Fiber Optic Technician
Resume:
Charles Gregg
Network Infrastructure Engineer - TRACE SYSTEMS INC
Itta Bena, MS
***********@*****.*** - 662-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Infrastructure Engineer
TRACE SYSTEMS INC - McLean, VA
Team lead for 13 technicians.
• Designed floor plan and layout for new Telecommunications Server Room.
• Researched and procured all installation and mounting hardware for TSR, remaining under Army installation
budget.
• Installation of Telecommunications Data Cabinets and cable support assemblies ensuring they met
Grounding and Bonding Standard 607-A-2002.
• Installation, testing of Network equipment and supporting circuitry.
• Designed and implemented upgradable Fiber Optic backbone in support of 10g Telecommunications Server
Room.
• Installed and supervised the installation of 10,000 ft of Fiber Optic Riser cable to support 3 networks ensuring
all 498 terminations were tested and met allowable loss specifications set forth in TIA /EIA 568-B.3.
• Engineered and installed fiber optic links between Joint Operations Center Server Room and off site Data
Backup Center.
• Designed and cabled operational off compound Hot Site for Command and Control element.
• Supervised technicians in the pulling termination and testing of all fiber and copper Lan cabling during
upgrade.
• Proficient in the termination and testing of Single mode / Multimode Fiber Optic cabling along with Cat6A,
Cat6, Cat5e UTP and STP.
• Reads and comprehends blueprints and cabling diagrams
• Understands rack elevations to properly install Network and CPE equipment.
• Experience in the termination, splicing and testing of 25 pr through 900 pr OSP/ ISP cables, and 6 through
144 strand multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• Trouble shoots Layer1 and Layer2 network issues.
• Posses a high level for knowledge for LAN/WAN topologies, standards and components.
• Proficient with MS Office's Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Network Infrastructure Technician
TRACE SYSTEMS INC - Township of Jackson, NJ - 2006 to 2010
Design Configuration for IT infrastructure network and supervise its implementation
• Performed installation of telecommunications room hardware including backboards, connecting blocks racks,
patch panels, and fiber enclosures
• Installed Cat 3, Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, Fiber Optic, and coaxial cable for structured cabling systems.
• Troubleshot and corrected issues on copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Accurately tested copper and fiber optic cabling (multi mode and single mode) to obtain required certification.
• Installs and updates structured cabling inside and outside the plant, ensuring reliable and secure
communications operations.
• Evaluates and recommends infrastructure enhancements; creates ongoing network usage reports spanning
3 networks (SIPR, NIPR, and Centrex) for Joint Operations Command (JOC). Integrated CENTRIXS-ISAF,
Unit Hub Node (UHN), PSDS2, Predator, Warrior Alpha and Full Motion Video (FMV) feeds into the Joint
Operations Center classified networks.
• Designed and coordinated plans for the installation of (AFN) services, Free-To-Air (FTA) commercial and
Satellite services in a the CJTF compound and outlying FOB's.
Senior Network Technician
TRACE SYSTEMS INC - Washington, DC - 2006 to 2006
Managed installations, maintenance, and restoration of critical circuits as the primary interface for FAA
representatives.
• Installed, upgraded, programmed, and tested network infrastructure and systems, including routers, servers,
and cabling spanning Cat 5e Coax to RJ-11/45, DB-25, V-35, and RS 449 connectors.
• Read wiring diagrams and maintained daily records, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Area Site Lead/Outside Plant Technician
ITT, INC - 2003 to 2006
Spearheaded operations of outside plant operations, supervising over 40 site personnel spanning the
installation of multiple telecommunications backbones with 25-through 1500-pair copper and 6-through 144
strands of fiber optic cable.
• Led multiple projects, including construction of the main distribution frame termination of telephone and LAN
cabling, maintaining a consistent record of on time delivery
• Interfaced daily with U.S. military and coalition forces, ensuring reliable and secure specifications.
• Engineered, installed, and maintained a complete copper and fiber optic cable package at a critical U.S. Army
site, providing total tactical and commercial communications infrastructure.
• Managed specifications and installations of fiber optic patch panels (F.O.P.P.) and copper patch panels
(C.O.P.P.).
• Designed conduit; performed cable splicing, testing, terminations, and installations; provided OSP/ISP plant
inspections; created/verified site cabling diagrams accuracy; and installed pair gain modems, hubs, and
switches for a LAN Network.
Site Supervisor/Telecommunications Technician II
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - Jackson, MS - 1996 to 2003
Directed fiber, copper, and communications equipment installation projects, including programming,
maintenance, and repair of PBX (Divinity, Merlin, Partner, and AT&T) and key systems.
• Led up to 15 staff in a 3-year project for the State Department of Corrections, upgrading the infrastructure;
installed over 100 miles of fiber optic cable and ensured the quality of over 10,000 fiber terminations and
splices, performing over 500 successful cuts in a 6 year span.
• Installed, programmed, and maintained communications equipment (NEC, NEAX, Meridian, Toshiba,
Northern) and data systems; performed complete installations from site survey and pre-install to testing and
deployment.
EDUCATION
LEARNING TREE
2003
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
1997
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: US
Branch: Marine Corps
Rank: Gysgt(E-7)
August 1975 to September 1995
CERTIFICATIONS
BICSI ITS Technician
September 2011 to September 2014
ITILv3 Foundation Certification
IT Program/Project management
CCENT-Cisco
November 2013 to November 2016
Network trouble shooting,Installation programming of network equipment.
BICSI, ITS Design Fundamentals: Project Management
Comptia Network +
April 2014 to April 2017
CompTIA Security +
April 2014 to May 2017
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Self-motivated, analytical Telecommunications Team Leader with a solid background in the implementation,
administration, and maintenance of telecommunications and network infrastructures. Skilled in multi-site
Department of Defense and commercial operations. Ability to effectively manage maintenance services across
structured cabling. Proficient in leading teams, resolving critical path issues, and consistently delivering quality
results on schedule. Problem solver with experience managing, training, and mentoring technical staff. Active
DOD secret security clearance. Additional expertise in:
Infrastructure Planning Telecom Wiring Standards Technical Documentation
Electrical Installations Cryptographic Equipment Blueprints & Schematics
Physical Security Systems Total Quality Management LAN/WAN Troubleshooting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Infrastructure & Software Applications
Outside Plant/Inside Plant (OSP/ISP) Cabling - Fiber Optic, Coaxial; FAA Circuits; Telecom Switching Systems
- NEC, NEAX, Meridian, Toshiba, Northern, Mitel, Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX), Promina
Multiservice Access & Switching; WAN/LAN - DHCP, TCP/IP, Hubs, Switches, Routers, DSL, Digital Modems;
True-Time GPS, Multi-Point Video Teleconferencing; Microsoft - Office, Visio; Autodesk AutoCAD.
Tools & Equipment
X-77 Fusion Splicer, Time-Domain Reflect-o-meter (TDR), Optical Time Domain Reflect-o-meter (OTDR);
Visual Fault Locators (VFC), Ohm/VCT Meter, Fiber Optic Tack Set, Fiber Ranger Test Kit, Sidekick T&N,
Clamp-On Ground Resistance Tester, 3M Hot Melt Termination Kit, 710 Modular Splicer, Dynatel 2210
Cable Locator, Uni-Cam Connector Installation, OTS Series Power Meters, M2 Universal Splicer, Fluke
Testers- 990DSL Copper--Pro Loop Tester, 635 Quickbert-T1; Heavy Equipment - Backhoe/Trencher Combo,
Directional Boring Equipment, Walk Behind Trencher.
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