Patrick R. Bond

10540 Carol Lynn Rd.                                                                 patrickbond@inbox.com

Denham Springs, La 70726                                                            (Mobile) 225.200.8778

OBJECTIVE ///

 

Accomplished Switch Technician, Central Office (Node) Technician, Field Technician, DAS Equipment ,Installer IV / Supervisor seeking to fully utilize my telecommunications and leadership abilities in a technical focused position with career growth opportunities. I offer a 17 year track record demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills, computer proficiency, and ability to follow through with projects from inception to completion.

 

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE ///

 

Switch Technician

Central Office (Node) Technician/ (COEIT)

DAS Equipment Installer IV / Supervisor

 

Highly skilled technician with state of the art experience in Central Office switching operations/Node transmission, DAS Equipment / Wireless Network installation technologies, integrated wireless Central Office communications repair, and maintenance. Possess demonstrated expertise in the following major areas:

·               Operation, installation, removal, relocation, inspection, and repair of state-of-the-art Telecommunications equipment

·               Switching

-Lucent 5ESS Telecommunications Switch

-Lucent DRM

       Transmission Equipment

-Fujitsu Fiber Optic Systems: OC48, FLM2400, FLM600, FLM150, Flashwave, and CMS Factor

-Nortel: OC192/OC3

  -Telect:  DSX3/DSX1 cross-connect systems

-Auget: DSX3/DSX1 cross-connect systems

       Digital Access Cross-Connect Systems (DACS)

-Alcatel 1631

-Tellabs Titan 5500/532L

-Lucent AX-11

       Remote Terminal Management Systems

-Carrier Access Navigator

-Cisco 6732 Fibex 1/0 DACS

-Lucent SLC 2000

       Channel Banks

-Carrier Access Corporation: Channel Banks AB1, AB2, and Wideback 3/1 Multiplexer

-Adtran: TSU 600

       Routers

-Cisco: 7500/2500 series

               -Marconi TNX 1100

-Newbridge Mainstreet Xpress 36170

               -Polycom 6200/6300/7216

               -Netopia R3100/9100

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Voice Mail Systems

-Octal Voice Mail

-Adtran NT1

        Miscellaneous Equipment/Systems

-Cognitronics Voice Treatment System 1610

               -3A Translator

-Dynastar 500 Security Server

-Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX)

-Wide variety of Cryptographic Systems: KG-194 / KG-84A / KG-84C / KG-81

        Test Equipment

-TTC T-Berd 224, 310, 2209, and Fireberd 6000

-TTC Centest 550/650

              -ANRITSU – Sweep Tester

-ANRITSU – Spectrum Analyzer

·            Supervising, training, evaluating, and motivating personnel - effective team-building

·            Performing depot level maintenance, on-site preventive and corrective maintenance, circuit pack

      testing and component level repair.

·            Fiber Splicing

·            DAS Network – RF Sweep Testing

 

WORK EXPERIENCE //

 

 

2014-Present                                                      Advanced Telecom

                                              Senior Installer/Technician – PBX / VOIP Systems
Responsible for operations, maintenance, installation, and cutovers for all of our corporate accounts (Home Depot, Walmart, Dollar Tree, O’Reilly’s, and many more. Responsible for new installations of VOIP phone systems, switches, routers, APs, and all network wiring (CAT5/6). Also responsible for our trouble-ticket database. Would verify if the issue was with the ISP or service provider (AT&T, COX, Charter, Eatel, etc.), and open a ticket with the LEC if T1 or DSL is down, or dispatch to customer prim if trouble is isolated to an eternal issue with our equipment or wiring. 

 

 

2013-2014                                        Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

                                              Technician / Sales & Marketing / Business Development
Successfully managed Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. Responsible for project scope, manpower, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction. Followed URS corporate quality assurance and control (QA/QC) plans. Assisted in business development activities. Responsible for the operations and maintenance of  all LaDOTD CCTVs (Cohu & Pelco), RVDs, DMS Signs, and all networking associated with the LaDOTD ITS infrastructure.  Maintained cabinets, and responded to trouble tickets issued by LaDOTD.  Also contracted out to upgrade cell sites. Would follow MOPS to install equipment - batteries, and terminate fiber – network cabling in RBS and BBS cabinets.

 

 

 

2012-2013                                                   Blue Stream Communications

                                              Contingent Work Force Solutions (CWF), New Orleans, La

                                       DAS Equipment Installer IV / Supervisor & Central Office Installer

Primary responsibilities include extensive research and experience incorporating DAS into hotels and venues including the upcoming high profile 2013 NFL Super Bowl; including host hotel downtown Hilton, New Orleans, La. Supervised a five man crew from installation to completion which included but not limited to headroom with multiple sectors, service providers and frequencies - mounting/cabling/labeling base 8's, BTS conditioners, Fiber LGX Panels, Remote Access Units, Radio Interface Units and Fuse Panels. Fiber runs into each individual Remote Unit, then RF runs from Remote Unit out to antennas for complete continuity and ten (10) step sweep testing. Received online certification from Anritsu.

Central Office responsibilities include installation, maintenance, test and repair complex switching, circuits, network and data/digital equipment. Understanding of telephony and electricity, data systems

(IP, LAN/WAN, optical, ethernet), DWDM timing and synchronization, switching and routing, IP addressing & routing, advanced networking (VPN, ATM, SDH, MPLS, Wireless, SS7, SONET).

 

 

2002-2012                  PAETEC Communications /a WINDSTREAM Company/ Baton Rouge, La.

                              Sr. Switch Technician / Central Office Equipment Installation Technician (COEIT)

Responsible for the operation of the Lucent DRM 5E16 Switch, and seven collocation sites. Test, turn-up, and troubleshoot customer/network trunks, OC12, OC3's, DS3's, T1's, and 2-wire IDSL/SDSL circuits. Retrieve and upload BWM’s to Host/12 DRM sites. Retrofitted switch from 5E15 to 5E16.2.  Program/Install DSL routers (Polycom/Netopia) at customer premise. As a (COEIT), I install/remove and maintain the complex switching and routing equipment used in voice, video, fiber optics and data telecommunications networks. Also specialize in all technology from switch /toll or power. Occasionally, I design voice and data communication systems, supervise the installation of the systems, and provide maintenance/services after systems are installed. I have a complete understanding of circuitry from the Central Office to (end-users) customer’s equipment.

 

 

 

2000-2002                  ESPIRE Communications, New York, NY

                                                                     Switch Technician (Lucent 5ESS)

Primary responsibilities are to maintain and operate the Lucent 5ESS 2000 Switch. Key Member of start up Operations team. Established concise effect procedures for installation of all telecommunications equipment. Technical expertise was instrumental in resolving major network technical issues. Selected as one of two technicians out of 28 as a member of the CPRT (Customer Problem Resolution Team.) Provide hands on trouble shooting for all customer and network issues. Work directly for the Northeast Director of Operations, attend weekly conference calls, and provide technical guidance and procedures for trouble shooting transmission facility problems.

 

 

1999-2000           ESPIRE Communications, Fort Lauderdale, FL

                                                                    Central Office/ Node Technician

Primary responsibilities were to test, turn-up, and troubleshoot customer/network OC12, OC3's, DS3's, T1's, and 2-wire IDSL/SDSL circuits. Responsibilities also include node operations and outage limitations by means of software upgrades and maintenance windows for repair of faulty equipment. In charge of all customer CPE installs, dispatching, and customer satisfaction with technician’s ability and service. Worked directly with the Operations Manager on Network Improvements and customer collocation installs. Performed maintenance and fault isolation of customer dedicated private lines (STS1/DS3/T1’s).  Accountable for training all new technicians. Engineered local circuits using Eastland (Espire’s circuit database).

 

1998-1999                                     ESPIRE Communications, Fort Lauderdale, FL

                                                                     Field / Installation Technician

Responsible for installing/programming channel banks and Cisco routers at customer locations.  Tested and accepted local loops. Performed hardware installation, cabling, and hard-wire cross connects.  Reviewed site surveys for accuracy and conveyed information to appropriate engineer. Monitored Remedy (E.spire’s trouble ticket database) and dispatched when necessary.

 

1996-1998                                       United States Navy, Seoul, South Korea

                                          Cryptologic Telecommunications Technician/Supervisor

Supervised a five-person shift in a Top Secret work center.  Mananged / Monitored  a network of over 300 circuits at Special U.S. Liaison Advisor Korea. Performed network troubleshooting and diagnosis. Deployed to alternate sites to provide support while aiding in maintaining 100 percent contingency communications. Provided technical leadership to subordinates and conducted ongoing training.

 

 

1995-1996                                United States Navy, Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean

                                                    Cryptologic Telecommunications Technician

Operated  Top Secret message-processing systems. Monitored the installation of the upgraded message-processor. Provided time-sensitive communications support. Responsible for troubleshooting and monitoring over 100 circuits, providing a baseline of sustained superior performance for all communications procedures.

 

EDUCATION ///

-Walker High School

-ITI Technical Institute (Advanced Electronics) 

-Lucent ES5555 Maintenance Hands-On

-Satellite Terminal Operations and Maintenance

-Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX) Operations, Programming, and   Diagnostics course - 2/97

-Mobile Communications Satellite Operation and Maintenance course - 1/97

-Leadership and Management training

-Cryptologic Technician Communications Operator, Naval Technical Training Center, Pensacola, FL.

-APPENTICESHIP: COMPUTER-PERIPHERAL-EQUIPMENT - 7/98

-Switch 5ESS 2000 Maintenance CBT courses, continuing education

-ANRITSU Sweep Testing

 

 

CLEARANCE &  AWARDS ///

 

Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Non-Active). Awarded the Good Conduct Medal and three Overseas Ribbons

 

 

 

REFERENCES ///

 

Daniel Wilkinson – dwilkinson@bluestreampro.com

Bluestream Professional Services

LA OSP/CO/FTTC Installation Supervisor

Office – 985-542-6766 / Cell – 225-938-7798

Kristine Denny – Operations Manager for 8+ years

Cell- 770 403-2962 / Kristine.denney@gmail.com