Daniel deFluiter has over 30 years of experience in electronics, electrical systems, and computer maintenance and repair. He has worked as an electronics technician for United Space Alliance, maintaining airfield navigational aids and communications equipment. Prior to that, he worked as an independent cable technician and for Chrysler as an automotive design technician. He has associates degrees in computer technology and communications engineering from Brevard Community College.

1. Daniel deFluiter
Titusville, FL 32781 • (321) 431-7103 • majestic.delta@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Quality-focused, detailed Electronic Technician with extensive experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and
repair of all electronic, electrical, and computer-based equipment. Proficiently apply principles and theories of
electronics, electrical circuitry. Areas of strength include:
 Power Distribution Systems
 Closed Loop Servo Systems
 A/V Analog Digital Test Equipment
 Relay Logic
 Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment
 Lighting & Audio Control Devices
 MS Office Suite 2013
 Coaxial Cabling Systems
 Network Systems
 Diagnosis & Analysis
 Troubleshooting & Repair
 Problem-Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPACECOAST TECHNICAL NETWORK (STN), Titusville, FL 2011 – Present
STN Member
Collaborated with fellow members to execute plans for setting up and running job fairs. Specifically handled
facility set-up to accommodate exhibitor and interview booths. Staffed STN booth to recruit members and educate
attendees.
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE, Titusville, FL 1979 – 2011
Electronics Technician / Navigational Aids Technician
 Diagnosed, maintained, and operated airfield navigational aids supporting airfield operations for both
military and civilian systems to ensure safe Shuttle landing.
 Preventative and scheduled maintenance of Microwave Scanning Beam System enabled safe landing
approach of military affiliated aircraft at Kennedy Space Center.
 Maintained TACAN to retain annual FAA runway validation for sustaining landing field operations.
 Disseminated current weather data to military and civilian aircrews providing critical factors required to
ascertain landing conditions.
 Verified proper functionality of digital Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to support team’s tracking
location and flight path of assets.
Communications Technician
 Set-up, troubleshot, and maintained high quality audio equipment for Public Affairs Office to provide
reliable, operational equipment at their request. Resulted in being sole source provider.
 Maintained accurate inventory of more than $100K in satellite communications equipment and various
public address system hardware enabling a fast response and assurance of fully operational systems at
critical point.
 Expert repair of radio and headphone equipment saved approximately $50K in outsource repair costs.
Computer Technician
 Diagnosed and repaired computer systems and peripherals to verify systems were properly functioning
during critical Control Facilities operations.
 Designed, built, and installed dual prototype systems using Cat5e and fiber optic cabling throughout
facilities to evaluate their reliability and performance.

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 Installed and configured equipment in over 100 equipment racks enabling use of high speed,secure fiber
optic telemetry systems, ensuring both secure and non-secure data was transmittable across the same line.
DEFLUITER ENTERPRISES, Cape Canaveral, FL 1978 – 1983
Independent Cable Technician
 Prewired condominiums, apartment complexes, home subdivisions to enable television hook-ups.
Ensured main signal feed cable was locatable.
 Assessed transmission characteristics to locate and resolve faults and malfunctions minimizing service
disruptions.
 Analyzed test results and inspection findings to diagnose and repair technical problems swiftly restoring
residential service. Proficiently used electronic test equipment, mechanical equipment, and hand tools.
CHRYSLER CORPORATION, Cape Canaveral, FL 1978 –1979
Automotive Design Technician
 Supported R&D by building and verifying fully functional prototypes from engineer’s hand sketches,
schematics, and timing maps.
 Fabricated prototype components and fixtures in support of engineering designs.
 Modified existing prototypes to decrease overhead costs and enhance vehicle performance.
 Performed manual and automated tests of installed prototype automotive system and component
performance to evaluate its efficiency, durability, and reliability.
 Analyzed and documented test data for automotive systems, subsystems, and component parts to verify
performance complied with engineering requirements.
 Collaborated with Engineers to identify and resolve root cause of defects and malfunctions.
 Installed instrumentation and test equipment to ensure proper interfaces needed for accurate readings.
 Performed routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment to keep it in operational condition.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Associate of Science, Computer Technology, Brevard Community College, FL
Associate of Science in Communications Engineering Technology, Brevard Community College, FL
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE & ENDORSEMENT
General Radiotelephone Operator License PG00035005
FCC Registration 0021112016
Ship Radar Endorsement 0004852200