Nathan Merrell
About Nathan Merrell
Nathan Merrell is an Integrated Traffic Systems Technician II with a background in computer and electrical engineering. He has extensive experience in security operations and electronics maintenance, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2001.
Work at TransCore
Nathan Merrell has been employed at TransCore as an Integrated Traffic Systems Technician II since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the integration and maintenance of traffic systems, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic management solutions. His position is based in Houston, Texas, where he has gained four years of experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Nathan studied at Enterprise-Ozark Community College, focusing on Computer & Electrical Engineering for one year from 2006 to 2007. He also attended the Community College of the Air Force, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology over six years, from 2001 to 2007. His expertise includes the operation and maintenance of RF communications systems, as well as specialization in physical security operations and electronics maintenance.
Background in Security Services
Nathan Merrell has a background in security services, having worked in various roles as a Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Security Officer. His experience includes positions at Green City Security, Enforce Security Services, Inc., and Lofton Security Service, where he developed skills in physical security operations. His tenure in these roles spanned from 2016 to 2020, primarily in the Houston, Texas area.
Previous Technical Roles
Before his current position, Nathan held several technical roles that contributed to his expertise in electronics and communications. He worked as a Satellite Communications Section Supervisor at Geospatial Systems from 2008 to 2009 and as a Network Operations Center Controller I/II at CapRock Communications for six months in 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Satellite Technician with Exelis in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2013.
Military Experience
Nathan served in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2007 as a Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry Systems Journeyman. This six-year service provided him with foundational skills in satellite communications and electronics, which he has applied throughout his subsequent career in both security and technical roles.