Kyle G. Cossey

19222 E. 79th Street N.—— Owasso, OK 74055

Phone:(918) 625-5685 —— E-Mail: kyle.g.cossey@gmail.com

Profile

Over 10 years experience in the engineering, installation and maintenance of defense network systems. Strong points

include dedicated work ethics, sharp verbal communications and customer relations, perceptive designer of

telecommunication systems including voice, data, structure cabling systems, access control, and intrusion detection.

Design, install, maintain, and inspect underground, buried and aerial copper as well as fiber optic cables that support C4IS

command, control, communications, and computer information systems.

Education

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*Application Approved to take BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) Exam-Currently

Studying

ITS Design Fundamentals Certification-Bicsi License CEP #0004261

PIM/VSWR Certification(Andrews) License G585209US201S

FTTA(Fiber to the Antenna) Certification(Andrews) License G585269US201S

• Anritsu Site Master Line Sweep Certified License F16992K

• OSHA 30HR Construction Safety License 5450_853341

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• Communications Cable and Antenna Systems School, Sheppard AFB, TX

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ETA Certified Fiber-Optics Installer License FOIOK194

Electronic Principles, Keesler AFB, MS

• Tower Climbing Certified, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK

• Pole Top Rescue Certified, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK

• Confined Space Training, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK

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Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator USAF

• Tower Worker RF Safety Awareness Training

Skills

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In depth experience installing, designing, and managing OSP Telecomm systems in both civilian and defense

markets

• Seasoned Veteran with the ability to lead and manage teams in austere environments

• Comprehensive knowledge of Commercial Standards, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), BICSI, and military

specifications applicable to the contract

• CCTV (surveillance), digital video, and access control (card readers)-Design and Installation experience

• Knowledge of computer software: ArcView 3GIS, Auto-CAD, Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

Experience

Google Fiber operated by VistaCare Communications

Location: Provo, Utah & Kansas City, Missouri

• QA/QC Underground and Aerial Fiber infrastructure and Network Access Points for Google’s FTTH(Fiber To The

Home) program

• Splice/troubleshoot/certify Fiber Optic Network making sure all work is within specifications and to standard

• Lead crews in underground construction to include boring/plowing/trenching

• Update tickets through Google’s NIU tool, and search/troubleshoot through ArcView 3GIS

Envistacom

Field Engineer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

May2014-July2014

Fiber Splicer/QA/QC

August2014-Present

• Review preliminary site surveys from Project Manager in order to create LOMs (list of materials), and

Telecommunication Systems Design for Balad Air Base, Iraq

• Design secure LAN based on DOD requirements to be implemented in Balad Air Base, Iraq

Advanced Tower Integration Services

Cell Site Test Technician

Locations: New York, Vermont, and Virginia

• Responsible for UMTS, GSM, and LTE line/antenna/full system sweeps, carrier adds, and troubleshooting

• Performed all fiber optic/antenna/transmission line pre and post install testing for close out packages

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Installed BBUs(Battery Backup Units), RRUs(Remote Radio Heads), TMAs(Tower Mounted Amplifiers), diplexers and

cabinets for DAS(Distributed Antenna Systems)

General Dynamics IT

Fiber Splicer/Operator/Field Engineer

July2011-November2013

Location: Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan & FOB Shindand, Herat Province, AFG

• Document, plan, modify and design/install OSP & ISP communications infrastructure

• Responsible for leading a crew to ensure that each project conforms to standards which meet industry quality and

safety

ITT Systems

OSP/ISP Technician II/ Interim Site Lead

Locations: Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan & Camp Bastion-Helmand Province, Afghanistan

• Responsible for the Design of OSP/ISP Telecommunication Systems to include Distribution Nodes (ADNs, ITNs)

• Designed communication manholes to be submitted to local contractor to build

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Built tool and material lists for future current and future E&I projects

• Calculated weekly/monthly reports through Microsoft Excel to be submitted to AFCENT

• Made recommendations to Air Force Comm. Agencies improving network operability and sustainment

• Coordinate with sub-contractors in order to obtain quotes, reduce costs, correct engineering and equipment issues

• Assisted E&I team in installation of multiple Whelen Giant Voice Systems- Manas, Kyrgyzstan

ITT Systems

OSP/ISP Engineering Technician II

Location: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

• Verified that test results of network cabling were within limitations prior to turnover and acceptance by customer

General Dynamics IT Military Communications Systems Installer

• Designed and Installed copper/fiber optic OSP Networks for DOD

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Location: Al Asad Air Field, Iraq

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• Assist in communication manhole/conduit design & installation to include racks, steps, and grounding

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• Designed and Installed racks, enclosures, and grounding into TRs, ERs, and Distribution nodes

• Verify and document that test results, and grounding are within limitations prior to customer turnover

CRS

Millwright

Locations: Commerce, CA & Oakdale, CA

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Installed food production lines for Contessa Foods in Commerce, CA

• Anchored all-thread to graded concrete to provide optimal placement of hoppers, conveyers, and elevators in

order for production line to operate effectively

• Spliced and terminated low voltage switches, emergency stops, and control panels for production line

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Disassembled and shipped production lines at a Hershey factory in Oakdale, CA

Built Border Customs forms for shipment to Mexico

• Created digital and paper copies of equipment serial numbers and photos in preparation for shipment to Mexico

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Rigged equipment with shackles and rigging straps to pick and place in line resulting in zero damage to equipment

or persons involved

April2007-March2008

Installed Fiber Ring for Al Asad Air Field which led to commercialization of Telecommunication Network

Built weekly cut sheets for Fiber/Copper splicing to be handed out to technicians

Built weekly cut sheets for technicians for copper and fiber splicing

March2008-March2009

June2010-August2010

August2010-July2011

January2014-March2014

• Recorded weight, quantity of items, and description of items on each pallet to be shipped

USAF 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK

December2004-December2010

Communications Cable & Antenna Systems Journeyman

-Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

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November2006-January2007

• Assisted Air Force engineer in design and installation of Main Distribution Frame (MDF), backbone and horizontal

cabling, TRs and grounding

Provided communications systems to F15 support buildings in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

-Ali Al Salem, Kuwait

-Sheppard AFB, TX

-Patrick AFB, FL

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October2006-November2006

• Performed site survey, planned and acquired best location for multiple Whelen mono-pole Giant Voice Systems

• Populated base with inter-duct for future E&I projects

• Performed (PMIs) preventative maintenance inspections on antenna poles, cables and hardware

• Replaced corroded hardware and mounted new Antennas

• Operated Lo-Pro vehicle to wench angle-iron into mounting position

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-Hickam AFB, HI

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• Mounted approx. 50 ft of waveguide through center of tower; to include grounding of tower and radar equipment

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Disassembled/assembled 60 ft Radar tower to repair excessive salt water damage to structure

Climbed tower following safety guidelines and requirements to conduct (PMI)

This project resulted in saving the Air Force the cost of a new radar tower

Installed Max-cell and mule tape to provide redundant network fiber backbone

• Surveyed OSP manhole system to provide accurate documentation for future E & I projects

-Camp Gruber Army National Guard Base, OK

• Designed “Build Out” of communication closet to install DVRs, UPS, fiber splice enclosures, and grounding

• Tested and Certified all installed media with Fluke OTDR and power meter

-Cable/Antenna Systems Training Sheppard AFB, TX

• Designed and installed multiple OSP runs approximately 2 miles in length

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Install and maintain LAN and WAN media distribution systems-OSP & ISP

• Use drawings, task lists, instructions and technical data (TOs) to work on copper core, coaxial, waveguide, fiber

optic cable and antenna systems

• Terminate copper core and fiber optic cables on main distribution frames and interface equipment

• Operate and perform maintenance on tools, test equipment, auxiliary equipment and vehicles such as backhoes,

trenchers, cable trailers, cable reel trucks and antenna construction vehicles

-Electronic Principles Training Keesler AFB, MS

• AC and DC principles training

• Locate, repair and replace faulty enclosures in copper core, waveguide, coaxial, and fiber optic cable systems

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Install, maintain and mark paths of buried cable systems

March2005-April2005

References

John Peterman, Sr. Program Manager-Envistacom

Gregory Duke PMP, Program Manager-GDIT

Hunter Jones, Ericson-Trans Operations Supervisor

Phone: (813) 260-0696 Email: jpeterman@envistacom.com

Phone:(803) 883-1281

Phone: (940) 367-8277

Email: gregory.duke@gdit.com

Email: hunter.jones@me.com

June2006-August2006

March2006-June2006

January2006-February2006

November2005-December2005

Placed manholes every 450 ft.; to include installation of racks, ladders, and grounding assembly

Installed SM Fiber Optic cables to multiple PTZ cameras throughout base

May2005-October2005

• Design, install, maintain, remove and modify copper core, coaxial, waveguide, fiber optic and antenna systems

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Climb antenna support structures (wooden poles and towers) for maintenance and installation of cable/antenna

systems

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