1. Benjamin Hoffman
3323 Rahn BLVD Bellevue, NE 68123
(605) 520-5267 ● benjamin.l.hoffman8.ctr@mail.mil
SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer with more than 8 years in manufacturing, design and installation of IT systems. Adept at all aspects of network
engineering, mainly hardware configuration and installation. This past fall I joined field services under the ITCC contract as a cable
technician at USSTRATCOM.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Customer service-oriented
 LAN connection troubleshooting
 Network field installations
 Network cable distribution
 ITIL V3 training
 Information Assurance training
 Critical thinker
 Patient and diligent
 Keen eye for detail
 Strong attention to detail
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (Expected Graduation Dec. 2017)
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
 ITILV3 Certification Expected Completion March. 2017 Online Course
 Six Sigma Certificate 2014 Online Course
 Change Management Certificate 2014 Online Course
 Signal Basic Officer Leader Course 2009 Ft. Gordon, GA
 Basic Officer Leader Course II 2009 Ft. Sill, OK
 Basic Officer Leader Course I 2007 Ft. Sill, OK
 Private Pilot’s License 2006 Brookings, SD
 Army Supply Specialist Course 2000 Ft. Lee, VA
EXPERIENCE
TEKsystems / Cable Technician (USSTRATCOM) 2016 to Current
Offutt AFB, NE
 Operate fiber and copper trace, test and splice equipment
 Monitor and evaluate low voltage cable equipment and systems to ensure reliable operations
 Ensure adherence to strict low voltage cable installation techniques
 Conduct testing, inspection, and monitoring of activities associated with low voltage cable installation
 Provide network support to customers of USSTRATCOM on Offutt AFB
 Operate/maintain all fiber splicing tools and equipment in accordance to manufactures specifications
Harris Corporation / Electrical Engineer 2011 to 2016
Bellevue, NE
 Created complex signal and power connection diagrams for installation of Ethernet and power cables in data centers
 Created cable data bases using Microsoft Excel 2013
 Created data center floor layouts and IT rack layouts using Microsoft Visio 2007 Professional
 On installation team for 3 data centers consisting of 80 IT racks, 2000 cables, 80 work stations and 10 printers
 Helped design the GOES-R Rebroadcast Station that distributes real time weather data from satellite to meteorologists
 Helped design data center IT carts which allow the technician to troubleshoot any issues more efficiently
 Write test plans and procedures for factory and site tests based on specific customer requirements

2. U.S Army National Guard / Signal Officer 1999 to 2016
Brookings, SD and Camp Dodge, IA
 I was the Information Security Officer for Information Assurance, Information Security and Knowledge Management
 Developed policies and procedures to ensure secure information reliability and accessibility to data
 Prevented and safeguarded against unauthorized access to automated information systems, networks and data
 Managed and assisted in the Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of strategic and tactical networks
 Created communication system and Information Assurance training for more than 400 Soldiers
 Maintained 100% accountability of 10 million dollars’ worth of equipment located throughout 5 different cities in Iowa
Beef Products Inc. / Automated System Design Engineer 2008 to 2011
Dakota Dunes, SD
 Designed automated systems that delivered final product; system included boxing, labeling, inventorying and
palletizing
 Documented intake and output pipe systems that were currently in place using Autodesk Inventor for a 3D view
 Assisted in the structural documentation of a multi hundred million dollar addition to the South Sioux City plant
 I was in charge of the egress plan for the new additions, I calculate the distances for the shortest and safest escape route
Daktronics / Information Systems Specialist 2005 to 2008
Brookings, SD
 Monitored control access programs to ensure implementation and viability of appropriate systems security policies
 Imaged standard workstations, special operator work stations, and servers with Microsoft operating systems
 Installed software and hardware on operator work stations, and servers
 Assisted employees with troubleshooting hardware and software issues
VOLUNTEER WORK
 Little Rascals Soccer Coach Bellevue, NE
 YMCA Youth Assistant Basketball Coach Papillion, NE
 YMCA Youth Assistant Soccer Coach Papillion, NE
 Brookings Humane Society Volunteer Brookings, SD
HONORS AND AWARDS
 Harris U-Rock Award
 Army Meritorious Service Medal
 Army Commendation Medal
 Army Achievement Medal
 Soldier of the Quarter Award
 Combat Action Badge
 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold)
References Upon Request