I use to have a cellphone, computer and networking service in which I created an reputable name for myself as a technical enthusiast and "digital guru". I've since moved on in my endeavors, but am still very much known as "The Digital Guru" amongst my friends and previous clients.
I'm currently working my way into a DevOps / Web-Design / Full Stack capacity and this site was created and meant to encourage my quest forwards!
I am proficient in Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook. I am proficient in Primavera P6, Scheduling & Tracking, Estimating, Docker, Tensor Flow Machine Learning, Arduino, C++, MySQL, PHP, HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, Python, Linux, Windows, and ChatGPT. I possess a steadfast code of ethics and loyalty otherwise.
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I started at a young age working for myself cutting grass. I sold this business to a family member to pursue my education and started working part time jobs / and again for myself, fixing cellphones, fixing computers, installing video surveillance, and contracting my programming and networking skills any way demand presented itself.
I ran out of my Pell grant in my senior year of engineering, working with NASA and Virgin Galactic on launching a pico-satellite into low-earth orbit, and jumped in the field of industrial electrical installations on my tools as an electrical apprentice and later as an instrument fitter. I was quickly recognized for my experience and passion in computers and electrical engineering and became a field engineer; then progressed into the role of a project scheduler.
I continue to apply a wide range of skills and disciplines in my current roles and specialize in automating, consolidating, and implementing solutions of efficiency built on a background of hard work and entrepreneurial endeavors.
My Journey
Work Experience
Ardent Services:
- Project Scheduler
Phillips 66,
Borger, Tx
July 2022 - Current
Estimated, and proposed $5.6M of work;
Scheduled and maintained Level-III cost loaded schedules
Built and implemented effective alternatives that:
Provided sound data with the implementation of appropriated transparencies and discretions to required supervision
Eliminated nearly 100% of most user-errors
Effectively eliminated the redundancy in operational tasks allowing the organization to effectively inherit the workloads of all departments.
Loenbro, Inc.:
- Instrument Tech
- Electrical Apprentice
Colstrip Steam Electric Plant
Colstrip, MT
Jan – July 2022
Fabricated and installed all tubing, valves, regulators and supports
Set regulators and snooped all lines for leaks
Assisted management and the electrical and piping division during start-up and commissioning.
Pandemic Work
- Mostly Self-Contracted
Houston TX,
Lafayette, LA
2020-2021
During this time, I remained working with several part time opportunities non-relative to my career experience.
I also did a lot of contract work during this time including working for a roofing company in which I implemented a CRM, helped database all of their projects, helped repurpose their website, and facilitated their networking needs.
Bilfinger Westcon, Inc.:
- Field Engineer
Anadarko,
Greeley, CO
2019 - 2020
Promptly submitted clear, concise RFI’s to client on behalf of the field team (Lead time: Max 24 hours)
Aggressively pursued change orders per contract clarifications and out of scope work (Lead time: 1-5 days)
Recorded time for all employees and gathered quotes and ordered materials.
Estimated new change orders, and maintained healthy customer relations through detailed daily and weekly field reports.
Ardent Services:
- Electrical Apprentice
- Field Engineer
Praxair
Lake Jackson, TX
Jan – Aug 2019
Fabricated and installed all tubing, valves, regulators and supports
Set regulators and snooped all lines for leaks
Assisted management and the electrical and piping division during start-up and commissioning.
Volunteer Experience
Festival Acadiens
- Assistant Production Coordinator
Lafayette, LA
2009 - 2019
Volunteered with the coordination of set-up, operations, and tear-down and cleaned up during and after Festival Acadians.
Supported and help coordinate operations prior to and during the festival.
Entrepreneurial Experience
The Digital Guru
- Owner/Operator
Lafayette, LA
2012 – 2023
Cellphone and Computer Repairs that led down a self-taught journey & compilation of most of what you see here today!
In order to compete, I had to offer a mobile repair service.
This taught me to be overly prepared and organized.
Clean Cuts Lawn Service
- Owner/Operator
Lafayette, LA
2003 – 2010
I started this lawn service as a teenager by passing out 1,000 flyers. I received 3 clients in total from said outreach. By the end of that Summer; that 3 turned into 56 contracts and 63 clients all together.
This endeavor taught me that word of mouth is the best advertisement there is.
Education
University of Louisiana
- Electrical Engineering,
- Renewable Resources
Lafayette, LA
2010 – 2013
2014 – 2017
2010 – 2013: Renewable Resources
Concentrations: Environmental Sustainability
2014 - 2017: Electrical Engineering
Concentrations: Telecommunications, Mathematics
Acadiana High School
- General Studies Diploma
Lafayette, LA
2012 – 2023
2003-2007: General High School Education
Achievements:
Graduated with the highest level of TOPS Scholarship
(I was unable to use this scholarship because of starting school 1 year post-graduation)
My Skills
Coding Skills
HTML 90%
CSS 85%
JavaScript 65%
Python 75%
Microsoft 365 95%
Professional Skills
Web Design 80%
Web Development 90%
SEO Marketing 75%
Electrical Estimating90%
Primavera P6 80%
Experienced estimating, building and effectively maintaining and tracking cost-loaded level-IV schedules in Primavera P6 & Microsoft Excel for projects pertaining to electrical and instrumentation industrial constructions with a sufficient understanding of the industry and of computer systems, peripherals, networks, and databases.
Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Arduino, TensorFlow, Machine Learning, C++, Python, Docker, Linux, and website development.
Ambitiously driven, self-starter; with a sharp understanding of self and others, business concepts and strategies, ethics and statues, and a determined work ethic derived from a wide variety of skills and experiences.
