2714 Loch Haven Drive

Ijamsville, Md 21754

301.717.8745   

Paizzone@msn.com

 

 

Employment:

07/12 – present              ManTech International Corporation – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

                            Engineering Technician – Electronic Proving Ground -C4ISR Center of Excellence

 

                            - Performs technical functions related to the support of C4ISR systems testing (FBCB2/JBC-P)

                            - Supports Communications/Electronics functions such as set up, operation, maintenance,

                              modification, circuit testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of tactical military equipment

- System under test (SUT), Identifying anomalies, Writing Test Incident Reports (TIR)

                            - Lab Research and Development (R&D) Beta testing, pilot runs and revisions

- Work experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Microsoft Access, CAD

- SATCOM, WIN-T, Multicast, Geo-Tagging, Nett Warrior, Field testing, Test cases

- Active Clearance

 

 

05/97 - 07/10              Verizon/Bell Atlantic Communications - Gaithersburg, MD

                            Telecommunications Technician -FTTP/FiOS Division, Network Ops Business Unit

                           

Network/ Engineering:

- Assigned to work in an OSP and/or ISP capacity to provide Data, Voice, and Video                            - Deciphered engineering schematics, drawings/diagrams, and plats

                            - Performed site surveys, locating, cable and conduit placement aloft, underground, and in

                              climate controlled environments (Data centers, CEVs and POPs)

                             - Firm understanding of network topologies (star, ring, point-to-point)

- Configured network nodes over Unidirectional Path Switched SONET Rings (UPSRs)

- Added, deleted, and upgraded nodes to Customer Premise, Central Offices and Cell sites

- Conducted network and circuit cutovers, port activations, moves/changes, and extensions

- Point of Contact/liaison for coordinating projects- Government and Fortune 500 clients

- Well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications-Word, Excel, Outlook, PwrPnt

                             - Familiar with Command line interface (CLI)/Graphical user interface (GUI); remote logins

- Provided clients with network standards/protocols such as ISDN, Ethernet or ATM

- Responded to and updated ECNs, CA tickets and escalations; cleared troubles

- Interfaced with NOC and Central Office for online system turn-up and alarming

 

Installation:

- Deployed, spliced/terminated Fiber Optic (OSP and Plenum) cables; added conn. and pigtails - Performed multiplexer installs, provisions, turn-ups, upgrades, and maintenance DWDM

  (T1,DS3,OC-48) utilizing Fujitsu (FLM) and Lucent (DDM) series hardware and software

- Installed Ladder/relay racks, stacked rack mounted equipment- Trays/panels/shelves/jacks

- Installed Customer Premise equipment (CPE) smart jacks, terminal block/punch downs, fuse

  panels/breaker boxes, DSXs, fan trays, and wire harnesses, ONT/OLT-EDFA’s

- Installed, terminated, grounded and alarmed AC/DC Power Distribution Units (PDU) added

  Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and high/low voltage cable; crimped conn. to bus bar  

- Turned up Digital Loop Carriers (SLC-96, Litespan)

- Spliced and terminated copper pair (UTP,STP) Cat 5e, coaxial cable; added connector ends

- Performed DS-3 cabling terminations (BNC, Home runs) from cable trough to demarcation

- Deployed TLS and FDDI for LAN/MAN backbone connectivity; BPON-GPON migrations

- Dressed cable; Identified and stenciled cables/panels, ran jumpers and cross connections

- Adhered to Building code, 3M Firestop application, risers, wire-closets, and right-of-ways

 

Fiber Optics/Testing:

- Working knowledge of  Physical Layer Fiber Optic Telecommunications

- Conducted Arc fusion splicing of single/multimode, loose tube/ribbon fiber (vault, feeder,

   distribution, hubs, splitters, IOF, and long haul) using Fujikura and Sumitomo equipment              - Tested optically for continuity, end-to-end loss, events (attenuation or opens), splitters

                            (1x16, 1x32), insertion loss, ORL, power, and distance measurements

- Conducted fault locating techniques such as VFL, light source or tone, and macrobending

              - Tested and tracked long/short haul test measurements for fault isolation; uploaded results

              - Configured, installed, spliced, and tested FTTP PON components (1310,1490,1550nm)

(continued)               - Installed Fiber Optic terminals (FOT), patch panels, bulkheads, fan outs, and fiber channel

- Calibrated Optical test equipment, tuned circuitry, and set parameters

                             - Tested/ monitored circuits using TDR test sets, BER testers, OTDRs, and Power meters; 

                               Fluke, T-Berd/Fireberd, TTC, Acterna, Noyes, EXFO, and JDSU test sets and equipment     

                            - Trained new and tenured employees on Fiber Optic splicing practices and procedures

 

09/92 - 04/97              Telecommunications Techniques Corporation - Germantown, MD

                            Electronic Technician (Sept/92-Apr/97) -Digital Loop Transmission Group

 

                            - Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of Photonic components including, but not limited

                            to: Lasers, Couplers, Detectors, Pigtails, and Connectors

- Assigned to an ESD Lab environment and assisted Engineering in beta testing prototypes/

  pilot runs for new platforms and product launch (R&D)

- Operated equipment including, but not limited to: Signal generators, Spectrum and Network

   analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Frequency counters, Multimeters, Logic probes, etc.

- Work experience with semiconductor components and RF circuitry

                            - Conducted circuit board assembly, testing, and troubleshooting to component level

                              (including rework)

                            - Assembly, board testing, troubleshooting, and final testing of mainframe & handheld units

                            - Calibrated Fiber Optic test equipment, fixtures, and modules/options within spec

                            - Ran Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

                            - Performed hardware and software upgrades/new revs

                            - Familiarity working with manufacturing/inventory ERP database (BOM’s, WO’s, parts, etc.)

                            - Performed electrical assembly including chassis wiring, wire harnesses, soldering wire to

                            multi-pin connectors, and soldering components (including surface mount) to circuit cards

                            - Streamlined and documented test procedures

                            - Conducted final, burn-in, and high potential testing

                            - Programmed integrated circuits

                            - Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and instruments

                            - Lead technical resource for manufacturing line

                            - Involvement in new employee interviewing process and training

 

                            Associate Quality Analyst (Mar/94-Jan/96*) -Network Services Group

 

- Performed quality inspection of incoming PC board assemblies

                            - Collected, analyzed, and reported Quality Benchmark Metrics to top-level management

                            - Generated and presented monthly Subcontractor Performance Report to identify

                            areas for corrective action

                            - PC proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and FOXPRO database

                            - Facilitated ISO 9001 related training classes

                            - Initiated LAN-based ISO documentation system

                            - Performed internal and subcontractor quality audits

                            - Trained inspectors and technicians on specific in-process procedures and practices

                            - Developed and implemented incoming/outgoing product evaluations

                            - Facilitated meetings between Manufacturing and Engineering departments

                            - Maintained OSHA and ESD quality standards for manufacturing

                            * Dual roles-worked full-time as Analyst and part-time as Electronic technician

 

              Education:              Electronic Institutes, Middletown, PA 17057

09/89 - 06/92              Degree:              Associate in Specialized Technology -Electronic and Computer Technology

                            License: FCC General Radiotelephone

 

Certifications:              - NABER Certified Two-Way Radio Technician

 

Courses/training              - Cisco –IP Addressing and Subnetting                  - Technical Writing and Advanced Typing

                            - Network Synchronization and Timing                  - Electronic Drafting with CAD                            \