Nathan Hayes KF7KGN

About Me

I’m a self-taught developer with over 10 years building web apps, SwiftUI front-ends, and embedded microcontroller systems—connecting hardware and software in real-world comms, aviation, healthcare, and IoT projects.

Recent work: ham radio infrastructure—repeaters, SDR, digital modes—and tools that make programming and managing radios simpler for everyone.

I’m also a licensed phlebotomist and EMT-IV technician with extensive patient care experience in hospital labs, plus a commercial pilot with an instrument rating. The precision of aviation and healthcare—checklists, compliance, and reliability—directly shape how I design and maintain technical systems.

I specialize in schematic reading, logic diagrams, and circuit analysis, applying this knowledge to troubleshoot down to component level, whether it’s electronics, simulators, or medical lab equipment.

Ham Radio & RF

Owner of LonePeakRadio, architecting modern RF communication infrastructure: EchoLink, IRLP, SDR-based monitoring, MMDVM bridging, and microwave IP links.

Maintenance & Diagnostics

• Read and interpret schematics, logic diagrams, block diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electronics, RF, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Operate oscilloscopes, VNAs, service monitors, multimeters.
• Perform preventive maintenance: calibration, inspections, FAA-style readiness checks.
• Maintain knowledge of avionics, simulators, computer networks.

Phlebotomy & Healthcare

Over 7 years in hospital and clinical labs, specializing in venipuncture, patient care, and specimen handling.

• Phlebotomist – Intermountain Health (2019–2023)
• Phlebotomist – ARUP (2016–2019)
• Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks on adult & pediatric patients.
• Processed, centrifuged, labeled, and transported specimens under strict protocols.
• Educated patients and reduced anxieties during procedures.

Experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aviation – Utah Valley University (Expected 2028)
• Licensed Commercial Pilot (Instrument Rating)
• Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
• Certified EMT/IV Technician & Phlebotomist

Volunteer Work

• Emergency communications & public service events.
• Developed nonprofit radio group websites & dashboards.
• Maintained RF infrastructure: repeaters, microwave IP links.
• Collaborated on SDR-based monitoring & digital bridging.

Core Skills

• Full-Stack Web: Node.js, React, PHP, PostgreSQL, Firebase
• SwiftUI/iOS/macOS Apps
• Embedded Systems: ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
• Linux & Networking: Bash, Docker, VPN, QoS
• RF Systems: SDR, P25/DMR, phased arrays
• Healthcare & Phlebotomy: Venipuncture, patient care
• Schematics & Circuit Analysis
• Simulator & Systems Maintenance