Kyle G. Cossey
***** *. **** ****** *. Owasso, OK 74055
Phone:918-***-**** E-Mail: acesab@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Over 10 years experience in the engineering, installation and maintenance of defense network systems. Strong points
include dedicated work ethics, sharp verbal communications and customer relations, perceptive designer of
telecommunication systems including voice, data, structure cabling systems, access control, and intrusion detection.
Design, install, maintain, and inspect underground, buried and aerial copper as well as fiber optic cables that support C4IS
command, control, communications, and computer information systems.
Education
*Awaiting approval to take RCDD Exam
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ITS Design Fundamentals Certification-Bicsi License CEP #0004261
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PIM/VSWR Certification(Andrews) License G585209US201S
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FTTA(Fiber to the Antenna) Certification(Andrews) License G585269US201S
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Anritsu Site Master Line Sweep Certified License F16992K
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OSHA 30HR Construction Safety License 5450_853341
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ETA Certified Fiber-Optics Installer License FOIOK194
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Communications Cable and Antenna Systems School, Sheppard AFB, TX
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Electronic Principles, Keesler AFB, MS
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Tower Climbing Certified, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK
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Pole Top Rescue Certified, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK
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Confined Space Training, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK
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Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator USAF
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Tower Worker RF Safety Awareness Training
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Skills
In depth experience installing, designing, and managing OSP Telecomm systems in both civilian and defense
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markets
Seasoned Veteran with the ability to lead and manage teams in austere environments
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Comprehensive knowledge of Commercial Standards, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), BICSI, and military
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specifications applicable to the contract
CCTV (surveillance), digital video, and access control (card readers)-Design and Installation experience
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Knowledge of computer software: Auto-CAD, Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
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Experience
Envistacom Field Engineer May2014-Present
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Review preliminary site surveys from Project Manager in order to create LOMs (list of materials), and
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Telecommunication Systems Design for Balad Air Base, Iraq
Design secure LAN based on DOD requirements to be implemented in Balad Air Base, Iraq
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Advanced Tower Integration Services Cell Site Test Technician January2014-March2014
Locations: New York, Vermont, and Virginia
Responsible for UMTS, GSM, and LTE line/antenna/full system sweeps, carrier adds, and troubleshooting
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Performed all fiber optic/antenna/transmission line pre and post install testing for close out packages
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Installed BBUs(Battery Backup Units), RRUs(Remote Radio Heads), TMAs(Tower Mounted Amplifiers), diplexers and
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cabinets for DAS(Distributed Antenna Systems)
General Dynamics IT Field Engineer July2011-November2013
Location: Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan & FOB Shindand, Herat Province, AFG
Document, plan, modify and design/install OSP & ISP communications infrastructure
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Responsible for leading a crew to ensure that each project conforms to standards which meet industry quality and
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safety
ITT Systems OSP/ISP Engineering Technician II/ Interim Site Lead August2010-July2011
Locations: Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan & Camp Bastion-Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Responsible for the Design of OSP/ISP Telecommunication Systems to include Distribution Nodes (ADNs, ITNs)
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Designed communication manholes to be submitted to local contractor to build
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Built tool and material lists for future current and future E&I projects
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Calculated weekly/monthly reports through Microsoft Excel to be submitted to AFCENT
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Made recommendations to Air Force Comm. Agencies improving network operability and sustainment
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Coordinate with sub-contractors in order to obtain quotes, reduce costs, correct engineering and equipment issues
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Assisted E&I team in installation of multiple Whelen Giant Voice Systems- Manas, Kyrgyzstan
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ITT Systems OSP/ISP Engineering Technician II June2010-August2010
Location: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Designed and Installed copper/fiber optic OSP Networks for DOD
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Built weekly cut sheets for technicians for copper and fiber splicing
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Verified that test results of network cabling were within limitations prior to turnover and acceptance by customer
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General Dynamics IT Military Communications Systems Engineer March2008-March2009
Location: Al Asad Air Field, Iraq
Designed Fiber Ring for Al Asad Air Field which led to commercialization of Telecommunication Network
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Assist in communication manhole/conduit design & installation to include racks, steps, and grounding
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Built weekly cut sheets for Fiber/Copper splicing to be handed out to technicians
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Designed and Installed racks, enclosures, and grounding into TRs, ERs, and Distribution nodes
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Verify and document that test results, and grounding are within limitations prior to customer turnover
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CRS Millwright April2007-March2008
Locations: Commerce, CA & Oakdale, CA
Installed food production lines for Contessa Foods in Commerce, CA
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Anchored all-thread to graded concrete to provide optimal placement of hoppers, conveyers, and elevators in
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order for production line to operate effectively
Spliced and terminated low voltage switches, emergency stops, and control panels for production line
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Rigged equipment with shackles and rigging straps to pick and place in line resulting in zero damage to equipment
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or persons involved
Disassembled and shipped production lines at a Hershey factory in Oakdale, CA
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Built Border Customs forms for shipment to Mexico
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Created digital and paper copies of equipment serial numbers and photos in preparation for shipment to Mexico
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Recorded weight, quantity of items, and description of items on each pallet to be shipped
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USAF 219th Engineering Installation Squadron-Tulsa, OK December2004-December2010
Communications Cable & Antenna Systems Journeyman
-Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan November2006-January2007
Assisted Air Force engineer in design and installation of Main Distribution Frame (MDF), backbone and horizontal
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cabling, TRs and grounding
Provided communications systems to F15 support buildings in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
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-Ali Al Salem, Kuwait October2006-November2006
Performed site survey, planned and acquired best location for multiple Whelen mono-pole Giant Voice Systems
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Populated base with inter-duct for future E&I projects
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-Sheppard AFB, TX June2006-August2006
Performed (PMIs) preventative maintenance inspections on antenna poles, cables and hardware
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Replaced corroded hardware and mounted new Antennas
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-Patrick AFB, FL March2006-June2006
Disassembled/assembled 60 ft Radar tower to repair excessive salt water damage to structure
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Operated Lo-Pro vehicle to wench angle-iron into mounting position
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Climbed tower following safety guidelines and requirements to conduct (PMI)
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Mounted approx. 50 ft of waveguide through center of tower; to include grounding of tower and radar equipment
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This project resulted in saving the Air Force the cost of a new radar tower
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-Hickam AFB, HI January2006-February2006
Installed Max-cell and mule tape to provide redundant network fiber backbone
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Surveyed OSP manhole system to provide accurate documentation for future E & I projects
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-Camp Gruber Army National Guard Base, OK November2005-December2005
Designed and installed multiple OSP runs approximately 2 miles in length
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Placed manholes every 450 ft.; to include installation of racks, ladders, and grounding assembly
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Installed SM Fiber Optic cables to multiple PTZ cameras throughout base
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Designed “Build Out” of communication closet to install DVRs, UPS, fiber splice enclosures, and grounding
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Tested and Certified all installed media with Fluke OTDR and power meter
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-Cable/Antenna Systems Training Sheppard AFB, TX May2005-October2005
Design, install, maintain, remove and modify copper core, coaxial, waveguide, fiber optic and antenna systems
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Climb antenna support structures (wooden poles and towers) for maintenance and installation of cable/antenna
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systems
Install and maintain LAN and WAN media distribution systems-OSP & ISP
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Use drawings, task lists, instructions and technical data (TOs) to work on copper core, coaxial, waveguide, fiber
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optic cable and antenna systems
Terminate copper core and fiber optic cables on main distribution frames and interface equipment
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Operate and perform maintenance on tools, test equipment, auxiliary equipment and vehicles such as backhoes,
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trenchers, cable trailers, cable reel trucks and antenna construction vehicles
Locate, repair and replace faulty enclosures in copper core, waveguide, coaxial, and fiber optic cable systems
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Install, maintain and mark paths of buried cable systems
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-Electronic Principles Training Keesler AFB, MS March2005-April2005
AC and DC principles training
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References
John Peterman, Sr. Program Manager-Envistacom Phone: 813-***-**** Email: acesab@r.postjobfree.com
David Lopez, Supervisor-General Dynamics IT Phone: +93-704-***-*** Email: acesab@r.postjobfree.com
James Jewell, Workload Manager-ITT Systems Phone: +97-455-***-*** Email: acesab@r.postjobfree.com
Jacob Bryan, Director of Business Development-Fenix ISG Phone: 801-***-**** Email: acesab@r.postjobfree.com
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