August Rinz
About August Rinz
August Rinz is an Equipment Lifecycle Specialist at the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Certificate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, and has extensive experience in public safety land mobile radio systems.
Work at Government of Canada
August Rinz has been serving as an Equipment Lifecycle Specialist at the Government of Canada since 2020. In this role, he is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and has accumulated four years of experience in managing the lifecycle of equipment used for public safety communications. Prior to this position, he worked in various technical roles within the Government of Canada, including Data Systems Technician from 2007 to 2014 and Communication Systems Technologist from 2014 to 2020, both in Surrey, British Columbia.
Education and Expertise
August Rinz holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology from Kwantlen University College, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He also earned a Certificate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology from the University of the Fraser Valley, studying from 1990 to 1991. His expertise includes configuring and retiring radio equipment for public safety applications, as well as providing consultation and implementation services for land mobile radio systems, including P.25 Trunking and Conventional systems.
Background
August Rinz completed his secondary education at John Orr Technical High School, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His early career included various roles at Valley Autohouse (1984) Ltd. in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where he worked in service, sales, and parts from 1991 to 1994. His diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both technical and operational aspects of equipment lifecycle management.
Technical Skills and Experience
August Rinz has extensive experience in public safety communications, particularly with software-defined radios and computer-based networking. He supports a variety of radio equipment brands, including Harris, Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, Tait, and Kenwood EFJ. His role involves managing the contracting and ordering processes for radio equipment lifecycle management, ensuring that public safety applications are equipped with the necessary technology.