Brandon C. Carter

4531 Keeneland Lane

Charlotte, NC 28216

Telephone: (704) 779-9322

Email: bccarter533@gmail.com

Objective
I am seeking to obtain a career with that I will be able to utilize my skills to be a part of a great company and team.

Education

 

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC

Electrical Installation and Maintenance, Associate Degree

April 1995 - June 1997

 

PACE University

Pleasantville, NY

Bachelor of Art, Telecommunications

March 2014

 

Summary of Qualifications

 

·              20 years hands on experience in telecommunication field

·              Experience in TDM networks and CDMA networks. Have maintained and built the network from the ground up.

·              Prepares detailed estimation jobs for engineers on a pre-survey basis

·              Walked out construction sites and took detailed notes and measurements

·              Prepared and submitted circuit DS1, DS3, OCN, Ethernet, Trunking add, move, change and disconnect orders with facility based carriers

·              Have working knowledge of switch and router i.e. Lucent, Motorola, Broadcade and Avaya

·              Have worked with UNIX and Microsoft Servers

·              Diagnosed defects in electrical wiring, switches, motors, and major electrical components.

·              Expert at installing and maintaining motors, light fixtures, RF signals, Ethernet, CATV, CAT 6 cable and T1 systems.

·              Knowledge of electrical blue prints including implementing additions and modifications to all circuits in the system.

·              Proficient use of hand and power equipment applicable to my trade while installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

·              Performed routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

·              Conducted tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance issues.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications cont’

 

·              Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, hydraulic lifts and cell towers and/or in crawl spaces or confined spaces.

·              Ability to work in extreme temperatures of hot or cold, stand, bend, sit, twist or otherwise conform myself to any area I am working in.

·              Have knowledge in routing and switch software upgrades and working knowledge of TCP/IP

·              OSPF

·              IPv4 and IPv6

·              ACL (access control list), Policy based routing

·              Installing equipment, machines, routers, switches, wiring, and programs to meet

Specifications.

·              BICSI training thru AT&T online training courses

·              Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

·              Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, BST AutoCad, Nortel SL-1, Nortel SL-100, Meridian Voicemail System, D-4 Channel Banks, Sonet, T-Carriers, ISDN, ATM, OC-3 Fiber Multiplexer and FMT 150 Fiber Multiplexer CDMA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Experience

 

 

Bechtel                                                                    July 2015- Present

Charlotte, NC

OSP/Field Engineer

 

 

·  Review of existing records and comparison of records against actual field conditions
- Document any conflicts with existing utilities

·  Provide comments and notes for design information via electronic tablet and/or drawings

·  Perform investigations of adverse ground conditions and obstructions (such as utilities, trees, etc.)

·  Take and confirm measurements of ROW, vault, cable, and other infrastructures with measuring wheel and tape measure

·  Notate preferred locations for new facility structures (vaults, drop vaults, cabinets, etc)

·  Assess existing pole conditions, potential make ready work, and tree trimming

·  Verify all addresses and Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) names and total number of units within a given design area

·  Perform a right-of-way and route assessment to confirm the route corridor is acceptable and can be built in the most cost-effective manner.

·  Conduct a route or site walk down to collect data of all surface features and underground utility data necessary to support the preparation of the construction drawings that are complete and suitable for submittal to local jurisdictions to obtain construction permits.

·  Layout and design of the telecommunication network elements in accordance with the network design criteria. This includes developing and defining the optimum route corridor and identify the type of construction required (i.e. aerial, underground, open trench, direction bore, plough, etc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corning Inc.                                                                     March 2015- May 2015

Hickory, NC

Design Engineer Tech I

 

·  Gather and interpret FTTH design information from customer supplied maps

·  Provisioned fiber circuits for new installs.at customer premises.

·  Enter design information into online configuration system including project overview and detailed product construction information.

·  Develop BOMs which include company products and solutions to facilitate the ordering of products by company customers.

·  Utilize technical resources from other company groups and subcontractors.

·  Interface with customers and subcontractors through telephone calls, e-mail correspondences, and face-to-face visits to complete project work in a timely and accurate manner.

·  Other related assignments in the development and execution of system design and technical support

·  Ability to use AutoCAD and/or graphics drawing programs

·  Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Oracle Microstation.

 

Windstream Communications                                       May 2014-Feb 2015

Charlotte, NC

ERC Transport Tech 1

 

 

·  Responsible for analyzing, testing, isolating and repairing network and customer issues. This may include any or all issues related to facilities, routing and translations, voice and/or data, TCM and/or VoIP products and service and the associated CPE equipment.

·  Performs proactive monitoring, configuration management and fault resolution of complex voice and data services

·  Performs Customer Advocate duties while maintaining a positive and professional manner at all times, during high stress situations. Takes calls and provides status from and to customers on a regular basis.

·  Works in conjunction with internal and external to the company technicians/engineers to troubleshoot and resolve customer's issues.

·  Has direct interaction and escalates troubles internally and externally (LEC's and other carriers) on behalf of the customer.

·  Maintains workload through a queue, detailing each ticket with notes of steps taken, test results and resolution data

·  Works tickets of a routine complex basis and may request some support of others

·  Contribute to realizing departmental company goals and objectives

·  Provisioned T1 and fiber circuits for new installs.at customer premises. Was responsible for turn up of network from start to finish

·  Work with Metasolv and M6 products on a daily basis to make orders for telecom products for customers and technicians when needed.

 

 

WC Construction Company                                                 January 2014 – May 2014                

Charlotte, NC

Project Field Coordinator

 

 

 

·  Was responsible for coordinating vendor meets with different companies

·  Was responsible for surveying jobs walking out job sites and taking field notes

·  Kept employees and construction team aware of all job and blueprint changes

·  Maintained great working relationship with vendors and contractors

·  Maintained multiple sites and kept each site running smooth

 

 

Ericsson Communications                                                 June 2013 – January 2014                  

Charlotte, NC

FSO Field Technician

 

·  Develop proficiency in primary skills of customer relations, basic electricity, basic electronics, RF Design, radio principles for CDMA and IDEN, and basic principles of digital transmission, fiber communication, data communication, telephony terminology, industry standards, and on-line network control/maintenance systems.

·  Responsible for upgrades in Lucent 5ESS switches and install of switches

·  Serve as a technical reference point for other functions.

·  Able to follow detailed method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform routine maintenance on all radio interface equipment.

·  Provisioned T1 and fiber circuits for new installs for Sprint’s new 4G LTE network at cell sites.

·  Perform Service Assurance work on all radio interface network elements. Interpret the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and implement repairs and restoration plans to ensure minimal service disruption and impact to customer.

·  Provide Service Delivery work installing new cell site equipment from channel card elements up to complete new cell site installs.

·  Develop proficiency with use of relevant wireless tools and test equipment.

·  Develop proficiency with inventory tools and procedures.

·  Able to trouble shoot AC and DC power systems including tower light controllers.

·  Meet expectations with regards to behavioral and administrative facets of the position.

·  Maintained and installed Lucent switches and routers

·  Pulled and terminated CAT 6 cables for cell tower cabinets.

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless Communications                                                          October 2012 – January 2013

Charlotte, NC

Switch Technician

 

·  Was responsible for the installation and maintenance of radio switching equipment.

·  Pulled and terminated CAT 6 for data rooms

·  Installed switches and routers for 911 systems and programmed radios.

·  Tested equipment for RF and transport (DS0 through OC-192) Carrier

·  Ran extensive test on switching equipment helped diagnose problems and correct them

·  Built and installed rack systems for switch and routers.

·  Maintained LANs T1’s DS1 and DS3’s lines.

·  Built and recorded extensive Microsoft Spreadsheets on all data collected on from switch databases.

·  Understands basic RF Engineering, Radio Frequency theory, and Electricity and Electronics theory.

·  Worked independently or in a team environment.

·  Worked on the decommissioning CDMA technology in radio towers

·  Integrated new P25 systems into the airwaves

·  Maintained Motorola switches and routers in Ericsson NOC and Sprint cell sites

 

 

AT&T, Charlotte, NC                                                                     October 1997 – July 2012
Facility/Outside Plant Tech/Engineer Assistance

·   Assembled, constructed, installed, modified, tested and maintained fiber optic and copper splicing.

·   Maintained and installed Nortel DMS switches in Central Offices and NOC’s

·   Recorded parts and materials used and order new parts and materials as necessary.

·   Diagnosed dysfunctional systems, apparatus, and components, utilizing testing equipment and hand tools, to diagnose the exact location of a breakdown in electrical components and correct the circuits immediately.

·   Analyzed test results, machine error messages and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.

·   Mapped out and drew up small jobs while being an Engineer’s Assistant.

·   Responsible for keeping newly engineered jobs and vendor equipment

·   Inspected individual electrical components, all equipment involved, and all related equipment to identify hazards, defects, and make the necessary adjustment to repair the component or replace it, making sure it is within code.

·   Provisioned T1 and fiber circuits for new installs.at customer premises.

·   Repaired and replaced broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.

·   Tested electrical continuity of circuit boards and related electrical wiring, equipment, using testing equipment to determine specific areas for safety in the system.

·   Entered codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.

·   Installed wire and conduit using tape measures and common hand tools.

 

AT&T, Charlotte, NC                                                                     October 1997 – July 2012
Facility/Outside Plant Tech/Engineer Assistance

Cont’

 

·   Maintained and installed Nortel routers in AT&T central offices

·   Utilized knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

·   Also used knowledge of circuit boards processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

·   Performed duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment on various machines.

·   Disconnected defective equipment, replaced defective parts, and reassembled using common hand tools..

·   Examined and repaired all loose connections or chafed insulation and tightened connections, using common hand tools.

·   Stripped insulation using common hand tools and attached wires to terminals using my soldering skills.

·   Collaborated with engineers in researching information to determine the appropriate, and most cost efficient, design for various projects.

·   Prepared reports for all completed assignments for distribution to Engineers & Mgmt.

·   Created various schedule for completing and assessing various assignments. 

·   Conducted on-site trainings and orientations for newly hired employees.

·   Received stellar evaluations and feedback on all service arrangements conducted for all customers, partnerships and agencies.

·   Maintained switches and kept them running.

·   Pulled and terminated CAT 6 cables for data rooms

 

 

References

 

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