Robert J. Butner, PMP

rjbutner.af@gmail.com

Country Code: 965, cell number: 96981758

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Lafayette H.S. Diploma

• Germanna Community College

• Defense Acquisition University-Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

• Defense Acquisition University-Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development

and Engineering

• Secure Portable Electronic Devices and Removable Storage Media

• DoD Information Assurance Awareness

• Cyber Awareness

• Safe Home Computing

• Personally Identifiable Information Version 1.0

• DoD Anti-Phishing

• Centigram Voicemail Maintenance

• BICSI Certified Installer (fiber termination & testing)

• CBX II 9000: Data Communication Maintenance Course, Rolmbus Maintenance Course

• CBX II 9000: Rolmbus 295 Multinode Maintenance Course, General Maintenance Course

• CBX II 8000: Introduction Course and Maintenance Course

• IBM Rolm 9751: CBX Maintenance Course, CBX Data Maintenance, T1 Maintenance

• 4.0 Phonemail Maintenance Course

• 3.6 Voicemail Maintenance Course

• Call Center Workshop Course

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Multiple certifications in ROLM PBX/CBX, T1D3, ISDN, BICSI, FTTP Installer

CREDENTIALS:

• Class A Contractors License for the Commonwealth of Virginia

• PMP (Project Management Professional) PMP #1690950

• CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

KNOWLEDGE:

• 30 years of experience in telecommunications, construction, installation, repair, maintenance,

customer service, design engineering, quality control and project management. This includes

new builds, design build and renovation of Data Centers and Critical Telecommunication

Facilities.

• Highly goal-oriented with a passion for hands-on project management, superior execution

and team building

• Proven ability to oversee multiple large projects simultaneously

• Core competencies include experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or

improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements. Knowledge of current

developments and trends in communication concepts and technology.

• Manage complex projects, technical, mechanical, and construction expertise, and forwardthinking,

resourceful, meticulous, manage in-use and inventory resources

• Superior ability to enter into new adverse work environments, winning customers trust,

influence groups and gaining their confidence

• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously

• Communicates well with executives, crews, engineers and customers. Build and train teams

• Extremely detailed producing written and also verbal communications

• Ability to perform in high stress and potentially hazardous environments

• A self starter that requires very limited to no supervision

EXPERIENCE:

SME IT – OSP/ISP QA-QC, SETA Contractor ♦ Mission1st Group, Inc. – PdM P2E ♦

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait♦ May 2013 – Present

• SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Information Technology and Telecommunications

concerning all projects in SWA (South West Asia) in support of the American War Fighter.

Provide technical oversight to IPT’s (Integrator Team Project Leads), concerning all project’s

in the Afghan Theater

• Project Design, Project Management and Quality Assurance and Control for Information

Technology and Telecommunications projects for FOB’s (Forward Operating Bases) in

support of the 335th Signal Command in Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and

Afghanistan

• Design solutions for upgrades from Tactical OSP/ISP, insuring a Strategic OSP/ISP enduring

platform for the American Warfighter’s mission in SWA (South West Asia). This includes

Data Centers, TCF’s (telecommunication control facilities), EUB’s (end user buildings),

Work Stations, ADN’s (Area Distribution Nodes), DKET 82 (Deployable Ka/Ku-Band

Earth Terminal), OSP/ISP (outside plant and inside plant)

• Read Contracts and interpret RFI’s (Request for Information) and RFP’s (Request for

Proposal)

• Work with various disciplines such as engineers, analyst, contractors and stakeholders over

the life of the project

• Attended and chair weekly construction progress meetings.

• Keep accurate daily and weekly reports with photo documentation of construction progress

• A member of the SSEB (Source Selection Evaluation Board). Responsible for technical

evaluations of integrator/contractor’s proposals for contract awards and the final authority of

those awarded

• Receive and review As-Built’s, RED LINES, or produce them in AutoCAD

• Pre-survey customer requirements, design and engineer solution based on approved

government specifications and develop AutoCAD prints and SOR (Statement of Work)

Project Manager, OSP/ISP QA-QC, SETA Contractor ♦ Mission1st Group, Inc. – PdM

P2E ♦ Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan ♦ Sept 2012 – May 2013

• Forward Project Manager for Information Technology and Telecommunications projects

concerning all projects Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan in support of the American War

Fighter.

• Design and create the EDP (Engineering Design Plan) for new OSP/ISP projects including

network design implementation operations and user support

• Serve as liaison to all Stakeholders in CONUS (Continental United States) and the project

integrators down range. Also serve a liaison to the 335th Signal Command.

• Assist contractors to insure their success maintaining job quality and meeting the POP

(Period of Performance)

• Present verbal and written reports of construction milestones and problems, including their

resolutions

• Conduct daily Quality Assurance inspections to ensure compliance with I3A/I3MP standards

(Installation, Information, Infrastructure, Architecture), NEC (National Electric Code),

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), TIA-EIA (Telecommunication Industry

Association - Electronic Industries Association), 607-A Bonding, Earthing and Grounding,

BICSI and all related Military Standards

• Oversee and approve all testing results for all networks and cabling.

• Conduct site surveys and obtain end user mission requirements

• Insure a safe work site for life safety and OSHA requirements

• Prepare justification slide presentations for new projects to the IPB (Infrastructure

Planning Board) at KAF (Kandahar Airfield)

SME IT, OSP/ISP QA-AC SETA Contractor ♦ Mission1st Group, Inc. – PdM P2E ♦ Ft.

Belvoir, VA ♦ Nov 2011 – Sept 2012

• SME (Subject Matter Expert) for OSP/ISP Information Technology and Telecommunications

concerning all projects in SWA (South West Asia) in support of the American War Fighter.

Provide technical oversight to IPT’s (Integrator Team Project Leads), concerning all project’s

in the Afghan Theater

• A member of the SSEB (Source Selection Evaluation Board). Responsible for technical

evaluations of integrator/contractor’s proposals for contract awards and the final authority of

those awarded

• Review Site Plans/Drawing’s, EDP (Engineering Design Plan) for new OSP/ISP, SOR

(Statement of Requirements), TEP (Task Execution Plans), LOM (List Of Materials), ECR

(Engineering Change Request’s), PWS (Performance Work Statement), SMC (Supply Chain

Management), QASP (Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan), Price Proposal’s, Schedule’s,

Staffing, and Equipment

• Ensure compliance with the I3A standards (Installation, Information, Infrastructure,

Architecture), I3MP (Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization

Program), OSPDPR (Outside Plant Design and Performance Requirements), NEC (National

Electric Code), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), TIA-EIA (Telecommunication

Industry Association - Electronic Industries Association), 607-A Bonding, Earthing and

Grounding, BICSI and all related Military Standards

• Chair multiple weekly project progress conference calls with multiple parties down range

OCONUS, and in CONUS

• Revised and updated EDP (Engineering Design Plan). This eliminated potential loophole’s it

is now a bulletproof document. This revision eliminated ECR’s (engineering change

requests) which was very costly and caused time delays

Quality Control Engineer ♦ URS, Inc. ♦ Kabul, Afghanistan ♦ Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

• Sole Quality Control Engineer for all OSP/ISP IT/Telecommunications on Camp Phoenix

and surrounding FOB’s (Forward Operating Bases) in Kabul, Afghanistan

• Interpret and enforce RFP/EDP or contracts for all OSP/ISP projects for OSP and ISP

• Reviews, evaluates, and approves/disapproves Telecommunications/IT design for

construction/modification interface with multiple agencies, concerning floor space,

environmental controls, physical and electrical conditioning, security, power, lighting, fire

protection, explosion protection, etc.

• Conducts onsite studies/surveys and performs technical analysis to determine condition of

existing Telecommunications/IT networks facilities and equipment

• Quality assurance ensuring compliance with the I3A/I3MP standards (Installation,

Information, Infrastructure, Architecture), NEC (National Electric Code), NFPA (National

Fire Protection Association), TIA-EIA (Telecommunication Industry Association -

Electronic Industries Association), 607-A Bonding, Earthing and Grounding, BICSI and all

related Military Standards

• Provides guidance and oversight to ensure proper implementation for Camp Phoenix LAN's

(Local Area Network), including all NIPR (NIPRNet, Non-classified Internet Protocol

Router Network) and SIPR (SIPRNet, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) applications

• Daily inspections of Telecommunication/IT installations including aerial, underground plant

and in house applications

• Present verbal reports of construction milestones and problems, including their resolutions

• Oversee all testing for all networks and cabling

• Details any discrepancies with written reports and photographic documentation to the

Project Manager, Contractors and my peers

• Submits weekly written reports on all construction projects to ISEC (Information Systems

and Engineering Command) at Fort Detrick Maryland

• Conduct walk through with the end users for deliverable acceptance

Quality Control Engineer ♦ General Dynamics ♦ Ft. Belvoir, VA ♦ Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

• Provided QA/QC oversight during design build construction of 14 BRAC (Base Realignment

and Closure) projects on behalf of ISEC (Information Systems Engineering Command) Fort

Detrick Maryland)

• Provided QA/QC inspections of the new LEED Gold Certified, Ft. Belvoir Community

Hospital. This is a 1.2 million sq. ft. $900 million dollar facility. I oversaw the entire design

build for 85 TR’s (telecommunications rooms), a Data Center, Battery Room and the

PBX/CBX Voice Swithroom Facility.

• Other sites I simultaneously managed were the WIT (Warrior in Transition Campus) LEED,

Gold Certification

• OCAR (Office for the Chief Army Reserve), LEED, Silver Certification, 88,400 square foot

office space

• USALSA (US Army Legal Services Agency) LEED, Silver Certification, 97,300 square foot

office space

• Dental Clinic LEED, Silver Certification

• NRMC Head Quarters (North Atlantic Regional Medical) LEED, Silver Certification

• Interpret and enforce RFP or contracts for all BRAC projects

• Reviews, evaluates, and approves/disapproves OSP/ISP, Telecommunications/IT design for

BRAC (Base Realignment And Closure) construction/modification interface with multiple

agencies, concerning floor space, environmental controls, physical and electrical

conditioning, security, power, lighting, fire protection, explosion protection, etc.

• Oversee and final approval for installation of Electronic Security Systems, Access Control

Systems, and Video Security Systems. These include mechanical and electronic systems both

semi-intelligent and intelligent

• Conducts onsite studies/surveys and performs technical analysis to determine condition of

existing Telecommunications/IT networks facilities and equipment

• Quality assurance on Fort Belvoir, VA. for BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) on 100

million dollar + job sites for ISEC. Ensure compliance with the I3A standards (Installation,

Information, Infrastructure, Architecture), NEC (National Electric Code), TIA-EIA

(Telecommunication Industry Association - Electronic Industries Association)

• Provides guidance and oversight to ensure proper implementation of the Fort Belvoir, VA.

LAN's (Local Area Network), including all NIPR (NIPRNet, Non-classified Internet Protocol

Router Network) and SIPR (SIPRNet, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) applications

• Daily inspections of Telecommunication/IT installations including aerial, underground plant

and in house applications

• Attends weekly construction meetings with building contractors, USACE) Army Corp of

Engineer's), and US Army Commanders. Present verbal and written reports of construction

milestones and problems, including their resolutions

• Details any discrepancies with written reports and photographic documentation to the

USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers) and the NEC/DOIM (Network Enterprise

Center/Directorate of information and Management)

• Submits weekly written reports with photo documentation for all construction projects to

ISEC (Information Systems and Engineering Command) at Fort Detrick Maryland

Quality Control Engineer ♦ General Dynamics ♦ Ft. Lee, VA ♦ Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

• Reviews, evaluates, and approves/disapproves OSP/ISP, Telecommunications/IT design for

BRAC (Base Realignment And Closure) construction/modification interface with multiple

agencies, concerning floor space, environmental controls, physical and electrical

conditioning, security, power, lighting, fire protection, explosion protection, etc.

• Oversee and final approval for installation of Electronic Security Systems, Access Control

Systems, and Video Security Systems. These include mechanical and electronic systems

both semi-intelligent and intelligent.

• Conducts onsite studies/surveys and performs technical analysis to determine condition of

existing Telecommunications/IT networks facilities and equipment

• Quality assurance on Fort Lee VA. for BRAC (Base Realignment And Closure) on 16

different 100 million dollar + job sites for ISEC. Ensure compliance with the I3A standards

(Installation, Information, Infrastructure, Architecture), NEC (National Electric Code), TIAEIA

(Telecommunication Industry Association - Electronic Industries Association)

• Provides guidance and oversight to ensure proper implementation of the Fort Lee LAN's

(Local Area Network), including all NIPR (NIPRNet, Non-classified Internet Protocol

Router Network) and SIPR (SIPRNet, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) applications

• Daily inspections of Telecommunication/IT installations including aerial, underground plant

and in house applications

• Attends weekly construction meetings with building contractors, USACE) Army Corp of

Engineer's), and US Army Commanders. Present verbal and reports of construction

milestones and problems, including their resolutions

• Details any discrepancies with written reports and photographic documentation to the

USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers) and the NEC/DOIM (Network Enterprise

Center/Directorate of information and Management)

• Submits weekly written reports on all construction projects to ISEC (Information Systems

and Engineering Command) at Fort Detrick Maryland

Site Superintendent ♦ S&N Communications ♦ Chantilly, VA ♦ Mar 2009 - Apr 2009

• Managed projects and crews installing Verizon FIOS Outside Plant Construction

infrastructure. Ensured quality control compliance with best safety practices, OSHA,

Verizon, and S&N Communication standards

• Inspection and supervision of contracting crews for quality control during construction of

FIOS, FTTP, network

• Read prints and developed solutions for complex installations

• Proven ability for interfacing with the public, including avoidance and resolution of complex

property issues

• Proactively anticipated needs and coordinated crews in the field

Outside Plant Construction Technician ♦ Verizon Communications ♦ Fredericksburg, VA

♦ Oct 1999 - Sep 2008

• Lead Technician for Outside Plant (OPT), FIOS Fiber Technician, Senior Technician

• Managed projects, crew and equipment for large telecommunication jobs in Northern VA

• Planned all phases of project implementation for aerial, underground and office building

cabling plant and associated construction. Read prints, collaborated with engineers on

strategic solutions for complex installations

• Managed resources (equipment and people), facilities and inventory. Trained and developed

crews into high-performing teams. Coordinate crews and assets to work together for realtime

in-field solutions. Devised and executed plans for heavy lifting operations

• Operated heavy equipment, including Derrick truck (cane/drill), Telsta bucket truck, Cable

truck and all related equipment

• Vastly experienced working in the following situations: Climbing ladders, power poles, and

towers; work conditions that are exposed to potentially hazardous environments including

electrical shock, falls from ladders, power poles, and towers; working in extreme weather

conditions such as high temperatures, freezing temperatures, rain, ice and snow; working

when extra safety precautions are required

• Includes working with other crew members or technicians/specialists when performing duties

that are hazardous to life or limb; such as work requiring the utilization of safety belts while

working aloft on ladders, power poles, or towers; working under conditions of extreme stress

and tension. Lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 to 100 pounds; working in a crouching or

crawling position in Man Holes, small work area or confined spaces

• Ensured quality control and compliance with all OSHA & Verizon Safety Standards

• Consistently delivered projects on-time and on-budget

• Gained expertise in and implementing start-to-finish Fiber Optic installations. Installed Fiber

to the Premises (FTTP) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT) and routers. Connected

switches and set up state-of-the-art VOIP service

• Responsible for full-service installation and repair of residential and commercial land lines in

a wide variety of environments and many different types of equipment

• Noted for frequent, high-quality interface with demanding customers. Diagnosed and

resolved problems between Central Office and customer-provided equipment

• Maintained a stringent alert status 24/7 on-call/re-call support/assistance to a support mission

during emergencies. This duty also included deployments to critical incident sites

throughout the country for various time periods

Customer Service Engineer III ♦ Nova - USA ♦ Reston, VA ♦ Apr 1998 - May 1999

• Proactively maintained O&M of TDM, Telecommunication/IT equipment and applications.

These included many different CBX/PBX platforms and software releases, ACD, voice mail,

fiber, PRI trunking, DSI/DS3, ISDN, digital and analog station equipment, wireless

applications and peripheral devices for customers, both remotely and onsite

• Installed and tested new equipment, using software diagnostics and diagnostic equipment to

trouble shoot and resolve service interuptions. Managed and resolved service issues and

repaired site specific Telecommunication/IT equipment

• Noted for the ability to adapt to 20 plus accounts, learning their corporate culture and

adapting to customers’ needs

• Maintained a stringent alert status 24/7 on-call/re-call support/assistance to support mission

during emergencies

CEO ♦ R J Butner Homes LLC ♦ Fredericksburg, VA ♦ Jan 1995 - Sep 1997

• As owner holds a Class A Contractors License with Commonwealth of Virginia

• Founded a Sub S Corporation and ran profitable new home construction business

• Managed multiple construction site and coordinated multiple construction schedules

(electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing. framing, etc.)

• Prepared sketches of design changes and estimates of cost modifications. Managed land

purchase, financing, budget, building permits and other regulatory needs

• Developed a waterfront community with 10 acre estates, obtaining all permits required by the

US Army Corps of Engineers and Wetland organizations

• Managed construction contractor’s activities, on a daily basis to assume conformance with

contract plans and specifications, as well as governing codes, regulations and contracts

• Well regarded ability with contractors to resolve differences of opinion. Ensured a Safe

Work environment per OSHA guidelines

Customer Service Engineer II ♦ IBM/Siemens/Rolm ♦ Reston, VA ♦ Aug 1985 - May 1995

• Responsible for proactively maintaining all Telecommunication/IT platforms and multiple

accounts in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. These include ACD, voice

mail, fiber circuits, trunking circuits, T1/D3, station equipment, wireless applications and

peripheral devices, both remotely and onsite

• Assigned for two years as the Senior Engineer at the IMF (International Monetary Fund),

supporting 6000 plus users. Ensured users provided with proper training and understanding

of system features. Planning, installing, configured, tested and maintained equipment with

diagnostics software and test equipment. Maintained site specific documentation such as

cable records and switch inventories. Kept current site log for all service issues and repairs

• Assigned for two years as the on-site Senior Engineer for the FBI Academy in Quantico

Virginia. Installed and provided oversight for the Telecommunication/IT installation at the

famed "Hogan's Alley"

• Installed electronic security systems, with encryption, on all accounts as a firewall to prevent

unauthorized user access ensuring secure data communication on all Telecommunication/IT

equipment

• Performed site survey to determine actual in house equipment and parts in use, which

determined the annual maintenance contract for accounts

• Managed and resolved service issues, adapting to site-specific and customer needs. Noted

for retaining customers due to superior service and responsiveness. Responsible for assisting

in "win backs" of large accounts, including Gannet/USA Today newspaper in Roslyn, VA

• Maintained a sophisticated wireless "Tie Trunk" application over microwave towers for the

Atlantic Research Corporation and the International Monetary Fund

• Embraced a vigorous aptitude and desire for training on all new trends in communications

concepts and technology

• Frequently worked in sensitive areas, vital to customer accounts, due to the trust level and

confidence won

• Maintained a professional, dependable and consistent level of performance while working in

conditions of extreme stress and tension

• Maintained a stringent alert status 24/7 on-call/re-call support/assistance to support mission

during emergencies

1st Class Lineman ♦ C.W. Wright Construction ♦ Springfield, VA ♦ Jun 1978 - May 1985

• Responsible for all aspects of installation for underground and aerial plant

• Read prints, and planned time management for the day, on al large jobs. Set poles and

anchors as well as installed and removed telecommunication cables, up to 3,800 pairs

aerially, in manholes and high-rise office buildings

• Devised and executed plans for heavy lifting. Operated heavy equipment, including Derrick

truck, Bucket truck, and Cable truck with all related equipment. Managed crews, with all

related equipment and inventory

• Experienced working in the following situations: Climbing ladders, power poles, and towers;

work conditions that are exposed to potentially hazardous environments including electrical

shock, falls from ladders, power poles, and towers; working in extreme weather conditions

such as high temperatures, freezing temperatures, rain, ice and snow; working when extra

safety precautions are required

• Includes working with other crew members or technicians/specialists when performing duties

that are hazardous to life or limb; such as work requiring the utilization of safety belts while

working aloft on ladders, power poles, or towers; working under conditions of extreme stress

and tension while maintaining equipment in optimum working condition; when strenuous

physical exertion is required while climbing ladders, power poles, towers, or lifting heavy

objects in excess of 50 to 100 pounds; working in a crouching or crawling position in small

work area or confined spaces

• Maintained a stringent alert status 24/7 on-call/re-call support/assistance to support mission

during emergencies

REFERENCES

Name: Clint Van Zandt

Title: FBI - Former FBI Agent

Telephone: 540-786-5148

Email address: cvz45@comcast.net

Name: Craig Buck

Title: Alliance Title & Escrow Attorney of Virginia

Telephone: 540-785-6575

Email address: RealLawBuck@AOL.com

Name: Doug Barnes

Title: Spotsylvania County VA - Deputy County Administrator

Telephone: 540-507-7010

Email address: dbarnes@spotsylvania.va.us

Name: Jeff Gerau

Title: U.S. Army - Senior Telecommunications Specialist

Telephone: 804-731-0318

Email address: jeff.gerau@us.army.mil

Name: Terry Watts RCDD

Title: GAITS - Quality Assurance 13MP

Telephone: 980-213-5802

Email address: terrywatts@us.army.mil

Name: Timothy P. Rudderow

Title: US Navy - Captain / Policy Advisor office of Secretary of Defense

Telephone: 703-697-3040

Email address: timothy.rudderow@osd.mil

Name: Michael A. Jones

Title: The Tricord Company - CEO

Telephone: 540-785-8400

Email address: mjones@tricordcompanies.co