OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging position where I can use acquired telecommunication skills to enhance and improve the telecommunication environment of an innovated company.

SUMMARY:

• 13 plus years of experience as a Communication Lead/Technician
• Strong background in the installation of category 3 - 6A, coaxial, fiber optic, and numerous transmission media
• Experience in supporting core voice and data systems including LAN, WAN, DAS, wireless devices, routers, switches, content switchers, and wireless access points
• Experience in the construction of telecommunications closets, dressing of cables, installation of overhead cable trays, and fire stopping

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Lead Technician

Responsibilities:

• Review building blueprints and documentation of network problems.
• Installed copper, coaxial, fiber optic cabling and wiring systems.
• These applications included backbone, riser, horizontal systems, and campus OSP. Construction work activities included the installation of cable pathways, support systems, and the termination, testing, and labeling of cable.
• Work methods are in compliance with the NEC, OSHA safety codes, TIA/EIA telecommunications industry standards, manufacturers specification, and customer requirements.
• Complete testing on a defined schedule in a communication infrastructure consisting of both copper and fiber utilizing a Fluke tester and OTDR
• Terminate numerous styles of fiber optic connectors including LC, ST, SC and MTRJ using anaerobic and unicam methods.
• Support core-voice and data systems including LAN, WAN, wireless devices, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Responsible for taking customer calls to understand technical related voices issues.
• Installation of wireless access points and cameras throughout Montgomery County Schools
• Worked on multi-million dollar contracts for numerous companies including Mitre, MCPS, Arlington National Guard and Department of Transportation
• Experience with traditional telephony skills including programming IP phones and call routing

Confidential, Washington, DC

Lead Technician

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed building blueprints and documentation of installed copper, coaxial, fiber cabling, and wiring systems on customer side of the network demarcation point.
• The applications include backbone, riser, and horizontal systems, as well as campus OSP construction.
• Installed fire alarm wires and systems through out commercial buildings
• Tested and inspected copper and fiber communication infrastructure.
• Installed cable pathways, support systems, and participated in work activities which included termination, testing, and labeling of cable.
• Work methods are in compliance with national, state, and local electrical and safety codes, telecommunication industry standards, materials manufacturer specification, and customer requirements
• Experience with traditional telephony skills, call routing, PBX, and ACD practices.
• Responsible for taking customer calls and understanding technical related voices issues.

Confidential, Beltsville, MD

Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Terminated CAT 3/5e on 110 and 66 blocks, terminated fiber ST, SC Unicam and ABF
• Pulled cables, read floor plans, used toner, DID side-kick and Fluke 4100/4000
• Installed telecommunications systems in accordance with the specified floor plan.
• Tested and inspected copper and fiber communications infrastructure.
• Completed testing on a defined schedule.
• Repaired infrastructure that does not meet specifications.
• Ensured accuracy of existing documentation.

Confidential, Clinton, MD

Lead Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Pull multiple types of network cables
• Test installed cables to ensure adherence to TIA/EIA standards
• Traveled from state to state facilitated site surveys

Confidential, Reston, VA

Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Built out telecom room, tested and inspected copper communications infrastructure
• Reviewed floor plans and installed telecommunications system in accordance with that specified floor plan
• Punched down category cable and terminated column boxes, 110 and 66 blocks.