Thomas T. Darnell / Network Engineer/Cable Technician
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Inglewood, CA 90301 Cell: 310-***-****
FIBER OPTIC/BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Ten years advanced experience and training in broadband and telecommunication systems installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting
EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Fiber Optic System Design & Installation – My Specialty
Mechanical & Fusion Splicing & Breakout Kits - SM & MM Fiber
Terminate Connectors: Epoxy ST, SC and Hotmelt™
OTDR Setup, Test, Trace Capture and Analysis
Budget Loss Analysis
Emergency Restoration
Direct Buried, OSP, Conduit and Inside Plant
Fiber Optic Certification Report Preparation
Power Meters and Light Sources
Testing: FOTP-95, 171, 107 & FOTP-14 Fiber to the Curb and Fiber to the Home
Cat 5, 5e & 6 Installation, Termination, Testing & Certification
Pathway selection, Installation and Inspection
Connectors and Patch Cables (568A-568B)
Basic/Channel Link CAT 5, 5e, & 6 Circuits
ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards
Termination Blocks and Patch Panels (66 & 110)
UPS Systems
NFPA Firestopping
Grounding and Bonding
Telephony
PBX, Key Systems: Wiring and Hardware
Codes and Standards: NEC, ANSI/EIA/TIA, Local
Raised Floor, Conduit and Ladder Rack
Telecommunications Closet Requirements and Layout
Cable Trays, Cellular Floor and Hangers
UPS, Outlets and Pathways
National Association of Communication Contractors (NACC)
• Fiber Optic Technician Certification
• Category 5, 5e & 6 Technician Certification
RWM Fiber Optics, Carson, CA
• Fiber optic & Category 5, 5e & 6 Technician Certification Program (BICSI Certified)
RECENT WORK HISTORY (TELECOMMUNCATIONS)
09/09 – 04/11
Company: CalPIA Contact Person: Charles Mhondo Phone: 909-***-****
Position: Payroll/Billing Clerk
Responsibilities: Operate M/S Word, Excel and Access to accomplish all aspects of office clerical work.
04/07 – 01/08
Company: Black Box Network Services/Wachovia Bank Contact Person: N/A - Wachovia Bought Out
Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Project management of installation and maintenance of telecommunication network infrastructure.
11/06 – 04/07
Los Angeles Unified School District/Facilities Technology Program Management Group – Safety and Technology Contract
Position: Network Engineer Responsibility: Monitor contractors and assure owner specifications were met.
Contact Person: Scott Critchfield Phone: 213-***-****
05/06 – 10/06
California Department of Transportation/Caltrans Tosnet Contract (CA DOT 56A0128) – Camacho Communications
Position: Field Engineer Responsibility: Troubleshoot and repair data and video links for traffic monitoring.
Contact Person: Julian Camacho Phone: 916-***-****
12/05 – 05/06
Company: TEKSystems Contact Person: Taro Kuwata Phone: 310-***-****
Position: Lead Technician
Responsibilities: Supervision and Management of Cable Installation and Maintenance Teams
04/01 – 11/05
Company: Outsource ONE Contact Person: Lou Zuniga Ph. # 1-888-***-****
Position: Fiber Optic Technician (Level 3)
Contract Jobs: Many Military Server Farms and Public Schools (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Tasks Performed: Approximately 15,000 SC and ST Terminations, Dressed Patch Panels, Tested Links -Source and
Power Meter and OTDR, Cable Tray and Conduit Installs
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/85 – 03/01 - Perpetual Enterprises - Owner/Operator/Diver
Commercial Dive Operator - Maintain and repair marine equipment, power plant and electrical systems.
09/80 – 11/84 - United States Navy - Operations Specialist, Radar Technician/Operator, Honorably Discharged
EDUCATION
California Maritime Academy 3.98 Grade Point Average Engineering & Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College 3.83 Grade Point Average Business Administration
Pierce Junior College 3.85 Grade Point Average Associate of Arts Degree
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST