Charles Bediako
Columbus, OH **224
216-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective
Provide the best user support, preventive maintenance and installation of telecommunication equipment.
Work Experience
Switch Technician II
04/2013 - Current Cleveland Unlimited, Independence, Ohio
Responsible for day-to-day operations of Nortel Switch. Assist in configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of BTS, AEM as well as various nodes of routing equipment. Build, test and bring into service trunk groups and BTS Cell Sites used for voice and data traffic throughout our Nortel wireless network. Responsible for patching Nortel DMS, PVG/CBRS, NPM, CSP and NBSSLIP, AEM, CBM, CMT, and BTS equipment,
• Assisted in creating backup and patching procedures for nodes across Nortel network
• Attended various Nortel training courses including PDSN Administration
• Work as a Liaison between NOC and the Engineering team
• Implemented documentations for day-to-day troubleshooting for the NOC technicians
• Ability to test and troubleshoot T1, DS3, DS0 circuits Using the T-Berd and Centest
• Experience with high speed wireless technologies such as 1xRTT,EvDO, EvDO rev A
Switch Technician I
10/2005 - 04/2013 Cleveland Unlimited, Independence, Ohio
Installs and maintains all network elements located in the MTSO. Coordinates acceptance and turn up of all switching projects. Supports vendor in all installation of their equipment. Completes change orders issued by Engineering. Monitors the stability of the network and when needed performs disaster recover procedures on all outages associated with the network infrastructure. Provide support and preventive maintenance on Nortel P-MSC, PDSN, SS8 SMS Server, SBS, eBSC, BSSM, PVG, CBRS, CMT, CBM, GWC and BTS and other Nortel equipment.
Diagnostics Technician/Inventory Rep
9/2004 - 9/2005 Northcoast PCS, Cleveland, Ohio
Responsible for all ordering, receiving, tracking, shipping, and distribution of inventory per procedure. Maintain proper inventory levels at each location by following inventory control procedures. Accurately and timely complete daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports. Process all returns and warranty items according to the established guidelines. Regular communication with supervisor and store managers to ensure smooth flow of inventory process including inventory levels, warranty items, returns, and paperwork. Train new and current staff members on (changes to) inventory control procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Hardware Technician
1/2003 - 1/2004 Jordan Team Computing, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Perform hardware and software installations. Repaired, serviced, build and customize computers. LAN/WAN, TCP/IP,NT Servers, Routers, Switches, and Cabling.
Certifications and Training
3/2006 - 3/2006 Nortel, Independence, Ohio
Certification
1028 A PMSC- 13 Solution operations, administration and maintenance Part1
3/2006 - 3/2006 Globak Knowledge, Independence, Ohio
Certification
ViOP Technologies
8/2006 - 8/2006 Lucent Technologies, Orlando, Florida
Certification
MS1353 - AnyPath messaging system operation administration, maintenance and provisioning (R8.0)
8/2006 - 8/2006 Nortel, Dallas, Texas
Certification
CDMA NORTEL PDSN 1600configuration and administration
3/2000 Terald Telesystem Network, Tel- Aviv, Tel-Aviv
Certification
Nortel Meridian voicemail and switch administration, Terald Nortel Networks Israel (Israel).
6/1996 Emit Electronic Institute, Ghana
Certification
Telecommunications Technician Certificate
Skills
Cat5 cabling, CDMA, BSSM, computer Hardware, Electronic repairs, Lucent 5ESS, ECP, Nortel Meridian, PBX installation, Troubleshooting, WAN/LAN, Linux, Unix, Microsoft Office, 3G/EvDO, 1XRTT, DSO, DS1, DS3, VSE, AEM, Optera, DAC, CBRS, CBM, CMT, USP
Reference s are available upon request