Vincent W. Claytor

1430 AMES PLACE, N.E, WASHINGTON, D.C.  20002

                                                                                             vwc15@live.com  

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS _________________________________________________________________________________

Progressive experience in various sectors of telecommunications with over 15 years of delivering excellent service. Installation, maintenance and service of data center, cell/(active/passive)DAS/in-building wireless/mobile networking solutions, HVAC, home communication systems, low voltage hardware, peripherals, diagnostic testing, and provisioning. I am Anritsu Sitemaster Linesweep, EPA CFC, Comtrain, First Aid, DOT, OSHA 10/30 certified, PIM, WMATA/CSX R-O-W trained and able to decipher schematics, blueprints, graphs, Method of Procedures, RFDS. Familiar with fabrication, hot work, core drilling, various power tools electric or pneumatic, torque wrenches, grinders, riveting tools, forklifts, excavators, heavy machinery, RF monitors, Sunsight/3Z, Remote Radio Heads/Units, splitters, diplexers, multiplexers, TMAs, Bias ts, working from bucket trucks, lifts, man baskets, towers, hot/cold isle containment and in confined space. Experienced with GSM, CDMA, 3G, 4G, UMTS, LTE, AWS, ALU, DAS, FTTA, FTTx, PONS, LMR, CCTV, CATV, SATV technologies. RG59, RG6, single/multimode fiber, CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, RJ-45, RET, firewire, coax, Rigid, Andrews, JMA, Commscope, Corning, Amphenol, RFS, LDF, BNC, PPC, N-type, DIN/mini-DIN, Panduit, Ortronics lines/connectors/products. ODM, JDSU, Fluke, EXFO ilom. Anritsu light source/VFL/power testing, Anritsu/Kaleus line sweeping, PIM, Fujikura SM/Sumitomo ribbon splicing, load hopping, egress/signal strength testing, toning, cadwelding, atmospheric testing, rigging, banding, grounding, weatherproofing, color coding, capstan hoist operation, crane signals, ice bridge, ladder racks, cable tray, waveguides, shelter/cabinet/generator setting, rappelling, soldering, mock ups, structural modifications, concrete foundations, trenching, site preparation/ deployment/implementatoin. Supervisorial and organizational skill set with a strong background in troubleshooting, attention to detail (QC/QA), time management/delegation. Versed in problem solving, accountability, conflict resolution, diplomacy and safety. I have worked under all the major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Clear, in conjunction with Alcatel Lucent and Erricson) coordinating directly with customers/clients/site technicians in environments such as ISP/OSP, iDAS/oDAS, premise, residential, and commercial in compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA/NEC/BICSI/OSHA/NATE/NFPA standards. With regards to data centers I have worked in unison with products/representatives from Leaf, Gigamon, Cisco, Oracle, IBM, Riverbed, Facebook, Dropbox, Western Union, and Visa.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________

Telecommunications Technician 2, Brius Telecom Solutions, Kirkland,WA                                                                     January2016-Present

· Coax connectorizing Linesweeping, PIM, fiber splicing, testing, VFL, troubleshooting, GPS, BTS racking and stacking, backhaul.

· Low volt splicing/power, headend/telco/rru, NEMA box/fiber tray/cable ladder/cabinet buildout/ dress in, A-Z labeling and patching.

· Structured cabling/termination(punchdowns), splitters/couplers, cable management, JMA Teko/Fuze, CMA, Andrews, Commscope.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, National Design Group, Manassas, VA                                                         August 2015-November2015

·   MDF/IDF/telco retrofit/upgrade, voice/data premise structured cabling (LAN) commercially, COP preparation, data collection.

·   Copper patching, pulling, testing, toning, troubleshooting, punchdowns/terminations(T568b), labelling, QA/QC, and documenting.

·   Adds/moves from lifts, WAPS, wall fishing, cable management/support/dressing, interface directly with client/customer.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, MGA Employee Services Inc., Pheonix, AZ                                                             August 2015-Present

·   Network infrastructure, data center buildouts, voice/data, ISP, backbone, administrative/client interface, daily updates, and safety.

·   Installation/management/connectivity of structured cabling, pulling, testing, toning, troubleshooting, racking/stacking, switch/router.

·   A-Z fiber/copper patching, labeling, documenting, PDU intergration/hardware provisioning, dressing, quality control, and inventory.

 

Telecommunications Technician 3, Ontel, Washington, D.C.                                                                                       July 2015-August 2015

·   Cell site commission/intergration, test/turn up, FTTA, premise/OSP, Anritsu Linesweep, JDSU ODTR, and Kaleus PIM testing.

·   Fiber patching, calibration, RET setting, Pre/post data collection, administrative documentation, quality assurance, troubleshooting.

·   Interface directly with site techs/NOC, crew management, closeout preparation, updates/management correspondence, and logistics.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, Verigent, Rockville, MD                                                                                               June 2015-Present

·   In building small cell/DAS, Anritsu Sitemaster, linesweeping, fiber optic/coax backbone structured cabling, and ODTR testing.

·   Network infrastructure, MDF/IDF setting, telco buildout, cable connectorizing(JMA), troubleshooting, and inventory management.

·   Voice/Data WAPS, cable management in finished/unfinished ceilings/floors, A-Z labeling/documenting, terminating, and dressing.

 

 Telecommunications Technician 2, Outsource LLC, Fairfax, VA                                                                                 March 2015-June 2015

·   In building wireless applications, LAN solutions, WIFI/voice/data/security/A/V pathways, coordinating with clients/management.

·   IDF/MDF setting, telco buildout, racking/stacking, structured cabling, punchdowns/terminations, ladder racks, J-hooks, cable tray.

·   Labeling, administrative documentation, cable management/dressing, emergency restoration, troubleshooting, adds/moves, WAPS.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, Fortitude Systems, Falls Church, VA                                                               March 2015-August 2015

·   Civil construction/OSP/FTTx, traffic signal infrastructure, structured cabling, conduit, power/fiber, light/heavy machinery operation.

·   Intelligent Transportation Systems, Active Traffic Management Systems, Advanced Traveler Information Systems and utilities.

·   Client/crew/inventory management, Quality Control in conjunction with VDOT, logistics, basic carpentry rough ins, and testing.

 

 

Telecommunications Technician 3, Sitelink Construction, Jessup, MD                                July 2014- January 2015

·   DAS, small cell, RF line sweeping, PIM, ODTR multimode fiber testing, RET setting, premise/telco buildout, structured cabling.

·   New builds, upgrades, tiger teams, power tower trouble tickets, connectors, hardware switch outs, integration and commissions.

·   Administrative duties, civil construction, microwave troubleshooting, training, cutovers, azimuth setting, decommissions.

 

Telecommunications Technician 3, Bechtel/Beacon, Jessup, MD  March 2014-June 2014

·   Cell site and rooftop upgrades, in building solutions, conduit, fiber, power and alarm installation/troubleshooting, working from lifts.

·   Mock ups, training, fabrication, administrative duties, RF linesweeping, ODTR testing, gps integration, DAS, controlled descent.

·   Manage crew activities, update project management, RF terminations, telco buildouts, RET setting, shelter setting azimuth setting,

 

Telecommunications Technician 3, Westower Communications Inc., Frederick, MD                        July 2012-January 2014

·   Installation, maintenance, upgrade, retrofit of cell towers and their communication systems to include conduit, fiber and power.

·   Responsible for dailies, JSA’s, updates, timesheets, truck/equipment maintenance/inspection, administrative duties and all associated paperwork including closeouts, azimuth setting, DAS/microwave pathing/backhaul, QA, racking/stacking, and telco buildout.

·   Training new hires, punch list, troubleshooting, cutovers, site audits, ODTR testing, connectors, linesweeping, and RET setting.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, Penta Communications, Rahway, NJ                                                                    January 2012-June 2012

·   Installation, maintenance, and repair of cell tower/rooftop/water tank telecommunications systems, civil construction, and logistics.

·   Commission/decommission of dual-band antennas, mounting hardware, grounding, capstan/hoist operation, structural modification.

·   Jumper/line preparation, color coding/labeling, connectors, load hopping/testing, troubleshooting, entry point access, and inventory.

 

Telecommunications Technician 2, Custom Intergrated Solutions LLC, Washington, DC                                     October 2011-January2012

·   Commercial structured cabling, racking/stacking of fiber and CAT-6 for voice/data pathways/WAPS.

·   Distribution frame setting/buildout, toning, troubleshooting network, punchdowns, termination and labeling of lines using T568b.

·   Premise wire management using ladder racks, j-hooks, cable tray, stitching, backhaul fiber cleaning/inspection, and documentation.

 

Telecommunications Technician 3, Intelect/Precision Forces LLC, Baltimore, MD                                               August 2010-October 2011

·   Installation of fiber optic cable for cell/internet reception in tunnels, LMR, civil construction and cell tower maintenance.

·   Retrofitting communications equipment within WMATA Metro railcars consisting of communications control panels, UHF radio antennae, routing of accessory cablings, remote microphones, circuit breakers and auxiliary microphones. VSWR/RF experience.

·   Managed and supervised crew daily task, along with administrative documentation and daily interface with project manager.

 

              Projects/Clients_______________________________________________________________________________

·   ATC/Mobility/Creospan/Florida Citrusbowl/Belden Village Mall/SBC Arena/BB&T Arena/St. Claire Square Mall

·   IES/Western Union/IBM/Cisco/Panduit/Coresite/Facebook/Microsoft/VISA/AC04/Digital Realty/Oracle/KCI

·   Henkls&Mcoy/Rand/BIG/Galaudet/Harvey Cleary/Coresite/Boats U.S.A/CACI/Direct Line

·   Rand/Crewforce/USIS/Connelly School of the Holy Child/Safeway

·   I-66 Active Transportation Management/TransCore ITS/VDOT/

·   Verizon VoLTE/Sprint/T-Mobile/BGE/Advanced

·   AT&T Mobility/M&T Ravens Stadium

·   AT&T/Verizon/Sprint/T-Mobile/Clear/American Tower

·   Washington D.C. Libraries/Verizon

·   WMATA/Powerwave/Clear/Crown Castle

 

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Standards Training                                                                                                                                                                                                            IES 2015 

Sitemaster Linesweeping                                                                                                                                                                                           Anritsu 2014

Sitemaster PIM                                                                                                                                                                                                           Anritsu 2014

Quality Assurance                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bechtel 2014

Smith System                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bechtel 2014

Bechtel Driving                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bechtel 2014

OSHA 30                                                                                                                                                                                                                Clicksaftey 2014

OSHA 10                                                                                                                                                                                                                Clicksafety 2012

First Aid/ CPR AED                                                                                                                                                                  American Heart Association 2014

Comtrain Certification                                                                                                                                                                                            Comtrain 2011

HVAC Apprenticeship License                                                                                                                                                                  Maryland DLLR 2011

Certified EPA CFC-UNIVERSAL                                                                                                                                                                AHRI/VGI-2010

North County Community College                                                                                                                                                                               2008-2009

Plumbing Certification                                                                                                                                                                            Potomac Job Corp 1993

Crossland Senior High School                                                                                                                                                                               Graduated 1992

                                                                                References Available Upon Request