523 Jamie Court Phone 916-991-7273

Rio Linda, California E-mail: Ron_Ellington@Yahoo.com

95673
Ronald A. Ellington
Education SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) Seminars;
Proof of Performance techniques
Video Measurements
Alpha Power Supplies
Fiber Optic Breakouts
Emergency Alert Systems
Advanced Digital measurements
NCTI (National Cable Technology Institute) Courses;
Tests and Measurements
Fiber Optic Technician
Advanced Technician
Chapman College (San Diego, California)
Chapman College, San Diego (1980-1983)
Main course of study was Electronic Engineering with emphasis
on RF (Radio Frequency) communications and Calculus
United States Navy Schools -8 years
Interior Communications "A" school
Closed Circuit TV "C" school (Advanced)
NC 2 plotting systems
Gyrocompass "C" school
Instructor for the IC "A" school 3 years
High School, Gardena High, Gardena, California, Diploma
Professional Experience
Comcast Communications - Sacramento, CA
R&D Technician
July 1985 thru July 2008
* Responsible for all system test equipment to include calibration, general mai
ntenance and repair of Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Level Meters (SLM's), baseband
Video measurements and standard test equipment for over 300 technicians in Sacr
amento and the Central California Region.
* Facilitated training classes on how to use the above listed equipment and meas
ure for various distortions
* Conducted all system Proof of Performance testing and training for FCC Complia
nce.
* Expert user of Spectrum Analyzers, responsible for system testing to meet stan
dard FCC Part 76 and section 76.605 and system level troubleshooting
* Helped establish home certification process utilizing equipment above - reduci
ng repeat trouble calls by 5%.
* Conducted all system frequency allocation and evaluations and filter designs
* Designed and evaluated Head-End systems using Scientific Atlanta (Continuum an
d 6350) and Motorola/Jerrold equipment
* Handled installation for Headend and Satellite equipment
* Assisted the Training department with the development of class curriculum and
conducted training classes.
* Responsible for continuous evaluation of components for use in the system by t
echnicians and engineers
* Maintained relationships with manufacturers and representatives from equipment
suppliers while managing orders inventory and a $250,000.00 annual budget
* Implementation and continuous evaluation of all Emergency Alert System (EAS)
equipment (Trilithic and TFT) evaluation/implementation for the County of Sacram
ento and Roseville, CA as set forth in FCC Part 11.
* Business Continuity Coordinator (Disaster Recovery Planning) for the Central C
alifornia Region.

Staefa Control Systems

Engineering Technician
September 1984 - June 1985
* Computer controlled equipment manufacturer (environmental systems) including b
uilding, testing, and correcting circuits. Designed by the engineers and made th
e necessary recommendations

Oak Industries
Engineering Technician
March 1984 - September 1984
* On assignment by Oak Industries in Taipei, Taiwan, where I was responsible for
the testing and production line start up for the Oak Sigma series of cable TV c
onverters for the European Markets (PAL Systems). This involved set-up and cali
bration of video measuring equipment i.e. waveform monitors, signal generators a
nd pattern simulators

Ringard Meterology
Calibration Technician
November 1982 - March 1984
* On site and office calibrations and repair of all manner of test equipment inc
luding video sources, spectrum analyzers and video measuring equipment. This was
done by use of a RV set-up with the standards and equipment for the Customers t
est gear.

United States Navy

8 years - Active Duty
2 years - Reserves
* Interior Communication Technician, IC1 when honorably discharged