Bluetooth enabled devices.
 The AT4 Wireless Test System for WiMAX™, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID and NFC
 FIME Test system for NFC and RFID
 Rohde & Schwarz CBT Bluetooth tester
Some classes and hands on testing for GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE, using
 8960 series E5515C Wireless Communications Test Set (Call Box from Agilent)
 CMU500 Wideband Radio Communication Tester (Call Box from R&S)
 CMU200 Universal Radio Communication Tester (from R&S)
Some training for PCB rework and troubleshooting using:
 The GTL 4040 probe station to test certain points on a board

2.  Micra PCBA rework system (capable of reworking01005 micro-passives,BGA and
SMT shields)
 X-90 PCBA X-ray inspectionsystem
 Keyence high power digital microscope inspection system
2008 - 2011 Worked as a Nytec vendor at Microsoft in the Zune Lab
Worked as a Lab Technician as a bench Technician in the Zune Lab.
Worked as mainly an RF Technician running
WiFi tests and Bluetooth tests to ensure the finished product will pass
FCC standards. Now taking classes for EVMCo regulations as part of the
continuing buildup of my skillset as an RF Technician.
2000 – 2007: Worked as a Nytec vendor at Microsoft.
Worked as a Technical purchaser from 2000 – 2002
Worked as a Bench Technician and part time RF Technician from 2002 – 2005
in the Mouse/Keyboard department in the Redwest area of Microsoft.
Also assisted as the Test Tools Technician from 2005 -2007 along with the RF
tech and the bench Tech and technical purchaser combined.
1999 – 2000: Washington State Lottery
Administrative position to cash in tickets for the public winners. Maintain the
warehouse security of tickets and prizes and blank checks. Interview big
winners, take pictures, write blogs for the website, and issue checks.
1997 – 1999: GTECH Corporation.
Setup and repaired lottery machines for Washington State. Shipped out or
delivered personally ticket stock and other materials for the lottery machines.
In emergency cases, went to sites to repair the lottery machine or replace and
repair the down machine back in the warehouse.
Experience: 1982 – 1997: Unites States Army.
Education: Associates degree in general education.
South Georgia College: 1980 – 1982
Associates of science degree in electronics.
ITT Technical School: 1997 – 2000
Classes for LTE by Rohde &Schwarz
Classes for 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac per IEEE regulations