RESUME

SEAN C POSLEY

 

112 Sharp Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 ● (703) 568-0683 ● seanposley@outlook.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:  Seeking an IT Systems Engineer, IT Field Technician/Installer, and/or IT Program Manager Position.

TECHNICAL PROFILE:  Skills and knowledge in the network systems engineering, project manager, Verizon Fiber-Optic Services (FIOS) construction and installation.  Microsoft Office proficient (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Project), install fiber optical and/or metallic infrastructure, install satellite earth station equipment, work in network operations service center, operate a large variety of test and diagnostic equipment, excellent analytical / problem-solving skills, and strong technology background in technical/business portfolio management and marketing strategies.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Verizon Communications  

Project Manager (10/07 – 02/14)

 

·               Coordinate with the Verizon Enhanced Communities (VEC) sales team, developer and on-site project managers for delivery of Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) services to multi-dwelling units.

·               Coordinate with internal engineering groups to ensure all activities are completed on time.

·               Interface with local engineering and sales in support of FTTP Overlay, Property Access Agreements (PAA’s) and Marketing Agreements (MAs).

·               Manage all client expectations and restrictions to engineering and construction.

·               Worked with Engineers, Sales Managers, and Customers, and establish and maintain the technical and business portfolio/program/project structure, marketing (Product Strategy, Lifecycle Management, Documentation Development, and Project Management)

·               Develop business models for new technology products and services

·               Manage, define, and implement product specifications and strategy/roadmaps

·               Utilized written and verbal communications skills to clearly and regularly communicate status, issues and risks to executive stakeholders

·               Resolve complex problems and identify, develop and quantify any required corrective action plan.

Verizon Communications

Supervisor of Property Deployment/Washington Metropolitan Area (10/01-10/07)

 

Duties include: Deployment and design of Ethernet, and DSL networks. Perform quality assurance on installation of Copper Mountain, Para dyne, HP switches, Cisco switches, and Orinoco & Cisco wireless equipment. Supervision of sub-contractors: evaluation of contractor construction price quotes, engineering drawings, and site surveys. Supervision of field operation technicians: maintain time sheets, and maintenance operation procedure logs. Perform yearly evaluation of field technician performance. Oversee maintenance and upgrade of Ethernet and DSL networks. Oversaw construction and installation of FIOS on two military bases in the mid-Atlantic region.

Network Access Solutions (NAS)

Service Activations Engineer I (06/00 – 06/01)

 

Evaluate, design, activate, implement, test, and perform isolation and resolution for DSL, ATM, IP, and Base (T1 & DS3) services. Perform these functions across network facilities including Edge, Aggregation, and Core Central Office equipment and NAS CPE.  Perform necessary escalations with Bell and other Vendors.  Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level on all phases.  Analyze Turnstone CX100 Loop Tests for load coils, pair gain, voltage, bridge taps, etc.  Configure Lucent MAX TNT DSLAMs for proper Frame Relay and ATM DLCI/VPI/VCI settings. Recognizing IP addressing errors, configuring customer equipment for DSL service. Determining pack loss from telnet sessions to the CPE or ATM network with CLI. Support ISP’s with DSL issues, and Configure and troubleshoot network services, such as DNS, NAPT, and DHCP

Qwest Communications

Systems Engineer, Communications Line Services (06/99 – 06/00)

 

Duties included:  Install SONET OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 equipment, turn up and Commission SONET equipment, prepare cabinets and install transmission equipment in them. Run coaxial, fiber and power cables.  Dress cables in accordance with industry standards.  Test power, data and fiber cabling.  Install electrical power and battery backup equipment for transmission systems.  Conduct and maintain equipment inventory.  Familiar with many types of test equipment such as optical power meters, optical time domain reflect meter, TTCT-Berd 305/310, optical lasers and voltmeters.  Perform engineering tasks as directed.  Conduct site surveys and generate site survey reports, installation drawings, bill of materials, installation/testing/cutover plans and procedures.  Perform installation/de-installation management tasks as directed.  Tasks include providing on-site installation management, monitoring work progress, and coordinating activities between customer, installers, local Telephone Company, and home office.  Stage equipment and materials, review and confirm system design and make required redline changes.  Coordinate with the local Telephone Company regarding rate tables, interfaces, and trunk facilities.  Lead the installation of subsystems in accordance with the Qwest Installation Plan and Site Survey Report.

Bell Atlantic (now called Verizon)

Multi-Media Technician (01/98 – 06/99)

 

Provided digital switch design/engineering, implementation, and integration support for PBX telecommunications systems in the Bell Atlantic telephone infrastructure.  Installed, maintained, and repaired, multi-channel satellite communications ground terminals, systems, and networks and associated equipment.  Certification administered by the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association on behalf of the B.E.S.T program.   Installed, contained, troubleshooting, repaired, tested, coved, and rewired residential telephone systems and equipment.  This included telephone instruments and equipment such as ISDN, ringers, cords, jacks, plugs, transmitters, extension bells, buzzer systems, etc.  Locates, diagnoses, and corrects open, crossed, short, and grounded circuits caused by various faults.  Tested lines for continuity, clarity and volume.  Laid jumper cables, cross connectors and cables to connect associated auxiliary systems and power sources.  Performed administrative functions as required.

EDUCATION:   (SEE ATTACHED SHEET)

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:   (SEE ATTACHED SHEET)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS;   (SEE ATTACHED SHEET)

REFERENCES:  Available upon request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT SHEET

RESUME

SEAN C POSLEY

EDUCATION:

 

Villanova University, Master Certificate Project Management

·   Essentials of Project Management

·   Project Management Certification: PMP® Exam Preparation

·   Project Estimating, Measures and Controls

·   Managing and Leading Teams

·   Managing Project Risk

·   Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

·   Measuring Project Performance Through Earned Value Management

·   Project Management Integration with Microsoft Project 2010

 

Certificate (Hands-On Fiber Optic Installation for Local Area Networks), SIECOR Training: 

·   Understanding of fiber optic infrastructure design/engineering and integration of information transport infrastructure and telecommunications systems.

·   Thorough knowledge of fiber splicing techniques and installation procedures.  Learned how to align fiber when terminating it.

·   How to test the fiber for loss. 

·   Learned the fundamentals of practical applications and light wave theory.

 

Bell Atlantic Training School, Herndon, VA:

·   Understanding of characteristics and principles of AC and DC electricity and solid state   circuitry related to telephone and cable systems.

·   Use of and ability to read/interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints used to install, troubleshoot, test and modify equipment and/or locate malfunctions.

·   Skill in using such test equipment as handsets, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and various testing devices related to installing and maintaining cable systems.

·   Skill and knowledge of hand and powered crimping, burning, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment.

·   Thorough knowledge of cable splicing techniques and installation procedures for aerial, direct burial, and duct cabling systems.

·   Gained knowledge in safety procedures on the hazardous environment

 

Bell Atlantic Training School, Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association, Springfield, VA:

·   Certificate – DSS Installation

·   (Trained Installer in support of DIRECTV System)

University of Phoenix, Bachelors of Science Program:

·   GEN 300 (Professional Development)

·   CIS 319 (Computers and Information Processing)

 

Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus:

·   ETR-13 (DC Electronics)

·   ETR-167 (Logic Circuits and systems). 

 

DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, AZ Campus:

·   ET-102 Instructions in DC/AC Electronics Fundamentals and lab work.

·   Technical mathematics-105:  Instructions in electronic mathematics and the use of electronic formulas.

·   Computer 103:  Instruction in DOS commands, windows, electronics workbench and lab work

·   Psychology 104:  Instruction in human relations in business.

 

Grove International, Welding School, Shady Grove, PA:

·   Reading and understanding welding symbols

·                                Metric measurement system

·                                Blueprints

·                                MIG type welding units

·                                ARC type welding – use of blow torch

·                                Identify hazardous materials and their symbols

 

Associated Security Training Corporation, Temple Hill, MD:

·   Certificate – GSA Guard Manual, GSA-1, GSA-2 (50 hrs.)

·   Certificate – Firearms Training

 

Marine Corp Military Training, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii:

·   Certificate – CRRC COXSWAIN Skills Course

·   Certificate – Combat Skills Course

·   Certificate – Fundamental of Marine Corps Leadership

·   Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Defense Training

·   Water Survival Qualified

·   Urban Warfare training

 

Marine Corp Military Training, Camp Jejune, North Carolina:

·   School of the Infantry, 81 mm mortar and 60 mm mortar

·   Marine Combat Training

 

High School Diploma, Fairfield School Systems, Fairfield, PA (June 1991).

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Database:Microsoft Access, Remedy/ Eftia, TBS OSS

 

Operating Systems:Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95

 

Applications:                      MS Excel,  MS Outlook,  MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Project, Exceed,  Marconi’s Fore ATM Switch Forethought Management Software, Telnet, What’s Up Gold Network Monitor, Netscape Navigator, DOS, Trace route, Internet Explorer, HP Open view, Visio, Data Cabling/Computer Facilities Maint.

 

Protocols:TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ATM

 

Network Services:NAPT, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SSL, Email, OSI Model

 

Hardware:Lucent MAX TNT DSLAM, Lucent Ascend Pipeline Router Family, Turnstone CX100 Copper Loop Qualifier, Marconi Fore ASX-1000 ATM Switch, Lucent Cascade BSTX-9000, Copper Mountain DSLAM, Para dyne DSLAM, Hewlit Packer switch, Cisco 2950, 3550, and 1720 router. Also familiar with Verizon’s ONT. Familiar with local OSP codes and regulations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Verizon):

 

Fort Belvoir Project:  Responsible for supervising sub-contractors in performing site surveys, and gathering detailed information, in an effort to create a design to implement Verizon Fiber Optic Services (FIOS) infrastructure on a military base for the first time.  FIOS is a bundled internet access, telephone, and television services which operates over a fiber-optic communications network.

 

Field Technician Support:   During the times of Verizon strikes, and due to my technical background, management assigned me to work in the field as a Technical Technician.  My duties included:  Installed, maintained and/or repaired network facilities, and associated apparatus from the station equipment to the line card.  Interfaced with customer to further analyze installation and repair issues.  Effected repairs and restored service outages.  I also performed cable pair recovery requirements.  In doing this job, I utilized various test equipment to analyze equipment troubles and took appropriate maintenance action(s), etc.

 

Portfolio Management: Responsible for managing the build of the Verizon fiber optic network in the Mid-Atlantic region for developer portfolios to 205 residential SFU and MDU properties, making a total of 54,524 residential units ready for FiOS services.

 

Money Awards:

Received a money award of $7,000 dollars for doing an outstanding job during the following years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013