Jonathan Starnes is an experienced service technician and telecommunications specialist with over 10 years of experience in telecom/computer networking. He has worked in both military and civilian roles maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting virtual and physical networks and communications systems. He holds CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications and has a background that includes work as an Army signal corps technician and systems technician roles for Computer Sciences Corporation and Verizon Wireless.
1. Jonathan Starnes
1076 Steve Jackson RD,
Unadilla, GA 31091
(478) 230-6918
Starnesjonathan5385@gmail.com
Specialty
Service Technician, Integrated Systems Technician, Telecommunications Specialist
Summary
• Experience in the Telecom/Computer Networking field since 2008.
• Graduated 1st in class with Honors from 25P Army Signal Corps Telecommunications School.
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kaplan University’s AAS in IT program with a 3.98 GPA.
• Honorably Discharged Military Veteran.
• Held Top Secret/SCI and Secret Clearances for 5 years.
• Experience covers virtual and physical networking, encryption, installation, operation, troubleshooting, and
responsibility for all components within.
Work Experience as an IT Professional
-Active Duty United States Army
527th Military Intelligence Battalion
Camp Humphreys, South Korea. (OCT 2008 - OCT 2009)
• IMO Help Desk Technician
o OCT 2008- MAY 2009
o Worked Battalion level trouble ticket items. Maintained, repaired, and installed office computers and all networked
components.
• NOC Tactical Node Operator/Maintainer
o DEC 2008- SEP 2009
o Held a position on the specialized Commanders Communications Team in charge of setup and maintenance of the Network
Operation Center during field exercises throughout the tour of duty. Field work position.
• SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) Technician
o JUN 2009- OCT 2009
o Maintained Operational Military Communications Circuits and Equipment. Shift work Position.
298th Signal Company, 302d Signal Battalion
Fort Detrick, MD (NOV 2009 - APR 2012)
• Satellite Communications Technician
o NOV 2009- MAR 2010
o Served as operational support for Naval and Air Force Satellite communications networks through the operation, testing,
alignment, and preventive maintenance of two AN/FSC-78C Satellite Communications Earth Terminals and many other
substantial supporting systems. Shift work position.
2. Jonathan Starnes
(478) 230-6918
Starnesjonathan5385@gmail.com
• Telecommunications Specialist
o APR 2010- APR 2012
o Analyzed, isolated, and identified various types of digital data and voice communications media using test equipment and
data transmission sets to resolve telecom path problems and coordinate the corrective action taken by personnel. Shift work
position.
-After the Military
• Computer Center Technician
o Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC): Fort Detrick, MD
o APR 2012- JUL 2014
o Perform installation and maintenance of Government and Commercial communications circuits/systems/networks using the
appropriate test equipment, and ensuring the corrective action taken meets the required specifications of the customer’s
needs through methods and procedures incorporating the quality assurance mindset. Shift work position.
• System’s Technician
o Verizon Wireless: Macon MTSO (Mobile Telephone Switching Office)
o JUL 2014- Current
o Trouble shoot, update, monitor, and maintain Verizon Wireless voice and data network coverage for all of Southern
Georgia. Working directly with Cell Technicians to identify and resolve any network connectivity issues within a timely
manner. Shift work position.
Education
• Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology
◦ Kaplan University
◦ 3.98 GPA Average
◦ JUN 2012-July 2013
• 25P Army Signal Corps School
◦ Fort Gordon, GA
◦ OCT 2008
◦ Top of Class Distinguished Honor Graduate
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
◦ DEC 2013 (Code: C6DYV4JDYK4E2M6D)
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
◦ FEB 2013 (Code: BZB29VK17HRQQLSX)
• Telecom and Networking Course
◦ Frederick, MD
◦ MAY 2012
◦ Learning Tree International
• High School Diploma
◦ Hawkinsville, GA
◦ MAY 2007
◦ Graduated with class merits
