Project Manager Maintenance
Resume:
Michael Dandridge
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS and IT SOLUTIONS
Leading Peers by Example
SUMMARY
Technical Professional with a global record of developing and supporting successful projects and solutions
incorporating a wide range of applications and technologies. Consistently recognized by management as an
excellent resource to improve telecommunications and network effectiveness through personal contribution. Able to
align the engineering and facilities needs with IT infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and
provide a competitive technical advantage for the organization.
Talented, results-driven and versatile technologist, with a record of success in implementations requiring an in-depth
knowledge and solid experience working with complex cross-platforms, network architecture, installation,
implementation, integration, and administration in local and remote environments.
Technically savvy and a quick study in emerging technology, able to quickly assess and utilize the appropriate
response to meet the specific needs of the business requirement at hand. A welcome addition to any team, ready,
willing and able to function in any role necessary to insure project success and on time project delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Installation • Hardware • Switches • LAN • TCP/IP • Global Delivery • Buried Duct Systems • Copper Cable
Distribution • Fiber, Multimode Fiber Optics Cable Distribution • Manhole, Hand Hole systems • CSU
Aerial Cable Distribution • Telecommunications Pole Systems • Signal Grounding Systems • Pair-Gain
Lightning Protection Systems • Main Cable, Building Cable Distribution Frames • ATM • SONET
Protected Distribution Systems CAT5 • NSA Type 1 Encrypted Transmission Systems • MDF
DSU • XDSL • Coax • Blown • Plenum • Suspended ladder • Red, Black Interface • ISDN
SAI Cabinets • Pedestals • Encapsulations • Splice Cases • IDF FDDI • Nortel
Development • Project Management • Network Topologies • IGX
EXPERIENCE
Tribalco
Technical Project Manager Kuwait 2011-Present
Coordinate and supervise team members activities in the construction, installation of outside plant (OSP)
infrastructure, establish and develop engineering drawings, and to provide a comprehensive text and
drawing database also install and test duct systems, hand holes, copper cross connects, Area Distribution
Nodes, the supporting power systems, fabric mesh inner ducts, communications cabinets, copper cable,
and Fiber Optic Cable (FOC).
• Planned, surveyed, and estimated communications needs for the unit. Ordered all equipment for
new and ongoing projects.
• Conducted site surveys. Install, operate, and repair cable and wire communications to include
Copper, and Fiber Optics.
GENERAL DYNAMICS Kuwait/Iraq 2005-2011
Top Global provider of defense products and services
Senior IS Engineering (SISE), Outside Plant Support
Subject Matter Expert applying technical expertise and managerial skills to projects supporting the
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acquisition and implementation of engineering and information systems. Ultimately responsible for
systems that include cabling, splicing and terminations of telecommunications infrastructure.
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Experience Continued
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Technical lead and on site provider for cabling and manhole ducting for entire cable distribution
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system. Experienced in multiple varieties of cable include aerial, buried, blown, plenum and suspended
ladder
Key technical project lead on single and multimode fiber optics, CAT5 and other product installations
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HARRIS CORPORATION Location 2004 -
2005
Manufacturer of digital microwave radios, wireless telephony systems, and other telecom products.
Data and Voice Supervisor
• Operational leader delivering technical direction to 20 offshore personnel implementing
communications systems upgrades and installations. Project supervision ensuring quality installation,
operation and maintenance for media systems and communication security equipment at client site. Also
conducted site surveys.
• Key team member providing technical assistance on installation of voice and data lines, IGX
configurations and Nortel switches
• Assured quality installation, service and operability for Main Distribution Frames (MDF) and
Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF)
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ITT INDUSTRIES Location 2003-2004
• Provider of telecommunications hardware, software and services
Outside Plant Technician
• Applied Telecommunications knowledge and management skills to multiple installations,
maintenance, repaired and tested cabling and communications projects. Cultivated a culture of
collaboration through constant communication and training with both the team members and clients.
Managed and delivered crucial preventative maintenance programs on all peripheral equipment.
• Hands-on installation and termination of SAI cabinets, single and multi-mode fiber optic cables,
copper cable splices, pedestal splices, encapsulation install’s and aerial and buried splice cases
• Skilled at usage of 3M termination kits and Furjskui 40S splicer’s as well as Krone termination blocks
for CAT 5 cable when on a field assignment.
U.S. ARMY 1994-2002
Telecommunications Specialist
• Trained and provided expertise as a network administrator with responsibility for installation and
continual maintenance for all LANs. Managed the team responsible for all installs and daily
administration of the LAN’s. Maintained and delivered upgrades for central office equipment, SET
telephones, ISDN lines, distribution frames, patch panels, hubs, and workstation connectivity.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Certified Electronic Principles
Certified Communication Cable & Antenna Systems Apprentice
Certified Fiber Optic Connectors
Certified Basic Communication Electronics Installer
Certified Basic Cable Splicing Installation, Fiber Optic
Certified Wire System Installer
Basic Cable Splicing/Fiber Optics, Basic Communications-Electronics Installer/ Cable Splicing
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