Fernando Soto has over 25 years of experience in the satellite communications industry as a technician, field engineer, instructor and independent contractor. He has extensive experience setting up and repairing satellite dish equipment, high power amplifiers, and satellite transmission trucks. Currently, he runs his own independent contracting business providing satellite repair and installation services.

1. Fernando Soto
1217 Jennifer Lane 630.715.6683
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 soto87@sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
More than 25 years of experience in the Satcom(RF) industry as technician, field engineer, instructor and
independent contractor.
WORK HISTORY
2013-Current Soto Satellite Repair & Services, LLC (sotosat.com) Independent Contractor, Satcom industry
HPA Repair & Installation services. Also, trained on Sat truck operation—driving (CDL) to uplinking.
Experience setting up satellite dish to specific satellites, patch-paneling gear (A/V equipment) to truck for
transmissions. Set up IFB and PL patches. Have worked in back-haul transmissions and breaking news
environments.
1999-2013 Technical Instructor/Technical Writer, MCL, Inc./Miteq/CPI Satcom Bolingbrook Operations
Develop and implement training program for all MCL amplifiers. Schedule and conduct training classes,
domestically and abroad. Continued repairing/updating equipment domestically & abroad.
1997-1999 Technical Support, Phone Support Group Leader, MCL, Inc.
Provide technical support for all customers relating to service and maintenance of satellite and microwave
telecommunications equipment. Act as liaison for management relating to failure problems or customer
issues which require management’s involvement.
1989-1997 Field Service Engineer, MCL, Inc.
Attained Senior Engineer status in 1992. Troubleshoot satellite transmission systems to component level.
Aid transmitter operators in troubleshooting over the telephone. Install, test, repair HPAs worldwide.
Schedule, repair satellite communication trucks (SNGs). Extensively support Latin American customer base.
1982-1988 U.S. Navy – Navy training in electronics, served on USS Inchon maintaining & operating a missile system.
EQUIPMENT
 Entire MCL product line: VPC, switching systems & HPAs [TWTs’ & Klystrons (including tuning)]
 Experienced with schematics, block diagram, can troubleshoot to component level
 Experienced in switching power supplies (SMPC), RF & high voltage measurement
 Agilent, Hewlett-Packard, Marconi, Tektronix, and Fluke lines of test equipment
 RF test equipment: signal generators, power meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers
 Standard test equipment: DVMs, O-scopes (standard and digital), HV O-scope probes
 Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), WordPerfect
EDUCATION
1982-1985 US Navy - Basic Electricity and Electronics (1982/1985)
US Navy - Electronic Technician “A” School (1983)
US Navy - Naval Nuclear Power School (1983-4)
US Navy - Fire Controlman “A” School (1985)
Cleared to Top Secret in the US NAVY
Fluent in Spanish.
Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
REFERENCES
Mike Ernest Manager, CPI Satcom Lisle Operations 630-771-7128
Randy Jones Field Service Engineer, CPI Satcom Lisle Operations 630-759-9500