Telecommunications Network Engineer/ Field Technician:
Tier II Network Engineer experienced in ATM/VLAN interfaces for DSL services. Worked directly in a telnet/GUI environment, programing residential and business internet networks. Worked within the outside telecom plant as a field technician on all aspects of copper/fiber plant. Fiber optic telecommunications technician known for providing exceptional technical support and customer service. An expert troubleshooter with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to any high demand situation, who is looking to make an immediate impact as a member of your team.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
Networking Protocol
Disaster Recovery
Fiber Splicing
Networking Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Copper plant damage isolation and repair
Business installation and network design
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN)
Network Design and Implementation
Core Router Access and Programming Alcatel, ADTRAN, Lucent, Juniper, and Cisco DSLAM/Routers
EDUCATION:
Currently seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Information and Network Security at Rasmussen College
Estimated Graduation date of March 2017
Relevant Coursework:
Cisco Networking Fundamentals and Routing
Hardware and software A+ certification
Microsoft Windows Workstations
Programming Fundamentals
Logic and Troubleshooting
Windows Server 2008 R2
PC Hardware and Software
Network Topology
EXPERIENCE:
Fiber Optic Installation Technician
Worked directly with fiber optic network
Experienced installer of Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
Spliced over 1000 fiber connections
Worked directly with businesses to create tailored network systems to suit the needs and requirements of the client
Over 10 years of experience in the telecommunications field, including installation, repair, programing and design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient at reading network design prints
Hardware Experience
PC Servers, Workstations, Network Interface Devices, Optical Terminals, POTS Testing Equipment, Key Systems, T1 Circuits, Business and residential line verification, DSL, ADSL, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, DSLAMS and Macintosh
Networking Experience
Diagnosed and repaired business and residential network errors
Tier II NOC DSL network programming and configuration
Extensive experience with MOCA related hardware and troubleshooting
Computer Skills
Highly computer literate, including all major operating systems
Applications including MS Office Suite, WordPerfect Suite, and legal research applications
Above-average familiarity with Internet use, including political, social, and legal research and issues
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Frontier Communications
Tier II Network Technician 2014-2015
Member on their DSL network engineering team in Everett Washington
Responsible for managing all aspects of network configuration over ATM and VLAN network design on Juniper, Adtran, Calix, Cisco, and Panarama equipment.
Worked directly with technicians and other departments to create a stable network connection for the end user, whether it was business static IP to residential dynamic services.
Helped access and troubleshoot various issues within Telab, Adtran, Cisco, Juniper, and Panorama equipment via telnet remote access, working in either GUI or CMD interfaces.
Responsible for provisioning VLAN, EVC, verifying all layer 2 continuity
Fiber Optic Installer
Verizon Communications 2005-2014
Responsible for installing new cable lines, both underground and on telephone poles, and also perform maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repairing old or malfunctioning cables.
Had to cut and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed.
Also responsible for installation and maintaining network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally