Micah Blanton

Summary

Multi-disciplinary technician with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, semiconductor facilities, data centers, and aerospace fabrication. Experience in LOTO, power infrastructure, robotic handling systems, and precision avionics tooling. Combines strong diagnostics, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering teams. Seeking a role driving continuous improvement.

Highlighted Projects

• Semiconductor manufacturing UPS support & hardware servicing (Intel – 2024).
• Electromechanical aerospace part fabrication and assembly (Starfish & Starcloud – 2024–26).
• Environmental test & failure resolution on avionics systems (Starfish – 2025).
• AWS resource monitoring & uptime automation (XPT – 2024–25).

Core Competencies

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance • Mechanical Assembly • Hydraulics • Electrical Systems • Industrial UPS • Avionics & Harnessing • Soldering • Data Center Hardware • LOTO Procedures • ERP Systems • SLA/Ticket Systems • AWS (Automation & Resource Mgmt) • Technical Documentation • RCA • Cleanroom Safety • Identity Controls (AD, IAM)

Professional Experience

• Starfish Space – Tukwila, WA | Aerospace Technician | Feb. – May 2025 (Contract)
  • Operated hydraulic tooling for precision aerospace part fabrication and assembly.
  • Performed root cause analysis on termination failures, collaborating with OEM engineers.
  • Executed structured QC and electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) testing up to 40 GHz.
  • Manufactured avionics prototypes and GSE from design stacks (Altium, SolidWorks).
  • Developed modular execution workflows reducing QC error frequency by ~50%.
• Starcloud – Redmond, WA | Soldering Technician | Nov. – Dec. 2024 (Project)
  • Fabricated assemblies using hydraulic cold-welding and high-reliability fastening.
  • Assembled PCBs, harnesses, and embedded compute modules from evolving schematics.
  • Supported thermodynamic calibration and qualification testing for sensor networks.
  • Enforced strict ESD and clean manufacturing standards during organizational transitions.
• Experiential Technologies – Austin, TX | Director of Operations | Sep. 2024 – Feb. 2025
  • Architected AWS identity structures and finance-aware resource allocation.
  • Integrated and migrated SaaS platforms for law enforcement, tech, and entertainment clients (Meta, Dell, etc).
  • Managed asset inventories, SLA monitoring, and endpoint infrastructure similar to BMS/SCADA logic.
  • Coordinated with engineering teams to support reliable continuous deployment.
• CompuCom / Intel – Seattle, WA / Hillsboro, OR | Field Service & Network Technician | Jun. 2023 – Sep. 2024
  • Supported industrial compute and network infrastructure inside active semiconductor fabrication facilities.
  • Applied LOTO protocols during equipment service and rack-level operations.
  • Managed SLAs in industrial UPS, power reliability systems, and controlled-access data center environments.
  • Serviced servers and network hardware (HDDs, PSUs, NICs, motherboards) across Windows and Linux platforms.
  • Documented work with ERP systems integrated with AD and corporate access controls.
  • Coordinated with facilities and engineering to maintain uptime and safety compliance.
• Williams Signal – Austin, TX | IT Technician | Jun. 2022 – Jun. 2023 (Contract)
  • Installed and maintained networked AV and compute systems for large venues.
  • Diagnosed low-voltage signal chains, optimized routing hardware, and documented configurations.
  • Supported mechanical rigging, infrastructure builds, and troubleshooting for live events.
• Atmosphere TV – Austin, TX | IT Liaison, Content Acquisition | May – Dec. 2021
  • Optimized database structures, automated workflows to reduce repetitive failure points.
  • Supported technical content onboarding systems and partner communication pipelines.

Education

• Master of Science, Information Systems — Syracuse University (In Progress)
• Bachelor of Science, Communications — University of Texas at Austin (May 2023)

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