Telecommunications IT Technician

MOSES M. SALAS

San Diego, CA

858-***-**** ***********@*****.***

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS IT ENGINEERING

Information Technology (IT) Engineer specializing in Telecommunications over 20 years of proven experience in the Voice-Data-Video Telecommunications Industry with additional experience in Routing and Switching Cisco and HP products. Accomplished measurable results while managing a complex portfolio of operations management support functions in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in leadership, scope of work development, employee evaluations, and budget management. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, accounts, and property of $5M+ while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Offer extensive knowledge in lean processes and project management. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Management as well as multiple certifications.

Database Management

Procurement

Operations Management

Employee Training

Troubleshooting

Scope-of-Work Development

Project Management

Budgeting / Forecasting

Information Technology (IT)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Qualcomm Inc. – San Diego, CA 1995 – Present

Senior IT Engineer (Network and SC Team)

Coordinated and facilitated the management of IT structured cabling and all fiber optic portions of construction projects for 15 geographically separated locations and 58 local facilities.

Oversaw 10+ facility network upgrades and cut-overs in company data centers, MDF rooms, IDF rooms, labs, and outside plant fiber infrastructure

Collaborated with software engineers to design and create a new ordering form on an updated internal service ticketing and tracking system – system allowed for self-order of materials, reducing the overall ordering cost process by 15%

Assisted lab managers and engineering group directors with brainstorming better, easier, and more do-able solutions to meet network needs

Led a long-term conversion project, moving Cisco and Huawei systems to new HP switches

Worked with internal stakeholders and construction project leads to maintain timelines and audit materials – ensured project completion fell within the scope of timelines

IT Engineer (Fiber Optics)

Primarily maintained the Dig-Alert service and coordinated with contractors, utility managers, city engineers, and third-party vendors to communicate any layout or planning conflicts.

Provided training and support to team engineers in separated domestic locations via fiber optic testing process reviews, trouble shooting, lab set up, and general information sharing

Facilitated the design and implementation of company upgrades, installs, and AMCs to include – MDS3A and B switches, OST MUX equipment, and cutting/re-routing service

Liaised with stakeholders and vendors supporting construction projects, material needs, scope-of-work, and timeline management techniques

Focused on designing and maintaining AMCs to company data-centers, labs, MDFs, IDFs, and the like

Authored project scopes of work for the IT engineering portion of construction projects; created in-depth IT room layouts, cable pathways, and power/cooling requirements

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MOSES M. SALAS, PG. 2

Associate IT Engineer (Fiber Optics)

Performed T-1 installs and troubleshooting, data patch panel installations, electronic key systems, smoke detectors, heat sensors, Sonet-equipment, DAX/MUX equipment, Cat5/6 cabling, fiber optic cabling, routing, switching, and any necessary additional scope support duties.

Coordinated the structured cabling portion of construction projects for local and domestic Qualcomm locations; managed project communications between employees and vendors to include networking, telephony, AV, facilities, and security

Worked with internal and external electrical, mechanical, and architectural design teams for the development of MDF and IDF requirements – power, cooling, square foot wall lining, and designation of cable pathways

Trained and re-trained internal employees through network and telephony troubleshooting possibilities, including general review of Cisco and HP network commands

Utilized fiber optic cabling tools, test equipment, power meters, OTDRs, and provided guidance on fire protection plans

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Business and Information Management

University of Phoenix

CERTIFICATIONS TRAINING PROFICIENCIES

ACES, Professional Fiber Optics Installer

CommScope ND3361-Systimax Installation and Maintenance Course

CommScope SP4420 Fiber Optic Infrastructure Course

Alcatel, 1603/12 SM Sonet-Multiplex Operations and Maintenance Course

Lucent, BTC123H Definity ECS G3 Automatic Route Selection Admin. Course

Applied Professional Training Inc., Fiber Optic Communications Course

Lucent, DDm-2000 OC-3 Multiplexer and Maintenance Course

Lucent, BTC158H-Definity Basic Administrator Training Course

Qualcomm Inc., CDMA Technology and General overview of CDMA Systems Course

American Institute, Inc., Hands-on T-1 and T-1 Installation and Troubleshooting Course

RCDD BICSI TS-Lan-500 MM and SM Optical Local Area Networks Course

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: AutoCAD LT 2014, Visio, imVision

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