1. Kristopher D. White
808 Carrington Ridge, Stockbridge, GA. 30281
Mobile (404)-735-3853
Email: Kriswhite1979@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Twelve and a half years of military experience in electronic troubleshooting / Maintenance and
repair. Eight years in management experience supervising personnel in all aspects of
maintenance, repair, and operational testing. Ahighly effective leader, that excels in the training
of personnel and carrying out/delegating duties to create a highly effective team. Comfortable in
fast-paced,high stress environments requiring attention to detail, ability to meet stringent
deadlines, and quick adaptation to constantly changing priorities.
OBJECTIVE:
To contribute to your organization while utilizing my management, educational training,
expertise, personal development, and other qualifications learned during my years of service in the
United States Army, and in my current role as UL Lab Engineer /Lead Technician, ENG
Acuity lighting / Lithonia Lighting.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Electronics Leadership Schematic diagrams
Oscilloscopes PersonnelManagement Blue force tracker
Troubleshooting Project Management Power Meters
Power Distribution Problem Solving Test Equipment
Technical Repair Technical Research Radar Systems
Control Systems Job Planning Computers
Transponders Freq. counters IF Amplifiers
Multi-meters Tactical Navigation RADAR Altimeters
Power Supplies Mobile Facilities
AC/DC Power meters AC/DC Motors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
05/14 – Present Acuity lighting / Lithonia Lighting
UL Lab Engineering Senior Technician, ENG
Perform thermal, electrical, structural, and photometric testing of vendor supplied and
company built products
Rendered findings in report form, and presented to the appropriate department managers
for approval, prior to using such materials or components in Acuity Brands Lighting end
products.
2. Understanding of electrical and electronic systems and the design and layout of electrical
and/or electronic apparatus.
Able to read, write, and interpret engineering documentation.
Application and sue of test instruments, e. g., various meters,data loggers, and the use of
hand and power tool for testing situations requiring same.
Trained less experienced and new personnel to perform tests in accordance with
procedures.
Able to work generally un-supervised and able to make decisions within the latitude set
by the laboratory manager or supervisor.
UL/CSA certified.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records, writing reports, wiring simple circuits and
fabricating or assembling mechanical or electrical devices.
Responsible for building wooden enclosures, walls and ceilings for light fixture tests.
Establish Lean Manufacturing principles in thermal and electronics lab. Help develop
new Processes for the Thermal lab.
09/12 – 05/14 Cooper Lighting/Eaton Electrical
UL Lab Engineering Technician II, ENG
Set up and perform experiments for UL testing for Cooper Lighting Division of Cooper
Industries, certified in over 65 tests within first six months at company.
Perform complex Electronic Circuit tests on Electrical Ballasts and Drivers for new LED
products,
Establish Lean Manufacturing principles in thermal and electronics lab.
Assisted in Schedule all incoming experiments and assign/schedule
Calibrate and operate complex electronic and mechanical experiment stations to
Underwriter Laboratory specifications.
Set up and performing electrical, mechanical and thermal tests on lighting fixtures under
varied environmental conditions, in accordance with UL, CSA and Energy Star standards.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records, writing reports, wiring simple circuits and
fabricating or assembling mechanical or electrical devices.
Responsible for building wooden enclosures, walls and ceilings for light fixture tests.
Responsible for Tracking of all Calibrated equipment and supplies in and out of the UL
Lab.
Responsible for the ordering and maintaining of all laboratory supplies and tools asneeded.
01/03 -08/11 Early Warning System Operator
Battalion Operations Center NCO
Non Commissioned Officer (NCO); United States Army
3. Applied the theory of impedance, resistance, capacitance, and inductance to radar/Launcher
communications and navigation systems.
Applied theory of operation of transistors, limit switches, blower motors, power supplies, solid
state devices, integrated circuit components, transformers, motors, generators, synchros, servos,
transmission lines, and antennas.
Implemented electronic schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, color codes, and other
technical publications.
Performed technical and supply publications to obtain accurate data for supply purposes.
Isolated and diagnosed Radar navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and communications
systems/subsystems failures.
Responsible for ensuring the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance
instructions for corroded and deteriorated electronic components.
Additional duties included inspecting, testing, maintaining, replacing and repairing of components,
assemblies, subassemblies, modules, circuit cards/boards and powered supplies.
Supervise Maintenance and Safety programs by conducting annual reviews, updates of all SOP’s,
and semi-annual reviews of the Diagnostic Mandatory Parts List (DMPL).
Conducted quarterly inspections of all maintenance programs.
Assisted in the development of Standard and Maintenance Operating Procedures and presented
material to upper management on the capabilities and limitations of the Air and Missile Defense
(AMD) System.
Designed and implemented a streamlined system that updated an antiquated maintenance program
that resulted in optimal efficiency.
Responsible for the installation, repair maintenance, and modifications for the PATRIOT battery
Missile System and all associated equipment worth in excess of $100 million and the Prescribed
Load List (PLL) worth $1.4 million.
10/06 -06/10 C4I Systems Integrator
Battalion Operations Center NCO
United States Army; Korea,Georgia and Germany
Represented the organization in alltacticaldata link matterswhile establishing a key role within the
joint community.
Supervised 32 personnelwhile performing early warning and detection of the tacticalballistic missile
threats which results in an outstanding evaluation from 35th Brigade on allair battles
Supervised and successfully trained military personnelon allair battle operations to include crew drills
Represented the organization in alltacticaldata link matters,establishing a key role within the joint
community as wellas throughout USCENTCOM AOR
Assisted in the integration of the units Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS),ADSI and Joint
Range Extension (JRE) achieving the unit successin severalmajor exercises which included the Air
Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS).
Implemented and maintained programs for the battalion operations center.
Trained personnelon preventive maintenance,checksand services to include allsafety procedures
Supervised 10 personnelperforming early warning and detection of sentinelradarsystems forair
breathing threats.
Additional duties included Inspecting,testing,maintaining,replacementand repair of components,
assemblies,subassemblies,modules,Circuit cards,circuit boards,powersupplies,blowermotors,limit
switches and outriggers. Performed dutiesasa TCA,or TacticalController in the ECS.
Managed the grids,no fly zones and various flight patterns,aswellas othersensitive and sometimes
classified data related to flight plans.
Responsible for overseeing allbattery command post,air battles,operations and maintenance.
4. Key liaison between the Regimentheadquarters and Patriot Air Defense Battalion
Assisted in the controlof the Army Airspace Command and controlprogram
02/99 -01/03 Patriot Operator/Maintenance Technician
United States Army; Fort Bliss, Texas
Responsible for applying the correct schematics block diagrams, wiring diagrams, color codes,
and other patriot systems technical publications.
Served as the senior supervisorof a 25 personnelsection maintaining 100% accountability of Patriot
Systems equipment worth over 3 million dollars.
Performed technical publications to obtain accurate data for repair on all Patriot systems.
Isolated and diagnosed Radar/Launcher navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and
communications systems/subsystems failures.
Utilized the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance.
Diagnosed and detected build-in test/build-in test equipment (BIT/BITE) and/or board test
equipment.
Measured and analyzed equipment on the PATRIOT Launching Station (LS) and Enhanced
Launcher Electronic System (ELES).
Isolates and diagnoses Radar navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and communications
systems/subsystems failures.
Performs the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance instructions.
Applied the theory of impedance, resistance, capacitance, and inductance to radar/Launcher
communications and navigation systems.
Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the battalion operations centerPatriot systems aswellas
equipment to include generators, Humvee’s and other transportation vehicles.
Assisted in planning and executing severalbrigade exercisesto integrate allbrigade and battalion ABCS
systems.
Integrated Information Control Station (ICC), Tactical Control Station (TCS), Engagement Control
Station (ECS) and Antenna MastGroup (AMG) in Korea'sannualmajor exercises(Republic of Korea,
Foal Eagle and Team Spirit.
Responsible for the Reception,Staging,Onward Movement & Integration (RSOI) and ULCHIFOCUS
LENS.
LEADERSHIP:
Assisted in management of personnel, coordinating work schedules, and delegating
responsibilities to maximize productivity. Assessed job needs to determine cost, time line, and
materials needed. Assigned and scheduled technicians according to skills and experience.
Extensive experience supervising personnel in operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and
repair. Supervised complex work procedures, maintenance and repairs to ensure correct and
efficient execution
TRAINING:
5. Administered training program and supervised the qualification of approximately 15 personnel in
the areas of reactor and steam-electric plant operation and maintenance as well as maintenance,
repair, and operation of all mechanical equipment. As a result personnel levels of knowledge and
job performance were enhanced greatly. Accorded sign off authority for personnel qualification.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Strong technical skills with working knowledge of several applications including MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Access,Outlook),Adobe Acrobat,and various ProprietaryApplications
to include Shift Operations Management System (eSOMS) .
EDUCATION:
GED Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 1998
MILITARYACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
Army Commendation Medals (3)
Army Achievement Medals (4)
National Defense Service Medals
Global War on Terrorism Service Medals
Korean Defense Service Medal(2)
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbons
Overseas Service Ribbons (5)
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal (4)
SECURITYCLEARANCE:
Held a Secret Security Clearance from, November 2002 to November 2012
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request