BRIAN JOHNSTONE                                               

Fiber Specialist, Network Trainer                          

 

Summary

Fiber Optic Network technician with fifteen years of hands-on experience with designing, upgrading, and maintaining fiber optic and coaxial networks. Detail oriented and results driven with a deep understanding of RF and optical network design, proven ability to interpret complex technical material and convey into operational networks. Advocate a team oriented environment to build supportive relationships with colleagues and customers. Seeking to align these skills and experience with a company that is building next generation networks, providing innovative and beneficial services to the community.

 

Skills

●         HFC and Optical Network construction and commissioning

●         HFC and Optical Network design and planning

●         Fiber optic splicing and testing

●         Structured cabling design and deployment

●         Technical instruction and training

●         Turn up and test, provisioning

●         Troubleshooting and emergency restoration

●         DOT and OSHA compliant

 

Experience

Fiber Specialist and Network Trainer

2010-Present - WOW! Internet, Cable, and Phone

Cleveland, OH

●         Responsible for all aspects of the optical network serving more than 50,000 customers

●         Extensive experience working in hospitals, schools, and municipal facilities

●         Highly skilled with optical test equipment including OTDR, OSA, BER Test Set, Light Source and Meter

●         Create and implement system wide network documentation and testing standards

●         Experience creating curriculum and teaching technical material in both field and classroom settings

●         5 Year perfect attendance award in 2015, WOW Core Value Award in 2014

 

Broadband Network Technician

1999-2002, 2006-2010 - Scorpion Communications and Source Broadband

●         Successfully completed network upgrade and rebuild projects for cable companies across the country

●         Solid understanding of RF network design, troubleshooting

●         Ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly

●         Positive attitude and work ethic leading to increased production

●         Experience creating curriculum and teaching technical material in both field and classroom settings

●         Extensive knowledge of AC/DC circuits and backup power systems

 

 

 

 

 

BRIAN JOHNSTONE                                                

Fiber Specialist, Network Trainer                          

 

Manager, Field Operations - Fulfillment

2002-2006 - Advanced Communications Inc.

Columbus, OH and Baltimore, MD

●         Managed daily operations of technicians, dispatchers, and warehouse personnel

●         Road warrior, travelled extensively for the company opening new offices in Ohio and Maryland

●         Assisted in recruitment and retention of technical staff of 45 employees

●         Trained, supervised, and evaluated staff, coached to improve skills and quality

●         Successfully refined and implemented new projects

●         Organized field, warehouse, and dispatch staff to work cohesively and efficiently

 

Certifications and Technical Training

 

SCTE - Member Buckeye State Chapter

●         Attend all Chapter events and Training Seminars

●         Broadband Distribution Specialist

●         Broadband Transport Specialist

Jones/NCTI certifications:

●         Advanced Technician

●         System Technician

●         Return Path Operations

●         Fiber Installation and Activation

●         Fiber Testing and Maintenance

BISCSI:

·   Outside Plant Design – In Progress

 

Test Equipment and Tools

 

●         EXFO OTDR Platform including associated software use and configuration

●         EXFO Optical Spectrum Analyzer including associated software use and configuration

●         Fujikura and Sumitomo Fiber Splicers including associated maintenance and configuration

●         JDSU DSAM 6500 and SDA 5000 including associated software use and configuration

●         Proficient in the safe use of all necessary hand and power tools

●         Extensive experience with aerial lift vehicles and construction equipment

●         Mapping and Software: GIS, Google Earth, AutoCAD, and Bentley

 

Projects and Accomplishments

 

●         Lead role in splicing, activation, test and turn up of new build HFC network in 5 cities since 2010

●         Built, activated, and tested high speed network for the City of Avon Lake connecting seven facilities

●         Provide dark fiber support services to the cities of Maple Heights, Garfield Heights, North Olmsted, and Westlake

●         Linked the Cities of Strongsville and Berea’s fiber networks for emergency services dispatching

●         Spliced and activated fiber network for West-Comm’s central emergency services dispatch center