1. Summary
My 30 year career in electronics could be fairly stated in scope as; systems from DC to Daylight, power
levels generally below 1KW, covering the analog and digital domains over wire, fiber, or ‘RF’. As a necessary
adjunct to this, I have and continue to develop in-depth skills working with all aspects of ISA computing
platforms, operating systems, applications, etc. as the systems above have incorporated ISA computing
architecture for several decades. I have the competencies needed to select, setup, maintain and repair
telecommunications or industrial control systems and networks and computer systems. I have a strong
background in packet based networks such as Ethernet as well with special emphasis on real time systems
such as industrial controls, VoIP and Video over IP. I am proficient with many types of precision
measurement equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometers, Bit Error Rate Testers,
RF Service Monitors, Oscilloscopes, Counters, to name but a few.
Work Experience
Electronics Technician 1 – Halliburton Energy Services 2013 to 2015:
Support the hydraulic fracturing operations in the Marcellus and Utica natural gas plays.
Train new hire Electronics Technicians in the specifics of the systems in use.
Maintain industrial control systems including computers and networks used to control the motive
power systems used in fracturing operations. Maintenance and repairs were accomplished in
a time critical, high pressure setting. The systems include sensors that provide outputs in
various analog and serial digital formats. The controllers are custom embedded computers,
standard industrial PC's, and servers. The computer systems are networked by Ethernet or Wi-
Fi to allow for common monitoring and control. Control is achieved by electric over hydraulic
valves, J1934 interfaces and VFDs. I also had first line responsibility for setup and diagnostics
for satellite communications links used for field connectivity with corporate headquarters.
These links are used for VOIP, real time operations, administrative functions and to provide
the customer with connectivity to the internet.
Electronics Technician - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Allenwood FCC - 1990 to 2012:
Specify, install, configure, and maintain PLCs, telephone systems, 2-way radio systems, Ethernet
networks, security systems, video surveillance systems, fiber optic systems, VOIP and streaming video
systems in a setting similar to a campus.
Develop proposals and designs for renovation or replacement communications systems and networks.
Manage all technical aspects of process end to end.
Assist other facilities with planning and execution of large projects such as installation of additional fiber
on campus, PABX replacement, or the replacement of analog video recorders with a newer networked
DVR solution.
Supervise and direct work crews on various tasks such as installing CAT5e and CAT6 and fiber cabling.
Instruct workers, explaining the underlying principles and principles driving the methods and practices
required for success, adjusting the instruction to accommodate the educational background and needs
of the individual workers.
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Peter Whalley
p.whalley.usa@gmail .com
570 437 4139 H 570 768 6001 C
15 Harris Circle, Watsontown, PA 17777

2. Work independently and set my own priorities on a day to day basis. Respond on call after regular duty
hours to assure near 24/7/365 operational status.
Communicate with supervisors and co-workers using common methods such as e-mail and 2-way radios.
Prepare documents and reports using common office applications by Microsoft and others.
Install systems including both primary and associated peripheral systems as well as termination and
testing of single and multimode optical fiber and CAT5e & CAT6 cable.
Configure systems utilizing various programming languages, graphical and command line interfaces.
Interpret and apply technical documentation and blueprints.
Maintain systems by running and examining reports and error logs, periodic inspections and performance
tests according to manufacturer’s guidance. Diagnose and repair of systems by replacement of
defective modules and on occasion, component level repair of PCB assemblies. Common work tasks
included repairs of electronic system components and applying moves adds and changes to the PABX
or video systems.
MIS/IT Small Business Go-To - Glory-ous Knits, Watsontown PA 1998 to 2012:
Provide IT and logistical support for a small business operating out of our home. Sales are conducted via
brick & mortar store, web, and by direct sales at conventions across the Eastern US. Support includes
server (Linux) and workstations (WinXP / 7 / 8.1 and Linux), network hardware, routers, VPN, and
application selection, procurement, setup, training, troubleshooting and administration. In addition;
transport, set up & tear down convention sales site - a complete store. While convention in progress,
interact with customers for sales and to provide product information.
USAF Ground Radio Repairman - E5 SSGT, AFSC 30454, 1982 to 1987 (Honorable):
Achieved SSGT promotion, exceeding performance cutoff at first eligibility. I also served as Crew Chief on
airlifted missions. These missions required the ability to plan, select and integrate a team, assign tasks to
crew members, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. Preventive and corrective maintenance of various
two way radio and wired systems used for air traffic control, strategic long distance communications, and
signals intelligence. Also, antennas, transmission lines and matching networks, and various support
systems. Notable systems used for signals intelligence and analysis included equipment such as wideband
multi channel instrumentation recorders, various computers, test equipment such as signal generators,
waveform displays, RF & baseband spectral analyzers and other specialized instrumentation integrated into
computer controlled systems to perform analysis.
Notable Achievements:
•Isolate and prove a series of faults in a troublesome but critical fiber based data multiplexing system were
defects in design and not attributable to external causes. This forced the manufacturer to admit to a
defective design. This provided justification for the replacement of the system. The analysis also served to
build a set of guidelines and testing methods for evaluation of proposed replacement system performance
characteristics.
•Implement VOIP tie trunks between 3 prison facilities. This provided an alternative to an unreliable fiber
multiplexing system. It was accomplished with unused assets on hand and added several features
enhancing utility for users. This is a first VOIP implementation in the Federal Prison System and serves as a
proof of concept inside an organization suspicious of and hostile to unfamiliar technologies.
•Re-purpose off the shelf consumer electronic systems to provide an alternate solution to commercial
solutions were limited in availability and cost 5 to 8 times as much. This translated into substantial savings
for the small business operation when doing sales at convention sites due to the high cost of phone or
network connections as well as the savings on hardware.
Training and Certifications:
I hold a PEC certification and various other certifications related to NG operations (heavy industry). I also
have about five hundred of hours of specialized instruction on various advanced electronic systems. Most
received during one or two week intensive courses and all successfully completed the first time attempted.
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3. Finally, I have more than 65 credit hours with the Community College of the Air Force all related to
electronics and electronic systems. Additional details on request.
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