New York City / Independent technician
I'm Scott, an independent hardware repair technician and hobbyist programmer in New York City. I bring component-level repair, computer systems experience, and practical leadership to technical teams.
Hardware Repair Highlights
Client projects photographed at the workbench, from chip-level work to circuit-board repair and testing.
Portable radio / Flash memory
BGA64 chip-off flash memory read/write as part of a Motorola APX portable radio repair. These microscope photos show the flash package, its board footprint, and the solder-ball array beneath the chip.
Portable radio / Flash memory
BGA64 chip-off flash memory read/write as part of a Motorola APX portable radio repair. These microscope photos show the flash package, its board footprint, and the solder-ball array beneath the chip.
Portable radio / Flash memory
BGA64 chip-off flash memory read/write as part of a Motorola APX portable radio repair. These microscope photos show the flash package, its board footprint, and the solder-ball array beneath the chip.
Connected lighting / Water damage
Repair of significantly water-damaged PCBs in a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi outdoor motion-activated LED light. After repair, bench testing confirmed that the same unit could switch its LEDs off and on.
Connected lighting / Water damage
Repair of significantly water-damaged PCBs in a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi outdoor motion-activated LED light. After repair, bench testing confirmed that the same unit could switch its LEDs off and on.
Connected lighting / Water damage
Repair of significantly water-damaged PCBs in a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi outdoor motion-activated LED light. After repair, bench testing confirmed that the same unit could switch its LEDs off and on.
Connected lighting / Water damage
Repair of significantly water-damaged PCBs in a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi outdoor motion-activated LED light. After repair, bench testing confirmed that the same unit could switch its LEDs off and on.
Portable radio / Flash-memory repair
Chip-off read/write work to repair corrupted flash data after a failed upgrade in a Motorola APX900 portable radio. The photos show the BGA63 package in its jig and after reballing and cleaning.
Portable radio / Flash-memory repair
Chip-off read/write work to repair corrupted flash data after a failed upgrade in a Motorola APX900 portable radio. The photos show the BGA63 package in its jig and after reballing and cleaning.
Humidifier / Board & trace repair
Water damage left the humidifier's circuit board inoperative. I cleaned the PCB and repaired its damaged traces.
Humidifier / Board & trace repair
Water damage left the humidifier's circuit board inoperative. I cleaned the PCB and repaired its damaged traces.
Humidifier / Board & trace repair
Water damage left the humidifier's circuit board inoperative. I cleaned the PCB and repaired its damaged traces.
Portable radio / JTAG installation
Installed external JTAG lines in a Motorola APX4000 portable radio at the client's request. JTAG provides an interface for accessing and debugging electronic hardware.
01 / Repair & support
Experience with computer repair, component work, and the systems that keep devices connected.
Computer and electronic device troubleshooting, hardware upgrades, custom computer builds, and disassembly and reassembly.
Microsoldering, BGA rework, technical diagnosis, and reverse engineering.
Debian and Ubuntu Linux, Windows environments, server administration, wired and wireless networking, and computer and server migrations.
02 / Programming
Hardware repair is my professional background. Programming is another way I explore how things work — from the web to scripts and systems.
My toolkit includes HTML, CSS, PHP, Python, C#/.NET, and Bash.
Always curious about the connection between software and the hardware beneath it.
03 / Background
Through eXodus Computer Solutions, I've worked on computer repairs, upgrades, networks, and server migrations since 2008. I continue that work part-time while pursuing a technical repair role in NYC.
My volunteer fire service also brings a teaching perspective. As a Captain with the Rockaway Borough Fire Department, I serve as an in-house trainer for apparatus pump operations and driving, and as lead trainer for new firefighters.
Rockaway Borough Fire Department · Promotions
Current rank
Diploma | Computer Networking & Security
The Chubb Institute · 2007
Let's connect / New York City
I bring hands-on hardware repair, troubleshooting, and systems experience to technical teams. Based in New York City, I’m open to employment opportunities and independent repair projects.
The device make and model, a description of the problem, when it started, and any previous repair attempts will help me understand the issue. We can discuss scope and next steps before any work begins.