SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

ISP/OSP, Communications Technician and Helpdesk Technician with an Government Security Clearance offering over 11years of hands on experience in the installation and support of communication network systems, training and supervision in both domestic and global operations with strong expertise in managing large complex projects valued in the millions of dollars. Excellent abilities in researching and collecting information, independently or as part of a group, in fast paced and highly stressful environments while managing the overall planning, direction and timely execution of program operations, development and assignment. Possess the tested ability to accomplish any given mission in top form with savings in time, capital and human resources.

 

·         WIFI Radio Installations	·         Survey Designs	·         Training/Development
·         Site Surveys	·         CATV Networks	·         OSP, ISP, Fiber
·         Pole/Strand Mapping ·         Remedy Ticket System	·         Personnel Supervision ·         Work Group Policies	·         Sub-Contractor Management ·         Active Directory

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Teksystems – Westchester, NY                                                                                                                                       2013                                                                                                                

WiFi Qc Technician

·         Inspect WiFi radio installations using AIRMAGNET WiFi Analyzer as well as Ping tests in order to measure connectivity

·         Analyze the WiFi installations for specifications and proper communications across the network

·         Verify connectivity & identify any `dead zones, verify and process `as-built` documentation using Air Magnet WiFi or Air Magnet Spectrum

·         Utilize Design system integration, testing, evaluation, requirement identification and technical recommendation to include CATV, OSP, ISP, Fiber, RF, microwave, antennas and transmission lines

·         Conduct Site Surveys, Pole Mapping, Strand Mapping, Right of Way, Survey Designs & RF/ WiFi / CATV Networks

·         Knowledge of upgrades and integration of fiber infrastructure including mapping and database changes, Lightpath (Cablevision Product) builds, node splits, node growth

 

HUE Technology – Kandahar, Afghanistan                                                                                                       2011 - 2012                                                                                                               

OSP Construction Tech Level III

·         Supervised subcontractors' crews performing OSP activities and ensured that crews safely performed work in accordance with industry standards, the contract's scope of work, construction drawings, and specifications

·         Accurately interpreted underground utility records, power utility grid maps, railroad validation maps, and plat maps in order to prepare engineering field notes with sufficient clarity and detail to facilitate conversion to CADD programs

·         Made recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies using knowledge of or

experience in environmental conditions, construction access by crews, or congestion of utilities

·         Documented and accounted for own and subcontractors' work performed at any phase of construction using standard company procedures, and provided written correspondence to the team, the Owner, and to governmental agencies as required

·         Determined and executed correct procedures for OSP fiber optic cable splicing, termination, testing, and documentation

 

Charter Trading – Soto Cano, Honduras                                                                                                           2007 - 2011                                                                                                               

Senior Inside/Outside Technician

·         Performed installation, test, troubleshooting, programs, maintenance, and repair of digital switching equipment, attendant consoles, power and ringing relay rack, miscellaneous telephone, radio, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and computer data circuits and related apparatus required in the central switching office

 

 

 

 

·         Analyzed system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine failure causes

·         Utilized knowledge of Cat 5, 5E, and 6 cable standards, including cable termination, and infrastructure installation IAW USG standards for network classification separation

·         Placed aerial and underground copper and fiber cable, performed construction work placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations

·         Performed various jobs with copper splicing and assisted in fiber splicing

·         Worked with heavy power equipment and small tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of outside plant facilities

 

Dasnet Corporation – Korea, Afghanistan, Japan and New York                                                                  2006 – 2007

ISP/OSP Technician

·         Performed installation and engineering support at communication facilities such as telephone exchanges, central offices, microwave stations, Technical Control Facilities (TCF), satellite facilities, wireless installations, transmission and broadcast facilities, control and monitor facilities

·         Maintained proficiency with industry standards in testing and trouble resolution of fiber networks using OTDR, Power Meter, Light Source, and Spectrum Analyzer.

·         Terminated and connected power, ground and signal cabling to communication cabinet and equipment as indicated in engineering installation plans (EIP)

·         Installed cable ladders, performed duct work, and wire wrapped or soldered on terminal blocks, Intermediate Distribution Blocks (IDF) or Main Distribution Frames (MDF)

·         Produced and reviewed CAD drawings, installation plans, bill of materials, and work schedules for ISP/OSP projects

 

ITT Systems – Bagram, Afghanistan                                                                                                          2004 – 2005

OSP Technician

Performed installation and engineering support at communication facilities such as telephone exchanges, central offices and microwave stations, Technical Control Facilities (TCF), satellite facilities, wireless installations, transmission and broadcast facilities, control and monitor facilities.

·         Certified in  OSP plant, node optimization, fiber technologies and topography

·         Managed various concurrent projects and provided recommendations to higher management on how the projects should proceed

·         Determined route layouts through the review and investigation of all possible design layouts and presentment of the various options with recommendations for higher management review and determination

·         Terminated and connected power, ground and signal cabling to communication cabinet and equipment as indicated in engineering installation plans (EIP)

·         Installed cable ladders, performed duct work, and wire wrapped or soldered on terminal blocks, Intermediate Distribution Blocks (IDF) or Main Distribution Frames (MDF)

·         Served as the technical expert in Inside Plant/Outside Plant operations

·         Produced and reviewed CAD drawings, installation plans, bill of materials, and work schedules for ISP/OSP projects

·         Recommended improvements to the customer in order to improve quality, methods, efficiency, and performance of the infrastructure

 

United States Army – Fort Bragg, NC, Locations Worldwide                                                                2000 - 2004

Telecommunications Installer/Maintainer

Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on cable and wire communications systems, and associated equipment. Operated and performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators.

 

 

 

 

 

·         Coordinated and supervised team member activities in the construction, installation, and recovery of cable and wire communications systems and auxiliary equipment

·         Coordinated remote trunking operations with switching central personnel

·         Interpreted and updated line route maps and overlays

·         Checked and performed PMCS and unit level maintenance on wire and cable systems and associated communications equipment

·         Ensured PMCS and maintenance functions were performed in accordance with published schedule

·         Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on cable and wire systems, to include Digital Group Multiplexers (DGM), Remote Multiplexing Combiners (RMC), repeaters, restorers, voltage protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate distribution frames, and related equipment

·         Configured DGM and RMC for operations

·         Installed, operated, and performed strapping, re-strapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COM-SEC devices

·         Performed tests on cable communications systems to ensure circuit and system quality

·         Tested circuits/groups to detect and locate line faults

·         Climbed poles, as necessary, and assisted in the construction of tactical cable and wire lines

·         Recognized electronic countermeasures and applied appropriate electronic counter-countermeasures as necessary

·         Spliced in pedestals, Surface Area Interface (SAI) cabinets, and splice cases (aerial/buried) 

·         Installed voice and data lines

·         Installed and tested various types of CAT 5 and Fiber Optic cables, engineered Installation Plans (EIP), verified circuits entering the host from the central office

 

 

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING

 

Communications Course 01 – 31L10, Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer, Fort Gordon, GA. 2000

Fiber Optics: OSP, Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC. 2003

LAN: Copper, Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC. 2003

 

 

References available upon request.