Brandon Sykes

Largo, FL

Objective: Translate my Analytical and Leadership work experience and experience successfully interacting with clients and inner-company departments to a career as a Project Engineer.

Education:

2002-2007                         Missouri University of Science and Technology                     Rolla, Missouri

Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering

-          Courses:  CCNA I-IV, Programmable Logic Control, Advanced Computer Networking, Power Systems Design and Analysis, Electronics I and II, Digital Control Systems, Linear Systems I and II, Electromagnetics, Electronic and Photonic Devices

 

 

Professional Experience:

Ciena Communication                             Hanover, Maryland                     January 2011 – June 2014

Key Accomplishments

·   Promoted within 1 year from Field Engineer to Lead Field Project Engineer

·   Created multiple field installation guidelines that were implemented by management to serve as standard guidelines required to be utilized company-wide

·   Documented several Policy & Procedures regarding installation that were previously un-documented

·   Successfully renegotiated multiple quotes with contractors to ensure projects were kept within budget

·   Exceeded expectations and remained a key player on our team

Lead Project Engineer (Comcast)

·   Served as a liaison between contractors and our company which required providing timely responses and exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form

·   Designed network drawings using Microsoft Visio

·   Interfaced with customer to ensure their goals where realized

·   Updated and documented network drawings changes using Microsoft Visio

·   Performed engineering checks on field documentation, which required a high level of attention to detail

·   Created updated changes to the IDP’s which was the official documentation of the entire project for the customer.

·   Created Engineering documentation for installation that became integral in training new hires

·   Managed 10-20 projects at a time; multi-tasking deliverables

·   Created deliverable specific trackers from main schedule and documents that were distributed team wide on the weekly basis

·   Worked with no direct supervision from VPN

·   Created RFQs and POs

·   Performed budget planning for each project

·   Managed schedules for site surveys, IDPs, As Builds, IRM and on-site material

·   Closely monitored budget plans throughout projects

·   Performed Engineering checks of SFDs and RFVs in Microsoft Visio

·   Performed final engineering check on As Builds before they were delivered to the customer.

·   Reviewed inventory and created the material list for various installation projects

·   Negotiated quotes between my company and contractors

·   Served as focal point for information to be relayed and documented between departments

 

Field Engineer

·   Installed, commissioned, and provisioned DWDM networking equipment for various Communication and Business companies

·   Interface with customer to ensure their satisfaction.

·   Successfully performed troubleshooting on fiber optic equipment 1G-100G and OSP fiber

·   Lead multiple installation projects across the country.

·   Trained team members for installation.

 

Cavo Communication                             Belleville, Illinois                          February 2010 – Nov 2010

Key Accomplishments

·   Finished training program early.

Cable Installer

·   Installed basic, extended, and digital cable for Charter customers.

·   Installed home networks for Charter customers.

·   Installed phone service for Charter customers.

 

Advantage Engineering                            Chesterfield, MO                                   Aug 2008 – Dec 2008

Key Accomplishments

·   Complete many projects quickly and accurately for increased revenue.

Substation Engineer

·   Designed and implemented protective monitoring equipment into existing substations.

·   Designed and implemented SCADA controls in substations.

·   Performed engineering checks.

 

Electric Power Systems                  St. Louis, Missouri                            July 2007 – July 2008

Key Accomplishments

·   Lead multiple testing project.

Field Engineer

·   Performed acceptance and maintenance testing transformers, breakers, switches, current transformers, voltage transformers, generators, automatic transfer switches, protective relays, etc.

·   Installed new substation equipment.

·   Performed troubleshooting on substation equipment.

·   Analyzed and produced technical reports for customers