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Jim Livingston

WLAN ENGINEER, TECH JUNKIE, & ALL-AROUND GOOD GUY

ABOUT ME

Who is Jim Livingston?

Born in the age of Disco I grew up torn between two worlds. One was my life on a small subsistence farm on the outskirts of Salem, Oregon and the other was the dazzling entrapments of big city Portland less than an hours drive away. This diversity of schemas would contribute greatly to who I am today; evident by my Jack-of-all-trades ability, commitment to the fine details, as well as my persistent exploration of multiple vantage points.

Enriched by an abundant life I have laid my head to rest in many places. Some of the more memorable pillows include the tiny island of Ketchikan, Alaska; the arduous Sand Hill Barracks in Fort Benning, Georgia; the Highlands of Scotland; and the provincial capital of Latina, Italy.

I have held many positions outside of the Tech Sector, including Project Management. At each I have leveraged my technological prowess to enhance the company. I am driven by a profound sense of service. It is my sincere ambition to help others and it is why I continue to seek out opportunities where I can make a difference.

EXPERIENCE

Climbing the Ladder.

Universal E-Business, LLC

Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Perform Passive, Active and Predictive Site Surveys, as well as RF Spectrum Analysis Deploy and Configure Cisco Wireless Controllers, PRIME, ISE, CMX, & Access Points Assist with management of RF Scanners - Motorola, Honeywell and Zebra, often troubleshooting connectivity issues Generate Bill of Materials, Client-facing Reports, and other consulting functions Quote all Wireless work, define project Scopes, SOW’s, and work-flow playbooks Serve as SME (Subject Manager Expert) for RF and Wireless

August 2017 - Current

February 2016 - 2017

Velaspan Inc.

Network Systems Engineer

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Perform Wireless Site Surveys and deploy network devices including WLCs and Switches Hands on experience using Cisco Meraki Access Points for Site Surveys Determine optimal placement of Access Points for Voice, Location, and Data usage Conduct Spectrum Analysis Support Wireless Services for large conferences and events

Adept Technologies LLC

Wireless Network Engineer

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Conducted Wireless Passive and Active Site Surveys at 61 sites in 15 countries Wireless Spectrum Analysis Installed Access Points, WLAN Controllers and other network hardware Prepare detailed reports and documentation Configure autonomous Access Points Troubleshoot connectivity, interference, and coverage issues Design WLAN deployments and remediations

June 2013 - February 2016

April 2012 – June 2013

Microsoft

Technical Advisor

Provide technical support for consumer and business customers needing help with a myriad of technologies, such as cell phones, personal computers, tablets, and software. System builds, repairs, virus removal, Windows configurations, data backups and retrievals. Conduct personal trainings covering Microsoft technologies. Educate Sales Team.

Synergies International

Communications & Project Manager

Facilitated all levels of communications both internally and among vendors and clients. Responsible for the entire life-cycle of the order process between retail/wholesale clients and factories in India and Pakistan Manage bids, sample approvals, purchase orders, and bill of ladings

December 2006 – August 2008

April 1998 – September 2000

Lewis Motors

Business Manager

Directly managed customer service operations Initiated and directed the transformation from an entirely paper-based system to a computerized environment, including: fleet tracking, reservations management, and customer database. Oversaw the company's migration from a Payless Car Rental franchise to a Budget Car Rental franchise.

Egghead.com

IT Support & Account Manager

Provided solutions for clients of the B2B Sales Department Developed a local Intranet application which aggregated needed vendor resources for business account managers Assist fellow Account Managers with servicing their customers, by using my knowledge of products and technologies Desktop support - hardware and software

October 2000 – July 2001

August 2001 – December 2006

Berkeley Florist and Garden Center

Garden Center Manager and Accounts Receivable

Responsible for all dimensions of the billing cycle; data entry, invoices, payment remittance and reconciliation, collections, etc. Research and solve account discrepancies Initiated and implemented the transformation from a paper-based to a computerized billing system, which improved billing efficiency and accounts receivable collections Provide direct customer service to all accounts.

Self Employed

IT Consultant & Freelance Graphic/Web Designer

Design and develop commercial and non-profit websites Counsel clients regarding online marketing and social networking Assist clients in gauging technical needs and providing solutions to match Provide commercial and consumer desktop and network support - hardware and software Educate and train clients on systems and software Commercial desktop publishing - brochures, business cards, letterheads, etc.

May 1998 - June 2013

EDUCATION

A Lifetime of Learning!

Bachelor's degree, Social Sciences

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden

2011

Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.627 GPA

Liberal Arts (I & II), Finite Mathematics, Psychology II, Ab Psych, Pop Psych, Psych & the Law, Law & Society, Prisons, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Social Research.

Associate of Arts, Education

Raritan Valley Community College

2007

Graduated with a 3.85 GPA

Courses included: Precalc (I & II), Statistics, Literature of the Holocaust, Philosophy, Sociology, Child Psych, Ed Psych, Science & Society, Foundations of Ed, and Educational Field Experience.